Apple drives both premium iPhone sales, global production in India

The idea Apple was failing to establish itself in India — and outsold by Samsung and Chinese brands — has been overturned by new research showing that iPhone ate up over 75% of all premium smartphone sales in the subcontinent in the fourth quarter, while also posting strong iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPod sales. Along with "double-digit" growth, Apple is also expanding its production in the subcontinent for audiences globally.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 8

The iPhone was the fastest growing premium smartphone in India in 2019

The iPhone XR led the way to Apple becoming the fastest growing premium smartphone brand for the year in the country.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 4

Apple supplier Wistron to assemble key iPhone component at new India plant

Alongside the assembly of iPhones from other suppliers' components, Wistron will also assemble printed circuit boards for the devices.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

Apple reportedly starting online sales in India in Q3 2020

Following years of speculation, sources familiar with the matter say that Apple's first-party online store in India will open in late 2020, perhaps as soon as July.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 0

Apple Watch rewards, iCloud encryption, and WhatsApp hacks on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor and William discuss the new Apple Watch rewards program in selected gyms, what's really going on with WhatsApp and iCloud encryption, and how iPhone demand in India has grown so much that a third factory is opening.

Victor Marks 6 years ago 0

Wistron starts iPhone production at third plant in India

Apple assembly partner Wistron is increasing its production capacity in India, ramping up productivity for its third plant in the country after an initial trial by the firm, with iPhones thought to be the main produce from the newest operation.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 4

India considering offering subsidized loans to Apple, Samsung

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology may begin offering incentives to smartphone manufacturers in hopes of enticing more Apple and Samsung suppliers to open factories in India.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 1

Foxconn says it's not withdrawing its $5B investment in India

Foxconn has denied a Tuesday report claiming it was canceling investment in India valued at $5 billion, one that alleged there was an internal dispute between the iPhone assembly partner and Apple itself.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

Apple expanding operations in India says government

The Indian government has announced that Apple is increasing its local operations and in addition to iPhones, will also be making components and chargers in the country.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Apple starts production of iPhone XR in India, plans to add iPhone 11

Foxconn has just started local production of the iPhone XR at its plant in India and will later make the iPhone 11 too. The move will keep manufacturing costs down, but Apple reportedly doesn't plan price cuts.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 7

Apple has reportedly selected the location of its first retail store in India

According to real estate sources, Apple has picked a 25,000 square foot location for its first retail store in India.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 1

Delhi court demands iPhone location data from Apple, but it probably doesn't have it

Apple has been ordered to supply the location details of the iPhone owned by a defendant in a rape case in India, but it isn't clear if Apple has the information at all.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 7

Apple suppliers said to invest $1B in India to meet worldwide production needs

Apple is reportedly on the verge of investing some $1 billion in India manufacturing assets through partners like Taiwan-based Foxconn, resurrecting rumors that the tech giant is looking to expand production capabilities beyond China.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 11

Apple's retail, internet sales prospects will increase in India following rule change

New rules by the India government have paved the way for Apple to open up its own internet sales of the iPhone, and possibly open the first official Apple Store in 2020.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 2

Apple stops shipments of iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus, 6s Plus in India

Apple has ceased sales of the iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone 6s Plus in India, a report claims cutting out most of the lower-cost models from its regional product lineup and at the same time making it more expensive for customers in the country to buy an entry-level iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 28

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