LG has suspended talks about carrying Apple products in South Korea stores
What you need to know
- LG has reportedly suspended talks with Apple about carrying its products.
- The company was planning to sell Apple's products in its Best Shop retail stores.
- The stores had been empty since the company exited the mobile phone business.
LG has reportedly suspended talks about selling the iPhone at its Best Shop retail stores in South Korea.
As reported by SME Daily (via Google Translate), the company is apparently facing backlash from small businesses and public opinion in the country over the potential partnership.
Back in June, it was reported that Apple and LG were working on a potential partnership that would bring Apple's iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more into LG's Best Shop retail stores in South Korea after the company left the mobile business.
The backlash the company is facing may be due to its promise to only sell LG phones in its stores back in 2018. According to the story, LG promised to only sell its own phones in its retail stores in order to allow smaller businesses to compete by carrying other brands.
If the agreement is able to go through, Apple is surely trying to make it happen before it announces the iPhone 13 lineup this fall. The new iPhone is expected to feature upgraded cameras, a 120Hz display, and a significant increase in battery life.
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