We kick things off with Neil’s thoughts on Apple opening its first retail store in India. The discussion goes over how Indian officials have a lot riding on the development as well. The update concludes with Samsung reportedly contemplating switching default search providers. We go over why the odds continue to favor a Samsung + Google search contract renewal.

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Apple Opens First Store in India

Apple has been operating its own retail stores for more than two decades. Most of its peers have tried to copy the initiative but have seen little to no success. Along with Apple’s design-led culture and vertical integration strategy, the company’s direct retail operations have played a vital role in its expanding ecosystem.

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