Apple Slashes In-App Purchase Commissions in Chinese Mainland
Apple reduces App Store commissions in China effective March 15, 2026, lowering fees for developers amid regulatory discussions and market growth.
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Apple reduces App Store commissions in China effective March 15, 2026, lowering fees for developers amid regulatory discussions and market growth.
Apple reports record iPhone sales in China for Q1 2026, driven by strong demand and strategic pricing, while navigating supply chain challenges and AI partnerships.
Apple faces a $634M penalty in a U.S. patent case with Masimo over smartwatch blood-oxygen tech, with appeals pending and broader implications for tech-health collaborations.
Apple resolves brief US outage affecting TV+, Music, and Arcade services, with user reports dropping 98% after technical restoration.
Apple shifts focus from Vision Pro to AI-driven smart glasses, aiming to rival Meta’s latest innovations. Explore the tech giant’s strategic pivot and market implications.
Apple’s latest iPhone launch highlights AI advancements amid market pressures. Explore the tech giant’s strategic moves in a competitive global landscape.
Apple’s iPhone 17 base model introduces 120Hz display, enhanced storage, and satellite positioning, addressing long-standing user demands while reshaping its product strategy.
U.S. President Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign-made smartphones, targeting Apple and raising global supply chain concerns.
Trump proposes 25% tariff on Apple unless iPhones are made in the U.S., signaling potential shifts in global tech supply chains and Asian manufacturing hubs.
Epic Games’ Fortnite returns to U.S. iPhones after a 5-year legal battle with Apple, signaling shifts in app store antitrust regulations.
Apple faces $900M in Q3 tariffs as it shifts iPhone production to India, while China sales decline sparks investor concerns.
New U.S. tariffs threaten to cost Apple $33B annually, reshaping tech supply chains across Japan, South Korea, and the Taiwan region. Analysis reveals cascading impacts.
Apple launches the iPhone 16e on Feb 19, featuring an updated design. CGTN’s Mark Niu examines the strategic enhancements behind the new model.
Alibaba partners with Apple to integrate AI into Chinese iPhones, boosting Alibaba’s stock to a three-year high and aiming to enhance Apple’s competitiveness in China’s smartphone market.
Apple partners with Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhone users in China, boosting Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares by 8%. The collaboration aims to enhance personalized services using user data.
Apple is in talks with ByteDance and Tencent for AI partnerships in the Chinese mainland amid declining iPhone sales, seeking alternatives to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Apple invests $1.5 billion in satellite provider Globalstar to expand iPhone communication services, developing new satellites and infrastructure to enhance connectivity options for users worldwide.
Apple’s iPhone 16 blocked from sale in Indonesia due to failure to meet local content regulations.
Apple’s new iPhone 16 series sees a 20% sales increase in China during its first three weeks, as competition with Huawei intensifies in the world’s largest smartphone market.
Apple has unveiled the new iPad mini featuring advanced AI capabilities, powered by the A17 Pro chip. The device offers enhanced performance and AI-driven tools, available for pre-order starting at $499.