The affordable premium smartphone segment strengthened its dominance as smartphone sales hit a record in the third quarter amid a festive shopping spree. Phones priced below $200 (Rs 15,000) accounted for 84% of the 54.3 million smartphones sold in the July-September period – the highest share in 10 quarters – compared with 76% in the March …
Realizing Make in India in a Post-Virus era
The mobile handset, for most Indians is the primary, and most often, the sole means of accessing Internet. As a nation, India leapfrogged into the digital economy by embracing the mobile phone. In fact, no other nation has embraced mobile the way India has. Mobile phones have opened a new world of possibilities to Indians …
Apple India reports 29% rise in revenue in FY20
Tech giant Apple clocked about 29% jump in its revenue in India at Rs 13,755.8 crore in FY2020, while its net profit witnessed manifold growth, documents sourced by business intelligence platform Tofler said. Apple India’s revenue stood at Rs 10,673.7 crore for the fiscal ended March 31, 2019. The iPhone maker recorded a net profit of Rs 926.2 …
Apple set to grow at 16-22% YoY in India, with iPhone 11 and 12
Apple is set to clock a 16-22% on year growth in smartphone shipments in India in 2020, sharply higher than a 4% rise in 2019 and a 44% fall in 2018, driven largely by older generation of its iPhones like XR and 11 and the latest iPhone 12 mini, say analysts. They added that Apple’s …
Pandemic? Small-town India set to drive record festive sales
While the ongoing pandemic has left crores of Indians in deep financial trouble who are struggling to make ends meet, the Aspirational India — riding on the pent-up demand and discretionary income — is all set to embark on a record online festive sale journey that begins this week. E-commerce marketplaces Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal …
Why the world needs to wake up to India’s Jio Platforms?
Billion-dollar investments, marquee shareholders, and a business built without any Chinese footprint, India’s 10-month old Jio Platforms appears to have all the right ingredients to become the next big global tech giant. At a time when the world is dealing with a raging pandemic and the global economy is in turmoil, Jio Platforms, a digital …
Better audio quality key for smartphone users
So, how important is audio quality for Indian smartphone users? A recent consumer insights study by market research firm Cyber Media Research (CMR) in association with Dolby threw up some interesting insights on how a superior audio experience like Dolby Atmos has become pivotal for users in selecting a new device or even the content they consume …
Apple Online Store coming, with strong tailwinds for Apple
For Indians, Apple has always been an aspirational brand of choice. After many years of waiting, Apple’s relationship with India is finally getting more intimate and potentially more stronger now. The Apple Online Store is launching in India on September 23, 2020. I believe the Apple Online Store is just the first in a series …
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 …
iPhone SE (2020) now assembled in India, arriving soon
Apple has started assembling its affordable second-generation iPhone SE (2020) in India that will reach authorised retail stores and online channels very soon, the company said on Monday. Targeting Android mid-segment users as well as aspirational iPhone seekers, Apple brought the new iPhone SE (2020) to India, that looks like Apple iPhone 8 with the …