Apple brings new features, language support via iOS 18 for users in India

Apple Brings New Features, Language Support Via iOS 18 For Users In India

by Utkalika Mohanty

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To woo users in India, Apple has brought additional features via its iOS update to improve the experience across phone and communication with support for new Indian fronts and numerals, language and input with multilingual keyboard, enhanced language search and multilingual Siri support, the company said on Tuesday.

New Delhi, July 2: To woo users in India, Apple has brought additional features via its iOS update to improve the experience across phone and communication with support for new Indian fronts and numerals, language and input with multilingual keyboard, enhanced language search and multilingual Siri support, the company said on Tuesday.

"iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever. It's a major release that features more customisation options, the biggest redesign ever of the Photos app, new ways for users to manage their inbox in Mail, and so much more," Apple said in a statement.

In the latest update, users can now customise the time on the lock screen with Indian numerals from 12 languages -- Arabic, Arabic Indic, Bangla, Devanagari, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Malayalam, Meitei, Odia, Ol Chiki, Telugu, and adjust the font colour and weight to create exactly the look they want for their Contact Posters.

iOS 18 introduced Live Voicemail Transcription in Indian English, support for Live Caller ID, as well as a smart call history search and a new phone keypad search and dialling experience.

With the new update, users will now get the "multilingual keyboard" feature.

On iPhone 12 and later, users can now type phonetically with Latin characters in English and up to two additional Indian languages for a trilingual predictive typing experience. This is available in Messages, Notes, and anywhere where users have access to the keyboard.

The multilingual keyboard also supports QuickPath and Emoji Prediction.

Moreover, the iPhone now supports alphabetical layouts for 11 Indian languages allowing users to type in Indian scripts directly.

"Keys are arranged in an alphabetical order, vowel and conjunct keys on the layouts change dynamically based on what the user is typing making it easier to find the correct character to type," the tech giant said.

Alphabetical layouts are available in 11 languages -- Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

iOS update also brings some more updates such as enhanced language search, multilingual Siri, translate app, move to iOS app, and more control for dual SIM.

--IANS

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PM Modi Meets Team India At His Residence

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

New Delhi, July 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team in his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, here Thursday.

PM Modi interacted with each member of the team and congratulated them for their stunning victory.

PM Modi was handed the trophy by Rohit Sharma and the entire team posed for the photo. BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah were also present on the occasion.

#IndianCricketTeam meets Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg#T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/DdbCXR0Orf — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 4, 2024

The Men in Blue will now return to the airport to board a special flight to Mumbai.

After reaching Mumbai airport, the team will move to the Wankhede Stadium. The BCCI has arranged for a 1 km victory parade from Nariman Point to Wankhede followed by a small ceremony at Wankhede Stadium.

It is at the iconic venue in Mumbai where BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who was present in Barbados for the final against South Africa on Saturday, will distribute the Rs 125 crore cash prize to the Indian team for winning their first ICC trophy in over a decade.

The Men in Blue were supposed to depart Barbados for New York on Monday morning before taking a connecting flight from Dubai for India a couple of days after winning the T20 World Cup for a second time.

However, the Indian cricketers were stuck on the island for three days due to Hurricane Beryl which swept through the Caribbean, and were only able to fly out of Barbados in the early hours of Wednesday via a charter flight named AIC24WC — Air India Champions 24 World Cup.

(IANS)

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Couple Died, Two Critical After Car Hits Truck In Jajpur

by Utkalika Mohanty

Jajpur, July 4: In a tragic mishap, a man and wife died and two other persons were critically injured after their car hit a truck on NH-16 AT panikoili in Jajpur district last night.

The deceased couple has been identified as Vinod Jena and Sumatra Jena of Balasore's Soro.

According to the reports, couple have died on the spot and while two others have been seriously injured.

The injured have been admitted to the District Headquarter Hospital (DHH) for treatment.

Further details are awaited.

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Mohan Majhi Moves Into Official CM Chamber At Lok Seva Bhawan

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

Bhubaneswar, July 4: After 22 days of taking oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi has officially moved into CM office at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Thursday.

The Chief Minister's office is on the third floor of Lok Seva Bhawan. CM Majhi moved into his chamber in traditional fashion as Hindu rituals were performed with pujas, mantras and other traditional rituals.

Former CM and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik used to sit in the chamber. The only change being made was the placement of CM's table and chair.

ଆଜିଠାରୁ ବିଧିବଦ୍ଧ ଭାବେ ଲୋକସେବା ଭବନରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ରୂପେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଆରମ୍ଭ କଲି । ଜନତାଙ୍କ ସରକାରରେ ସରକାର ଓ ଜନତାଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ କୌଣସି ପ୍ରତିବନ୍ଧକ ରହିବନାହିଁ । ସାଧାରଣ ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସୁବିଧା ଆମ ସରକାରର ପ୍ରାଥମିକତା । pic.twitter.com/2dWZA5jOU6 — Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) July 4, 2024

Notably, the State Guest House had been the temporary Office for CM Majhi for the past 22 days -- since his oath-taking June 12.

"Cultural Progress Along With Material Development To Be Prioritiesed"

After moving into his official chamber at the Lok Seva Bhawan, CM Majhi gave a gist of the government's vision. "The priority will be given to cultural progress along with material development," said Majhi.

"The establishment, growth and preservation of Odia 'Asmita' (pride) will be emphasised. Steps will be taken to reorganise and increase the efficiency of literature, music, drama and fine arts academies," he said, adding: "Odissi Research Center will be made operational."

CM Majhi also assured that focus will also be on the growth and systematic development of libraries as well as the promotion of odia language and literature. He further said, "A translation academy will be established for the growth and promotion of Odia language and literature."

"An Odia 'Bhasa Bhawan' -- 'Bhasa' stands for language -- and 'Asmita Bhawan' will be established along with the formation of language commission," said Majhi.

Keeping the vision of promoting Odia language, Majhi said, "All the government works will be done in Odia. A language act will be amended if required, to promote the use of Odia language in Govt works."

Majhi also stressed on the development of various Odia cultures. "Sanskruti Bhawans will be built in every district to promote the cultures of the districts."

The Chief Minister also said the government will work towards the development of Odia heritage. "A Paika Academy as well as a monuments will be built. Importance will be given for the development of various heritage places in the state," said Majhi. "All the works will be done with the help of people and their suggestions."

CM Majhi also invited suggestions from people on what needs to be done for Odia 'Asmita'. "The state will be administered in Odia language. For this purpose, the official language law will be strictly followed. If necessary, the law will be strengthened by making necessary amendments," he stressed.

"Arrangements will be made to facilitate the widespread use of the Odia language at both the government and private sectors," he added. CM Majhi has directed all the departments to present the documents to him in Odia language.

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