Archive · 21 Sep 2025
India's Tech Landscape: iPhone Frenzy, Cyberattacks, AI Advances
This week's tech news from India covers a lot of ground!
People are lining up to buy new iPhones, even though smartphones are selling slower overall.
There are also reports of major cyberattacks causing problems for airports and car companies.
Meanwhile, an Indian company is getting a huge amount of money to build its own AI models, like the ones that can answer questions.
Lastly, cities like Hyderabad are seeing an increase in tech jobs as companies look to expand.
iPhone buyers are lining up at physical stores, despite online options.
Cyberattacks are causing disruptions at airports and impacting Jaguar Land Rover.
An Indian AI firm, BharatGen, has received over $100 million in funding.
The government is looking to enforce rules to guarantee network connectivity.
Hyderabad is seeing a rise in high-value tech jobs, challenging Bengaluru's dominance.
- Who
- Apple customers, cyberattackers, BharatGen, and tech job seekers.
- What
- iPhone sales surge, cyberattacks disrupt operations, and AI model development.
- When
- Ongoing, with events reported in the past week.
- Where
- India (various cities), airports worldwide, and IIT Bombay.
- Why
- iPhone purchase for aspirational value, cyberattacks for unknown reasons, and AI development for technology advancement.
- Key Events
- iPhone launch, airport cyberattacks, AI model funding
- Apple Demand
- High demand observed, with long queues at physical stores
- Cyberattacks
- Attacks on Collins Aerospace and Jaguar Land Rover systems
- AI Development
- BharatGen receives $112 million to build AI models
- Hyderabad
- Growing tech job market, increasing decentralization
