Apple pulls ad tracking blocker from China App Store under false pretense
Apple has killed ad tracker-blocking app 1Blocker in the China App Store saying that it is an unlicensed VPN — but it does not offer VPN services.
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China
Malcolm Owen
China increases power cuts, 'scared' suppliers look to leave country
Regular power outages decided on by the Chinese government to save electricity, now look permanent — and technology manufacturers say they are being scared into moving to different countries.
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William Gallagher
Apple App Store fees under fire again in China
An individual consumer in China can now sue Apple over its App Store pricing and payment system, potentially meaning many more such cases could follow.
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Lower silicon production in China may increase chip production costs
A surge in pricing for silicon metal may become a big issue for Apple and other major manufacturers, with production cuts in China shooting up the price of the material by 300% in less than two months.
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Strong iPhone 13 sales make camera suppliers prioritize Apple
Demand for the new iPhone 13 range has seen Taiwan-based camera component suppliers give priority to Apple over Samsung, and Chinese phone companies.
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Stampeding crowd halts iPhone 13 launch in China
A stampede of customers invaded a Chinese mall on Friday, looking to buy the iPhone 13, but many were turned away after the store was forced to stop selling the model.
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Activists want Apple import ban over forced labor
The Campaign for Accountability has filed a formal complaint with US Customs and Border Protection over Apple's alleged use of forced labor in China.
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China power cuts interrupt Apple production lines
Multiple Apple iPhone suppliers in China have halted production for days to comply with new regulations regarding electricity consumption.
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Apple iPhone sales in China slowed in August, anticipating iPhone 13 launch
Apple iPhone sales in China slowed down in August, likely suggesting that many Chinese customers deferred purchasing new handsets in anticipation of the iPhone 13 launch.
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Mike Peterson
AppleInsider Staff
Amber Neely
