India’s CCPA orders detailed probe into Apple over alleged iOS 18 issues

India’s consumer protection authority has escalated its examination of alleged iOS 18-related iPhone performance issues and software warranty terms. Apple says it has found no India-specific safety or performance trend, but the case adds regulatory scrutiny as its India sales and manufacturing footprint grow.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 21:57 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 22:46 IST·Source Inc42

What happened

India's CCPA has escalated its probe into alleged iOS 18-related iPhone performance failures and software warranty terms. Apple says it found no India-specific

Key facts

  • iOS 18
  • iOS 27
  • ₹3 Lakh
  • 256 GB
  • ₹2 Lakh Cr
  • FY26

Why this matters

Apple’s expanding India footprint makes regulatory diligence, consumer-support partnerships, and locally resilient warranty and service capabilities more important in any future manufacturing or channel expansion decisions.