"India's highly unpredictable regulatory framework presents constant challenges for business that values predictability," — Mishi Choudhary, Software Freedom Law Center
"Its not only like taking a sledgehammer, this is like a double-barrel gun." — Name withheld
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This is not the first time that Apple has had to deal with preinstalled software. In 2021, it capitulated and agreed to install mandatory apps on devices sold in Russia to comply with laws passed in 2019.
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iOS accounted for 17% of global sales in Q3 2025, up by 1 percentage point from last year.
Read More Apple's iOS dominated the U.S. market last quarter, but not worldwide
From "Top 5 Smartphone Models Share For 8 Countries" posted Sunday by Counterpoint Research.
Read More Apple's iPhone was the bestselling phone in 6 out of 8 countries last quarter
"Apple posted its highest-ever shipments in India in 3Q." — Omdia's Sanyam Chaurasia
Read More Apple's share of India's smartphone shipments touches 10%
The scuffle that broke out in Mumbai got wide coverage across India. The line outside NYC's glass cube is as long as its been in years.
"Apple took the second spot in Q2 2025 with 17% market share on 11% YoY growth, the highest among the top five brands." — Counterpoint research
Read More Apple's share of the global smartphone market grew YOY in the June quarter
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