Apple gives a first look at its new flagship store in Mumbai, India

The striking artwork design for Apple BKC, the official name for Apple's first Mumbai store, has been revealed, as the company works to expand its presence in India.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 1

iPad is a beacon of light in India's contracting PC market

Rapidly declining laptop sales are a grave portent for India's overall PC market, but Apple's dominance of the tablet portion of that market with the iPad remains a bright spot.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 1

India smartphone market contracting, but increasing in value because of iPhone

In 2022, Shipments of smartphones made in India declined overall, but the value of the market is increasing thanks to premium smartphones such as the iPhone.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Apple & Foxconn amping up efforts for more labor reform in India

After success in one region, Apple is seeking more labor reforms across India to move more manufacturing out of China.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 3

Foxconn paying more & getting less than expected with new India plant

Foxconn's previously announced new factory in Bengaluru, India, has now cleared local government approval — though at greater cost and with fewer jobs.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Mumbai Apple Store will finally open in April, Delhi to follow

The first flagship Apple Store in India will be opening in Mumbai in April, a report claims, with a second outlet in New Delhi set to arrive soon after.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

India thinks it knows more than Apple or Google about smartphone security

India wants new security rules forcing smartphone producers like Apple to allow governmental pre-screening of operating system updates, such as for iOS, as well as enabling the removal of pre-installed apps.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 16

Apple's India labor reform will allow factories to operate 24 hours

Apple and manufacturing partner Foxconn have successfully lobbied for new labor regulations in southern Indian state of Karnataka in an effort to dial back reliance on Chinese manufacturing.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 6

Apple executive shuffle to emphasize India as a sales region

The head of India at Apple is being promoted, making the country its own sales region, but it won't affect how Apple reports global earnings.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

Apple working to make India's water systems better

To help improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in India, Apple is collaborating with the non-governmental group Frank Water.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 4

Apple is the biggest blue-collar job creator in India

After a period of rapid expansion over the last few years, Apple and its suppliers have directly supplied 100,000 new jobs to the India workforce just in the last 19 months — and more are coming.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 2

Broken fire suppression system made blaze at Apple cable supplier worse

After a recent fire critically damaged and shut down an Apple cable supplier's facility in India, an investigation revealed faulty fire safety equipment.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 1

Apple wants to shift the mindsets of doctors and patients, says Health VP

Apple's work in healthcare goes beyond the immediate need of the consumer, with the company wanting to to improve preventative care and aid in research, according to Health VP Dr. Sumbul Desai.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

Blaze cripples Apple India's Lightning cable production factory

Apple supplier Foxlink has stopped production at its India cable production facility after a fire caused part of a building to collapse.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 9

Apple's India production dream hindered by low yields and a lack of urgency

Apple's push to shift production away from China and into India is a tougher challenge than first thought, with yield issues and a lower sense of urgency reportedly holding back the project.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 8

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