Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion
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Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion

Hindustan Times  

This year, Apple is expected to double down on its presence in India, and will embark on the next stage of retail expansion in the country. In a move that will potentially set the ball rolling for what is to come in the next few months, the Apple Store app is finally available for users in India. With the Apple Store app, customers will discover a new and seamless way to shop for all our incredible products, receive personalised support, and really experience the best of Apple,” said Karen Rasmussen, Apple’s head of Retail Online. The Apple Store app becomes another touchpoint for Apple’s online retail footprint, alongside the Apple India online store website. Much like the Apple India online store website, the Apple Store app will replicate the product lines that are on sale, along with the company’s retail programs including Apple Trade In, payment offers across product lines, and financing offers including bank discounts, cash backs, and no-cost EMIs.

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Apple assembling iPhone 16e in Indian factories for both domestic market and exports
1 month, 1 week ago

Apple assembling iPhone 16e in Indian factories for both domestic market and exports

Firstpost  

Initially, Apple’s India-based production focused on older and entry-level models, while higher-end versions were imported. However, this has changed over time, with newer models being assembled locally from their launch phase itself Apple has announced that its latest addition to the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 16e, will be assembled in India. The iPhone 16 lineup now includes five models: …

Apple assembling iPhone 16e in Indian factories for both domestic market and exports
1 month, 1 week ago

Apple assembling iPhone 16e in Indian factories for both domestic market and exports

Firstpost  

Initially, Apple’s India-based production focused on older and entry-level models, while higher-end versions were imported. However, this has changed over time, with newer models being assembled locally from their launch phase itself Image Credit: Apple Apple has announced that its latest addition to the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 16e, will be assembled in India. The iPhone 16 lineup now …

Google to open its first retail stores outside the US in India, close to finalising sites at Mumbai, Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Google to open its first retail stores outside the US in India, close to finalising sites at Mumbai, Delhi

Firstpost  

India has become a major focus for Google, as it has pledged to invest $10 billion. Google is close to finalising sites in Delhi and Mumbai, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy for one of its most promising markets Google is close to securing locations in New Delhi and Mumbai, while Bengaluru has also been considered. The stores …

Google to open its first retail stores outside the US in India, close to finalising sites at Mumbai, Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Google to open its first retail stores outside the US in India, close to finalising sites at Mumbai, Delhi

Firstpost  

India has become a major focus for Google, as it has pledged to invest $10 billion. Google is close to finalising sites in Delhi and Mumbai, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy for one of its most promising markets Google is close to securing locations in New Delhi and Mumbai, while Bengaluru has also been considered. The stores …

Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said. Google is in advanced stages of finalising locations in or around the capital of New Delhi, and the financial capital Mumbai, said three sources, who …

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India
2 months ago

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple had great results in several emerging markets and is particularly keen on India, said CEO Tim Cook during Apple’s Q1FY25 earnings call. Counterpoint Research said Apple was ranked among the top five handset manufacturers for the first time in terms of volume in the December quarter, ended 2024 with the highest market value share. In the earnings call, Cook …

Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April
2 months ago

Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April

Firstpost  

India has long been a crucial market for Apple, and the company is increasingly doubling down on its efforts there. Image Credit: Reuters Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the company’s AI platform, Apple Intelligence, will be rolling out in localised English to India in April, along with several other languages. Speaking after the release of the company’s fiscal …

“Particularly keen on India”: Tim Cook notes India’s value amidst record earnings
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2 months ago

“Particularly keen on India”: Tim Cook notes India’s value amidst record earnings

Hindustan Times  

Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief Executive Officer has definitively underlined India’s importance again, during an earnings call for Q1 2025, as Apple begins a new financial year on a very strong note. Through the power of Apple silicon, we’re unlocking new possibilities for our users with Apple Intelligence, which makes apps and experiences even better and more personal,” said Tim Cook, …

GoI asks Apple, Google to add 'GOV.in' app store for official government-approved apps
2 months, 1 week ago

GoI asks Apple, Google to add 'GOV.in' app store for official government-approved apps

Firstpost  

MeitY has asked Google and Apple to allow users in India to download the GOV.in app store directly from platforms like Google Play and Apple’s App Store, and to ensure that new smartphones come with this app suite pre-installed before they are sold If successful, the GOV.in app store could greatly expand access to digital services in India and improve …

Apple Store app arrives in India: What is it and how does it work?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Store app arrives in India: What is it and how does it work?

Live Mint  

In yet another sign of its increasing focus on India, Apple has launched a dedicated Apple Store app in the country, which will allow users to purchase the Cupertino-based tech giant's various products while getting personalised recommendations. According to Apple, the launch of the Store app will act as a one-stop destination to easily discover the company's latest products, accessories …

Apple Store app launches in India
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Store app launches in India

The Hindu  

Apple announced on Thursday that its Apple Store app was launching in India, enabling users to shop through the app, get recommendations, customise their gadgets, and communicate with product experts. After downloading the Apple Store app from the app store, users can explore new products, accessories, and services. “At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, …

Apple launches Apple Store app in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple launches Apple Store app in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple on Friday launched the Apple Store app in India, providing customers with the most personalised way to shop for Apple products and services. Customers across the country can download the app on the App Store and shop directly from Apple while receiving personalised recommendations that enhance their shopping experience. App Structure and Design The Apple Store app will feature …

Apple launches Apple Store app in India
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple launches Apple Store app in India

India Today  

Apple has launched the Apple Store app in India, which has been available in its other markets for years. “At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, and we are thrilled to introduce the Apple Store app to reach even more users in India, further deepening our connections,” said Karen Rasmussen, Apple’s head of Retail Online. …

Xiaomi to replace GetApps with PhonePe's Indus Appstore in India, challenging Google Play Store
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Xiaomi to replace GetApps with PhonePe's Indus Appstore in India, challenging Google Play Store

India TV News  

There is exciting news for Xiaomi fans out there. The transition to the Indus Appstore can be interpreted as a strategic initiative by Xiaomi, aimed at improving user experience while simultaneously adhering to the evolving regulatory landscape. The Indus Appstore, which was launched earlier this year, is an Android-based app marketplace designed to provide a more localised and user-friendly experience …

Apple planning to launch stores in New Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru and Pune: Report
11 months, 1 week ago

Apple planning to launch stores in New Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru and Pune: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple is in advanced talks to open stores in shopping malls in Noida, the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, and Pune, it was reported. According to The Economic Times, two Apple stores in India in New Delhi and Mumbai, inaugurated in April last year, completed one year in India and reported a sales revenue of 190-210 crore. Customers often visit Apple …

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report
11 months, 1 week ago

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been raising its game in India ever since it faced a host of negative issues in its top manufacturing base, which is China, during the Covid-19 pandemic. While that is the case regarding the manufacturing arena, Apple has gone ahead and even opened physical stores in India last year - two of them actually, and that too in …

Apple Is Allowing Developers To Offer Their Apps Directly from Their Sites But Not For Everyone: All Details
1 year ago

Apple Is Allowing Developers To Offer Their Apps Directly from Their Sites But Not For Everyone: All Details

News 18  

BRUSSELS: Software developers who use Apple's App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring, the company said on Tuesday, as part of changes required by new EU rules forcing Apple to open up its closed eco-system. The European Union's Digital Markets Act, which kicked in last week, requires Apple to offer …

PhonePe launches app store to take on Google’s Play Store
1 year, 1 month ago

PhonePe launches app store to take on Google’s Play Store

Hindustan Times  

Walmart-backed Indian fintech PhonePe on Wednesday launched its app store for Android called Indus Appstore, becoming the first Indian rival to Google’s Play Store. The company is in conversation with multiple phone manufacturers so that the app store can come pre-loaded on different Android cellphones, founder and PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam said at the launch event in Delhi. “We are …

PhonePe launches Indus Appstore to rival Google Play Store in India
1 year, 1 month ago

PhonePe launches Indus Appstore to rival Google Play Store in India

Live Mint  

PhonePe, a Walmart Inc. owned fintech, has launched a mobile application store for consumers in India. Dubbing themselves as “game-changer in India’s digital journey”, PhonePe's latest launch comes as a part of their bid to capitalise on growing mobile usage in the world’s second-largest smartphone market. According to the official press statement by PhonePe, Indus Appstore will have more than …

PhonePe's Indus Appstore launched in India, to rival Google Play Store: All you need to know
1 year, 1 month ago

PhonePe's Indus Appstore launched in India, to rival Google Play Store: All you need to know

India TV News  

PhonePe's Indus Appstore launched in India, to rival Google Play Store: All you need to know Indus Appstore is a homegrown app store designed to rival Google Play Store in India. PhonePe has announced the launch of the Indus app store in India today. The Indus Appstore is a homegrown app store that is designed to rival the Google Play …

Apple experiences 100% increase in iPhone pre-orders in India compared to last year
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple experiences 100% increase in iPhone pre-orders in India compared to last year

India TV News  

Apple experiences 100% increase in iPhone pre-orders in India compared to last year The Apple Online Store has witnessed a substantial increase in website traffic for pre-orders, thanks to attractive offers, trade-in programs, and more. Additionally, greater accessibility to financing options and the prospect of higher resale values make premium iPhones more appealing to mainstream Apple is experiencing a significant …

Nothing launches first store in India: Here are the details
1 year, 8 months ago

Nothing launches first store in India: Here are the details

India TV News  

Nothing, a popular smartphone manufacturer has recently opened its first store in India, which certainly excites a lot of Indian customers. On July 14, when the store got unleashed, a large crowd gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated Nothing Phone 2 and EarStick earbuds. With the opening of the Drops store in India, Nothing aims to …

As Apple tries to launch its credit card in India, Goldman Sachs is trying to bail out
1 year, 9 months ago

As Apple tries to launch its credit card in India, Goldman Sachs is trying to bail out

Firstpost  

Apple is planning to launch the Apple Card, its own credit card in India. Goldman Sachs meanwhile is trying to bail out Goldman Sachs, four years after collaborating with Apple on the introduction of the Apple Card, may be contemplating an exit strategy. According to The Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs is actively seeking a way to disengage from its …

Apple In Talks With UPI Apps To Launch Apple Pay Service In India: What It Means
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple In Talks With UPI Apps To Launch Apple Pay Service In India: What It Means

News 18  

In good news for Apple fans in India, the Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly planning to launch its payment service, Apple Pay, in the country. The report claimed that Apple CEO Tim Cook met with HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan during his trip to India in April to discuss the possibility of bringing the credit card to the …

Apple Pay set to launch in India, talks underway with NPCI: All details here
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple Pay set to launch in India, talks underway with NPCI: All details here

India TV News  

Apple is reportedly in discussions with the National Payments Corporation of India to bring Apple Pay to the country. According to IANS, iPhone users in India may soon be able to scan QR codes and make payments through the unified payments interface using Apple Pay, similar to other popular digital payment apps. Apple Pay provides a convenient, secure, and private …

Apple to open 3 more retail stores in India by 2027: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple to open 3 more retail stores in India by 2027: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple, which opened its first 2 exclusive India retail stores in April, with CEO Tim Cook himself inaugurating the outlets in financial capital Mumbai and national capital Delhi, respectively, is planning to open 3 more shops in the country by 2027, with the move coming as part of a larger expansion plan. Apple BKC store launch: Tim Cook, chief executive …

Apple likely to open 3 more exclusive stores in India: Check out locations, launch timeline, and other details
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple likely to open 3 more exclusive stores in India: Check out locations, launch timeline, and other details

India Today  

Apple is said to open 3 more exclusive offline stores in India. Apple said to open 3 more exclusive stores in India: List of locations, launch timeline The cited source claims that Apple will launch 3 more exclusive stores at different locations in India. The fourth Apple store in India is being proposed to open in 2026 and this one …

Apple India Records Rs 50 Crore In Sales Thanks To New Store Launches In Mumbai And Delhi
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple India Records Rs 50 Crore In Sales Thanks To New Store Launches In Mumbai And Delhi

News 18  

Apple India has reportedly made around Rs 50 crore in sales thanks to the new store launches in Mumbai and Delhi. The report from ET quoting sources say that both the Mumbai and Delhi Apple stores have garnered big sale openings in just a few weeks since they were opened to customers in the country. The report says that both …

Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi earn 50 crore a month via sales, higher than other electronics stores
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi earn 50 crore a month via sales, higher than other electronics stores

India Today  

It seems that Apple launching its two exclusive stores in Mumbai and Delhi worked greatly in its favour. The stores in Mumbai and Delhi are each earning 22-25 crore a month via the sales, two industry executives who are aware of the details told Economic Times. "The two company-owned Apple Stores in India are setting new benchmarks in terms of …

Explained | Why Apple wants a retail store in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Why Apple wants a retail store in India

The Hindu  

Amid much fanfare, Apple opened its first retail store in Mumbai, India on April 18. Apart from the consumer angle, Apple’s growing dominance in the premium handset market has made the tech giant go beyond the online and reseller model. “With stores, they can now help consumers understand Apple deeper, which will result in more consumers, more sales and more …

Apple launches India's second store in Delhi; Why is it a big deal?
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple launches India's second store in Delhi; Why is it a big deal?

Hindustan Times  

Apple CEO Tim Cook launched India's second Apple store today in Delhi, couple of days after it inaugurated the first store in Mumbai. Apple Logo is pictured prior to the inauguration of India’s second Apple retail store named 'Apple Saket', at Select Citywalk Mall. The advent of Apple stores in India is seen as a significant development and believed to …

Apple Store opens in Mumbai, Delhi: The first impressions
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple Store opens in Mumbai, Delhi: The first impressions

Live Mint  

Ever so often, Apple’s shiny new products find mention on these pages, but there’s a particular offering from the Cupertino giant that’s been curiously absent even as the brand marks 25 years of operations in India…or 15 years since it first started selling its iPhone in India. The Saket store in Delhi, on the other hand, feels a lot more …

From iPhone 3G to first retail store: Apple’s 15-year journey in India
1 year, 11 months ago

From iPhone 3G to first retail store: Apple’s 15-year journey in India

Live Mint  

It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in now the world's second biggest smartphone market, one where it has faced several business challenges. May 2016: Apple chief Tim Cook met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time as the company …

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Apple Inc. opened its first flagship store in India in a much-anticipated launch Tuesday that highlights the company’s growing aspirations to expand in the country it also hopes to turn into a potential manufacturing hub. The company’s CEO Tim Cook posed for photos with a few of the 100 or so Apple fans who had lined up …

From 2008 to 2023: Apple's long road to first retail store in India
1 year, 11 months ago

From 2008 to 2023: Apple's long road to first retail store in India

Firstpost  

It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in the world’s second biggest smartphone market New Delhi: It took Apple Inc 15 years from when it first started selling its iPhone in India to having a company-run retail store in now the world’s second biggest smartphone …

Apple's first India store goes live; CEO Cook opens doors of Mumbai's BKC outlet
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple's first India store goes live; CEO Cook opens doors of Mumbai's BKC outlet

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-five years after entering India by selling products and services through partners, iconic consumer technology brand Apple on Tuesday launched the country's first retail store in Mumbai. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail and People greet people at the inauguration of India's first Apple retail store in Mumbai, India. Chief executive Tim Cook …

Apple retail store in India: Know location, timing, key details
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple retail store in India: Know location, timing, key details

Live Mint  

Apple is scheduled to open its first retail store, Apple BKC, in Mumbai on Tuesday. In anticipation of the launch, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, expressed enthusiasm for the company's expansion into India, stating that the country possesses remarkable energy and a “rich history”. Location The opening of Apple's inaugural retail outlet, Apple BKC, is slated for April 18th, 2023 at …

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple Inc bets big on India as it opens first flagship store

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple Inc. is set to …

Tim Cook plans to double down on India as Apple’s next big market
1 year, 11 months ago

Tim Cook plans to double down on India as Apple’s next big market

Live Mint  

Apple is set to make a direct retail entry into the Indian market by opening its first store in Mumbai on April 18, followed by another store in New Delhi two days later. Previously, the Indian market was primarily catered to through resellers, but Apple's move to establish a direct retail presence highlights the importance of India in its China-plus …

Apple’s chief rival has a cautionary tale for India
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple’s chief rival has a cautionary tale for India

Live Mint  

In July 2008, Apple Inc. opened its first retail store in China, marking the start of a meteoric rise in the country. Over the past year through March 31, Apple’s sales in the country climbed around 50% to almost $6 billion, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter. While local manufacturing avoids import taxes imposed by …

Tim Cook opens first Apple store in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Tim Cook opens first Apple store in India

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is in India this week to open its first physical stores in the country, marking a milestone for the iPhone maker in the world’s second largest smartphone market. “We’re excited to build on our long-standing history — supporting our customers, investing in local communities, and working together to build a better future.” …

Apple App Store triples payout to developers
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple App Store triples payout to developers

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :Days ahead of the opening of its first fully-owned retail stores in India, Apple on Sunday said App Store payouts to developers in the country have tripled since 2018. Apple’s first retail store in India is set to open at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on 18 April, followed by Delhi’s Select Citywalk Mall on 20 April. Apple India’s …

Apple BKC First Look Video: Here’s How India’s First Apple Store Looks Like
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple BKC First Look Video: Here’s How India’s First Apple Store Looks Like

News 18  

The first Apple store in India– Apple BKC at Jio World Drive Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, is opening to the public on April 18 at 11am. Apple BKC will offer a special Today at Apple series, “Mumbai Rising," running from Tuesday, April 18 — the store’s opening day — through the summer. WATCH VIDEO: India’s First Apple Store Is Here: …

Apple’s first retail store goes live in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple’s first retail store goes live in India

The Hindu  

Apple on Monday unveiled its first retail store in India, aimed at reaching out to more buyers who prefer the touch-and-feel experience. Similarly, Apple will open its second retail store in Saket Mall, New Delhi on April 20. The Apple BKC, as the store is being called, will host Apple devices including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, Watches, accessories, Apple TV, etc. …

Apple to open its first retail store in India tomorrow. 5 points
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple to open its first retail store in India tomorrow. 5 points

Live Mint  

Apple’s first two retail stores in India will open this week in Mumbai and Delhi, welcoming customers from all over the country and around the world to discover the best of Apple. These new retail locations mark a significant expansion in India that will offer great new ways to browse, discover, and buy Apple products with exceptional service and experiences …

Tim Cook to inaugurate the two Apple retail stores in India: Know the plans
1 year, 11 months ago

Tim Cook to inaugurate the two Apple retail stores in India: Know the plans

India TV News  

Apple has been working on building two new retail stores in India, and the team from the US has flown to track the progress of their first two stores. Apple has completed more than 25 years in India this week and the tech giant will open its two own-branded retail stores- one will be situated at the Jio World Drive …

Why dealers in India concerned about Apple’s entry into retail space
1 year, 11 months ago

Why dealers in India concerned about Apple’s entry into retail space

India TV News  

Apple's iPhones have been sold in India through Apple resellers and brick-and-mortar stores. Dealers concerned Smartphone dealers who have relied on premium sales from Apple iPhones are concerned as customer interest may turn towards the upcoming Apple Retail Store. The first Apple Retail Store in the country is slated to open in April, following a delay caused by the epidemic …

Apple store in Mumbai vs Delhi: What is same and what is not
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple store in Mumbai vs Delhi: What is same and what is not

Live Mint  

Apple is all set to open its first stores in India next week. Here’s what we know about the upcoming stores so far Apple’s Mumbai store will be located inside Mukesh Ambani-Jio World Drive mall in Bandra Kurla Complex. Although Apple has not officially confirmed it, but the Apple’s New Delhi store will be comparatively smaller than the Apple BKC …

First Apple retail stores to open in India next week
1 year, 11 months ago

First Apple retail stores to open in India next week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Apple is opening its first retail stores in India, beginning next week, the global tech giant which entered the country two decades ago announced on Tuesday. The US tech giant had launched its first online store in India in 2020 and was supposed to launch its physical stores soon after but plans were stalled due to the COVID …

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