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Apple’s China smartphone sales jump 23% to start 2026, bucking industry trend

The US tech giant’s tight grip on its supply chain leaves it better placed than rivals to absorb the impact of soaring memory chip costs

Upgrades to the AirPods Max 2 include better active noise cancellation, an improved microphone system and a range of new features.

Apple unveils second-generation AirPods Max at US$549, more than five years after debut

Currently, the segment is largely dominated by Japan’s Sony Group, Bose and Sennheiser

The iPhone maker is also lowering its rate for apps that are part of its programmes for small businesses and developers of mini apps, from 15% to 12%.

Apple cuts China App Store fees to fend off local regulators

The move is effective on Mar 15 and applies to apps for both iOS and iPadOS, the company says

Apple makes about 220 million to 230 million iPhones a year globally, with India’s share of the total increasing rapidly.

Apple now makes about 25% of iPhones in India after China pivot

Beyond manufacturing, the company is targeting market share gains in a region where sales have surged past US$9 billion

The 17e includes the A19 chip, the same processor that’s in the regular iPhone 17 from last year, as well as Apple’s in-house C1X cellular modem component.

Apple launches iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air, starting product wave

The company has also been planning to introduce new laptops this week

Apple Pay in India is expected to support its state-backed UPI – which allows Indian customers to instantly transfer money and pay bills – alongside card-based payments.

Apple in talks with banks to start payment service in India

It marks another step in the company’s push to expand in the country of 1.4 billion people with a rapidly increasing middle class