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Prime Video has launched Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India, priced at ₹99 per month. Subscribers can enjoy a diverse range of content, including comedies such as Ted Lasso and Shrinking, dramas like Severance, The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Disclaimer, as well as sci-fi titles such as Silo. Popular films, including Wolfs and The Gorge, are also available. This add-on subscription is now accessible via Prime Video in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and multiple regions across Europe and Latin America. “We're delighted to continue rolling out Apple TV+ on Prime Video with today’s launch in India, bringing Prime Video customers an even greater selection of TV shows and films, all within one app experience,” said Kelly Day, Vice President of International, Prime Video. Gaurav Bhasin, Head of Marketplace (Add-on Subscriptions and Movie Rentals), Prime Video India, added, “Over the years, we’ve established Prime Video India as a premier entertainment destination, offering a vast selection of premium programming, including Indian and international Originals, films, and series. Our service also features over 75,000 hours of additional content across genres from more than 25 Indian and international add-on subscription partners. We’re thrilled to welcome Apple TV+ to Prime Video’s extensive library. We’re confident Prime members in India will appreciate the easy access to Apple Originals with a simple add-on subscription, along with features such as streamlined content discovery, unified watchlists, and centralised billing.”

Visa has offered Apple roughly $100 million to take over the tech giant's credit card partnership from Mastercard, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Visa has made a bold push to secure the Apple Card, offering an upfront payment typically reserved for the largest card programs, WSJ reported. Visa declined to Reuters' request for comment.

Paddington in Peru continues the story of the famous bear as he travels back to Peru. The movie is currently in theaters, but viewers can now rent or buy it online. There are also options to watch the earlier films in the series.

A Minecraft Movie' just days away, special meals inspired by the highly popular Minecraft video game were introduced to McDonald's menu on Tuesday (April 1). The collaboration gives Minecraft fans a choice to select between two entrees for their meal: a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. The McNuggets version comes with the limited-edition sweet-and-spicy Nether Flame Sauce.

In its 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) report, the US Trade Representative raised concerns on India’s opaque and unpredictable quantitative restrictions, patent regime and digital trade barriers such as data storage requirements. Most of the issues are repeat of the earlier reports while those such as equalisation levy and WTO disputes, which are already resolved, continue to be mentioned in the report, experts said. Also Read: India is going to drop tariffs: Trump hints at ‘Liberation Day’ trade victory a day before April 2 deadline It also criticized India’s strict import licensing for remanufactured goods and medical devices. In 2024, India stopped issuing licenses for refurbished American medical devices, affecting exports. While Washington sees this as unnecessary red tape, India worries that relaxing the rules could lead to a flood of secondhand or low-quality products that might harm consumers and hurt local industries.

Steve Jobs was a man of boundless curiosity. The Apple co-founder, who revolutionized personal computing, music, and smartphones, was also a deep thinker with an insatiable hunger for knowledge. But there was one question he could never ask—at least, not in his lifetime. In a 1985 talk in Sweden, Jobs revealed an unusual source of envy: Alexander the Great. The reason? The young conqueror had Aristotle as his personal mentor for over a decade. «I read this, and I became immensely jealous,» Jobs admitted. He could read Aristotle’s works, of course, but what he truly craved was interaction—an opportunity to ask questions and get answers from the philosopher himself. And then, he made a prediction. A bold one. A hope for the future:

Apple a 150-million-euro ($162-million) fine on Monday over its app tracking privacy feature, which is also under scrutiny in several other European countries. The watchdog said the way Apple implemented its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) software was «neither necessary nor proportionate to the company's stated goal to protect user data» and also penalised third-party publishers. In addition to the fine, Apple will have to publish the decision on its website for seven days. Authorities in Germany, Italy, Romania and Poland have opened similar probes over ATT, which Apple promotes as a privacy safeguard. «While we are disappointed with today's decision, the French Competition Authority has not required any specific changes to ATT,» Apple said in a statement.

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reciprocal tariffs, India has communicated to Washington that the focus of the trade relationship should be a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) to address any concerns over import duties, said people with knowledge of the matter. US officials who were in Delhi last week to negotiate the BTA told their Indian counterparts that the message would be conveyed to the White House as the final decision would be made there, the people told ET on condition of anonymity. Assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch was in India from March 26-29 to discuss the BTA. The joint statement issued on Saturday after the talks did not mention reciprocal tariffs.

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This has put millions of American users and potential purchasers on tenterhooks as they wait for further news.

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Donald Trump's administration to secure the partial removal of the US tariffs that have already started hitting the bloc's exports and that are set to increase after April 2. European Union officials were told at meetings this week in Washington that there was no way to avoid new auto and so-called reciprocal tariffs that Trump is launching next week, according to people familiar with the talks. Discussions also began on what the contours of a potential deal to reduce them should eventually look like. That has prompted the European Commission, which handles trade matters for the EU, to start working on a «term sheet» for a potential agreement, which would set out areas for negotiations on the punitive trade measures, including lowering its own duties, mutual investments with the US as well as easing certain regulations and standards, said the people. VAT considered fair The reciprocal tariffs are meant to strike out against what Trump considers to be unfair levies on US goods as well as non-tariff barriers, like domestic regulations and how countries collect taxes, including the bloc's value-added tax, digital taxes and regulations. The EU says its VAT is a fair, non-discriminatory tax that applies equally to domestic and imported goods. A spokesperson from the commission declined to comment.

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, drawn by its $320 billion cash reserves and reputation as a safe haven during market turbulence. Analysts attribute the rally to renewed confidence in Buffett’s ability to capitalize on economic downturns and his track record of turning crises into opportunities. Buffett’s net worth climbed $23 billion this year, propelling him to sixth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $165 billion fortune. Shareholders also praised Geico’s rebound under CEO Todd Combs, who streamlined operations to boost profits. With Berkshire’s diversified holdings—from Apple to BNSF Railway—investors see the company as a resilient anchor in uncertain times.

A team of US officials, headed by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, is here for negotiations on the proposed agreement. «Early stage of discussions are going on,» one of the sources said, adding that nothing has been finalised so far. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the ongoing talks between India and the US for the proposed pact are progressing «well» and will be for the «good» of both nations while protecting India's interests. The official level deliberations assume significance as US President Donald Trump has announced imposing reciprocal tariffs on April 2 on America's key trading partners, including India.

Osborne Effect. This phenomenon, named after the company’s premature announcement of its next-generation product, still haunts businesses today, forcing tech giants like Apple and Samsung into a culture of extreme secrecy. But why does revealing a future product spell doom for a company’s current sales?

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The auction featured various rare Apple memorabilia, but the Apple-1 computer was the highlight. This specific unit, listed as #91 in the official Apple-1 registry, was rated 8.0 out of 10 for its condition. It retained its original integrated circuits with clear labeling and was meticulously restored to working order by vintage Apple expert Corey Cohen. Alongside the computer, the winning bidder also received an original user manual featuring handwritten notes referencing Apple’s founders. Bobby Livingston, Executive Vice President at RR Auction, emphasized the significance of the device, stating, “Owning an Apple-1 is more than possessing a computer; it’s a piece of history—a direct connection to the groundbreaking vision of Jobs, Wozniak, and the pioneering team that transformed the world of technology.”

iPhone 17 series, introducing a brand-new model called the iPhone 17 Air. Leaks suggest that this model might replace the Plus variant, which has seen lackluster sales in recent years. The new device is expected to focus on an ultra-slim and lightweight design, potentially making it Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.

Apple will host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9 to June 13. The keynote will be at Apple Park, followed by developer sessions throughout the remainder of the week. WWDC 2025 expectations At last year's conference, Apple introduced several AI-powered features, including new abilities such as rewriting emails and summarising a cluttered inbox.