Apple & Google profit as Chinese VPNs collect your private data

Weeks after researchers raised red flags, the U.S. App Store still features VPNs that hide their Chinese ownership and could be routing user data straight into Beijing's hands.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 9

Trump trumpets trade deal with China that's still terrible for Apple

In an ambiguous post today, President Donald Trump noted that he's close to a deal with China, that's still worse for Apple and the US economy than what was in place before his April tariff program launch.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 22

Trump trade war delays Apple Intelligence's debut in China

Apple's eventual rollout of Apple Intelligence in China has hit delays, thanks to regulatory issues raised in response to President Trump's tariffs.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 13

Apple tries out increasing iPhone trade-in values for China

In an attempt to help stem falling iPhone sales in China, Apple has introduced new trade-in deals, though they seem too minor.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 0

Falling China exports signal a major shift in iPhone production & pricing

Tariffs, politics, and shifting priorities are unraveling the iPhone supply chain that once tied the US and China together.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 6

US officials concerned over Apple's AI partnership plans in China

Apple's potential plan to partner with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence to its products in China is raising eyebrows in Washington.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 15

Apple's iPhone sales in China took a major hit in early 2025

Apple's iPhone sales in China have dropped considerably, with shipments of non-Chinese smartphone brands down almost 50% year-on-year in March.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

Chinese resellers offer steep discounts on iPhone 16 to counter falling sales

As iPhone sales in China continue to decline, two of the country's biggest online retailers are offering discounts of up to $350 on certain models.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 3

US & China pausing tariffs does not end the needless damage being done to consumers and businesses

The agreement by both the US and China to pause tariffs might make things easier in the very short term, and it may lead to a deal, but it hides that American consumers and firms will still have to deal with extreme expenses and other trade changes that do nothing but harm.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 12

US and China temporarily lower tariffs to start trade negotiations

The White House and China have issued a joint statement, announcing a 90-day reduction in tariffs in a cool-down period to kick off negotiations for a new trade deal.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 35

China launch for Apple Intelligence seemingly delayed to iOS 18.6

Despite Apple stating that Apple Intelligence would be coming to China in April 2025, a new report predicts it won't come until June at the earliest.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 0

Apple's $900 million tariff bill in Q3 is a sign of Tim Cook's supply chain mastery

Both by getting an exemption, and by toiling for seven years to diversify its iPhone manufacturing efforts outside of China, the $900 million estimate of tariff impacts in the third quarter is paltry compared to what it could have been, and is for other companies.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 6

Everything but iPhone will ship from Vietnam and India in Q3

Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that half of iPhones are coming from India, everything else from Vietnam, and the bare minimum from China when shipping to the United States.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 4

iPhone panic buying ahead of Trump's tariff implementation was light

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company avoided any early financial impact of the expected tariffs during Q1 2025 — but he predicts a $900 million hit in its next quarter.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 1

Consumers get ahead of tariffs, Morgan Stanley hikes AAPL price target to $235

Morgan Stanley hiked its Apple stock price target to $235 because instability created by the Trump administration's tariffs may be a boon to Apple's bottom line — at least in the short term.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 0

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