Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that Apple Intelligence will debut in India with localized English in April, alongside support for several other languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Speaking to analysts after Apple’s fiscal Q1 2025 results, Cook emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding its AI capabilities globally.
During the quarter ending December 28, 2024, Apple posted a revenue of $124.3 billion, reflecting a 4% year-over-year growth. Cook highlighted that the active installed base of iPhones reached an all-time high across all geographic regions, with the iPhone ranking as the top-selling model in key markets, including the US, China, India, the UK, France, Australia, and Japan.
Apple’s newly appointed CFO Kevan Parekh underscored the company’s growing enterprise adoption, citing India’s Zomato as an example. The food delivery giant has integrated thousands of Macs into its workforce, showcasing Apple’s increasing presence in business operations.
Cook expressed optimism about Apple’s prospects in India, calling it a crucial emerging market. He noted that India set a record for iPhone sales during the December quarter, reinforcing Apple’s commitment to expansion by opening four new retail stores in the country. With India being the second-largest smartphone market and the third-largest for PCs and tablets, Cook sees significant growth potential.
Parekh also highlighted Apple’s financial strength, reporting record revenue and operating margins. The company achieved double-digit earnings per share (EPS) growth and returned over $30 billion to shareholders, demonstrating continued investor confidence in Apple’s long-term strategy.