Apple Tax Relief Policy: How One Rule Change Can Build India’s Electronics Industry

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

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The government recently made a small sounding tax clarification. Foreign companies like Apple can now fund manufacturing machines inside Indian partner factories without being treated as running a taxable business presence in India. For years this single fear stopped Apple from expanding fast.

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Apple May Launch Foldable iPhone in 2026

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Apple is reported to be planning a foldable iPhone model for release in 2026, potentially introducing a design similar to existing clamshell-style devices. The development is part of Apple’s efforts to expand its smartphone lineup to include foldable display technology, which has grown in popularity globally. Design and Features Expected Industry reports suggest that

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Apple Acquires Israeli AI Startup Q.ai

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Apple has acquired Israeli artificial intelligence startup Q.ai to strengthen its capabilities in audio processing and on-device intelligence, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has not disclosed the financial terms of the deal. Focus on On-Device AI Q.ai is known for developing AI technologies that improve how devices understand and process sound,

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Apple Records Highest Quarterly Sales in India

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Apple has posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue in India during the October to December 2025 period, driven by strong demand across iPhone, Mac, iPad and services. The company said growth in the country remained strong despite broader global uncertainties. Strong Growth Across Products Apple reported double-digit growth in India during the quarter, with all major […]

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Apple Expands Fitness+ to 28 More Countries

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Apple has announced that its Fitness+ subscription service will launch in 28 additional countries on December 15. This marks the largest expansion of the platform since it was first introduced. With the new rollout, Fitness+ will be available in 49 markets worldwide. Countries included in the expansion Among the markets receiving access are India, Singapore, […]

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Apple Watch Introduces Hypertension Alerts In India

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Apple has rolled out a new feature for users in India that can alert them when data patterns suggest a higher risk of hypertension. The feature is part of the latest watchOS update and is available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 models. India is among the […]

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Apple Opposes Order to Preload Government App on iPhones

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Apple has pushed back against a government directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run cyber-safety app on new devices sold in India. The company is expected to formally tell authorities that it cannot comply, citing privacy, security and ecosystem-integrity concerns. What the Government Order Requires The Department of Telecommunications has

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Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Penalty Law In Court

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

Apple has approached the Delhi High Court challenging India’s amended antitrust penalty framework, which allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose fines based on a company’s global turnover instead of only its India revenue. The company argued in its filing that the new rule is arbitrary and disproportionate. Risk Of Fine Up To […]

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Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury Leaves for AI Startup

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Abidur Chowdhury, the industrial designer behind the iPhone Air and a prominent figure in Apple Inc.’s design team, has exited the company to join an unnamed artificial-intelligence startup. His departure was reported in November 2025 and marks a notable change for Apple’s industrial design division. Role and Recognition Chowdhury joined Apple around 2019 and quickly […]

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Apple Cuts iPhone Air Production

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Apple has sharply reduced production of its latest model, the iPhone Air, after global demand fell well below expectations. Industry reports suggest that starting November, orders may fall to under 10% of September’s initial volume. Weak Demand Hits New Model Launched in September 2025 as part of the iPhone 17 lineup, the iPhone Air was […]