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Hans India
11-07-2025
- Hans India
Avoid Prime Day Scams: Secure Shopping Tips for Amazon Shoppers
Prime Day brings amazing deals—but scammers also step up. Watch out for fake sites and phishing messages trying to steal your account or payment details. 1. Check the URL Always look closely at the website address. Real Amazon sites use formats like or and start with Fake websites often use typos or odd endings like or 2. Avoid suspicious emails and messages If you get an urgent message saying 'Your Amazon account is blocked' or 'You've won,' don't click any links. Instead, type Amazon's address into your browser or open the official app. 3. Be skeptical of unbelievable offers Deals like '90% off iPhones' or '₹10,000 coupons' outside Amazon's site are usually scams. Also, watch for poor spelling or grammar. 4. Secure your account Use a strong, unique password and turn on two-factor authentication (2FA). This adds extra protection by requiring a code sent to your phone. 5. Stick to official payments Make payments only through Amazon's app or website. Don't use gift cards, peer-to-peer apps, or other links for payments. Credit cards or virtual wallets are safer. 6. Keep your devices updated Make sure your phone, computer, and browser are up to date. This helps block malware and protects you from scams. Quick checklist:
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
M'sian student claims he's mocked in college for using Android
A Malaysian student has sparked a heated discussion online after sharing how he feels 'looked down on' for using an Android phone in college. In a post on r/Bolehland, the student—who goes by the username Cold_Particular9128 shared his experience of being singled out and even mocked by peers for not owning an iPhone. 'Yesterday someone belittled me for still using an Android. I've had this phone for four years now and coming, using it still before it eventually falls apart,' he wrote. He admitted feeling a 'sense of belittlement' ever since he attended college as 'everyone is constantly flashing their iPhones' and he is still an Android user. The student also recalled being called out for his phone's 'terrible camera quality' while recording a stage performance. He shared that with aid finances expected to arrive soon, he predicts more classmates will upgrade to Apple devices— and he might be the last to use an Android device in his class. 'I honestly don't want to use the money to get another phone as I have other responsibilities. Feels like a waste just to be liked. 'What do you think?' But the post, which has racked up hundreds of reactions, was met with blunt advice and reality checks. 'Yeah, it's a him problem. I've never met anyone belittle others because of their phone,' wrote @No_Security9353. Some netizens shared their own experiences: 'I used to have a phone with an exposed battery and a broken lens. No one cared in college. Phones don't stop you from getting friends,' said @Owhlala. Others reminded OP to focus on priorities: 'Doesn't matter if it's Apple or Android. As long as it meets your needs, that's all that counts,' said @JackAllTrades06. 'Bro, don't live beyond your means just to fit in. When you start earning, buy what you want, not what society pressures you to,' added @AbbreviationsRound52.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
M'sian college student says he's mocked by his peers for using Android
A Malaysian student has sparked a heated discussion online after sharing how he feels 'looked down on' for using an Android phone in college. In a post on r/Bolehland, the student—who goes by the username Cold_Particular9128 shared his experience of being singled out and even mocked by peers for not owning an iPhone. 'Yesterday someone belittled me for still using an Android. I've had this phone for four years now and coming, using it still before it eventually falls apart,' he wrote. He admitted feeling a 'sense of belittlement' ever since he attended college as 'everyone is constantly flashing their iPhones' and he is still an Android user. The student also recalled being called out for his phone's 'terrible camera quality' while recording a stage performance. He shared that with aid finances expected to arrive soon, he predicts more classmates will upgrade to Apple devices— and he might be the last to use an Android device in his class. 'I honestly don't want to use the money to get another phone as I have other responsibilities. Feels like a waste just to be liked. 'What do you think?' But the post, which has racked up hundreds of reactions, was met with blunt advice and reality checks. 'Yeah, it's a him problem. I've never met anyone belittle others because of their phone,' wrote @No_Security9353. Some netizens shared their own experiences: 'I used to have a phone with an exposed battery and a broken lens. No one cared in college. Phones don't stop you from getting friends,' said @Owhlala. Others reminded OP to focus on priorities: 'Doesn't matter if it's Apple or Android. As long as it meets your needs, that's all that counts,' said @JackAllTrades06. 'Bro, don't live beyond your means just to fit in. When you start earning, buy what you want, not what society pressures you to,' added @AbbreviationsRound52.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chinese techies return not to impact iPhone 17 production, Apple's ramp-up plan intact
By Prasoon Srivastava The return of Chinese technology professionals from an Apple vendor's facility will have no impact on the production of the upcoming iPhone 17, sources aware of the development said on Tuesday. iPhone maker Apple continues to be on track to scale up production in India, sources said. According to the sources, Apple vendors in India, Foxconn and Tata Electronics , have also seen easing of capital goods sourcing from China. These capital goods are critical for the production of iPhones. "The return of Chinese professionals from Foxconn has had no impact on iPhone production. The production of iPhone 17 in India will be as per schedule," a source aware of the development on iPhone production told PTI. A query sent to Apple, Foxconn and Tata Electronics did not elicit any response on the matter. Multiple sources have shared that hundreds of Chinese professionals working at Foxconn India units have returned to China in the last two months. According to sources, these engineers were handling assembly lines, factory design and also involved in training talents to handle tools and machines for iPhone production. Another source said that there has been an easing of the supply of capital goods from China as well for iPhones. "Apple partners have seen an easing of supply of capital goods. So there is no impact on iPhones' production in India," the source said. The person said that there is no change in Apple's plan to ramp up production in India. According to multiple sources, Apple plans to increase iPhone production to 60 million units this year from about 35-40 million units that it produced in 2024-25. Apple CEO Tim Cook, during the second-quarter earnings call had announced that all iPhones sold in the US in the June quarter will be shipped from India. India-made iPhones are assembled in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn's factory in Tamil Nadu. Tata Electronics, which runs Pegatron Corp's operations in India, is the other key manufacturer. Tata and Foxconn are building new plants and adding production capacity to increase iPhone production. Apple assembled 60 per cent more iPhones, worth an estimated USD 22 billion, in India in the year ended March 31, 2025. According to an analysis by S&P Global, iPhone sales in the US were 75.9 million units in 2024, with exports in March from India at 3.1 million units, suggesting a need to double shipments either through new capacity or redirecting shipments bound for the domestic market. "Apple's Indian exports already headed predominantly to the United States, which represented 81.9 per cent of phones exported by the firm in the three months to February 28, 2025. That increased to 97.6 per cent in March 2025 as a result of a 219 per cent jump in exports, likely reflecting the firm looking to preempt higher tariffs," S&P Global Market Intelligence report said. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had in April announced that iPhones worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore were exported from India in fiscal year 2025. The Apple ecosystem in India is one of the biggest job creators in the country. It is estimated to have employed around 2 lakh people across various vendors in the country. India's smartphone exports are growing at a healthy rate and have become a "consistent and significant" player in the sector, an official said, adding that the country has become a major mobile manufacturing hub today.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Chinese techies return not to impact iPhone 17 production, Apples ramp-up plan intact: sources
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The return of Chinese technology professionals from an Apple vendor's facility will have no impact on the production of the upcoming iPhone 17, sources aware of the development said on Tuesday. iPhone maker Apple continues to be on track to scale up production in India, sources said. According to the sources, Apple vendors in India, Foxconn and Tata Electronics, have also seen easing of capital goods sourcing from China. These capital goods are critical for the production of iPhones. 'The return of Chinese professionals from Foxconn has had no impact on iPhone production. The production of iPhone 17 in India will be as per schedule,' a source aware of the development on iPhone production told PTI. A query sent to Apple, Foxconn and Tata Electronics did not elicit any response on the matter. Multiple sources have shared that hundreds of Chinese professionals working at Foxconn India units have returned to China in the last two months. According to sources, these engineers were handling assembly lines, factory design and also involved in training talents to handle tools and machines for iPhone production. Another source said that there has been an easing of the supply of capital goods from China as well for iPhones. 'Apple partners have seen an easing of supply of capital goods. So there is no impact on iPhones' production in India,' the source said. The person said that there is no change in Apple's plan to ramp up production in India. According to multiple sources, Apple plans to increase iPhone production to 60 million units this year from about 35-40 million units that it produced in 2024-25. Apple CEO Tim Cook, during the second-quarter earnings call had announced that all iPhones sold in the US in the June quarter will be shipped from India. India-made iPhones are assembled in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn's factory in Tamil Nadu. Tata Electronics, which runs Pegatron Corp's operations in India, is the other key manufacturer. Tata and Foxconn are building new plants and adding production capacity to increase iPhone production. Apple assembled 60 per cent more iPhones, worth an estimated USD 22 billion, in India in the year ended March 31, 2025. According to an analysis by S&P Global, iPhone sales in the US were 75.9 million units in 2024, with exports in March from India at 3.1 million units, suggesting a need to double shipments either through new capacity or redirecting shipments bound for the domestic market. "Apple's Indian exports already headed predominantly to the United States, which represented 81.9 per cent of phones exported by the firm in the three months to February 28, 2025. That increased to 97.6 per cent in March 2025 as a result of a 219 per cent jump in exports, likely reflecting the firm looking to preempt higher tariffs," S&P Global Market Intelligence report said. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had in April announced that iPhones worth ₹1.5 lakh crore were exported from India in fiscal year 2025. The Apple ecosystem in India is one of the biggest job creators in the country. It is estimated to have employed around 2 lakh people across various vendors in the country. India's smartphone exports are growing at a healthy rate and have become a "consistent and significant" player in the sector, an official said, adding that the country has become a major mobile manufacturing hub today.
