Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The iPhone’s renewed appeal in China

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Apple's iPhone set a sales record in China during the holiday quarter, evidence of its hold on consumers even though it lags behind rivals in some specifications like battery life and hasn't mastered artificial intelligence, Vlad Savov reports in today's Tech In Depth. The iPhone 17, however, is a genuine step up in style and features, particularly for those who haven't upgraded in several years, he writes. 

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