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Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2017 At A Glance
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference yesterday at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. This is one of the most awaited three-day conferences where Apple unveils its latest products with the keynote on the first day. This year’s keynote was also filled with announcements and some major upgrades.
If you missed out on the announcements, here are the highlights of the keynote address.
The iOS 11 will be unveiled this fall but what can be expected is a giant leap that will make the Apple experience better than before. Both the iPhone and the iPad will get a revamp when iOS 11 is officially launched. Apple also upgraded their Apple TV and WatchOS4. WatchOS4 will now also have Siri intended to work as a personal assistant on your wrist.
The iPad Pro will now be available in a new size. The 10.5-inch tablet will feature incredible new cameras and powerful AX10 Fusion chips. iMac is going to have better storage capacity, faster processing systems, higher retina display along with a better VRAM. All MacBook Pro models will also receive software upgrades for a smoother experience.
The one announcement that stole the show was their newly launched voice enabled speaker that will be powered by the Apple assistant Siri. Joining the race a little late, Apple’s all new HomePod will be able to answer questions and responds to request for information with better sound quality. HomePod is priced higher than its competitors, Google Home and Amazon Echo. HomePod also provides an alternative to other high-end speakers such as from Bose and Sonos.
Apple SVP Craig Federighi took the stage to give a glimpse at the next version of macOS: High Sierra. The new macOS will have better and enhanced privacy controls for Safari, more sophisticated editing tools in the Photo apps, and most importantly VR Support. VR makes its debut on iMac, with the ability to edit 360° videos in apps like Final Cut Pro and create cutting edge 3D VR content.
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Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
Hyderabad, January 13, 2026 Neeman’s, India’s leading D2C footwear brand famed for sustainable shoes and patented PIXLL® technology, has raised $4 million from existing investors. This funding boosts its cumulative capital past $10 million since 2015, with a post-money valuation nearing $50 million. CEO Vijay Chahoria emphasized offline retail as the “next frontier,” planning 50+ new stores in Tier 2/3 cities like Jaipur and Lucknow to blend eco-friendly innovation with hands-on customer experiences.
In India’s booming D2C ecosystem where footwear sales hit ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025 Neeman’s targets hybrid retail amid high online CAC and 25-30% returns. Backed by vegan, machine-washable shoes priced ₹2,000-4,000, the brand leverages PIXLL® (5x more breathable than leather) for carbon-neutral comfort. Recent 5x revenue growth to ₹100 crore ARR, 1M+ pairs sold via Myntra and stores, and awards at India D2C Summit 2025 position it ahead of rivals like Paaduks.
Neeman’s offline expansion India eyes the $15B sustainable footwear market by 2028, fueled by PLI schemes, Gen Z’s 70% eco-preference (Nielsen), and Southeast Asia exports. Challenges like real estate costs are offset by data-driven inventory and omnichannel QR tech. Watch for Q1 2026 launches in Hyderabad and Bengaluru redefining D2C success through authentic, “Wear the Change” branding.
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