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Apple's China sales dip slightly amid competition, AI rollout faces delays

Apple's China sales dropped by nearly 1 per cent in the last quarter, highlighting continued challenges as local competitors gain ground and regulatory delays slow the launch of its AI features in the

iPhone maker Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a double-digit growth in iPad sales in the country in the September 2024 quarter, senior officials of the company said on Friday. The company reported an over 6 per cent growth in total net sales to USD 94.93 billion during the reported period from USD 89.49 billion a year ago. "We also set September quarter segment revenue records in the Americas, Europe, and the rest of Asia Pacific, as well as in a large number of countries, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, France, the UK, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and we continue to be excited by the enthusiasm we're seeing in India, where we set an all-time revenue record," Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the company's earnings call. Cook said Apple also opened two new stores - one in Mumbai and the other in Delhi - in the country during the quarter. "We can't wait to bring four new stores to customers in India," he said. In early

Apple sets record India revenue driven by iPhone sales, plans 4 new stores

The iPhone wasn't the only high-performing product; Cook mentioned that iPad sales in India saw strong performance as well, achieving double-digit growth in the quarter ending September

Apple's investors disappointed after tepid forecast amid China weakness

Homegrown Chinese brands such as Vivo have gained ground in the country, and restrictions on the use of foreign technology at Chinese government offices spread over the past year

Apple, Amazon take spotlight in mixed week for earnings of big tech firms

Strong reports from Apple and Amazon.com could cement the narrative that the megacap tech group remains Wall Street's most reliable trade

Beats Pill speaker returns with sleek design, strong sound, lasting battery

With a durable build, rich sound, and a sleek design, the revamped Beats Pill is back, offering a mix of elegance and functionality in a competitive market

Missed Apple's exciting week of Mac announcements? Here is a quick recap

Apple introduced an AI-ready iPad mini, an M4-powered 24-inch iMac, a more compact Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chip options, and a MacBook Pro powered by the M4 family of chips

Clash of titans: Samsung in Vietnam and Apple in India race for market lead

Apple Inc exported iPhones worth $10 bn from India in FY24, a fifth of what Samsung achieved last year in Vietnam

Mac mini M4: What is new and how it compares to the Apple M2-powered model

M4 chip-powered Mac mini models feature a more compact design while offering double the RAM in standard variant and improved performance across board compared to M2 model

MacBook Pro, powered by M4 Max, could be next from Apple: What to expect

Apple's next MacBook Pro may feature the M4 Max chip, offering enhanced performance and faster connectivity with Thunderbolt 5 support

Apple launches Mac mini with smaller footprint, powered by M4 and M4 Pro

Apple has also launched new Mac accessories with USB-C, including new Magic Keyboard models, Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse, and Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable

Tech wrap Oct 29: Apple Intelligence, iMac M4, iOS 18.1, Google Gmail, more

Apple has started the rollout of Apple Intelligence. The iMac is updated with M4 chip, while iOS 18.1 introduces features beyond artificial intelligence. Gmail for web gains a Help me write shortcut

Mac mini to debut with Apple M4 Pro chip, Mac Studio-like design: Report

Reportedly, the M4 Pro chip will be configurable with up to a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU. For context, the standard M4 in iMac 24-inch goes up to 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration

iOS 18.1: Check new features in iPhones update beyond Apple Intelligence

iOS 18.1 debuts Apple Intelligence on eligible iPhone models, and brings new features such as native call recording option, option to switch to front camera from Camera Control, and more

Apple working on iPhone app dedicated to games similar to App Store: Report

Apple is reportedly also working on integrating iMessage and FaceTime into this new app to enhance communication between players

Apple supplier TDK partners with McLaren Racing in bid for EV push

The speed of the broader transition from gasoline vehicles is debated, with Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda believing the global share of EVs will peak at 30 per cent.

iOS 18.1: How to enable Apple Intelligence on eligible iPhones in India

Apple Intelligence is available in English (US) with iOS 18.1 for the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 series. Here is how to enable intelligence features without resetting the phone

Apple's iMac refresh brings M4 chip, more RAM, nano-textured display option

The iMac 24-inch with M4 supports Apple Intelligence with macOS Sequoia 15.1, which is now rolling out alongside iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 for iPhone and iPad

Apple Intelligence debuts with limited features, more to come in December

Apple Intelligence is available in English (US) for iPhone, Mac, and iPad with iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1 updates, respectively

Apple iPhone 16 sales blocked in Indonesia due to local parts regulation

The top two smartphone makers in the first quarter of 2024 in Indonesia were Chinese firm OPPO and South Korean firm Samsung, research firm IDC said in May