Apple more than doubled China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts to $7 million
Apple has more than doubled its donations to COVID-19 recovery efforts in China to $7 million, or approximately 50 million yuan, Tim Cook announced on Weibo.
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The US Trade Representative has approved a tariff waiver for Apple Watch
Apple’s wrist-worn device has been excluded from the US government’s tariffs on goods imported from China because it’s not strategically important.
Tim Cook discusses long-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak and more in new interview
Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, says that the company is “working through” conditions in China due to the coronavirus, but is optimistic about the long-term for Apple.
Popular game Plague Inc. pulled from the App Store in China
The popular game “Plague Inc.” has been removed from the China App Store for having “content that is illegal in China”.
China’s top display manufacturer invests in ten Apple-only iPhone OLED module lines
The Chinese display producer is sparing no expense to enter the supply chain for OLED panels for iPhones.
Many Apple Stores across China have reopened despite the coronavirus outbreak
Some stores are operating under limited hours, however.
Apple warns investors it’ll miss its quarterly revenue target due to the coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus saw Apple shutter its facilities throughout China, and now it seems that the virus spread could have a serious impact on its projected revenue this spring.
Apple will reopen one of its retail stores in Shanghai on February 15
Apple will reopen one of its stores in Shanghai, China, on February 15, 2020.
Apple Stores in Beijing screening customers, limiting crowds due to coronavirus
After reopening five of its Apple Stores in Beijing, China, Apple is screening potential customers at the door due to concerns with the coronavirus.
Some Apple retail stores in Beijing will reopen on February 14 with limited hours
Apple has decided to reopen some of its stores in Beijing, China, with limited hours on February 14, 2020.
Apple’s retail stores in China may remain closed beyond February 10 due to coronavirus
Apple’s Head of People, Deidre O’Brien, has informed employees that it is taking a cautious look at reopening some of its stores in China as it remains cautious of the coronavirus.
The coronavirus prompts Apple to temporarily shut down all facilities in mainland China
The tech giant has said it will continue to monitor the situation and re-open its brick-and-mortar retail stores in the country “as soon as possible.”
