Tag: iPhone Users

  • Apple Announces India-Centric Features In iOS 18 With New Fonts, Multilingual Siri For iPhone Users |

    New Delhi: Apple has announced India-centric tailored features for iOS 18, which is rolling out for iPhone models later this year. These India-centric features include new customization options and improved language support for the default keyboard, Siri, and Translate app, tailored specifically for users in the country.

    Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, designed to enhance eligible iPhones, will also introduce improved controls for users with two phone numbers. Notably, iOS 18 made its debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. 

    What’s New in iOS 18?

    With iOS 18, users can now customize their Lock Screen clock to display the time in numerals using 12 Indian languages. On iOS 17, Apple allowed users to pick from English, Arabic (Indic), Devanagari, Khmer, and Burmese numerals, with plans to add more languages later this year. (Also Read: MSI Launches Its First-Ever Windows 11-Based Gaming Console And Laptop In India; Check Specs, Price)

    Moreover, users will also be able to customize the font weight and colour while setting up the Lock Screen and their Contact Poster. The upcoming update will support Arabic, Arabic Indic, Bangla, Devanagari, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Malayalam, Meitei, Odia, Ol Chiki, and Telugu.

    What’s New in Siri on iOS 18?

    With iOS 18, Apple will update Siri to respond to queries made in Hindi. Adding further, Siri will be able to understand Indian English commands combined with phrases from nine languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. (Also Read: Tech Showdown: Realme C63 Vs Moto G24 Power; Which Phone Wins Battery Battle Under Rs 10,000?)

    What’s New in the Keyboard with iOS 18?

    The default keyboard on iOS 18 will support typing in two more Indian languages, using Latin characters for English input. While typing in English, users can also enter text in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu, with trilingual predictive typing support.

  • Apple Fixes Frustrating iPhone Photos Glitch With New iOS 17.5.1 Update; Follow These 4 Steps To Install |

    New Delhi: The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is releasing updates for iOS users. The company recently released iOS and iPadOS 17.5.1 updates to address an unexpected issue reported by users after the previous iOS 17.5 update. 

    After the iOS 17.5 update, some iPhone users are surprised to see their old deleted photos which include some explicit images that are reappearing in the Photos library because of a ‘rare’ database corruption issue.  

    Now, the new iOS and iPadOS 17.5.1 updates fix a bug that was restoring old deleted photos. So, iPhone users should update their iPhones ASAP as this is a sensitive issue. Notably, iPad users also update their tablets as it also addresses the same issue. (Also Read: Infinix GT 20 Pro Smartphone Launched In India With Free Gaming Kit; Check Price, Specs And Discount Offer)

    According to iOS 17.5.1 release notes, “This update provides important bug fixes and addresses a rare issue where photos that experienced database corruption could reappear in the Photos library even if they were deleted”. 

    What Apple’s Support Page Says:

    As per Apple’s support page states that when users delete a picture or video from Photos on iCloud, it is also deleted from all other devices with iCloud turned on. Now, users have 30 days to recover these pictures before they are ‘permanently deleted’. However, the recent bug has questioned the Apple’s privacy policies.

    Things To Keep In Mind Before Installing iOS 17.5.1 Update:

    Before downloading the update, the users must have a full device backup and that their iPhone/iPad is sufficiently charged. Adding further, users also need a strong working internet connection. 

    How to download and install iOS 17.5.1 

    Step 1: 

    Open the iOS Settings app on your device by tapping its icon on the home screen.

    Step 2: 

    Scroll down and locate the “General” option. Tap on it to enter the General settings menu.

    Step 3: 

    Within the General settings, find and tap on the “Software Update” option. This will prompt your device to check for available updates.

    Step 4: 

    If an update is available, tap on the “Download and Install” button to initiate the update process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the download and installation of the update. 

  • Truecaller Launches AI-Powered Call Recording For iOS, Android Users In India |

    New Delhi: Leading caller identification app Truecaller launched an AI-powered call recording feature in India for iOS and Android platforms on Monday. The new feature provides users with the ability to record incoming and outgoing calls directly within the Truecaller app.

    The AI-powered call recording feature is available as part of the company’s Premium plan, starting at Rs 75 per month or Rs 529 per year. “We want to give our customers greater control and flexibility in managing their conversations, and it is also a very valuable tool for both personal and professional purposes,” said Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Managing Director and Chief Product Officer of Truecaller, in a statement.

    Users can also record and transcribe all calls, in English and Hindi, from any caller using this feature. The service was previously launched in the US, and additional markets and languages will follow, the company said.

    Get call recording now: https://t.co/wbxi8j51WP
    — Truecaller India (@truecaller_in) February 26, 2024

    For iPhone Users:

    After answering or making a call, users can open the Truecaller app, go to the Search tab, and tap ‘Record a call’. This will call the recording line, which is a special number provided by Truecaller. The call screen will then provide the option to merge the calls. (Also Read: iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G vs Realme 12 Pro 5G Plus: Which 5G Smartphone Should You Choose?)

    A push notification will alert users when the recording is ready. Previously recorded calls can also be accessed within Truecaller.

    For Android Users:

    The Truecaller dialer includes a dedicated recording button that can start or stop recording with just one tap. On other dialers, users will have a ‘floating’ button to initiate or end recording. Once the call ends, a push notification will alert users when the recording and transcription are ready. (Also Read: Boult Audio K40 TWS Earbuds Launched In India, Available At Rs 899, Check Full Specs)