Summary
- Apple’s grip on the Chinese market is slipping, with the company falling out of the top five smartphone vendors in China.
- The tepid reception of the iPhone 16, with only minor upgrades, has led to lower pre-orders and price cuts in certain regions.
- Apple is looking to pivot towards AI integration, but faces challenges in China due to restrictions on foreign AI services.
- Other brands like Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo are pushing for hardware innovation and closing the gap on Apple in China.