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TechCrunch covers Dumb Co’s ‘Dumb Phone’ concept and India's shift toward local smartphone manufacturing via a Dixon-Vivo JV, highlighting regulatory scrutiny of Chinese FDI and upside in 20–22 million annual units alongside Apple/Vivo market/export dynamics.
India approves Vivo-Dixon Technologies 51/49 manufacturing JV, boosting local smartphone production (20–22 million annual units) under 2020 investment rules that screen Chinese-linked investments, potentially setting a template for other Chinese brands.
Apple restarts card payments for Apple Account purchases in India through a phased rollout under the RBI’s recurring payments framework.
Apple's MacBook Neo shipped 1.1 million units in the March quarter at a $599 starting price, signaling early success in broadening Mac adoption and potentially capturing share in the $400-$699 notebook market, with strong demand in the US and India and competitive pressure from Dell.
RAM shortages could persist into the late 2020s with demand outpacing supply; only about 60% of demand may be met by end-2027 and new capacity won’t be online until 2027–2028.
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