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Apple iPhone shipments grow 21.5% to 5.9 million units in first half of 2025: IDC - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4d ago

Apple iPhone shipments grow 21.5% to 5.9 million units in first half of 2025: IDC - The Economic Times

India's smartphone market experienced minor growth in early 2025, with Apple seeing a notable 21.5% increase in iPhone shipments, particularly for the iPhone 16. While Vivo led overall shipments with a 19% market share, Apple secured 7.5%. Growth in the premium segment indicated a consumer shift to higher-end devices, despite declines in shipments from several Chinese brands. The average selling price of smartphones also increased, reflecting greater demand for advanced features and premium models.

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India’s smartphone market sees 7-8% growth after two-quarter slump

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Economic Times · 3d ago

India’s smartphone market sees 7-8% growth after two-quarter slump

India's smartphone market rebounded with a 7-8% growth in shipments during the June quarter, ending a two-quarter slump. This growth, attributed to increased model launches and marketing efforts, saw around 37-38 million units shipped. Despite this, consumer demand remained low, with rising average selling prices presenting a challenge. The entry-level segment showed a significant 22.9% growth. Apple's shipments grew by 21.5%, while iPhone 16 was the highest-shipped model in H1 2025.

Chinese sales of foreign phone makers, including Apple, drop 9.7% in May - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Chinese sales of foreign phone makers, including Apple, drop 9.7% in May - The Economic Times

In May, sales of foreign-branded mobile phones in China, including those of Apple Inc., decreased by 9.7% year-on-year, according to the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. Shipments fell to 4.54 million units, affected by increased competition from domestic brands. Apple's performance significantly influences the market, with discounts offered on newer iPhone models. Overall, phone shipments in China dropped by 21.8% year-on-year to 23.72 million units for the month.

Apple secures “Global Smartphone Seller” title despite headwinds in China

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Livemint · 1y ago

Apple secures “Global Smartphone Seller” title despite headwinds in China

Apple's iPhone series became the best-selling smartphone in China in 2023, as per data from market tracker IDC. Despite facing tough competition from local rivals and increased government restrictions on foreign technology, the iPhone secured the top position in shipments for both the fourth quarter and the entire year. Apple's success can be attributed to its ability to decline less than its competitors during the period, thanks to timely discounts and promotions. However, sustaining demand in China may be a challenge for Apple due to further weakening iPhone sales and government restrictions.

Apple steals the smartphone crown from Samsung, ending a 12-year run

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Apple steals the smartphone crown from Samsung, ending a 12-year run

In a significant milestone, Apple has surpassed Samsung to become the top seller of smartphones worldwide in 2023, according to IDC shipments data. This is the first time since 2010 that a company other than Samsung has claimed the top spot. Apple shipped an estimated 80.5 million smartphones in Q4 2023, with a market share of 24.7%, while Samsung shipped 53 million smartphones, resulting in a market share of 16.3%. Although Apple's overall revenue declined in Q4 2023, its iPhone sales increased.

Foreign smartphone shipments in China slump 47% in November

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Foreign smartphone shipments in China slump 47% in November

In November, foreign-branded smartphone shipments in China, including Apple's iPhone, plummeted by 47.4% compared to the previous year, as reported by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology. The shipments decreased to 3.04 million units from 5.769 million units previously. Overall, phone shipments within China experienced a 5.1% decline year-on-year, totaling 29.61 million handsets. This reflects a significant drop in foreign smartphone demand amid broader market challenges.

India’s wearable market shrinks in 2024, smartwatch sales down 34.4%: IDC

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Entrackr · 6m ago

India’s wearable market shrinks in 2024, smartwatch sales down 34.4%: IDC

India’s wearable device market saw its first annual decline, with total shipments dropping 11.3% year-on-year to 119.0 million units, according to IDC’s India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker. The market shrank for the third straight quarter, with Q4 shipments falling 8.7% to 25.9 million units, marking the end of years of steady growth. The main reason for the decline was a 34.4% drop in smartwatch sales, falling to 35.0 million units. Smartwatches made up 39.8% of wearables in 2023, but their share dropped to 29.4% in 2024. Despite the smartwatch decline, earwear grew by 3.8% YoY to 83.5 million units. TWS remained dominant, increasing its market share to 70.9% (up from 67.2%), with 9.4% growth. Meanwhile, neckband shipments dropped 17.1%, as more consumers preferred TWS. Over-the-ear headphones saw a surge of 83.6% YoY to 4.5 million units, driven by demand for premium audio. However, earwear ASPs fell 3.0% to $17.6. Noise dominates the smartwatch segment, while boAt leads in TWS. In the overall category, boAt remained the market leader, increasing its share from 26.0% to 27.6%. Noise held 12.2%, while Boult was the only top-five brand to grow, rising 10.8% YoY. In the TWS segment, boAt, Boult, and Noise saw double-digit growth, strengthening their dominance. Smart rings saw strong growth, with shipments tripling from 113,000 in 2023 to 323,000 in 2024 and the average selling price rose 1.9% to $174.7. Ultrahuman led with 40.1% market share, followed by Pi Ring (20.4%) and Aabo (16.8%). For 2025, IDC forecasts that the wearable market is expected to remain flat, as smartwatch declines balance earwear’s slow growth. However, smart rings and smart glasses should see strong growth. Future innovations will focus on AI-driven health tracking, advanced sensors, and medical-grade features like blood pressure monitoring. To stay relevant, brands must move beyond basic fitness tracking.

Chinese techies return not to impact iPhone 17 production, Apple's ramp-up plan intact: Sources - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Chinese techies return not to impact iPhone 17 production, Apple's ramp-up plan intact: Sources - The Economic Times

The return of Chinese professionals from Apple's Indian vendor Foxconn is not expected to impact iPhone 17 production, as Apple remains on track to expand production in India. Supported by easing capital goods imports and capacity expansion through Foxconn and Tata, Apple aims to significantly increase iPhone production. Indian-made iPhones now dominate US shipments, with plans to further ramp up production to meet demand. Apple's Indian manufacturing ecosystem is a significant job creator.

Made-in-India smartphone shipments rose 6% in 2024: Apple, Samsung drove 94% of exports | Report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Made-in-India smartphone shipments rose 6% in 2024: Apple, Samsung drove 94% of exports | Report

In 2024, Apple and Samsung dominated India's smartphone exports, comprising 94% of shipments amid local manufacturing expansion, according to Counterpoint's report. Made-in-India smartphone shipments rose by 6%, with projections of double-digit growth in 2025. Samsung led with 7% year-on-year growth, followed by Vivo. Tata Electronics, aided by iPhone production, experienced 107% growth. India's favorable market conditions and government schemes enhance its position as a prime manufacturing hub.

Is the iPhone 16 the best-priced new phone from Apple?

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Livemint · 10m ago

Is the iPhone 16 the best-priced new phone from Apple?

Apple's new iPhone 16 is being sold at a lower price, attracting a large number of buyers in India. Despite its similarities to previous models, the affordability of the iPhone, thanks to bank tie-ups, discounts, and exchange offers, has made it more accessible. More than 200 buyers lined up outside an Apple Store in Delhi, with retailers reporting higher demand compared to previous years. Apple's market share in India has been steadily increasing, from below 1% five years ago to 6.3% in 2023. Analysts predict strong sales for the iPhone 16, expecting shipments to exceed 4 million units in the December quarter.

Global PC market returns to growth in first quarter after two-year decline: IDC

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Global PC market returns to growth in first quarter after two-year decline: IDC

Global PC shipments saw growth in the first quarter, marking a turnaround from two years of decline, according to preliminary data from IDC. The PC market grew by 1.5% YoY, reaching 59.8 million shipments. This growth was driven by a refresh cycle for PCs purchased during the pandemic. The availability of AI-capable PCs is also expected to boost demand and help the market rebound. However, PC sales in China remained weak, with a preference for laptops over desktops. Lenovo, HP, and Dell were the top three PC vendors. Apple also saw a rise in shipments with an 8.1% market share.

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