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Apple‘s India revenue nearly doubled in June quarter
India is fast turning out to be the sweet spot for American electronics giant Apple, something its global CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly acknowledged. He again reiterated its importance during the company’s annual results conference as he talked about doubling of revenues on strong sales. The India showing came even as Apple’s revenues in China, one …
Apple tops super-premium phone segment in H1 2020
Apple dominated the super-premium smartphone segment (Rs 50,000- Rs 1 lakh) in India with 56 per cent market share in H1 2020 as Apple iPhone 11 contributed to be the bestseller, accounting for 39 per cent of the shipments, a new report said on Friday. Samsung came second with 34 per cent and OnePlus third …
Mac sales help Apple log strong quarter growth in India
Not iPhones, iPads or Apple Watches but it was Mac sales that helped Apple register record growth in the India market in its fiscal Q4 quarter (July-September period). The company generated an all-time revenue record for the Mac desktops in the reported quarter in the country, it announced on Wednesday. “Despite the tough compare, we …
Apple’s revenue and net profit decline in FY19, but FY20 looks promising
India smartphone market continues to be hard nut to track for Apple. Despite several price cuts and discounts on older iPhones, Apple’s revenue and net profit has fallen to ₹10,538 crores and 262 crores in 2018-19, for the first time in several years, according to the regulatory filings by Apple to the Registrar of Companies, as …
Apple and Flex collaborate on battery packs
Apple and Flex are collaborating in India, with Apple sourcing battery packs from Flex’s India plant for its locally made iPhones. The move is a step-up for the Cupertino-based company in building a parts ecosystem in India, where it has so far struggled to have a wide presence. “Flex is making battery packs for Apple… …
iPhone 11 set to make Apple’s Diwali a grand affair
Learning its lessons from the success of iPhone XR in India, Apple has done the right thing by launching iPhone 11 at a reasonable price point at a time when the festive season is round the corner, industry analysts said on Wednesday. The iPhone XR that was launched last year saw uplift after the price drop and …
‘Subscribe Now’: Apple’s Mantra for Going Beyond iPhones
At its March 25 “Show Time” event, held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, Apple showcased its new bet on digital subscriptions as a potential revenue driver across TV, Gaming, Finance, and News. The Apple announcements can, for the most parts, be termed incremental in nature, with Apple building and refining on the existing …
Here’s why Apple’s iPhone Xs series could trigger upgrades by iPhone 6, iPhone 7 users
Apple’s next lineup of iPhones, scheduled to be unveiled on September 12, could attract a bunch of customers who previously owned the iPhone 6 and 7 series phones. The expansion of the iPhone X lineup with brand new models and price points may help Apple to reach out to a new set of consumers who …