Apple In India

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  Tablet Shipments in India Declined 32.2 Percent YoY in H1 2025, Samsung Retains Leadership: IDC

  India’s tablet market saw a 32.2 percent YoY decline in shipments in the first half of 2025, according to IDC. Despite the overall slump, Samsung maintained its lead with a 41.3 market share, followed by Lenovo in second place and Apple in third. Xiaomi ranked fourth, while Acer secured the fifth spot.

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  Apple Reportedly Partners With Reliance Jio to Bring RCS Messaging to Indian iPhone Users

  Apple has reportedly partnered with Indian telecom service provider Reliance Jio to offer Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging in the country. As per the report, this move will allow iPhone users with Jio as their carrier to send and receive text messages with iMessage-like features such as read receipts (individual chats), typing indicators...

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  Apple Announces Fourth Retail Store in India; Opens in Pune on September 4

  The new retail store is located in Koregaon Park, Kopa, in Pune.

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  When BCCI Top Official Rajeev Shukla Deceived Apple CEO Tim Cook Over His Popularity In India

  Apple CEO Tim Cook watched an IPL game between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the now-defunct Gujarat Lions in Kanpur.

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  JioSaavn Pro on Jio vs Apple Music Free Subscription on Airtel: Which is Better?

  Music buffs are spoilt for choice today, with a plethora of music streaming apps available on the market. Telecom operators in India have recently partnered with popular music streaming platforms to offer complimentary access with certain recharge plans. In this article, we compare the complimentary JioSaavn and Apple Music subscriptions you get wi...

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  iPhone 17 Air: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Specifications, Features and More

  Apple is rumoured to shake up things this year with the introduction of a new model in its upcoming flagship iPhone lineup — the iPhone 17 Air. While details about the purported handset remain under wraps, leaks have given us a good idea of what to expect in terms of features and specifications. Here is everything we know about the iPhone 17 Air ...

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  Apple To Make All iPhone 17 Models In India To Cut China Reliance, Tackle US Tariff Risks

  Apple is stepping up its manufacturing push in India, with all models of the upcoming iPhone 17 series, including the high-end Pro versions, being assembled in the country from the start.

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  Apple TV+ Gets 30 Percent More Expensive for Subscribers in the US, Select Other Markets

  Apple is raising the prices of the monthly Apple TV+ subscription, the company announced on Thursday. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s streaming service will become 30 percent more expensive for subscribers in the US and other affected international markets. The updated pricing is now reflected on the Apple TV+ platform, which now costs $12.99 (r...

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  Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

  Google Pixel 10 series has been launched globally, including in India. The latest lineup, with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, was unveiled during the California-based tech giant’s Made By Google event on Wednesday (August 20). Apart from the phones, the company has also launched its new smartwatch, the Pixel W...

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  Apple’s First Retail Store in Bengaluru Opens September 2

  Apple has announced its first retail store in Bengaluru. The opening of the Apple Hebbal, its newest retail store in India, in September coincides with the launch of the iPhone 17 series, which is just a few days away—the Apple Hebbal Store opens on Tuesday, September 2 at 1 PM IST.

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  iPhone 17 Series Production Said to Be Expanded in India as Apple Assembles More Models Locally

  Apple is reportedly expanding the production of its smartphones in India, which will be exported to the US. The Cupertino tech giant could be trying to avoid the recently announced reciprocal tariffs against China that are yet to come into effect. The tech giant has been trying to shift its production base from China to India as trade uncertainties...

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  Apple Leases Office In Bengaluru, To Pay Rs 6.3 Crore Monthly Rent

  iPhone maker Apple India has leased around 2.7 lakh square feet of office space in Bangalore for 10 years with a starting monthly rent of Rs 6.3 crore, according to data analytics firm Propstack.

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  iPhone 17 Production Reportedly Begins in India At Foxconn’s Bengaluru Facility

  Apple's standard iPhone 17 model has reportedly entered the mass production phase. The upcoming Apple handset is allegedly being manufactured at Foxconn’s Bengaluru facility, which is its second-largest unit outside of China. The Taiwan-based contract manufacturer is said to be manufacturing the phone at its Bengaluru and Chennai facilities simul...

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  Airtel Rolls Out Free Apple Music Subscription for Prepaid Users in India for Six Months

  Bharti Airtel is offering a free subscription to Apple Music to prepaid users in India. In February, the telecom operator announced a strategic partnership with Apple, which saw the rollout of complimentary access to Apple TV+ and the company’s music streaming service for Airtel’s Wi-Fi and postpaid user base. With the latest move, it has been ...

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  Vijay Sales Mega Freedom Sale: Deals on iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and More

  Vijay Sales Mega Freedom Sale is now live in India. Buyers can avail of price cuts, bank offers, and exchange bonuses to purchase gadgets at considerably lower prices than their usual market rates. During the sale, the omni-channel retail company is offering discounts of up to 60 percent on smartphones. Flagship handsets such as the iPhone 16 Pro, ...