Apple Store app arrives in India: What is it and how does it work?
2 months 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 and services, as well as provide guidance on retail programmes such as Apple Trade In and financing options. Talking about the launch of the Store app in India, Apple's head of online retail, Karen Rasmussen said, “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,” “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.” Rasmussen added The new app features multiple tabs to provide a 'seamless shopping experience', deliver relevant information and connect customers with specialists for personalised set-up sessions. Apple's deepening reliance on India: Prior to the launch of the Store app, Apple had inaugurated its first two stores in India with much fanfare and in the presence of CEO Tim Cook.

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Apple assembling iPhone 16e in Indian factories for both domestic market and exports
1 month 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: …

Google to open its first retail stores outside the US in India, close to finalising sites at Mumbai, Delhi
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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 set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market
1 month ago

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market

Firstpost  

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India

Deccan Chronicle  

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Amid Apple’s record streak in India, iPhone sales in the country hit $10bn
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid Apple’s record streak in India, iPhone sales in the country hit $10bn

Live Mint  

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Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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“Particularly keen on India”: Tim Cook notes India’s value amidst record earnings
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence arriving in India in April, Apple is opening four more physical stores
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Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence arriving in India in April, Apple is opening four more physical stores

India Today  

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company’s AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, will finally make its way to India starting in April, later this year. During Apple’s latest earnings call, Cook revealed that the rollout will include support for multiple languages, including "localised English to Singapore and India." India’s position as "the second largest smartphone market in the world …

Apple expanding manufacturing in India to meet domestic demand, global export needs: Tim Cook
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Apple expanding manufacturing in India to meet domestic demand, global export needs: Tim Cook

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that the company is expanding its manufacturing in India to meet both domestic demand and global export needs. In 2024, Apple surpassed the Rs 1 trillion mark for iPhone exports from India, achieving record outbound shipments of USD 12.8 billion, reflecting a 42% year-on-year increase. And so, that really means that …

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

Firstpost  

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Apple Store app launches in India
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2 months 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 ago

Apple launches Apple Store app in India

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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 …

Apple launches Apple Store app in India
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2 months 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 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 engaged in ‘abusive conduct and practices’: CCI questions iPhone maker's dominance on iOS and App Store
8 months, 1 week ago

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Live Mint  

The Competition Commission of India has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging in abusive conduct and practices, reported Reuters. An investigation by India's antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging "in abusive …

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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India TV News  

During an analyst call announcing its fiscal 2024 second quarter results with revenue of $90.8 billion, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, shared that the company experienced strong double-digit growth in India in the March quarter. Cook said that the company is continuing to expand its channels and also working on the developer ecosystem in India as well. Cook said that the …

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Hindustan Times  

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Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years
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Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years

Live Mint  

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Google Play Store's rival Indus Appstore surpasses one lakh downloads in three days of launch
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Google Play Store's rival Indus Appstore surpasses one lakh downloads in three days of launch

Hindustan Times  

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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  

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PhonePe launches Indus Appstore to rival Google Play Store in India
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Live Mint  

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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  

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CoWIN Breach, Apple Alerts: What Was It Like Living in Digital India in 2023?
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CoWIN Breach, Apple Alerts: What Was It Like Living in Digital India in 2023?

The Quint  

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Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target
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Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Live Mint  

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Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations
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News 18  

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iPhone 15 Sale: People queue up for 17 hours outside Apple Stores in BKC, Saket | WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhone 15 to hit stores worldwide together

India TV News  

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Apple ramps up iPhone 15 production in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple ramps up iPhone 15 production in India

The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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India TV News  

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As Apple tries to launch its credit card in India, Goldman Sachs is trying to bail out
1 year, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Apple to open 3 more retail stores in India by 2027: Report
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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's India stores pay ₹40 lakh rent, record ₹25 cr monthly sales: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Apple's India stores pay ₹40 lakh rent, record ₹25 cr monthly sales: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple’s first stores in India, at Mumbai and Delhi, have grossed monthly sales of around ₹22 - ₹25 crore each, the Economic Times reported on Thursday. The sales record establishes Apple BKC and Saket as the biggest electronics stores in India in terms of revenue, just weeks after their grand launch. Mumbai vs Delhi store Although Apple Saket is smaller …

Apple stores in Mumbai and Delhi earn 50 crore a month via sales, higher than other electronics stores
1 year, 9 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 …

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: CEO Tim Cook
1 year, 10 months ago

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: CEO Tim Cook

The Hindu  

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Tech weekender: Twitter, Elon Musk, Apple store and much more
1 year, 11 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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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  

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Tim Cook in IPL: Apple CEO's Appearance in KKR vs DC Match Sends Indian Twitter into a Frenzy
1 year, 11 months ago

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News 18  

Tim Cook’s unexpected presence at the Arun Jaitley Stadium during the KKR vs DC match generated a lot of buzz after he had just inaugurated an Apple store in the national capital. In 2016, the CEO of Apple – Mr. Tim Cook was in Kanpur to witness an IPL contest in presence of Mr. Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the BCCI.Fast …

Apple May Triple Investments, Exports In India In Coming Years: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 11 months ago

Apple May Triple Investments, Exports In India In Coming Years: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

ABP News  

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that Apple could double or triple investments in India, along with exports, over the next few years after the firm opened its second official store in Delhi's Saket on Thursday. Talking to news agency Reuters, Chandrasekhar said, "I am very confident that this Apple-India partnership has a lot …

India sees Apple almost tripling investment, exports in coming years
1 year, 11 months ago

India sees Apple almost tripling investment, exports in coming years

The Hindu  

U.S. tech giant Apple could double or triple investments in India, along with exports, over the next few years, a minister said, as the company opened a second store in the world's biggest smartphone market after China. Mr. Cook, who also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Apple was "committed to growing and investing across the country". "We've come here …

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 …

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