Coronavirus forces massive AAPL hit, Microsoft earnings warning
As uncertainty swirls about the coronavirus impact technology industry-wide, industry stalwart Microsoft has issued an earnings warning, and Apple stock price continues to plummet.
China
Mike Wuerthele
Apple's China game license check will pinch indie developers
Developers are concerned over Apple's sudden decision to start checking game licenses issued by the Chinese government for titles with in-app purchases, as the new requirement may force many games to be delisted in the regional App Store due to not having the authorization.
Malcolm Owen
Apple under 'great pressure' to respond after investors criticize China app removals
An Apple shareholder proposal critical of Chinese App Store policies failed to gain approval on Wednesday, but experts say a relatively high show of support from investors could prompt the tech giant to respond.
AppleInsider Staff
Apple drives both premium iPhone sales, global production in India
The idea Apple was failing to establish itself in India — and outsold by Samsung and Chinese brands — has been overturned by new research showing that iPhone ate up over 75% of all premium smartphone sales in the subcontinent in the fourth quarter, while also posting strong iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPod sales. Along with "double-digit" growth, Apple is also expanding its production in the subcontinent for audiences globally.
Daniel Eran Dilger
Apple to again skip US congressional hearing on Chinese influence in tech
Apple has for the second time declined to attend a U.S. congressional hearing that would have scrutinized its relationship with China as part of a larger investigation into tech privacy and security.
Mikey Campbell
Apple continues to reopen China retail stores following coronavirus closures
Apple is slowly reopening its fleet of Chinese retail stores after the new coronavirus outbreak forced closures of all outlets in the region earlier in February.
Coronavirus prompts rise in iPad sales for remote work and education
The ongoing coronavirus epidemic is seemingly helping to grow tablet sales in China, with the need for remote working and education to avoid possible infection prompting higher than anticipated sales of large-screen mobile devices like the iPad in the country.
Apple Stores, Foxconn 'cautiously' trying to return to normal in China
At the same time that Apple takes tentative steps to reopen all of its retail stores in China, the company's main iPhone assembler Foxconn has announced that it will be "cautiously" resuming production in its main iPhone manufacturing plants.
William Gallagher
Apple reopens 10 more stores in China following coronavirus closures
Apple's retail efforts in China are slowly being brought back to normal during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, with the iPhone maker reopening 10 more stores in the country, including the first store it closed due to the epidemic.
Wesley Hilliard
