Apple’s iPhone 16 becomes highest-selling smartphone in India: Report

December 29, 2025 3:33 PM

Apple’s iPhone 16 becomes highest-selling smartphone in India: Report

US-based tech giant Apple sold around 6.5 million units of the iPhone 16 in India during the first 11 months of 2025, making it the highest-selling smartphone in the country, according to a new report by Counterpoint Research. The report noted that Apple outpaced its Android rivals during the same period. Notably, the iPhone 15 also featured among the top five best-selling smartphones, underlining Apple’s growing dominance in the Indian market. According to Counterpoint, Apple’s strong per...

Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

November 1, 2024 5:53 PM

Indonesia bans sales of Google phones days after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

Indonesia said it has banned sales of smartphones made by Alphabet's Google due to rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components, days after blocking sales of tech giant Apple's iPhone 16 for the same reason. Indonesia blocked sales of Google Pixel phones because the company has not met the rules which necessitate certain smartphones sold domestically to contain at least 40% of parts manufactured locally. "We are pushing these rules so that there's fairness for all investors in In...

Apple starts its iPhone 16 series sale in India, long queues seen outside stores

September 20, 2024 2:47 PM

Apple starts its iPhone 16 series sale in India, long queues seen outside stores

Long queues formed outside Apple stores on Friday as the tech giant began selling its latest generation of iPhones in India. Eager customers gathered at Delhi’s Saket store and the flagship store in Mumbai’s BKC, awaiting their chance to purchase the new iPhone 16. Akshay, who arrived at 6 AM, shared his excitement after purchasing the iPhone 16 Pro Max. "I love iOS 18, and the zoom camera quality has improved significantly," he said. Another dedicated customer, Ujjwal Shah, waited for 21...