Apple loses top spot in China

Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024
Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and Huawei overtaking the iPhone maker after its annual shipments in the country declined 17%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday.
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Apple Loses First Place In Smartphone Sales In China
Apple lost its position as the largest smartphone vendor in China in 2024 as local competitors Vivo and Huawei surpassed the iPhone manufacturer after its yearly shipments in the nation fell 17%, according to data released Thursday by research firm Canalys.
Apple overtaken by Vivo & Huawei, Loses its lead in China’s smartphone market
During the third quarter of 2024, Apple managed to dominate the Chinese smartphone market. But it seems like the brand was overtaken by two domestic brands in the very next quarter. The iPhone maker saw a decline in Q4 2024, so here’s what we know so far.
Apple Q4 iPhone shipments in China drop 25% as Huawei closes in: Canalys
US tech giant shipped 13.1 million units in China during the period, narrowly maintaining its market lead with a 17 per cent share, according to Canalys data released on Thursday
Apple has worst day since August following reports of China, AI struggles
Apple stock closed down 4% on Thursday, its worst day since Aug. 5, following several reports of lackluster iPhone sales in China. The iPhone maker's stock price is down nearly 12% from its most recent peak in December,
Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals
Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals Apple lost its status as the best selling smartphone brand in the crucial Chinese market last year, new data showed Thursday, with a pair of local rivals surpassing it with surging shipments.
Apple Leads China's Smartphone Market Despite Shipment Decline
Apples (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone shipments in China dropped 25% in Q4 2024, while Huawei experienced a 24% increase, according to Canalys. Despite the decline, Apple retained its top spot, shipping 13.
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