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IDC says China smartphone market growth contracted for the first time in six years

Submitted by Rich Edmonds on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 05:49

Smartphone growth in China has contracted for the first time in six years, according to latest figures from market research firm IDC.

iPhone 6, 6 Plus drive sales of iOS devices in China to an all-time high

Submitted by Joseph Keller on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 13:34

iOS devices saw record sales in China in early 2015, particularly the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Apple captured 27.6% of the Chinese smartphone market, thanks primarily to the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus.

iPhone trade-in program reported to launch in China, Foxconn to buy and resell used devices

Submitted by Harish Jonnalagadda on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 01:04

The program in China will reportedly involve Apple selling traded-in iPhones directly to Foxconn, who will then refurbish and resell the devices via its own channels.

Chinese government removes Apple and other U.S. vendors from state purchases list

Submitted by Harish Jonnalagadda on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 01:34

The Chinese government has removed Apple along with other prominent U.S. technology vendors from its state purchase lists in favor of local vendors. According to Reuters, the change comes on the heels of cybersecurity concerns, with Chinese government officials reported to be wary of surveillance from Western government agencies.

Apple reportedly struggling to bring Apple Pay to China

Submitted by Joseph Keller on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 11:22

Apple has reportedly run into a few roadblocks in its efforts to bring Apple Pay to China. The company has been in negotiations to bring the payment system over, but they are apparently facing delays due to resistance from regulators and UnionPay, China's credit and debit card system operator.

The keys to Apple's to success in China: People, stores, and partnerships

Submitted by Derek Kessler on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 16:24

Apple's been making great strides in China, and CEO Tim Cook today elaborated on how. China's been long regarded as a market that should have been challenging for Apple, but the explosive growth seen by Apple in the last quarter was fueled in part by the anticipated iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but also by massive growth in China.

Apple crowned China's most desirable brand, releases video for Chinese New Year

Submitted by Rich Edmonds on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 03:30

Apple is a growing brand in China, having enjoyed recent success with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Now, China-based luxury publishing group Hurun Research has released a report, concluding that Apple – as a brand – is more attractive to Chinese consumers, taking top spots for best luxurious gifts. According to the report:

Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot in China thanks to iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Submitted by Joseph Keller on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 11:19

Apple was apparently the number one smartphone smartphone vendor in China for the first time during Q4 2014, measured by units shipped. Apple seems to have beat out the likes of Xiaomi, Samsung, and Huawei to come out on top. Apple's success in China was primarily due to the release of the larger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

200 of Apple's US retail employees may be relocating to China

Submitted by John Callaham on Mon, 01/26/2015 - 10:55

A new report claims Apple's retail store head Angela Ahrendts is trying to get some of her US employees to move to China. It adds that about 200 US Apple retail workers have indicated they will indeed relocate to that part of the world in an effort to beef up Apple's stores in China.

Largest Apple Store in Asia officially opens doors in Hangzhou, China

Submitted by Harish Jonnalagadda on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 02:12

Apple has officially opened doors to the public at its Westlake store in Hangzhou, China. The Westlake Apple Store is one of five retail stores opening in the country before the Chinese New Year, which falls on February 19. Apple has promoted the launch of the store – which is the largest Apple Store in Asia – with a mural by famed calligrapher Wang Dongling.

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