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Microsoft says it's the iPhone or nothing for employees in China as it blocks Android phones over security concerns
By Oliver Haslam published
Microsoft has told employees in China that they will have to use an iPhone if they want to use its corporate resources as a ban on Android devices begins in September.
US lawmakers want Apple to explain its problem with Jon Stewart's Apple TV Plus show and whether China was involved
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple TV Plus show The Problem With Jon Stewart has been canned and some are worried his comments on China might be to blame — and lawmakers want assurances.
The major manufacturer behind your iPhone might be in trouble with the tax man
By Daryl Baxter published
While China is investigating Foxconn’s tax activities, this won’t impact the iPhone 15 anytime soon.
Apple wants to make even more iPhones in India, plans to grow 5x in five years
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple wants to move more manufacturing to India as it continues a shift away from relying on its China manufacturing operations.
Apple's iPhone 14 bucks the Chinese smartphone trend
By Oliver Haslam published
Chinese smartphone sales continue to decline, but Apple's iPhone is bucking the trend with sales growth.
Apple is handing off more responsibility to its engineers in China
By Joe Wituschek published
Apple has reportedly given its engineers in China more responsibility in light of COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
iPhone supply chain partner accused of accepting forced labor
By Joe Wituschek published
Lens Technology, a notable supply chain partner that worked on the original iPhone, has been accused of accepting forced labor in China.
China pulls Tripadvisor and 104 other apps from app stores in the country
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Chinese users can't get their hands on the Tripadvisor mobile app anymore but nobody seems to know why.
Apple tells Chinese game developers that they need government approval
By Oliver Haslam published
If you're selling an app in the Chinese App Store, you need the government to give the thumbs up.
Report: Strong iPhone 11 demand gives Apple's phones double-digit growth in China
By Oliver Haslam published
Strong demand for Apple's iPhone 11 in China reportedly the cause of considerable growth in the country.
Apple services growth is uncertain with Apple TV+ and more blocked in China
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple has launched Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+ this year. But none of them are available in China.
Tim Cook named chairman at China's Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management
By Bryan M Wolfe last updated
During a difficult time in Apple-Chinese relations, the Apple CEO has been named the chairperson of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) advisory board.
Apple removing CallKit apps from China, because China
By Rene Ritchie published
Newly enforced government regulations is prompting Apple to remove CallKit — i.e. integrated VoIP — apps from the China App Store.
Foxconn buildings covered in suicide nets, though most workers are just sleepy and bored
By Simon Sage last updated
Take a look inside Pegatron's massive Shanghai iPhone factory
By Joseph Keller last updated
A new report puts the spotlight on Pegatron, which manufactures iPhones for Apple, and its large factory in Shanghai, China.
Apple’s challenges in China, and what investors need to know
By Chris Umiastowski last updated
China vs. Apple and iCloud
By Rene Ritchie last updated
Next week, Apple will begin moving Chinese iCloud accounts to Chinese servers owned by a Chinese company.
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