#AppleEvent | #AppleWatchSeries9 is here with a new S9 SiP chip, which is termed as the Apple's most powerful chip so far.

The #Apple Watch Series 9 comes with smart features like double tap functionality.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/apple-event-2023-apple-announces-apple-watch-series-9-with-most-powerful-chip-11694538048264.html

#AppleEvent | #Apple unveiled its latest #iPhone15 and #iPhone15Plus with Dynamic Island feature which was earlier reserved for pro versions of iPhones.

The new set of iPhone 15 comes with 6.1 and 6.7 inch displays built with 75% recycled aluminium and 100% recycled cobalt.

Catch LIVE updates: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/apple-event-2023-live-updates-the-wonderlust-event-2023-begins-11694479969206.html

#AppleEvent | #Apple claims the new Titanium design is the most premium material used in an iPhone enclosure.

The #iPhone15Pro starts at $999 for 128GB, while Pro Max starts at $1199 for 256GB.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/apple-event-2023-iphone-15-launched-check-all-the-exciting-features-here-11694479969206.html

#Apple announced the launch of Apple Watch Ultra 2 at an event.

#AppleWatchUltra2 has a battery life of up to 36 hours of typical use on a single charge and up to 72 hours if it is used in low-power mode. #AppleEvent

https://www.livemint.com/technology/apple-announces-new-watch-ultra-2-with-battery-life-of-up-to-36-hours-at-rs-66200-11694541560544.html

#AppleEvent | #Apple announced AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging (USB‑C).

The company said that #AirPodsPro2 delivers incredible sound quality, up to double the Active Noise Cancellation, an advanced Transparency mode, a more immersive Spatial Audio experience, and an expanded range of ear tip sizes for an even better fit.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/apple-event-2023-apple-lauches-airpods-pro-2-with-magsafe-charging-11694543618543.html

#NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may have stumbled upon tentative evidence suggesting signs of life on a distant exoplanet, K2-18b.

The telescope may have detected the presence of a molecule known as dimethyl sulphide (DMS), a substance only produced by life.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/science/nasas-james-webb-telescope-detects-possible-signs-of-life-on-distant-exoplanet-k218b-11694565830379.html

#PersonalFinance | Handa, Datta, Agarwal &Tangirala are among the few people who have a lot of time on their hands, thanks to FIRE. The acronym stands for financial independence, retire early.

Mint interviewed them to find out how they have taken advantage of FIRE.


Read more: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/early-retirement-how-these-individuals-achieved-financial-independence-and-retired-early-11694539032829.html#:~:text=Handa%2C%20Datta%2C%20Agarwal%20and%20Tangirala,have%20taken%20advantage%20of%20FIRE

#PersonalFinance | Bank #fixeddeposits (FDs) continue to be popular investment products not just among senior citizens, who are looking for guaranteed income, but also among investors who can't stomach risk. But overexposure to FDs is not good, and you need to assess your asset allocation & goals to decide how much money you should park in them.

Here's a list of banks that offer the highest FD rates for deposits up to Rs 1 crore over various tenures.

Parliament employees are all set to carry new uniforms with an ‘Indian’ touch from next week, the beginning of a five-day special session.

The new uniform for the Parliament staff includes khaki-colored pants, Nehru jackets, cotton sarees, kurta pajamas, and others.

#ParliamentSpecialSession

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/parliament-staff-gets-new-uniforms-with-indian-touch-ahead-of-special-session-see-images-11694572966392.html

North Korean leader #KimJongUn has arrived at a cosmodrome in Russia's Far East on Wednesday for a meeting with Russian President #VladimirPutin. The Russian President welcomed Kim and said he was “very glad to see" him.

“Russia to help North Korea build satellites. We will discuss all the issues," said Putin as quoted by Russian news agencies.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/putin-meets-kim-says-russia-to-help-north-korea-build-satellites-11694580664669.html

#BlueDart Express Limited has rebranded its newly revamped service, formerly known as Dart Plus as #BharatDart.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/blue-dart-rebrands-dart-plus-service-to-bharat-dart-11694588473314.html

#MintCharts | Rajasthan registered the highest #retailinflation at 8.6% in August, way higher than the national average of 6.83%. #Inflation was high in Haryana and Telangana too, at 8.27% each. Meanwhile, Goa recorded the lowest inflation at 2.95%.

#Apple officially launched its #iPhone15 series at the #Wonderlust event on Tuesday, ending months of speculation about the company's latest generation of smartphones.

The new products unveiled by Apple include the new iPhones - iPhone15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max along with Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Pro with USB-C charging support.

Check the full price list 👇

#AppleEvent

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/apple-iphone-15-series-starts-in-india-from-rs-79-900-onwards-check-full-price-list-11694570516869.html

Electric vehicle maker #Tesla Inc plans to source components worth $1.7-$1.9 billion from India and has already sourced parts worth $1 billion, India's trade minister #PiyushGoyal said at an auto conference.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tesla-plans-to-source-parts-worth-1-7-1-9-billion-from-india-piyush-goyal-11694603449515.html

#AdaniGroup is in talks with banks to refinance debt taken on to fund its purchase of Ambuja Cements Ltd, with lenders divided into three categories in what could be one of Asia’s largest syndicated loan deals of the year.

Read here: https://livemint.com/companies/news/adani-in-talks-with-global-banks-for-3-5-billion-loan-in-one-of-top-asia-loans-in-2023-report-11694606077987.html

Edtech giant #Byju’s, allegedly hid $533 million in an obscure three-year-old hedge fund, according to lenders trying to recover the cash.

The allegations are the latest twist in an increasingly public battle between Byju’s, & lenders who claim the $533 million is collateral for a $1.2 billion loan.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/byjus-allegedly-hid-533-million-in-obscure-hedge-fund-claim-lenders-in-lawsuit-report-11694574815031.html

Meta Platforms-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has announced the launch of #WhatsAppChannels in India & over 150 countries.

These will deliver private updates from organizations, sports teams, artists, & thought leaders that people can follow.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/whatsapp-launches-channels-major-indian-celebrities-join-11694614222891.html

#Amazon has shared an update on the acceptance of ₹2000 banknotes on cash on delivery services.

As per Amazon's FAQ on ‘using Rs. 2,000 notes for Cash on Delivery (COD) Payments and Cashloads’, the e-commernce company has said that starting from 19 September, they will stop accepting ₹2000 currency notes as cash.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/amazon-to-stop-accepting-rs-2000-notes-for-cash-on-delivery-services-from-this-date-details-here-11694656411589.html

Following the successful landing of #Chandrayaan3 on the Moon's South Pole, India is now prepping for a groundbreaking journey to explore 6-kilometre deep ocean waters with its #SamudrayaanMission.

#KirenRijiju, the Ministry of Earth Sciences, recently revealed that #MATSYA6000, a cutting-edge submersible, would be the vehicle for this underwater endeavour.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/science/news/samudrayaan-matsya-6000-blue-economy-and-more-what-we-know-so-far-about-india-s-deep-sea-mission-11694655492431.html

#Mint20BestFunds | We have hand-picked 20 #mutualfunds for your portfolio that have jumped through hoops of good returns, low risk, good portfolio hygiene and our own qualitative research.

#PersonalFinance

Wholesale price inflation remained in the negative territory for the fifth straight month in August at -0.52%.

In July, the #WPI #inflation was at -1.36%.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/economy/wpi-inflation-stays-in-negative-for-5th-month-at-0-52-in-august-11694674656676.html