Indian antitrust body draws Apple's ire as $38 billion fine looms

Apple has set its sights on India's antitrust watchdog, questioning the legality of a request for its financial data as part of an ongoing battle over its App Store policies.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 3

John Ternus' first major challenge is dealing with quadrupled iPhone memory prices

John Ternus faces a turbulent start to his tenure as Apple CEO, including massive RAM pricing spikes that will impact the fall iPhone launch. With continued pressure to manufacture in the U.S, supply chain changes could be on the way.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 15

India says Apple can't delay investigation of a potential $38 billion fine

Regulators in India have set a final hearing date over the country's potential $38 billion antitrust fine against Apple and the App Store. Apple is apparently not cooperating.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 2

India is considering more incentives to capture a larger share of iPhone production

India is considering new manufacturing incentives in an effort to shift production of the iPhone and other smartphones out of China, and to stall any move to move it to the US.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 1

India makes one in four of all iPhones worldwide

Apple reportedly produced around 55 million iPhones in India during 2025, up from around 40 million the year before, as the company continues to drastically reduce its reliance on China.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 2

India may finally get Apple Pay by mid-2026

A new report backs up recent claims that India is shortly to get Apple Pay after years of complex negotiations.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 1

Sixth Apple Store in India to open on February 26

Ahead of its opening on Thursday, February 26, 2026, Apple has previewed Apple Borivali, Mumbai's second Apple Store.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 0

Apple Education Hub will teach coding & robotics to India supply chain staff

Apple is continuing its program of improving the skills of its workforce by opening a new Apple Education Hub in India, helping supply chain workers learn about coding and manufacturing.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 0

India may get Apple Pay after a decade of banking roadblocks

Apple is reportedly in talks to bring Apple Pay to India, though it's been trying since at least 2017.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 0

India wants iOS source code, and they're not going to get it

India is yet again attempting to bully Apple by demanding access to iOS source code. It's not going to work.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 16

India fights Apple's attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine

While Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company's attempts to limit any potential fine.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 10

Apple Silicon chip packaging may expand into India's iPhone supply chain

The production of iPhones in India is just going to get larger and larger, with a new report saying that Apple has entered into preliminary talks to start packaging chips in the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

Fifth Apple Store in India to open on December 11

Ahead of its December 11 opening, Apple has previewed an Apple Store in Noida, its fifth Apple Store location in India and the third opened in 2025.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

India's request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare

While India's government pulled its demand for a preinstalled iPhone app, it's now accused of previously considering a more privacy-eroding move for always-on satellite location tracking.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 5

India blinks: won't require Apple to preinstall a state app on iPhone

India's government has backtracked on its demand for Apple to preinstall a state-backed app onto the iPhone, after facing a predictable public backlash.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

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