Global shipments of personal computers (PC) declined by 29 percent in the first quarter. The main reasons behind this are weak demand, excess inventory and uncertainty about the state of the economy. Due to this, American company Apple, which manufactures Mac computers, has suffered a big loss. Market research firm IDC reports that global shipments of PC declined to 5.69 crore in the first quarter of this year. It was Rs 8.02 crore in the same period last year. In the last quarter of last year, these shipments had declined by 28.1 percent on a year-on-year basis. Apple’s shipments declined the most in the first quarter by about 40.5 percent. The decline in shipments for Dell was 31 percent. Apart from this, Lenovo, Asustek Computer and HP have also faced decline in shipments in the first quarter. Apple had said in February that sales of its Mac computers had increased rapidly due to work from home during the pandemic. There has been a 29 percent decline in value in the last quarter on a year-on-year basis. IDC said, “The decline in demand has given device makers an opportunity to make changes in the supply chain. Many companies are exploring the possibility of increasing production outside China.” There is a possibility of slowdown in the economies of big countries. Financial crisis in some big banks and increase in inflation may hinder growth and investment. However, iPhone sales have been good for Apple. The number and value of iPhones made in India has increased in the last year. Apple is shifting production from China to diversify its supply chain and due to this the production of the company’s devices has increased in India. Recently, Counterpoint reported that shipments of iPhones manufactured in India increased by 65 percent last year on a year-on-year basis. Apart from this, the value of iPhone has increased by 162 percent. Last year, Apple’s share in the total shipments of smartphones from India was about 25 percent. About 85 percent of the iPhones sold worldwide are manufactured in China. However, this may reduce due to Apple’s efforts to shift its manufacturing out of China.
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Apple reduces the price of MacBook Air M2 13-inch in India, MacBook Air M2 15-inch launched
Apple, the maker of iPhone and other devices popular across the world, has reduced the price of its MacBook Air M2 13 inch in India. The company launched MacBook Air M2 on Tuesday for Rs 1,34,900. Last year, Apple launched the lightweight, compact laptop MacBook Air M2 13-inch with its M2 chipset. The price of the company’s MacBook Air M2 13 inch starts from Rs 1,19,900. Its 256 GB variant can be purchased after discount for Rs 1,14,900 and the 512 GB variant can be purchased for Rs 1,44,900. Both versions of MacBook Air M2 are available through the company’s website in India. Specifications of MacBook Air M2 It has a 13.6 inch Liquid Retina display with very slim bezels. Apple’s M2 chipset has been used in it. It was launched with macOS Monterey out-of-the-box but with the upgrade to macOS Ventura, its performance is claimed to be better than before. It supports up to 2 TB SSD storage. Its webcam is 1,080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and with four speakers. It supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. It has a force touch trackpad with magic keyboard. This laptop has USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports and 3.5 mm headphone jack as connectivity options. A 67 W USB Type-C power adapter is available with it. Its battery lasts for about 18 hours. India is an important market for the company. The company’s sales have reached a high level in the country. Apart from this, Apple has also made preparations to increase the production of iPhone in India. Apple started its online store about three years ago in the world’s second largest smartphone market. Recently Apple has also opened two retail stores in India. In the last financial year, exports of mobile phones from the country increased to $ 11.12 billion (about Rs 90,000 crore). Apple’s share in this export is almost half. Apple has also made preparations to increase the production of iPhone in the country.Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) -
MacBook Air and iPad Pro become cheaper by up to Rs 25,000 in Apple’s sale for students
American devices and tech company Apple has offered huge discounts on many of its products for university students in India. In the company’s ‘Back to University’ campaign, huge discounts are being given on MacBook, iPad and desktop computers. In this sale, iPad Pro 11 inch, iPad Pro 12.9 inch and iMac 24 inch can be purchased at discounted rates. Along with this, the company is also offering free AirPods with some selected products. Students are also being given a 20 percent discount on AppleCare+ plan. These offers are available on both online and offline stores. In Apple’s Back to University Sale, students as well as teachers and staff can buy the company’s products at discounted prices. This sale will run from June 22 to October 2. According to the information given on the company’s website, iPad Pro 11 inch can be purchased in the sale at a starting price of Rs 76,900 instead of the original price of Rs 96,900. The price of iPad Pro 12.9 inch has reduced from Rs 1,12,900 to Rs 1,02,900 in the sale. The price of iPad Air starts from Rs 54,900 in the sale. Its actual price is Rs 59,900. The company is giving Apple Pencil (second generation) free with these models of iPad. MacBook Air 13 inch is available in sale at a starting price of Rs 89,900. Its launch price was Rs 99,900. The price of MacBook Air 13 inch is starting from Rs 1,04,900 in the sale. Its actual price is Rs 1,29,900. The starting price of MacBook Air 15 inch is Rs 1,24,900, while its actual price is Rs 1,34,900. The company is selling MacBook Pro in this sale for Rs 1,19,900 instead of Rs 1,29,900. MacBook Pro 14 can be purchased for Rs 1,84,900 instead of the price of Rs 1,99,900. Its 16-inch model is available for Rs 2,29,900, whose actual price is Rs 2,49,900. The company has also offered free AirPods to customers purchasing MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac 24. -
iPhone 15 Pro Max delivery will be delayed in some countries, know the reason
The iPhone 15 series launched this week is expected to receive strong demand from all over the world. However, the delivery of iPhone 15 Pro Max of this series in some countries including America, China and Japan may have to wait till November. However, the wait of more than four weeks in China for this smartphone may be less of a problem for Apple. The company is facing tough competition from Huawei in its third largest market and restrictions are also being imposed on the use of iPhones by government employees in China. According to Apple’s website, there will be a wait of two to three weeks for the iPhone 15 Pro in China. The company has said that it can make iPhone 15 available as soon as its sales start on September 22. In America, Apple’s biggest market, customers will have to wait for six to seven weeks for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is the most expensive smartphone of the new iPhone series. Its delivery in Japan will be delayed by up to six weeks. Some analysts said that the delay of a few weeks in the delivery of iPhone 15 Pro Max is indicating that the company is finding it difficult to get the supply of the display used in it. This display is thinner than previous iPhones. However, Nabila Popal, research director at market intelligence firm IDC, says these problems have been resolved. The new iPhone series includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also have the same USB Type-C charging port as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The new A17 Bionic chipset has been used in the Pro models of iPhone 15. The company claims that this chipset has better efficiency and more power than A16. Apple has planned to increase manufacturing in India. The company has prepared to shift a large part of its manufacturing in China to India. Recently Apple also opened two retail stores in India. These stores are getting good response. In the last few years, the sales of iPhones in the country have increased rapidly. -
Apple, Samsung and HP stopped import of laptops in India, government has imposed ban
Apple, Samsung and HP, among the big companies manufacturing devices, have stopped the import of laptops and tablets in India. The central government had on Thursday banned the import of these devices without a license. Its objective is to increase local manufacturing of electronics. However, this decision of the government has dealt a big blow to companies manufacturing personal computers, laptops and tablets. Most of these companies import these devices for sale in the country. In the Bloomberg report, quoting sources having knowledge of this matter, it has been said that these companies are in talks with the government to soon get a license to import these devices. For them the festival season is very important in terms of sales. Queries sent to Apple, Samsung and HP in this regard did not receive any response. This may increase problems for companies like Apple and Samsung. These companies are already struggling with excess inventory in the international market and slowing growth. This decision can have a big impact on the import of laptops and personal computers from China. The import of electronics in the country during April to June was approximately $19.7 billion. This included laptops, personal computers and tablets. In this regard, it was stated in the notice issued by the government, “Import will be allowed on valid license for limited import.” The share of electronics in the country’s total merchandise imports is 7 to 10 percent. Ali Akhtar Jafri, former director general of MAIT, an organization associated with the electronics industry, says, “The purpose of this decision is to increase manufacturing in the country.” Through production-linked incentives, the government is trying to increase local manufacturing in more than two dozen sectors including electronics. With an aim to attract large investments in IT hardware manufacturing, the government has extended the deadline to apply for the $2 billion Manufacturing Incentive Scheme. This scheme is important to make the country a major force in the global electronics supply chain. The government aims to increase the annual production of electronics to $300 billion by 2026. Big companies selling laptops in the country include Apple, Dell, Lenovo and HP, Acer, Samsung and LG. A large number of laptops are imported from countries like China. -
China calls iPhone 15 a security threat, bans its use in government agencies
The sales of American company Apple, which makes worldwide famous iPhones, may decline in China. Apple launched the iPhone 15 series on Tuesday. China says that there are security related problems with these smartphones. However, along with this the Chinese government has said that it is not banning their purchase. “We have seen numerous media reports about security incidents involving the phones,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Bloomberg News reports that China is planning to ban iPhone in many government companies and agencies. This may increase challenges for Apple in its biggest foreign market. Apple also produces iPhones on a large scale in China. Many agencies in China have instructed their employees not to bring iPhones to the workplace. Ning said, “China has not issued any laws or regulations banning the purchase of Apple or foreign brands’ products. The government attaches great importance to security and all companies doing business in China are required to comply with its laws and regulations.” Must be followed.” In this press conference held a few hours after the company launched the new iPhone 15 series in Apple Park, California in America, China has expressed fear of security threat from these smartphones. The new iPhone series includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new A17 Bionic chipset has been used in the Pro models of iPhone 15. The company claims that this chipset has better efficiency and more power than A16. Apple has planned to increase manufacturing in India. The company has prepared to shift a large part of its manufacturing in China to India. Recently Apple also opened two retail stores in India. These stores are getting good response. Sales of iPhones have increased in the country in the last few years.