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Apple Sees 28% Growth in iPhone Shipments in India, According to Industry Data
The iPhone 16 series emerged as the top-seller, occupying 54% of the market, followed by the iPhone 15 series, capturing 36% of the shipments during Q1 2025, as per the CyberMedia Research (CMR) report.
Apple Records Highest-Ever Shipment Volume in India with 29% Growth in March Quarter
In Q1 2025, the Indian smartphone industry focused on achieving more sustainable and structured growth. The majority of the big brands were experiencing excess inventory and wished to dispose of excess stock to bring operations to normal, providing a better platform for the rest of the year.
Apple App Store Ecosystem in India Generated ₹44,447 Crore in 2024
Surprisingly, over 94% of this revenue found its way to developers straightaway, with Apple not levying any commission on the majority of the earnings. The report identifies a whopping surge in India-based developers' global revenues, where their income increased three-fold over the last half-decade.
Apple's China Shift: All US iPhones to Be Manufactured in India by 2025
The shift is also part of Apple's broader strategy to reduce its dependence on China, which remains at the forefront of the company's manufacturing activity. If successful, the transition could have over 60 million iPhones manufactured annually in India by 2026, almost doubling production levels today, the report added.
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Set for 2026 Launch, Will Feature iPhone 17 Air Technologies, Says Mark Gurman
As reported by Engadget's Steve Dent, Apple is working on launching its first foldable iPhone in 2026.
India's Smartphone Exports Soar 54% to Exceed ₹1.75 Lakh Crore in April-Feb
Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier estimated that smartphone exports would reach $20 billion (₹1.68 lakh crore) in FY2024-25. However, statistics from the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) affirm that this has already been surpassed with a month remaining in the financial year.
Apple to Begin AirPods Production in India for Global Exports
Industry sources report that Apple will initially produce AirPods (with the exception of the Active Noise Cancellation version) for exports, with the production to be started in April at Foxconn's Hyderabad factory. The company, however, has not given an official statement yet.
Apple's First Foldable iPhone Expected to Debut in 2026 with a Premium Price Tag
In accordance with popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is poised to complete the design and specs of its inaugural foldable iPhone in the second quarter of 2025. That said, full-scale manufacturing won't kick into gear before the fourth quarter of 2026. Kuo has further mentioned that the early release will be limited in volume, with Apple planning to deliver around 5 million devices during the first year.
Apple to Phase Out MacBook Air Models with M2 and M3 Chips: Report
The same change was noticed on Apple's Indian website, where shoppers could see pricing and availability information for the new M4-driven MacBook Air but not the older models featuring Apple's old chips or Intel chips.
Apple Unveils iPad Air with M3 Chip and Redesigned Magic Keyboard
The company says that the addition of the M3 chip brings Apple's sophisticated graphics architecture to the iPad Air for the first time, taking its already remarkable combination of power efficiency and portability to the next level.
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