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How WeChat's ascent suggests the iPhone may never again dominate in China

2 months ago

How WeChat's ascent suggests the iPhone may never again dominate in China

WeChat has become so ubiquitous in China that the iPhone is increasingly measured by how well it runs this one app — and it's now millions of "mini-programs" that are supplanting the App Store.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

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Apple's iPhones sales in China rebound from February lows

2 months ago

Apple's iPhones sales in China rebound from February lows

Figures from Chinese authorities indicate Apple sold some 2.5 million iPhones in greater China during March, a considerable uptick from Coronavirus-driven lows set the month prior.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

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March 2020: Apple Stores close, but MacBook Air & iPad Pro launch anyway

2 months ago

March 2020: Apple Stores close, but MacBook Air & iPad Pro launch anyway

Maybe 2019 was practice for Apple, as it is now used to releasing new products via a press release. That's what it had to do in March 2020 as the whole world self-isolated, and Apple Stores closed their doors.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

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Morgan Stanley trims AAPL target to $298 as hopes for sharp consumer recovery dampen

3 months ago

Morgan Stanley trims AAPL target to $298 as hopes for sharp consumer recovery dampen

Morgan Stanley said Friday it is reducing expectations for Apple through fiscal 2021 to better align with the bank's macro view that GDP growth will take a greater hit than previously expected, due largely to a prolonged consumer recovery.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 months ago

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Tim Cook personally petitioned feds during US-China tariff spat

3 months ago

Tim Cook personally petitioned feds during US-China tariff spat

Apple CEO Tim Cook chose to take a direct and personal approach when facing potential billion-dollar tariffs on parts and finished goods imported from China.

By Amber Neely | 3 months ago

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Nikkei, WSJ split on their Apple horror narratives

3 months ago

Nikkei, WSJ split on their Apple horror narratives

Two major financial papers that usually blow out false news about Apple's supply chain in lockstep have suddenly diverged in their imagined tales of how the world's best capitalized and most proficient and competent tech company might be somewhat challenged by the economic disaster now killing thousands of people.

By Daniel Eran Dilger | 3 months ago

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Apple suppliers expect decreased iPhone orders due to virus, 5G iPhone production ramp postponed

3 months ago

Apple suppliers expect decreased iPhone orders due to virus, 5G iPhone production ramp postponed

As the world struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple suppliers are reportedly expecting a significant decrease in immediate orders due to weakened demand.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 months ago

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Editorial: Apple's impact from social distancing in 2020

3 months ago

Editorial: Apple's impact from social distancing in 2020

Just a few months ago, Apple was gearing up to climb onto the gigantic shoulders of its blockbuster iPhone 11 launch to deliver another massive annual upgrade to its Macs, iPads, audio devices, wearables, and the upcoming new iPhone 12. Then the world ground to a halt in an unprecedented way. Here's how Apple can make the most positive impact possible in this year of social distancing.

By Daniel Eran Dilger | 3 months ago

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US lifts tariffs on Apple Watch imports from China

3 months ago

US lifts tariffs on Apple Watch imports from China

The Apple Watch is no longer being impacted by a tariff applied by the U.S. government on goods imported from China as part of its trade war, with the U.S. Trade Representative approving the exclusion of the wearable device from the financial measures.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

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