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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Apple's iPhone sales capture top spot in Chinese market in May, Counterpoint Research says
APPLE'S iPhone sales rose to the top spot in China in May, with global sales growing 15% year-on-year during April and May in the tech giant's strongest performance for the two-month period since the Covid-19 pandemic, data from Counterpoint Research showed. The increase in global sales was primarily driven by a return to growth in Apple's two largest markets, China and the United States, preliminary data from Counterpoint Research showed. The company was aided in part by tariff dodgers and also saw double-digit increases in Japan, India and the Middle Eastern markets, Counterpoint said. 'Q2 iPhone performance looks promising at the moment, but as always, swings either way are dictated by two markets - the U.S. and China,' Ivan Lam, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research said. Calculations based on data from the government-affiliated China Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China rose to 3.52 million units from 3.50 million a year earlier. Apple has faced increased competition from domestic rivals in China and has resorted to price cuts to stay competitive. Chinese e-commerce platforms were offering discounts of up to 2,530 yuan ($351) on Apple's latest iPhone 16 models in May.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
iPhone tops China sales as global growth hits 15% in May
APPLE'S iPhone sales rose to the top spot in China in May, with global sales growing 15% year-on-year during April and May in the tech giant's strongest performance for the two-month period since the Covid-19 pandemic, data from Counterpoint Research showed. The increase in global sales was primarily driven by a return to growth in Apple's two largest markets, China and the United States, preliminary data from Counterpoint Research showed. The company was aided in part by tariff dodgers and also saw double-digit increases in Japan, India and the Middle Eastern markets, Counterpoint said. 'Q2 iPhone performance looks promising at the moment, but as always, swings either way are dictated by two markets - the U.S. and China,' Ivan Lam, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research said. Calculations based on data from the government-affiliated China Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China rose to 3.52 million units from 3.50 million a year earlier. Apple has faced increased competition from domestic rivals in China and has resorted to price cuts to stay competitive. Chinese e-commerce platforms were offering discounts of up to 2,530 yuan ($351) on Apple's latest iPhone 16 models in May.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Donald Trump's Big Claim - India Has Proposed Trade Deal With "No Tariffs"
Donald Trump claims India offered a trade deal with no tariffs. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal's delegation is set to visit Washington. Apple aims to produce iPhones in India amid potential tariff changes. New Delhi: A day before trade minister Piyush Goyal and a delegation of top negotiators are to arrive in Washington for talks on the proposed India-US trade deal, Donald Trump has let the cat out of the bag by making a huge claim - that India has offered a trade deal with "no tariffs". Donald Trump, who is on a whirlwind 3-nation visit to the Middle East, made this claim during a meeting with top executives in Doha. New Delhi has not commented on it yet. INDIA OFFERS ZERO TARIFFS? Speaking about tariffs and trade, President Trump said, "It is very hard to sell in India, and they are offering us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariffs." He also expressed his dissatisfaction with Apple's plans to invest and manufacture in India. President Trump recalled how he had "confronted" Apple CEO Tim Cook when he found out about Apple shifting production from China to India. "I told him, Tim, we treated you very good, we put up with all the plants you built in China for years. We are not interested in you building in India. India can take care of themselves, they are doing very well, we want you to build here (in the US)," the US President said. APPLE'S PLANS FOR INDIA Apple, which had already aimed to manufacture most of its iPhones meant to be sold in the United States at factories across India by the end of 2026, has been speeding up those plans to navigate potentially higher tariffs imposed by Trump on China. In March, hours before Donald Trump announced his "reciprocal tariffs" for friends and does alike, Apple's main India suppliers - Foxconn and Tata - shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the US - an all-time high, to bypass those tariffs, which, at the time, President Trump had said, would come into effect within two days of the announcement. MARKETS UPBEAT Meanwhile, equity markets in India surged to a seven-month high almost immediately after reports about Trump's claim of India allegedly offering a trade deal with zero tariffs surfaced. As the delegation led by trade minister Piyush Goyal heads to Washington, New Delhi seeks to clinch the deal within the "Autumn" time frame announced by the government earlier this year. Donald Trump's 90-day pause on punitive "reciprocal tariffs" also ticks along, but that has not deterred New Delhi. Minister Piyush Goyal had said last month that "We never negotiate at gunpoint. Favourable time constraints motivate us for quicker talks, but till the time we are not able to secure the interest of our country and our people, we do not hurry (into any deal)." INDIA FIRST, ASSURES TRADE MINISTER Adding to this, Mr Goyal had said, "All our trade talks are progressing well, in the spirit of India First, and to ensure our pathway to Viksit Bharat by 2047 in the Amrit Kaal." According to news agency Reuters, India has reportedly offered to reduce duties to zero on 60 per cent of tariff lines in a first phase of the deal under negotiation with Washington, while offering preferential access to nearly 90 per cent of the merchandise India imports from the United States. WHAT INDIA-US TRADE STATS REVEAL The US is India's largest trading partner globally. Bilateral trade between the largest and the oldest democracies in the world currently totals $129 billion, 2024 data reveals. At a surplus of $45.7 billion, the balance is in India's favour. With negotiations under way, both countries are aiming for a massive boost in bilateral trade - totaling $500 billion by 2030.
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brand new ‘never seen' iPhone colour ‘coming this year' as leak reveals exact shade and top Apple fans may recognise it
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE'S next smartphone might come in a brand new colour never seen on the iPhone. The tech giant is reportedly preparing a surprise paintjob for its upcoming iPhone 17. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Sun has imagined what an almost silvery Sky Blue iPhone Pro model might look like Credit: The Sun / Apple 5 The MacBook Air in Sky Blue has a very subtle colour This next-gen iPhone hasn't been officially confirmed, but is expected to debut in September. And a prominent Apple leaker known online as "Majin Bu" says that the iPhone 17 Pro model will come in a new hue. This fresh colour is called Sky Blue, and it's being described by the leaker as "inspired by the clear sky of a spring morning". Keen Apple fans will know that Sky Blue is available right now on Apple's latest laptop. Read more on iPhone NOTE-TAKERS iPhone settings change stops snoopy partners READING messages - how to find it In fact, The Sun's 2025 MacBook Air review featured the laptop in that exact colour. Apple has released blue iPhones in the past, but never a Sky Blue option. For contrast, last year's iPhone 16 Pro models were available in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium. They're all very plain colours, so a Sky Blue option could make this year's iPhone line-up more vivid. "Sources close to the supply chain confirm that several iPhone 17 Pro prototypes have been made in various colors, with Sky Blue currently the frontrunner," Majin Bu explains. "In prototypes, it reportedly looks even more stunning than the much-loved Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro, with a brightness and refinement that make it irresistible. I've tested the iPhone 16 – the battery is insane but another model is even better "Unless Apple changes course at the last minute, this will be the star of the September 2025 launch event." Sadly it's impossible to know exactly whether the "leak" is correct or not. Apple won't even confirm the dates of the launch event until much later in the year – and will wait for the big day before revealing the iPhone 17. WHAT ELSE DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE IPHONE 17? Apple plays its cards close to its chest with new iPhone models. 5 The iPhone 16 Pro came in four colours – but not Sky Blue Credit: Apple 5 The Sun tested the 2025 MacBook Air earlier this year – and tried the model with a very subtle Sky Blue paintjob Credit: Sean Keach But the company is a creature of habit – and leaks are common – so we can make some good guesses. For instance, last year The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach made a prediction for the exact iPhone 17 release date. It's not a total shot in the dark. Apple usually announces its iPhone on a Tuesday or Wednesday in the first half of September. Pre-orders typically go live on the Friday of that week, followed by a full release the Friday after that. IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner... iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun So our best guess is: Apple iPhone 17 event announcement – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Apple iPhone 17 event day – Tuesday, September 9, 2025 iPhone 17 pre-orders – Friday, September 12, 2025 iOS 19 release date – Monday, September 15, 2025 iPhone 17 release date – Friday, September 19, 2025 In terms of upgrades, we're expecting a long list of new iPhone 17 features. Based on rumours and leaks, that list includes: Bigger battery Scratch-resistant screen Rectangular camera bump 24-megapixel selfie camera 48-megapixel telephoto camera Aluminium frame 12GB RAM Improved cooling Apple A19 Pro chipset Apple Wi-Fi 7 chip Of course these changes aren't guaranteed, and even if they are true, Apple often makes changes in the run up to its gadget launches. So we won't know for sure until September 2025.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brand new ‘never seen' iPhone colour ‘coming this year' as leak reveals exact shade and top Apple fans may recognise it
APPLE'S next smartphone might come in a brand new colour never seen on the iPhone. The tech giant is reportedly preparing a surprise paintjob for its upcoming iPhone 17. Advertisement 5 The Sun has imagined what an almost silvery Sky Blue iPhone Pro model might look like Credit: The Sun / Apple 5 The MacBook Air in Sky Blue has a very subtle colour This next-gen And a prominent Apple leaker known online as "Majin Bu" says that the iPhone 17 Pro model will come in a new hue. This fresh colour is called Sky Blue, and it's being described by the leaker as "inspired by the clear sky of a spring morning". Keen Apple fans will know that Sky Blue is available right now on Apple's latest laptop. Advertisement Read more on iPhone In fact, The Sun's Apple has released blue iPhones in the past, but never a Sky Blue option. For contrast, last year's models were available in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium. They're all very plain colours, so a Sky Blue option could make this year's iPhone line-up more vivid. Advertisement Most read in Phones & Gadgets "Sources close to the supply chain confirm that several iPhone 17 Pro prototypes have been made in various colors, with Sky Blue currently the frontrunner," Majin Bu "In prototypes, it reportedly looks even more stunning than the much-loved Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro, with a brightness and refinement that make it irresistible. I've tested the iPhone 16 – the battery is insane but another model is even better "Unless Apple changes course at the last minute, this will be the star of the September 2025 launch event." Sadly it's impossible to know exactly whether the "leak" is correct or not. Advertisement Apple won't even confirm the dates of the launch event until much later in the year – and will wait for the big day before revealing the iPhone 17. WHAT ELSE DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE IPHONE 17? Apple plays its cards close to its chest with new iPhone models. 5 The iPhone 16 Pro came in four colours – but not Sky Blue Credit: Apple 5 The Sun tested the 2025 MacBook Air earlier this year – and tried the model with a very subtle Sky Blue paintjob Credit: Sean Keach Advertisement But the company is a creature of habit – and leaks are common – so we can make some good guesses. For instance, last year The Sun's tech editor It's not a total shot in the dark. Apple usually announces its iPhone on a Tuesday or Wednesday in the first half of September. Pre-orders typically go live on the Friday of that week, followed by a full release the Friday after that. Advertisement IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner... iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun So our best guess is: Apple iPhone 17 event announcement – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Apple iPhone 17 event day – Tuesday, September 9, 2025 iPhone 17 pre-orders – Friday, September 12, 2025 iOS 19 release date – Monday, September 15, 2025 iPhone 17 release date – Friday, September 19, 2025 In terms of upgrades, we're expecting a long list of new Based on rumours and leaks, that list includes: Bigger battery Scratch-resistant screen Rectangular camera bump 24-megapixel selfie camera 48-megapixel telephoto camera Aluminium frame 12GB RAM Improved cooling Apple A19 Pro chipset Apple Wi-Fi 7 chip Of course these changes aren't guaranteed, and even if they are true, Apple often makes changes in the run up to its gadget launches. Advertisement So we won't know for sure until September 2025. 5 Last year's regular iPhone 16 came in a blue-ish Ultramarine colour – but a Sky Blue paintjob would likely be far lighter Credit: Apple
