Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, on Wednesday said it has struck strategic collaboration deal with HCL Group to establish a chip packaging and testing venture in India. According to filings on the Taiwanese stock exchange, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development, a subsidiary of the Taiwanese giant, is set to invest […]
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its newest office in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Nestled at the heart of the city in Minsk Square, the 15-storey facility is Apple’s latest effort at expansion in India. The Minsk Square office is equipped to house up to 1,200 employees, featuring dedicated lab spaces, collaborative areas and the renowned Caffe Macs. Its […]
Apple has emerged as the leader in the global smartphone market for the year 2023, marking the first time since 2010 that a company other than Samsung has claimed the top spot. Apple’s performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 played a pivotal role in the reshuffling of the market dynamics. The tech giant’s shipments […]
A report on Thursday revealed that the shipments of personal computers globally stood at 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 0.3 per cent from the corresponding period last year. The Gartner study emphasised that after experiencing eight consecutive quarters of decline, the shipments finally increased. In 2023 the shipping […]
India is considering import duty cuts on components key to producing high-end mobile phones, two government officials said, which would potentially be a boost for companies like Apple and the country’s exports. Companies in the sector have been pushing for cuts on nearly a dozen components to reduce the cost of making smartphones in India […]
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has reportedly opposed Apple’s petition seeking a stay in a case involving the sales of its flagship device, smartwatches, according to a media report on Thursday. This is regarding a complaint by California-based tech company Masimo which allegedly claimed that Apple had infringed its patents. Earlier, ITC had considered […]
A recent report from Jefferies analysts revealed a 30 per cent decline in iPhone sales in China during the first week of 2024. The dip highlights escalating competitive pressures from local contenders, including Huawei, posing a formidable challenge for the US company in one of its crucial markets. Jefferies’ analysis indicates that the drop in […]
Pegatron Corporation, a major supplier to tech giant Apple, has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore in Tamil Nadu. The investment is targeted at establishing a computing, communications, and consumer electronics manufacturing unit, bringing with it the promise of generating employment for approximately 8,000 individuals. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising this investment was […]
High-profile acquisitions, Apple’s foray and the blend of online and offline experiences redefine India’s retail landscape in 2023 As 2023 concluded, the retail landscape experienced substantial changes where high-profile acquisitions and divestments were seen reshaping the corporate landscape. With the arrival of tech giant Apple in India, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms and brands embracing the […]
Apple witnessed a sharp decline of nearly 3.6 per cent on Tuesday, marking a seven-week low, as Barclays downgraded the company’s shares amid concerns of sustained weak demand for its range of devices, from the flagship iPhone to the Mac, throughout 2024. This downgrade from Barclays, the second brokerage to issue the equivalent of a […]
