Apple plans more stores in India. Tim Cook confirmed new Apple Stores will open before the year ends. Stores are planned for Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR. This follows successful launches in Mumbai and Delhi. Apple is hiring staff for these new locations. The company is also expanding in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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