India antitrust regulator launches probe into Apple App Store payments

After a complaint by a consumer group in September, The India Competition Commission has formally ordered a probe looking into Apple's App Store payment system, commissions, and more.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 33

Foxconn India workers beset by worms in food, no running water

As Apple puts Foxconn's southern India iPhone plant on "probation," workers have revealed more details of unsanitary conditions, and meals that had worms crawling through them.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 17

Apple puts Foxconn India 'on probation' after protests

Following the enforced closure of a Foxconn iPhone plant in India over poor working conditions, Apple has told the company it is "on probation."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 10

Apple begins trial production of iPhone 13 in India

Apple is trialling an expansion to the range of iPhones it manufactures in India, with the company starting a program of producing the iPhone 13 at Foxconn's Chennai plant.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Food poisoning prompts protest at India iPhone factory

Food poisoning of employees at an iPhone manufacturing facility in India prompted protests at the Foxconn factory, resulting in the detention of nearly 70 women and 22 men.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple blames business rivals for India App Store antitrust filing

Apple has filed to prevent an antitrust investigation in India, by telling the regulator it isn't big enough in the country to abuse its market power, at the same time as saying that the complaint was instigated by critics of App Store policies.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple supports one million jobs in India, pilots new manufacturing project

Apple has told an Indian technology summit that the company supports around a million jobs through its local app economy.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Apple extends 20% bonus in India for adding money to Apple ID

Apple has given its customers in India another chance to add funds to their Apple ID and to receive a 20% bonus, at a time when Apple and developers brace for a regulatory change affecting App Store subscriptions.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple offers free AirPods to iPhone 12 buyers in India

In celebration of the upcoming Diwali festival, Apple is offering customers in India a free pair of AirPods with the purchase of an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Antitrust probe in India finds Google abused the local smartphone market

Google acted in an anticompetitive way in India, the country's antitrust regulator determined, with the search giant allegedly using its "huge financial muscle" to force its apps to be preinstalled onto Android devices to enable access to the Google Play store.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

India set to investigate Apple over antitrust accusation

A non-profit organization in India's Rajasthan region has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple and the App Store, which is expected to lead to a full investigation.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Apple Maps data source MapmyIndia set for Monday IPO

Digital mapping firm MapmyIndia is preparing for an IPO, a report claims, with the Apple Maps data source allegedly aiming for a valuation of approximately $825 million.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

iPhone demand could raise Apple's India revenue to $3B in 2021

Apple's revenue in India will reach $3 billion for 2021, according to a forecast, with a high 60% revenue jump for the country credited towards high iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 demand.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple Mumbai store delayed by pandemic

Plans for Apple's first physical store in India have been delayed because of the coronavirus impact, meaning the proposed 2021 opening is now unlikely.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

India withdraws Apple Messages from new social media regulations

India's IT ministry has reportedly withdrawn its demand that Apple Messages comply with a series of social media rules, such as appointing local complaint staff.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 14

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