Apple continues to struggle to establish a supply chain in India
In the midst of ongoing attempts to diversify its supply chain, a new report outlines some of the trouble Apple is running into, while establishing a manufacturing foothold in India.
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Mike Peterson
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms first India Apple Store will open in 2021
Apple will be opening its first retail outlet in India in 2021, CEO Tim Cook has advised to shareholders, marking the iPhone maker's initial self-owned outlet in an important potential market.
Malcolm Owen
Apple drives both premium iPhone sales, global production in India
The idea Apple was failing to establish itself in India 鈥� and outsold by Samsung and Chinese brands 鈥� has been overturned by new research showing that iPhone ate up over 75% of all premium smartphone sales in the subcontinent in the fourth quarter, while also posting strong iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPod sales. Along with "double-digit" growth, Apple is also expanding its production in the subcontinent for audiences globally.
Daniel Eran Dilger
The iPhone was the fastest growing premium smartphone in India in 2019
The iPhone XR led the way to Apple becoming the fastest growing premium smartphone brand for the year in the country.
Amber Neely
Apple supplier Wistron to assemble key iPhone component at new India plant
Alongside the assembly of iPhones from other suppliers' components, Wistron will also assemble printed circuit boards for the devices.
William Gallagher
HomePod lands in India 23 months after launch
The HomePod is now available to purchase in India for the first time, with the regional launch of Apple's smart speaker also offering the audio device at the equivalent of $280 after sales tax, and potentially even lower at some retailers.
Apple reportedly starting online sales in India in Q3 2020
Following years of speculation, sources familiar with the matter say that Apple's first-party online store in India will open in late 2020, perhaps as soon as July.
Mike Wuerthele
Apple Watch rewards, iCloud encryption, and WhatsApp hacks on the 糖心Vlog Podcast
Victor and William discuss the new Apple Watch rewards program in selected gyms, what's really going on with WhatsApp and iCloud encryption, and how iPhone demand in India has grown so much that a third factory is opening.
Victor Marks
Wistron starts iPhone production at third plant in India
Apple assembly partner Wistron is increasing its production capacity in India, ramping up productivity for its third plant in the country after an initial trial by the firm, with iPhones thought to be the main produce from the newest operation.
Mikey Campbell
Roger Fingas
