In yet another effort to appease to demanding Chinese regulators, Apple today confirmed it had removed gambling apps from App Store because they're “illegal” and not permitted in China.
The rumored 6.1-inch next-gen iPhone with dual-SIM feature may be exclusive to China, according to Taiwan's Economic Daily News. Citing sources within Foxconn, the outlet reports that the rumored model is "regarded as a unique model" to the mainland market.
Back in 2010, Google decided to exit the Chinese market because it was concerned about the communist government’s efforts to limit free speech. Eight years later, the company is looking to return to the ever-growing consumer market by introducing (once again) a censored version of its search engine.
Apple has been talking with telecom companies in China to find ways to reduce spam received through its iMessage service. This news comes just days after China began criticizing the iPhone maker for allegedly allowing illegal content on its platform.
By assembling iPhones in China, Apple has been able to tap into the country's vast workforce and massive manufacturing capabilities. In doing so, the company's most profitable product is also considered an export. That distinction could soon place iPhone in the center of the ever-growing U.S.-China trade fight, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has so far avoided Apple products. That could eventually change if the conflict continues, however. In doing so, we might be paying up to 10 percent more for gadgets like Apple Watches.
Late Thursday, Apple announced a new Chinese-based initiative to connect suppliers with renewable energy sources. In doing so, the iPhone maker wants to increase the use of renewable energy within its supply chain and further cement its commitment to address climate change.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been assured by the Trump Administration that there won't be tariffs placed on iPhones. The news comes just days after the United States put tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese products. Despite this, Apple's still worried about the eroding relationship between the U.S. and its largest trading partner.
Following the earlier removal of unlicensed VPN apps from Chinese App Store, Apple is now clamping down on local VoIP apps that take advantage of the CallKit framework to integrate with the Phone app, Lock screen, phone favorites and more.
In a new interview with Bloomberg Television, Apple CEO Tim Cook offered strong opinions on President Donald Trump's approach to China. He also discussed DACA and Dreamers.
Apple today released a short film, shot entirely on iPhone X, to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Apple supplier Catcher Technology has been accused of dire conditions for its employees who produce machined aluminum casings for iPhones and MacBooks at a manufacturing complex in the Chinese industrial city of Suqian, about six hours’ drive from Shanghai.