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Apple shipped 4.9 million iPhones to India in Q3 CY25, a 47% YoY increase, driven by the iPhone 17 series and festive demand. India accounted for 9% of global shipments, while exports surged 75% to $10 billion.

City fruit markets are witnessing a flood of Kashmiri and Himachali apples following a bumper harvest. Over 19 tonnes of apples arrived in a week at Batasingaram market, with prices expected to ease further as more trucks reach Hyderabad in coming months

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch sparked long queues outside flagship stores in India, with fans praising availability and new features. At Apple BKC in Mumbai, elaborate installations and midnight buyers highlighted the excitement as the Pro and Air models debuted.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max in cosmic orange sold out within three days of pre-orders in the US and India. High demand, limited availability, and production constraints—especially due to China—have created supply challenges despite increased output from Apple’s India facilities

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series featuring the all-new iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone yet, alongside iPhone 17, Pro, and Pro Max models. Powered by the latest A19 c

Apple is ramping up iPhone 17 production across five Indian plants, including Foxconn’s new $2.8 billion Bengaluru factory. Analysts expect record festive sales, with the new Air and Pro models driving upgrades, while India cements its role in Apple’s supply chain.

At its Cupertino launch event, Apple introduced the Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3, showcasing major upgrades in health, fitness, and connectivity. The Series 11 is Apple’s slimmest watch yet, featuring 5G support, stronger glass, and the ability to monitor chronic high blood pressure. It also debuts a Sleep Score feature for deeper rest insights.

Apple will unveil its new iPhone line-up at the “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, featuring faster A19 chips, AI-powered features, and a new ultra-thin Air model. India’s role as both a market and manufacturing hub is growing

Apple and Samsung have sent cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi over advertisements mocking their premium smartphones, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy models. The companies argue Xiaomi’s campaigns risk damaging brand reputation in India’s fiercely competitive premium market

Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly boosting OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its App Store, hindering xAI’s Grok from reaching the top spot. Calling it an antitrust violation, Musk vowed legal action amid intensifying AI competition and Apple’s deep integration with OpenAI

India overtook China as the top exporter of smartphones to the US in Q2 2025, thanks to Apple’s strategic shift in manufacturing. “Made-in-India” devices accounted for 44 per cent of imports, with Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro models driving the growth

Apple achieved record iPhone production and exports in India during H1 2025, driven by a 53 per cent year-on-year rise. With Foxconn and Tata leading output, the move marks a strategic shift away from China and strengthens the Make in India push

Apple Arcade will launch four exclusive titles Play-Doh World, Worms Across Worlds, Let’s Go Mightycat!, and Everybody Shogi on August 7. All games will be free from ads and in-app purchases, enhancing the platform’s growing catalog of over 200 titles.

Hundreds of Chinese professionals working at Foxconn India units have returned to China in the last two months

Apple has launched the world’s first haptic movie trailer for F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt. The trailer vibrates in sync with racing scenes on iPhones running iOS 18.4 or later, offering an immersive 4DX-style experience in your hand.

Apple has previewed iOS 26 at its flagship developer conference ‘WWDC 2025’ here — a major update that brings a beautiful new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps users rely on every day

Another game-changer is Flashback Capture, which ensures that no inspired moment is ever lost. This feature lets users retrieve performances — even if they forgot to hit record — capturing both MIDI and audio data.

Apple maintained its strong presence in the top-10 list, securing five spots for the fifth consecutive March quarter.

"India is rapidly emerging as a global center for high-tech manufacturing, driven by progressive initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the consistent efforts of the Indian government," Chandrasekhar stated in a post on X.

For the first time, smartphones have become India’s top export in FY25, overtaking traditional leaders like petroleum products and diamonds. The shift signals a major transformation driven by domestic manufacturing push and global demand for India-assembled mobile device