Apple warning users about a mercenary spyware attack on iPhones

Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

14% of all iPhones now come from India

With India accounting for an ever greater proportion of iPhone manufacturing, Apple and its suppliers are planning to build residential accommodation by the thousands.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

Apple won't unlock India Prime Minister's election opponent's iPhone

India's Enforcement Directorate has jailed Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of elections, and wants proof of alleged bribery it says is locked in his iPhone.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 15

Hundreds strike at Apple supplier Flex's plant in India

Workers at the Indian plant of Apple supplier Flex staged a one-day strike over pay, conditions, and the firm's refusal to recognize a union.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple hits India sales record as country cuts import duty

India has reduced its import duty on selected smartphone components, while new research says in 2023, Apple sold more iPhone in the country than ever.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 4

Apple opens new office in Bengaluru, India

Nine months after leasing an office block in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, Apple has now officially opened its 15-story offices there.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Google follows Apple in pulling crypto apps in India

Google has followed after Apple in removing a number of major crypto exchange apps from the Google Play Store in India, after regulators deemed them as operating illegally in the country.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

India may make it cheaper to produce iPhones

The Indian government is reportedly considering import duty costs on key smartphone components, including those for the iPhone.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple removes nine cryptocurrency apps from India App Store

Apple has removed a number of cryptocurrency apps from the regional App Store servicing India, weeks after a financial regulator declared they were operating illegally.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

Tata, Pegatron commit over $1 billion to expand iPhone production in Tamil Nadu

The government of India's Tamil Nadu region has announced investment deals with international technology firms, including $1.5 billion specifically for iPhone manufacturing.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Apple's suppliers have so far spent $16 billion to move from China

New research says that Apple's suppliers including iPhone manufacturer Foxconn have invested $16 billion since 2018, in an increasing plan to move or reshore manufacturing away from over-reliance on China.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

Apple gets backlash from India after uncovering hacks on journalists

India is targeting Apple with investigations and governmental pressure after the company revealed the country's use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and opposition parties.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 31

Apple's March 2023 in review - Classical music, ChatGPT, and a yellow iPhone

Even as Apple released Apple Music Classical and a very yellow iPhone 14 in March 2023, it was looking to the future in India, while placating China.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Foxconn pours another $1 billion into India expansion

The Indian government announced this week approval of Foxconn's plan to invest an additional $1 billion in a manufacturing plant expected to produce the iPhone.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 0

Apple wants suppliers to make iPhone 16 batteries in India instead of China

As its latest step in cutting its reliance on China, Apple has reportedly asked its battery suppliers to scale up production in India, in time for manufacturing of the iPhone 16.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

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