Foxconn Begins iPhone 16 Pro, Pro Max Production in India; Costs Fall 10%

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- Apple is projected to increase its revenue by 20 percent, crossing $9.5 billion in 2024, driven by iPhone sales and other categories like MacBooks and iPads. - Apple's market share in India is expanding due to its premium positioning, brand aspiration, and increased retail presence in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, along with local manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative. - Non-smartphone revenue for Apple in India is expected to reach $1.3 billion in 2024, with iPhone revenues alone around $8.2 billion. - Apple achieved 10 million iPhone shipments in 2023, with an expected growth of 18-20 percent in 2024, driven by new phone launches and festive season sales. - Despite challenges like intense competition and reduced seasonal demand, Apple's non-iPhone categories, such as Mac and iPad, showed strong performance, contributing to record revenue in the June quarter. Source: Moneycontrol

Will buying an iPhone from the US really save money, then buying it from India?

Iphone 15 Pro, which is 999$ in the US. I am serious, so request all to please refrain from putting judgements or opinions forward. :D

Why is India so dependant on chinese goods, what are some goods that we import the most🤔 Is there anyone here building in india in substitute of chinese imported goods

Before the Android fanboys get angry: yes, Apple is inferior 👍🏻

Event happening here today: https://www.apple.com/in/apple-events/ They're expected to launch: - A new iPhone - New AirPods (in 2 categories) - A new Apple Watch Which is tablestakes. But want us to discuss here because this is going to be their moment to announce how they'll integrate AI into the iPhone/the ecosystem. The event too is called glowtime, which has overlap with how Siri looks. Apple fanboys/girls feel free to add as things get unveiled. Apple deniers, feel free to bash us :D

Have been an Android user and planning on moving completely to apple ecosystem - iphone, iWatch, air pods, magsafe charger, and a series of other apple accessories. I own a macbook already. The total cost comes to little over 2 lakhs. I am in India so the cost includes govt taxes. Is it worth it? Have any of you benefitted by being on Apple as compared to Android? Would love to hear your opinions.

VC funding based on revenue multiples and profit (😂😂😂) multiples is soon going to be obsolete. Common sense says company's valuation should be summation of yearly profits it can generate till the company exists... So if reliance has profit of 8 billion $ , market estimates that it's valuation should be around 25x multiple of its profit that is to say that if reliance keeps on generating same amount of profit for year on year, it will not exist after 25 years. Now tell me, what shelf live does these VC funded startup have? I honestly don't see all these tom dick and Harry mobile based and web based startups existing by end of this decade thanks to AI revolution. People are still oblivion to what AI will do to white collar jobs Just out of curiosity, is there any single VC funded Indian startup in last 10-15 years which is immensely profitable ? Or for that matter any global giants like Amazon, Uber, Airbnb etc. which has turned profitable in Indian territory?

I’ve an iPhone 11 and looking to upgrade. What do you think is the best phone (most worth it for it’s price) I should get? Apple fans assemble.