Shifting the goalposts
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Apple hikes iPhone prices in India for the second time in as many months
The Indian government is essentially forcing Apple to set up local manufacturing.
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Uh oh
Qualcomm hit with massive $1.2 billion fine by the EU for paying off Apple
The European Commission has levied a €997 million ($1.23 billion) fine against Qualcomm for "abusing its market dominance." The regulator found that Qualcomm violated EU antitrust laws by making "significant payments to Apple."
Backed into a corner
Apple inevitably hikes iPhone prices in India; appoints new country head
Late last week, the Indian government announced that it would increase import duties of phones from 10% to 15%. Apple is now increasing the pricing of iPhones in the country as a result.
Shifting the goalposts
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iPhones could become much more expensive in India
The government has shifted its policy on import duties for phones, hiking up the taxes from 10% to 15%. The move is designed to incentivize local production of phones,
Doing the right thing
Everything you need to know about Apple's anti-spam app for India
Apple got into a tussle with India's telecom regulator over an anti-spam app that required access to a customer's call logs. The company is now going to help the Indian government develop an app that meets the App Store guidelines.
ABOUT TIME
Apple India is finally honoring international warranties for iPhones
Apple is making it easier for those picking up the iPhone from other markets and using it in India.
Go get it now
iPhone 8 is already discounted in India as part of Flipkart's Diwali sale
Flipkart is kicking off the festival season with its four-day sale extravaganza, which sees the first discount on the iPhone 8, which made its debut in the country [last week
Time to Upgrade
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iPhone 8 and 8 Plus go up for sale in India: Here's what you need to know
Apple kicked off pre-orders of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in India last week, and both phones are set to go on sale from 6 p.m. today, September 29. Here's what you need to know about pricing, availability, and launch-day offers.
E is for everyone
Nest's latest thermostat will retail for just $169
The $169 Thermostat E is a "simpler, more affordable" thermostat with an all-new design.
Worlds collide
Amazon teams up with Microsoft to integrate Alexa with Cortana
You'll soon be able to talk to Cortana by saying, “Alexa, open Cortana” from an Alexa-powered device like the Echo, and vice versa.
This is not a drill
Get $50 off the Amazon Echo for one day only!
The Amazon Echo is on sale for $129.99, a discount of $50 from its retail price of $179.99. That's the lowest price we've seen on the full-sized Echo all year.
Skynet is here
Nest Cam IQ is a $300 security camera with a hexa-core CPU
The Nest Cam IQ is powered by a hexa-core Qualcomm processor, and offers an 8MP 4K HDR imaging sensor, 12x digital zoom, HDR, as well as two powerful 940nm infrared LEDs.
Going local
Apple will make iPhones in Bengaluru
Apple's plans to locally manufacture iPhones in India have progressed, with a local IT minister welcoming the company's "proposal to commence initial manufacturing operations."
Pushing forward
Indian government amends manufacturing policy ahead of Apple meet
The Indian government has announced that instead of providing concessions to a single company — Apple — it would retool its strategy on local electronics manufacturing to level the playing field for all manufacturers.
Going local
Apple could start manufacturing iPhones in Bangalore from April 2017
Apple is getting serious about manufacturing iPhones in India. The company is set to start local operations with Wistron, a Taiwanese OEM that is setting up a factory in Bengaluru's industrial hub Peenya.
Relax a little
Apple asks the Indian government to ease up on labeling laws
Apple is increasingly looking to the Indian market for driving growth in the coming years. The company is now asking the government to ease up on labeling laws for packaging and provide financial incentives to set up local production.
Finally!
Pokémon Go, Reliance Jio, and India: What you need to know!
Reliance Jio has partnered with The Pokemon Company to bring the game to India, with its retail stores across the country turning into PokéStops. Here's what you need to know!
Beats 1 in the cab
Apple inks deal to bring Apple Music to India's Ola Cabs
Apple has inked a deal with India's largest ride-sharing service Ola to offer Apple Music as part of the company's connected car platform. Dubbed Ola Play, the in-car experience gives passengers the ability to control music, navigation, and the air conditioning through a tablet mounted in the car.
It's coming!
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iPhone 7 may be up for pre-order from Sept. 9
It looks like the iPhone 7 will be unveiled in the first week of September. Noted leaker Evan Blass posted on Twitter that the upcoming iPhone will go up for pre-order from September 9, with an earlier tweet stating that the phone will release on September 12.
An emerging market
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iPhone sales in India go up by 51% YoY
During the Q3 earnings call, Tim Cook talked about the Indian market, stating that iPhone sales in the country have grown 51% from the same period in 2015.