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Apple iPhone X Not Making Inroads In Asia

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but its price tag of $999 and up might be hurting demand in some of the largest Asian markets. According to news from The Wall Street Journal , shoppers in Asia, including in India and Indonesia, are choosing Chinese smartphones from the likes of Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo over the iPhone X. Apple ’s iPhone X may be doing well in the U.S.,

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Apple iPhone Shipments Take Double-Digit Hit In China

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According to a report in Bloomberg citing IDC, the smartphone market in China contracted 9.7 The price tag of Apple’s latest iPhones, combined with an economic slowdown and extending smartphone replacement cycles, were named by IDC as the culprits behind the dive in sales at the Cupertino, California handset maker.

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Apple To Restart Sales Of iPhones In Germany But Only Qualcomm Versions

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Apple will begin to sell iPhones in Germany but only the older models that have Qualcomm’s chips in them after losing a lawsuit with the mobile chip maker. Citing IDC, Bloomberg reported the smartphone market in China contracted 9.7 percent in the last three months of 2018, but the dip at Apple was more pronounced.

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As Smartphone Sales Dip, Samsung Launches Galaxy Fold

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20) launched its Galaxy Fold , a device designed to act as a smartphone or small tablet depending on consumer need. The phone’s release comes at a tough time for smartphone makers, which are facing increasing challenges in getting consumers to upgrade their devices. The smartphone market in China reportedly contracted 9.7

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Apple Buys Voice App To Boost Siri

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PullString , a San Francisco maker of technology that enables people to design and publish voice-activated apps, was acquired by Apple. Apple’s HomePod voice activated speakers haven’t resonated with consumers partly because of the hefty price tag. Axios , citing multiple sources, reported the deal is valued at around $30 million.

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Apple Cuts Prices Of iPhones In China

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According to a report in CNBC , citing the Cupertino, California iPhone maker’s online store in China, the cuts are across the board on its iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Airpods. Demand has been slumping in China for Apple products in part because of the hefty price tag. Additionally, the smartphone market is getting saturated.

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Some Apple iPhone X, MacBook Models Experience Tech Issues

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Apple , the Cupertino, California iPhone maker, has identified issues that are negatively impacting some iPhone X smartphones and 13-inch MacBook Pro products, which the company said it will fix for free. The iPhone X, which was launched in the fall of 2017, has an OLED display and a price tag that starts at $999.

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