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Apple plans 1st-ever research subsidiary in India amid diversification push Firming up its India presence as Apple diversifies its vast supply chain and research outside of China, the iPhone maker has set up a new research and development subsidiary in the country.  The research and development facility would reportedly focus on research, design, testing and providing support to third-party manufacturers. The move to establish a R&D facility in India is significant as this will help the tech giant connect better with the local manufacturing ecosyst...
Apple plans 1st-ever research subsidiary in India amid diversification push
Apple plans 1st-ever research subsidiary in India amid diversification push
Source: IANS
2024-11-09 11:43:09 am
Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai extend Diwali greetings Global tech leaders Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai on Friday extended their wishes for Diwali, the festival of lights.  Apple CEO shared a post along with a picture clicked by Delhi-based photographer Rohit Vohra. “Diwali is a time of light, unity, and hope. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and peaceful Festival of Lights!,” Cook wrote on X. Cook shared a photo by Vohra, clicked on the new iPhone 16 Pro Max, which shows earthen lamps placed on a bed of rose petals. ...
Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai extend Diwali greetings
Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai extend Diwali greetings
Source: IANS
2024-11-01 12:48:26 pm
Global iPhone sales up 6 pc at $46.2 bn, Apple services revenue at all-time high Global iPhone revenues set a record of $46.2 billion in the September quarter, up 6 per cent from a year-ago period with growth in every geographic segment, according to Apple.  “With the introduction of Apple Intelligence, we're beginning a new era for iPhone. iPhone 16 powered by 18 is equipped with an incredible new 48-megapixel Fusion camera, fantastic photo experiences, and the addition of the action button and camera control,” said the company CEO Tim Cook while ...
Global iPhone sales up 6 pc at $46.2 bn, Apple services revenue at all-time high
Global iPhone sales up 6 pc at $46.2 bn, Apple services revenue at all-time high
Source: IANS
2024-11-01 12:45:07 pm
Apple sets all-time revenue record in India, to open 4 new retail stores: Tim Cook Apple, which clocked an all-time revenue record in India in the September quarter, is set to open four more own-branded retail stores in India, the tech giant’s CEO Tim Cook has said.  Apple reported revenue of $94.9 billion in the July-September period, a September quarter record and up 6 per cent from a year ago. iPhone grew in every geographic segment, marking a new September quarter revenue record for the category, and services set an all-time revenue record, up 12 per ce...
Apple sets all-time revenue record in India, to open 4 new retail stores: Tim Cook
Apple sets all-time revenue record in India, to open 4 new retail stores: Tim Cook
Source: IANS
2024-11-01 10:15:38 am
Apple Intelligence to support English (India) language with April software update Apple Intelligence is quickly adding support for more languages and in April next year, English (India) will be supported along with several others, the company has announced.  The tech giant has announced the first set of Apple Intelligence features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users is now available through a free software update with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that harnesses the power of Apple...
Apple Intelligence to support English (India) language with April software update
Apple Intelligence to support English (India) language with April software update
Source: IANS
2024-10-29 10:08:40 am
It`s Glowtime: Apple to launch iPhone 16 series on September 9  Tech giant Apple on Monday announced a special event on September 9, where it is set to launch the new line-up of iPhones along with other gadgets and software services.  The company's launch tagline this year is ‘It’s Glowtime”, and the event will broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, in the US. As per reports, the iPhone 16 lineup will be Apple’s flagship rival to the new Pixel 9 series and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold devices. Apple Intel...
It`s Glowtime: Apple to launch iPhone 16 series on September 9
It`s Glowtime: Apple to launch iPhone 16 series on September 9
Source: IANS
2024-08-27 09:49:54 am
Apple appoints Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new CFO  Apple has appointed Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will also join the the executive team at the tech giant.  Current CFO Luca Maestri will transition from his role on January 1, 2025, Apple said in a statement. “For more than a decade, Kevan has been an indispensable member of Apple’s finance leadership team, and he understands the company inside and out,” said Cook. “His sharp intellect, wise judgment, and f...
Apple appoints Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new CFO
Apple appoints Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new CFO
Source: IANS
2024-08-27 09:43:57 am
`Make in Bharat for the World` has become a reality: Ashwini Vaishnaw Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT and I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday said the aim of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme is to build scale in domestic manufacturing, as tech giant Apple exceeded its export targets in the first four months of the current fiscal.  The company exported 85 per cent of the freight-on-board production value of its iPhones, worth more than Rs 40,000 crore, in the April-July period. “Make in Bharat for the World has beco...
`Make in Bharat for the World` has become a reality: Ashwini Vaishnaw
`Make in Bharat for the World` has become a reality: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Source: IANS
2024-08-14 09:08:18 am
India`s prowess in electronics powered by innovative youth: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India’s prowess in electronics is powered by innovative youth, as the electronics exports, driven by Apple iPhones, reached the third spot in the top 10 exports in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25).  According to data by the Department of Commerce, electronics exports are now in the third position, with engineering products at the top, followed by petroleum. “This is indeed a matter of immense joy. India’s prowess in elec...
India`s prowess in electronics powered by innovative youth: PM Narendra Modi
India`s prowess in electronics powered by innovative youth: PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
2024-08-05 03:05:09 pm
Apple sets another quarterly revenue record in India: Tim Cook Apple has once again set quarterly revenue record (April-June period) in India, riding on robust local manufacturing amid the government's push and growing export figures.  Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the company’s Q3 earnings call that they have set quarterly revenue records in more than two dozen countries and regions, including India, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. “And we set an all-time revenue record in ser...
Apple sets another quarterly revenue record in India: Tim Cook
Apple sets another quarterly revenue record in India: Tim Cook
Source: IANS
2024-08-02 11:22:47 am
Apple Macs continue to grow amid workforce transformation growth in India Apple Macs continue to benefit from strong workforce transformation growth tailwinds in India, industry experts said on Monday, as the tech giant launched its latest campaign for Mac devices in the country.  Titled “Work is worth it”, the Mac campaign underscores the belief that sincere effort, no matter how big or small, never goes unrewarded. “The increasing demand for high-performance computing solutions within a young and mobile workforce environment perfectly...
Apple Macs continue to grow amid workforce transformation growth in India
Apple Macs continue to grow amid workforce transformation growth in India
Source: IANS
2024-06-17 04:15:55 pm
India hot investment destination for Western corporate giants India has become an alternative investment destination for many Western companies, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report of the UN. The report which has increased the forecast of India’s GDP growth by 0.7 percentage points to 6.9 per cent identifies increased foreign investments as an important factor that is propelling the country’s GDP growth. “The better outlook for India is fuelled by lower inflation, robust exports, and increased fo...
India hot investment destination for Western corporate giants
India hot investment destination for Western corporate giants
Source: IANS
2024-05-18 02:37:51 pm
Apple announces new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad Apple on Wednesday announced new accessibility features such as Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, Vocal Shortcuts, and others for iPhone and iPad that will come later this year. According to the company, the Eye Tracking feature will provide a way for users with physical disabilities to control their iPad or iPhone with their eyes. "We're continuously pushing the boundaries of technology, and these new features reflect our long-standing commitment to delivering the best possible exp...
Apple announces new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad
Apple announces new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad
Source: IANS
2024-05-16 09:59:52 am
India likely to be Apple`s 3rd largest market in next 2 to 3 years As Apple registered strong double-digit growth in India in the March quarter this year, experts on Friday said that the country will likely become the tech giant's third-largest market in the next two to three years. According to Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, Apple will continue to grow faster than the market and might grow more than 20 per cent this year in the country. "In India, revenues grew to record levels due to better product mix and channel ...
India likely to be Apple`s 3rd largest market in next 2 to 3 years
India likely to be Apple`s 3rd largest market in next 2 to 3 years
Source: IANS
2024-05-03 04:36:12 pm
Apple making significant investments in GenAI, to share `very exciting things` soon Apple is making "significant investments" in generative AI, and that has some "very exciting things" to share with customers soon, its CEO Tim Cook has said. He said that Apple continues to feel very “bullish about our opportunity in Generative AI”. “We believe we have advantages that will differentiate us in this new era, including Apple's unique combination of seamless hardware, software and services integration, groundbreaking Apple's sil...
Apple making significant investments in GenAI, to share `very exciting things` soon
Apple making significant investments in GenAI, to share `very exciting things` soon
Source: IANS
2024-05-03 12:41:28 pm
iPhone sales down 10 pc in March quarter, Apple stock up after $110 billion buyback Apple has reported a 10 per cent decline in iPhone sales for its March quarter, from $51.33 billion to $45.96 billion (year-over-year), primarily driven by a slowdown in China market. However, Apple managed to beat the Wall Street expectations and its stock went up more than 6 per cent after hours on Thursday, as the company set an all-time revenue record in Services with $23.9 billion, up 14 per cent (on-year). Apple also announced a massive $110 billion stock buyback from last year&rs...
iPhone sales down 10 pc in March quarter, Apple stock up after $110 billion buyback
iPhone sales down 10 pc in March quarter, Apple stock up after $110 billion buyback
Source: IANS
2024-05-03 12:15:14 pm
Tim Cook extends Holi wishes with colourful picture shot on iPhone  Apple CEO, Tim Cook on Monday extended Holi wishes. Cook, who shared the greetings on X, added a picture showcasing the festival's vibrant colour and joy, shot on the iPhone. The image was clicked by photographer Joshua Karthik. "Happy Holi to all who celebrate! Thank you @joshuakarthikr for sharing this beautiful #ShotOniPhone photo that captures the colorful festival," he wrote in the post. Meanwhile, Apple's revenue in India rose nearly 42 per cent (on-year) l...
Tim Cook extends Holi wishes with colourful picture shot on iPhone
Tim Cook extends Holi wishes with colourful picture shot on iPhone
Source: IANS
2024-03-25 04:33:28 pm
Mukesh Ambani ranked No. 1 Indian & No. 2 globally in Brand Guardianship Index 2024  Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, was ranked 1st among all Indians and 2nd globally in the Brand Guardianship Index 2024 compiled by Brand Finance. The Brand Guardianship Index is a global recognition of CEOs, who are building business value in a sustainable manner, by balancing the needs of all stakeholders -- employees, investors, and the wider society. In the 2023 ranking as well Mukesh Ambani was placed at world’s number 2 posi...
Mukesh Ambani ranked No. 1 Indian & No. 2 globally in Brand Guardianship Index 2024
Mukesh Ambani ranked No. 1 Indian & No. 2 globally in Brand Guardianship Index 2024
Source: IANS
2024-02-05 01:59:45 pm
Some customers had tears in their eyes at Vision Pro launch: Tim Cook As Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted first customers of the $3,499 mixed reality (MR) headset Vision Pro, he realised some of them even had tears in their eyes as they either bought the device or tried it out for the first time. Cook arrived at Apple’s Fifth Avenue store in New York City to greet the customers on the first day of the sale of the much-anticipated headset. "What a thrilling morning celebrating the launch of Apple Vision Pro at Apple Fifth Avenue! The era of spatial co...
Some customers had tears in their eyes at Vision Pro launch: Tim Cook
Some customers had tears in their eyes at Vision Pro launch: Tim Cook
Source: IANS
2024-02-03 03:28:21 pm
Apple`s generative AI features coming later this year: Tim Cook Apple is working on generative AI (GenAI) features that will be revealed later this year, the company's CEO Tim Cook has said. During Apple's quarterly earnings call, Cook mentioned that the company is working on generative AI software features. "As we look ahead, we will continue to invest in these and other technologies that will shape the future," he told analysts late on Thursday. "That includes artificial intelligence, where we continue to spend a tremendo...
Apple`s generative AI features coming later this year: Tim Cook
Apple`s generative AI features coming later this year: Tim Cook
Source: IANS
2024-02-02 12:42:55 pm
Apple logs another quarter revenue record in India Apple has registered strong double-digit growth in the December quarter in India, reaching another quarter revenue record in the country, the company’s CEO Tim Cook has said. Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended December 30 where it posted quarterly revenue of $119.6 billion, up 2 per cent year over year. Cook highlighted December quarter records in India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Chile. Responding to an analyst questions, Cook multiple t...
Apple logs another quarter revenue record in India
Apple logs another quarter revenue record in India
Source: IANS
2024-02-02 12:29:49 pm
Apple to hire more people in UK to work on AI: Tim Cook Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed plans to hire more employees in the UK, as the iPhone maker aims to double down on work in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).Cook, who has always called layoffs as a ?last resort,? told PA news agency during his visit to the country that Apple is looking to ramp up hiring in Britain.When asked about AI and jobs in the UK, he said: "We're hiring in that area, yes, and so I do expect (investment) to increase.?Cook said that AI was behind several prominent...
Apple to hire more people in UK to work on AI: Tim Cook
Apple to hire more people in UK to work on AI: Tim Cook
Source: IANS
2023-09-30 10:54:15 am
PV Sindhu meets Tim Cook, offers badminton match to Apple CEO Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu met Apple CEO Tim Cook at a launch event in California and shared photos of their interaction on social media.Apple unveiled its next-generation iPhones on Tuesday and the event held at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, US. The event was attended by none other than two -time Olympic medallist Sindhu.Taking to Instagram, Sindhu shared a selfie with Apple CEO and dubbed the moment "unforgettable" and also put up an offer to play badminton with Cook on his ne...
PV Sindhu meets Tim Cook, offers badminton match to Apple CEO
PV Sindhu meets Tim Cook, offers badminton match to Apple CEO
Source: IANS
2023-09-13 03:51:51pm