Piper Sandler reduces Apple's Q1 2024 earnings estimates, citing weak demand in China

Investment firm Piper Sandler suggests weak iPhone demand in China and economic headwinds will make Apple's December quarter weaker than expected.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 2

China denies Taiwan election interference, then interferes anyway

Chinese authorities say their tax and land use probe into iPhone maker Foxconn is unrelated to forthcoming elections, but then cautions firms over "social responsibilities."

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

China's Foxconn tax probe is Taiwan election interference, claims candidate

Foxconn founder Terry Gou's rival in the Taiwanese elections says China should "cherish" the iPhone assembler, and not try to pressure the firm during an election.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

China investigating Foxconn over land use and tax issues

Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn says it will cooperate fully with investigations into its business by China's tax authorities.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Tim Cook again meets with Chinese minister over Apple's future

For the second time in 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook has met with China's commerce minister to discuss US/China relations, and Apple's presence in the country.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple rolls out iPad eSIM support in China

Apple has made an incredibly minor update to the iPad, with the tenth-generation model now gaining eSIM support in China.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 3

Tim Cook surprises gamers at Apple's Taikoo Li store in China

Apple CEO Tim Cook began an unannounced trip to China with a visit to an Apple Store where gamers were competing in an "Honor of Kings" tournament.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

iPhone 15 fails to match iPhone 14 in Chinese sales

China's iPhone 15 sales are not keeping up with the previous generation, two reports claim, with the latest release not quite keeping up with the iPhone 14 in an important market.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

Apple bows to China, starts enforcing App Store rules

Apple has begun requiring new apps to have a licence from the Chinese government before they can be added to the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 11

Every iPhone screen has a barcode to prevent a manufacturing scam

Apple spent millions to add a barcode to iPhone displays in order to save being charged hundreds of millions by manufacturers claiming faulty screens that may not have been.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 16

Apple met with China to push back over app rules

Apple staff have been in talks with Chinese officials concerning rules that could see Western social media apps removed from the App Store in China.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 4

Apple's App Stores are not yet in compliance with new China law

The Chinese government has published a list of app stores in compliance with its new laws — and Apple is not on it.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 4

iPhone 15 exceeding sales expectations in China with many retailers selling out in minutes

The iPhone 15 has gained significant attention and demand in China, exceeding initial expectations and countering previous predictions of potential challenges for the company due to increased competition from Huawei and government restrictions on iPhone usage.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 12

US spokesman behind on the news pours gas on seemingly settled China iPhone ban

The US government now says that the China government iPhone ban is "aggressive and inappropriate retaliation" despite a statement 12 hours prior by China that there is in fact, no ban.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 8

There is no official iPhone 15 sales ban in China, regulator confirms

A week after drama started surrounding a rumored iPhone sales ban in China, the country has now made an official statement denying that there is one in place — but device security may be an issue.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 5

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