Apple offers iPhone discounts in China as competition intensifies


A man checks an iPhone 16 Pro Max as the new iPhone 16 series smartphones go on sale at an Apple store in Beijing, China on Sept 20, 2024. Apple is grappling with declining market share in China, the world’s largest smartphone market, where local manufacturers have intensified competition. — Reuters

BEIJING: Apple is offering rare discounts of up to 500 yuan (RM306 or US$68.50) on its latest iPhone models in China, as the US tech giant moves to defend its market share against rising competition from domestic rivals like Huawei.

The four-day promotion, running from Jan 4-7, applies to several iPhone models when purchased using specific payment methods, according to its website.

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