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iPhone 17 sales off to a strong start in China, while iPhone Air launch is blocked


The iPhone 17 is seemingly resonating with Chinese consumers, with seemingly strong preorder sales volume. The South China Morning Post...

The base iPhone 17’s popularity is partly because it is simply the cheapest model, but also because this year the upgrades Apple gave it make for a really good value-for-money premium phone. Compared to iPhone 16, Apple bumped the screen size from 6.1 to 6.3-inches, added 120 FPS ProMotion refresh rate, and always-on display mode. Strong sales in China will be good news for investors, who have worried that Apple’s marketshare in the region is being eroded by local brands.

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