India's Commerce and Industry Minister signals support for Apple's manufacturing expansion

Efforts to increase manufacturing of Apple products in India have received support from the country's Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu, with the official claiming the Centre will support the company in setting up new lines, and is apparently awaiting a formal proposal.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 7

Apple's 'iPhone SE 2' rumored to ship in first half of 2018, made in India

Apple is reportedly planning to ship a second-generation iPhone SE in the first of half of next year, assembled by Wistron at facilities in Bangalore, India.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 74

Apple says it will help make limited anti-spam iPhone app for Indian government

Apple has reportedly bowed to pressure from the Indian government and will help it build an iPhone version of its "Do Not Disturb" anti-spam app, albeit with more limited capabilities than the Android version.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 24

Apple introduces international iPhone warranty for Indian customers alongside iPhone 8 & X

Apple has reportedly introduced an international warranty for iPhone buyers living in India, letting them get an iPhone outside the country and still receive support at home.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

Apple's Eddy Cue says Apple Pay coming to India, no firm date set

Apple Pay is in development for India, senior Apple executive Eddy Cue revealed in an interview published on Monday — though there's no indication of when it will go live.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

Apple opens two Indian 'Mac Labs' teaching music production with Logic Pro X

Apple's head of internet software and services, Eddy Cue, appeared in Mumbai, India today to announce the launch of two "Mac Labs" for KM Music Conservatories, an institution founded by musician A.R. Rahman.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

India may grant Apple retail presence, tax breaks in exchange for building iPhones locally

Apple has asked the Indian government for a number of exemptions following the start of production of iPhones within the country, and officials signaled on Thursday that they are weighing the requests.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15

Spat between Apple & India over 'Do Not Disturb' app could lead to new data rules

The impasse between Apple and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India over the country's "Do Not Disturb" app could be swung by future rules that would force Apple to allow it, a report suggested on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 19

Head of Indian telecoms regulator says Apple dragging its heels on government 'do not disturb' app

Apple is being "anti-consumer" and engaging in "data colonization" by so far refusing to approve an official government "do not disturb" app for the iPhone, according to the chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

Apple could buy into Bollywood video content with Eros Group deal

Apple is reportedly among several companies in talks to buy up the complete film and music library of Eros Group, an Indian movie production studio with a number of famous Bollywood hits.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Apple said to be targeting March quarter 2018 launch for second-gen iPhone SE

Apple assembly partner Wistron is allegedly preparing to expand its production in India, setting the stage for a second-generation iPhone SE shipping in the first quarter of 2018.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Apple tells India to extend tax breaks to suppliers if it wants iPhone manufacturing hub

Apple is asking the Indian government to extend tax breaks to suppliers if it wants them in the country alongside iPhone assembly, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Conflicting iPhone SE rumors about impending refresh, doom of line both probably wrong

A pair of rumors in the last few days have totally conflicting reports on the future of the iPhone SE, and in all likelihood, neither of them are correct. AppleInsider explains why.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 63

Bangalore iPhone App Accelerator facility gives attendees a two-year lead on competition

Developers from Apple's Bangalore, India App Accelerator claim that the center gives them a leg up on competitors, with the mentoring help them adopt Apple's frameworks much quicker than they would have otherwise.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 6

Apple reduces cost of iPhones, iPads in India following sales tax reforms

Apple cut the price its products in India this week, discounting its iPhones by up to 7.5 percent alongside reduced-cost iPads and Mac systems, with the pricing adjustment coinciding with the introduction of major sales-related tax reforms in the country.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 4

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