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NEW DELHI : The removal of additional duties on imports of American apples, walnuts and almonds will have no effect on growers in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre said on Tuesday, a day after former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed concern. The Centre said the basic duty of 50% will continue to protect domestic players. India recently lifted additional duties on several American products, including chickpeas, lentils and apples.

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Alphabet Inc.'s Google spends around more than $10 billion a year to maintain its position as the default search engine on web browsers and mobile devices, said US Justice department during the antitrust trial, that began in Washington on Tuesday. “This case is about the future of the internet and whether Google’s search engine will ever face meaningful competition," Kenneth Dintzer, a government lawyer, said in his opening statement. “The evidence will show they demanded default exclusivity to block rivals." The government lawer accused Google of abusing its monopoly in general search.

US apples, walnuts and almonds will not result in any negative impact on domestic producers. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the opposition parties particularly Congress is politicizing the subject without having a complete understanding of the subject. There is a regular duty of 50 per cent and Rs 50 per kg minimum import price on apples. «We have just removed the retaliatory duty...the move would not have any impact on domestic apple producers. There will be no impact on prices also.

The world's largest company, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), aims to dispel recent controversies and reinvigorate growth as it unveils the highly anticipated iPhone 15 series today. This product launch is a pivotal event for Apple, garnering the attention of millions, as it does every year.

Arm Holdings Plc's initial public share offering (IPO), it said on Tuesday. SoftBank Group's Arm Holdings, which launched the roadshow last week, aims to raise up to $4.87 billion in its U.S. IPO, according to a regulatory filing. Arm has already signed up other major clients as cornerstone investors in its IPO, including Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Advanced Micro Devices, Intel and Samsung Electronics. TSMC's Chairman Mark Liu said last week that «Arm is an important element of our ecosystem, our technology and our customers' ecosystem.

Simply put: Elon Musk can be a real jerk. And that has probably helped and hurt him in business, according to a new biography by Walter Isaacson. In “Elon Musk," out Tuesday, Isaacson puts forth the idea of “demon mode" to explain the temperamental impulses behind some of the tycoon’s successes—and setbacks.

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Barbie' can now be watched while sitting in the comfort of home. Directed by Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie starrer has become the number one movie both at North American domestic and the worldwide box office in 2023 after garnering more than $1.4 billion. On Tuesday, September 12, the wait is over is over as the 'Barbie' film is available for home viewing, as per a report in USA Today. «Barbie» will be accessible for digital purchase and rental starting this Tuesday through platforms like Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. As of now, it has not been released on Blu-ray or DVD formats, according to the USA today report. “Barbie” is finally coming to the small screen, giving audiences everywhere the freedom to belt out “I’m Just Ken” along with Ryan Gosling without shame. It’ll come at a cost, though, at least for a little while. Greta Gerwig's billion-dollar blockbuster will be available to buy on video-on-demand for a cool $29.99 starting Tuesday, as per an AP report. Please note that «Barbie» carries a PG-13 rating, making it unsuitable for young children. The film «Barbie» has a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling leading the cast. The film took on a life of its own after a wild marketing blitz and “Oppenheimer” proximity, inspiring moviegoers to don their pinkest, most sparkly ensembles for group trips to the theaters. With over $1.4 billion in global ticket sales, it has ascended to become the biggest movie of the year, the biggest in Warner Bros. 100-year-history and the biggest live-action movie directed by a woman.

Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone lineup on Tuesday, with its Lightning charger ports likely to be replaced on the newest models by a universal charger after a tussle with the European Union. The bloc is insisting that all phones and other small devices must be compatible with the USB-C charging cables from the end of next year, a move it says will reduce waste and save money for consumers.

Investing.com — U.S. futures traded lower Tuesday, handing back some of the previous session’s gains as investors await more inflation data during the week to assess the possibility of more Federal Reserve rate hikes this year.

iPhone speaker dock I was given by my mum the previous Christmas is blasting out Carly Rae Jepson’s Call Me Maybe which, unlike most of the other hits that year, would come to stand the test of time quite perfectly. Less enduring would be the 30-pin Apple charger that made such a fine technological feat possible. That year would see it ditched; replaced in the iPhone 5 with the 8-pin, 80% smaller Lightning connector we all recognize today.

World Trade Organization. Also, India agreed to reduce tariffs on certain US products, including chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples, boric acid, and diagnostic reagents, a United States Trade Representative statement said on Friday.

iPhone 15 will bring substantial improvements, particularly in the premium segment. As per Bloomberg, the Pro variants will showcase a redesigned chassis, replacing stainless steel with titanium. Additionally, the flagship model, the Pro Max, will boast an enhanced telephoto camera for superior photography.

Apple Inc.’s iPhone debuts have historically been a sell-the-news event for the stock, but the weeks following often provide an even better opportunity to buy the dip. Over the past five years, September has been the worst month of the year for Apple, with the shares averaging a decline of 4.5%, compared with a drop of 3.2% for the S&P 500. At the same time, October has been among the best, with an average gain for Apple of 3.8% over the same period. “If you’re a long-time holder and you see this as becoming a consumer staple company, these pullbacks are opportunities,” said Gene Munster, managing partner and co-founder of Deepwater Asset Management. Image While the stock has usually risen in the months ahead of the event, this year’s lead up has been troubled.

Apple Inc.’s biggest day of the year has arrived, and the company is set to unveil updated versions of its iPhone, smartwatch and AirPods. The new iPhone 15 will be a significant upgrade, especially at the high end of the lineup. Pro-branded versions of the device will feature a revamped design that switches the side material from stainless steel to titanium. The top-of-the-line model — the Pro Max — will also get a new camera that takes better telephoto pictures. Another change is less groundbreaking but may strike consumers as bigger news: Apple is switching the charging port of the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C. The last time the company made such a change, in 2012, it irked many Apple fans. In this case, the company didn’t have much choice: The European Union mandated the shift. The iPhone launch is always a critical moment for Apple: The device accounts for roughly 50% of its sales, or more than $205 billion last year. But this year is a particular high-wire act because the company is trying to reverse a sales slump and stave off concerns about a backlash in China. Seven things that are expected at the Apple event, dubbed “Wonderlust,” :

Social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has made the changes to the Like button ahead of Apple's Wonderlust event. The Wonderlust event will see the launch of top-of-the-line products including the iPhone 15 series, the new Apple Watch series and AirPods Pro with USB-C. The Like button splits into similar pieces before returning to the heart shape, very much like the animation seen in Apple's teaser for the Wonderlust event.

Investing.com -- U.S. stock futures decline after a spike in Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares bolsters equities on Monday, as traders look ahead to the release of major economic data later in the week. Elsewhere, British chip designer Arm will reportedly stop taking orders for its much-anticipated initial public offering a day early due to solid investor demand, while Disney and Charter Communications reach a distribution deal to end a TV blackout that threatened to leave millions of households unable to tune in to the first «Monday Night Football» game of the season.

Asian shares are trading mixed following a Big Tech rally on Wall Street, as investors watch for an update on U.S. consumer prices set for later in the week

made in India. Apple Inc plans to make iPhone 15, manufactured in India, available in the South Asian country, reported Bloomberg citing sources. (This is a breaking, refresh for updates)