Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro really helped China sales

Apple's resurgence in China after a three-year slump was supposedly helped by a color, with the iPhone 17 Pro's bright orange option compared to the hue of luxury brand Hermes.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 7

iPhone 18 Pro Max battery life to increase again — but not by much

A new iPhone 18 Pro Max leak claims that will see the smallest year-over-year battery capacity increase in years, although the final use figures depends more on the power efficiency of the A20 processor.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 4

Analysts caught flat-footed as iPhone supply, not demand, capped growth

Apple's latest earnings blew away expectations, and the magnitude of the success took almost every analyst by surprise. Here's what they're saying now to catch up to the new reality made clear by the blockbuster announcement.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 8

iPhone 17 China demand may not be boosted much by iPhone Air

A report relying on supply chain data suggests the iPhone Air was a low share of all iPhones shipped in China in Q4, joining the narrative about poor demand.

Wesley Hilliard 4 months ago 1

'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China

The morbidly-named "Are You Dead?" has topped the App Store in China, as a way for people living alone to get some help if they don't check in every day. Here's how it works.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 6

Half price iPhone 13 battery replacement is probably only for China

Apple is claimed to have announced a half-price battery replacement service for iPhone 13 users in China.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 1

Apple's 2026 annual shareholder meeting is on February 24

Apple will hold its annual shareholder meeting on February 24 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, which is when participants will be able to vote and ask questions.

Marko Zivkovic 5 months ago 0

Limited-edition Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 go on sale in China

Apple is continuing to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with promotional Year of the Horse versions of AirPods Pro 3 now for sale in multiple countries.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

Apple assembly partner victim of a supply chain cyberattack

A Chinese assembler working for Apple was the target of cyberattacks in December, with the event potentially causing product line details to be leaked to attackers.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

Steep US tariffs on Chinese chip imports won't hit Apple until 2027

The United States will hold off on raising its new tariff on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, delaying the financial hit on Apple's component sourcing efforts for Mac, iPhone, and other products.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 14

Apple COO Sabih Khan tells China the company is committed to long-term partnerships

New Apple COO Sabih Khan has met with China's international trade negotiator, with both sides reportedly making general promises about continuing to work together.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 5

iPhone assembly is shifting to India, but Chinese workers still face long hours for low pay

A new report into iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's operations in China claims it is still using more temporary staff than the law allows — but also that the Chinese efforts are losing out to India.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 1

One in four smartphones sold in China is an iPhone

Following years of declining sales in China, and the rise of local rivals, Apple saw demand for the iPhone 17 range soar in October 2025.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 1

Sixth Beijing Apple Store set to open on December 6

Apple will be opening its sixth store in Beijing, China on December 6, with an all-new location at the Huiji Shopping Center.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Chinese law firm tries suing over App Store practices — again

Having failed to get App Store charges stopped with one lawsuit, a law firm in China is trying again with a new complaint over the same issues.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 0

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