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Opinions

Why are Indians queuing outside Apple Stores when the iPhones can be delivered in minutes? The psychology behind the iPhone 18 Pro frenzy

Jinit Jain - 18 September, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro queues reveal less about technological necessity and more about human psychology about status, FOMO and the desire to be seen spending big on a smartphone.

‘It wasn’t about iPhone EMI dispute’: Relative of Maharashtra family killed in hill tragedy rejects viral claims

OpIndia Staff - 24 August, 2026

The relative of a Maharashtra family that died after falling from a hill has slammed rumours linking the tragedy to an iPhone EMI dispute.

Crime

Bangladesh: Three Chinese nationals arrested for running illegal iPhone assembly factory in Dhaka

OpIndia Staff - 8 January, 2026

Detectives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested three Chinese nationals accused of running a clandestine iPhone assembly factory in the capital. The...

Government and Policy

India emerges as Apple’s biggest export hub outside China as iPhone shipments hit $50 billion, Ashwini Vaishnaw credits ‘Make in India’

OpIndia Staff - 5 January, 2026

Apple is one of the main corporations participating in the Modi government's smartphone production linked incentive campaign.

News Reports

Israeli Army bans Android phones for senior officers, only iPhones allowed for official communications

OpIndia Staff - 30 November, 2025

In a sweeping security overhaul, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has banned Android devices for senior officers, mandating the exclusive use of iPhones on...

News Reports

Apple ignores Trump’s threats, ramps up production of phone making machines in India after increasing iPhone production, ties up with dozens of Indian companies

OpIndia Staff - 24 September, 2025

Approximately 35 companies in India are active in the iPhone manufacturing ecosystem, with around 17 making equipment and tools for the last 2 years

News Reports

Donald Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff if iPhones sold in the USA are made in India, after Foxconn announced $1.5 billion plant in...

OpIndia Staff - 23 May, 2025

US president Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariff on iPhones imported from India to the USA.

News Reports

Apple reassures investment plans in India after Trump asked the company not to manufacture in the country, GOI downplays his comments

OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2025

After US president Donald Trump said that he asked Apple to not manufacture its devices in India, the company has reportedly assured the government that there is no change in Apple's investment plans in India

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max for Indian market at lower price tag, India-made models to hit global markets soon

OpIndia Staff - 10 September, 2024

India has made a significant achievement as the iPhone 16 series, including the Pro and Pro Max models, will be made in India. Foxconn has already commenced the production of the iPhone 16 series in India, and the devices will be exported to multiple cities worldwide.

News Reports