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Apple faces longest streak of sales slowdown in 2 decades as iPhone slumps

After the company reported a revenue decline of 1.4% in the fiscal third quarter, Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri said on a conference call that Apple's performance would be similar this period

Apple hits record iPhone sales mark in India despite global slowdown

The company, which just opened its first stores in the country, is planning to extend its network in India as part of an Asia-wide thrust

Apple aims to keep iPhone shipments steady despite 2023 turmoil

Apple's production schedule is closely scrutinized because of the company's broad impact

First-gen iPhone sells at auction for almost 380 times its original price

A first-generation iPhone sold at auction Sunday for USD 190,373, almost 380 times its original price of USD 499 when the groundbreaking device went for sale in 2007. LCG Auctions, which hosted the sale, said the 4GB iPhone model was 20 times rarer than the 8GB model released at the same time for USD 599. That's largely because the 4GB model was discontinued two months after launch given customer preference for the larger memory size. "A new bar was set Sunday night," said Mark Montero, the founder of LCG Auctions. "We are thrilled to be a part of this fantastic record breaking sale." It is the third original iPhone to sell for record prices at auction in the past year. An 8GB model sold for USD 63,356 in February and another 8GB model fetched USD 39,340 in October 2022. All were factory sealed in their original packaging. The iPhone is one of the world's most successful electronic products and helped make Apple the first publicly held company with a USD 3 trillion market value. Th

Tata group may acquire Wistron's $600-mn iPhone factory by August

The Tatas already have tied up with Apple vendors to manufacture iPhone enclosures, which account for 9-12 per cent of the cost of production of an iPhone

Tata group closes in on deal to become India's first iPhone manufacturer

Tata group is in talks to acquire Wistron's factory in Karnataka, which is potentially valued at over $600 million and employs over 10,000 workers

iPhone users to soon get satellite-powered internet and voice calls: Report

The feature has assisted in the rescue of several people who have become stranded in remote areas

A clutch of Indian companies talk supply chain integration with Apple

The value addition for iPhone vendors is currently around 15 per cent but the government expects them to hit 30 per cent by FY26

iPhone 15 may come with improved performance and lower battery consumption

Apple iPhone 15 and Plus models are expected to come with upgraded hardware specifications. The company is planning to introduce the Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip to enhance performance.

Apple iPhone 16 may upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 to improve ecosystem experience

The iPhone 16 will reportedly upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 to improve the ecosystem experience and make it easier for Apple to integrate hardware products running on the same local network

iPhone maker Foxconn to start making electric vehicles in India: Report

The company is keen on setting up its plant in Maharashtra but due to some challenges, it may consider Tamil Nadu as its auto manufacturing hub

Weekend Bites: Battle for post-iPhone world, and urban cowboys ride again

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views

WWDC23 highlights: Apple Vision Pro, platform updates, Macs, more announced

Here is a round-up of everything Apple announced and showcased at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023

WhatsApp rolling out first version of new 'Updates' tab on iOS beta

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out the first version of a new 'Updates' tab to some beta testers on iOS.

Apple unlikely to apply for subsidies under PLI 2.0 scheme: Report

Apple will continue to focus on making iPhones in India and make Vietnam a hub to make MacBooks

Russia blames US Intelligence, Apple for hacking thousands of iPhones

Without providing evidence, Russia's Federal Security Service claimed that several thousand iPhones in the country had been compromised in a recently uncovered espionage operation

Apple supplier Foxconn to make iPhones in Karnataka by April 2024

Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has set a target of manufacturing 20 million iPhones a year at the plant in Devanahalli, on the outskirts of state capital and tech hub

Apple iPhone 16 Pro will feature a 6.27-inch display, says report

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro smartphone will reportedly feature a 6.27-inch display

Officer drains 2.1 mn lt water to retrieve iPhone; suspended, asked to pay

In Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, a food inspector, Rajesh Vishwas drained a reservoir over three days to retrieve his iPhone, causing much controversy and uproar among the public

iOS 17 new feature may turn locked iPhones into smart home displays: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to release a new feature that will turn locked iPhones into smart home-style displays with iOS 17