Apple (AAPL) Sales Feel the Crunch in China
Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale
Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.
Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week.
Shipments Fall
According to new figures from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), demand for overseas phones dropped 9.7% year-on-year in May.
Calculations based on the data showed that May shipments of foreign-branded phones in China fell to 4.54 million handsets from the same month last year.
Even though the CAICT doesn't break down its figures by brand, Apple is the largest foreign mobile phone maker in China's smartphone-dominated market.
Apple has faced increased competition from domestic rivals and has cut prices to stay competitive. Chinese e-commerce platforms offered discounts of up to 2,530 yuan (351) on Apple's latest iPhone 16 models in May.
High Huawei
However, on a brighter note for Apple, data from another source – Counterpoint Research – revealed that in the second quarter between April 1 and June 22, iPhone sales increased 8% year-over-year.
This was the first time since the second quarter of 2023 that Apple has seen growth in China. But Chinese rival Huawei saw sales climb 12% during the same period.
'Apple's adjustment of iPhone prices in May was well timed and well received, coming a week ahead of the 618 shopping festival,' Ethan Qi, associate director at Counterpoint Research, said in a statement.
Ivan Lam, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, added: 'Huawei is still riding high on the loyalty of its core users as they replace their old phones with new Huawei releases.'
Is AAPL a Good Stock to Buy Now?
On TipRanks, AAPL has a Moderate Buy consensus based on 15 Buy, 10 Hold and 2 Sell ratings. Its highest price target is $270. AAPL stock's consensus price target is $226.36 implying a 6% upside.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Yahoo
iPhone Battery Draining Fast? You Might Need to Undo These 3 Settings
It's not just your imagination: Your iPhone's battery doesn't last as long as it used to. That's because every phone's battery gradually loses its ability to hold a charge. But even if your iPhone is a few years old, you shouldn't have to keep it in Low Power Mode all day. By making a few small changes, you can give your battery life a big boost. Whether you're using your phone to get directions, stream music or send that one last text, the last thing you want is for it to shut down at the worst possible moment. Instead of scrambling for a charger or switching on Low Power Mode every few hours, take a minute to check your iPhone settings. Turning off a few power-draining features could be the fix your battery desperately needs-and it only takes seconds to do. You can also keep an eye on your Battery Health menu -- it'll tell you your battery health percentage (80% or higher is considered good), as well as show you how many times you've cycled your battery and whether or not your battery is "normal." We'll explain three iOS features that put a strain on your iPhone's battery to varying degrees, and show how you can turn them off to help preserve battery life. Here's what you need to know. All the widgets on your lock screen force your apps to automatically run in the background, constantly fetching data to update the information the widgets display, like sports scores or the weather. Because these apps are constantly running in the background due to your widgets, that means they continuously drain power. If you want to help preserve some battery on iOS 18, the best thing to do is simply avoid widgets on your lock screen (and home screen). The easiest way to do this is to switch to another lock screen profile: Press your finger down on your existing lock screen and then swipe around to choose one that doesn't have any widgets. If you want to just remove the widgets from your existing lock screen, press down on your lock screen, hit Customize, choose the Lock Screen option, tap on the widget box and then hit the "—" button on each widget to remove them. Your iPhone user interface has some fun, sleek animations. There's the fluid motion of opening and closing apps, and the burst of color that appears when you activate Siri with Apple Intelligence, just to name a couple. These visual tricks help bring the slab of metal and glass in your hand to life. Unfortunately, they can also reduce your phone's battery life. If you want subtler animations across iOS, you can enable the Reduce Motion setting. To do this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion and toggle on Reduce Motion. Surprisingly, the keyboard on the iPhone has never had the ability to vibrate as you type, an addition called "haptic feedback" that was added to iPhones with iOS 16. Instead of just hearing click-clack sounds, haptic feedback gives each key a vibration, providing a more immersive experience as you type. According to Apple, the very same feature may also affect battery life. According to this Apple support page about the keyboard, haptic feedback "might affect the battery life of your iPhone." No specifics are given as to how much battery life the keyboard feature drains, but if you want to conserve battery, it's best to keep this feature disabled. Fortunately, it is not enabled by default. If you've enabled it yourself, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback and toggle off Haptic to turn off haptic feedback for your keyboard. For more tips on iOS, read about how to access your Control Center more easily and why you might want to only charge your iPhone to 95%.
Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
The Best Bluetooth Trackers for 2025
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Unless you're well organized, you've probably misplaced something in the past month. Maybe your couch cushions swallowed your remote. Perhaps a feisty pet swiped your keys off the counter and batted them under an end table. No matter what you're prone to losing, a Bluetooth tracker is a quick and inexpensive way to ensure you can find it again. Every Bluetooth tracker serves the same general purpose—to help you locate lost items—but the specifics vary widely. PCMag can help since we've been reviewing these devices since the first Tile arrived more than a decade ago. Our Editors' Choice is the Apple AirTag for its excellent precision, but those without an iPhone will need to look to alternatives. Check out all our picks for the best Bluetooth trackers below, and make sure to scroll to the end for some helpful buying advice and safety tips to prevent stalking. Smartphone compatibility tops the list of things to consider when choosing a Bluetooth tracker. Tile is the only company on our list that sells trackers that work with both Android and iOS devices. Apple's AirTag technically works with any device capable of running iOS or iPadOS 14.5 and later, but you need an iPhone 11 or later to use its Precision Finding feature. Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 works only with Samsung Galaxy phones that run Android 9 or later, offer 3GB of RAM, and have the SmartThings Find app installed. Location accuracy is the next most important consideration. All the trackers on this list are relatively accurate, but those with ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity can give you turn-by-turn directions to your lost item. UWB is found in the Apple AirTag, the Samsung SmartTag 2, and the Motorola Moto Tag. All of Tile's trackers have proximity indicators, but they lack the UWB exactitude from Apple, Samsung, and Motorola. Maximum range is another relevant aspect. Some Bluetooth trackers claim they can connect with your smartphone from distances of up to 500 feet, but all the trackers we've tested have a real-world maximum range of fewer than 100 feet. If you're using a Bluetooth tracker on items that tend to stay in one area, like a TV remote that's probably somewhere in your living room, the maximum range doesn't matter much. The range is more important if you plan to use the tracker on items that leave your house, like your keys or bag. A robust locator network can help balance out some of Bluetooth's technical limitations. You can place all the trackers on this list in a Lost Mode that allows other people's phones to discreetly detect the tracker and direct you to your missing item. Tile has a large user network, but it depends on people downloading its app and properly updating several settings on their phones. Apple's massive Find My network, meanwhile, uses an app that's baked into iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS—meaning it's already available on hundreds of millions of devices. Take a moment to think about how you plan to use a Bluetooth tracker before you buy one. Some models work better for certain applications than others. The Samsung SmartTag 2, Tile Mate, and Tile Pro have holes that allow you to easily attach them to your key ring. The Tile Sticker has an adhesive mount, while the Tile Slim can easily slide into your wallet. Apple's AirTag and the Moto Tag are standalone products that require an accessory to affix or mount them. Several key rings on Apple's website work with AirTags and third-party accessories. Finally, if you're concerned about eco-waste, you have a few options: the Apple AirTag, the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2, and the Tile Pro. Each of these has a battery that you can easily replace. In contrast, the Tile Mate, Tile Slim, and Tile Sticker all have non-replaceable batteries that will last about three years. Bluetooth trackers are great tools for finding lost objects, but some trackers are designed for locating people or pets. The Fi Smart Dog Collar Series 3, for example, is an LTE-enabled collar that sends updates of your pet's location several times a minute. It's best to think of these devices as backups to adult supervision, however, because the tracking subject can likely remove or wiggle out of them. Bluetooth trackers with small removable batteries also present a choking hazard. To be on the safe side, keep loose trackers out of the reach of toddlers and pets. Bluetooth trackers join apps, computers, smartphones, tablets, vehicles, and dozens of other technologies that malicious actors can use to stalk you. Moreover, they're affordable, readily available, and small enough to slide into a bag without you knowing. The good news is that both iOS and Android devices can automatically detect most unknown Bluetooth trackers. Samsung's anti-stalking feature, meanwhile, can alert you to unknown SmartTags specifically. Tile's app includes a Scan and Secure feature that lets you scan your surroundings for unassigned trackers. For more information, read our story on how to protect yourself and what some researchers believe is the best way to restore privacy.
Tom's Guide
39 minutes ago
- Tom's Guide
I generated 5 AI images with iPhone vs Galaxy vs Pixel — here's the winner
This article is part of our AI Phone Face-Off. If you're interested in our other comparisons, check out the links below. One of the most impressive AI features on phones is the ability to generate images. While there are valid arguments regarding AI and art, there's no avoiding the fact that phones can create some pretty impressive designs. With that being said, the quality and ability of AI features like image generation can vary massively between devices. With that in mind, we here at Tom's Guide are testing some of the best phones to see which offers the best experience in every AI feature. With that in mind, I grabbed my iPhone 15 Pro Max, alongside a Samsung Galaxy S25 and a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, to see which offered the best image generation. So let's see what these phones managed to create, and who deserves to be crowned the winner. This comparison is focused on each phone's native AI image tool, which means I will be exclusively using Apple's Image Playground, Samsung's Drawing Assist and Google Pixel Studio. Also, while I might be using the last generation of iPhone, there's no difference in the images it produces compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max or any other Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone available right now. In some scenarios, the devices won't be able to create certain images, likely due to some underlying rules on appropriate prompts. In such cases, a phone will be disqualified for that round. For the first prompt, I wanted to see how the devices could handle creating several layers, as well as the bones, which can be complex. However, Pixel Studio refused to generate the image. So the first round is immediately down to only two competitors the iPhone and the Galaxy. The iPhone's image has the most intricate background, but the actual skeleton is lacking in a lot of detail. At a glance, you can see that the ribcage melds into the coat for some reason, while the skull's teeth are a mess. Meanwhile, the Drawing Assist version has more detail, with noticeable layers and a much more realistic-looking skull. WINNER: Galaxy S25 For my next image, I wanted to see how the phones handled creating a detailed image while hiding elements within it, rather than having them front and center. The iPhone seemed to have the most issues with this concept. While the goblin is certainly monstrous, it's neither creepy nor very well hidden. Meanwhile, Google Pixel's image was certainly creepy, and it managed to add more than one goblin, but again, it seemed to struggle with the hiding aspect. Drawing Assist's attempt shows off a creepy-looking tree and manages to hide the goblins within its roots. I also really like the use of shading in the entire image, which is an area Samsung seems to excel in. WINNER: Galaxy S25 With this prompt, I wanted to see if the AI could place generated characters into a larger element, in this case, a spaceship. The Galaxy phone opted for stuffed animals on a ship rather than kids. It's stylish and offers some nice shading, but not what I asked for. Apple's Image Playground did work, but only after I tried several different inputs, including a different AI-generated image of a person, to get the desired result. It's certainly the most detailed character in any of the three generated images, but the background is overly confusing and doesn't really sell the idea of a spaceship. The Pixel phone offered the closest to what I asked, and managed to make an image with a lot of little details. For instance, it appears to have made the kids all look like siblings, while also generating something that resembled a Pixar poster. WINNER: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL This one is easily my favourite prompt, as it allows the phones to show off their interpretive ability in how well they can fit the larger dinosaur comfortably into a boat. The Google Pixel, which uses a very lifelike t-rex, but there's a lack of dynamic motion, and the dinosaur just looks placed in the image rather than a part of it. Meanwhile, the iPhone went for a more cartoony design, with some great-looking water surrounding the boat. But unfortunately, it also shows some common generation mistakes we frequently see in AI art. The dinosaur (which is the least t-rex-looking of the trio) has ended up with four nostrils and two tails. Finally, we have the Samsung Galaxy, which also went for a more realistic route. However, the big difference is that it managed to make the T-rex feel like part of the image, rather than something imposed over the top. Even if the oars going under the arms looks a bit odd. WINNER: Galaxy S25 For the final image, I wanted to see how the phones handled creating images with two charaters with different emotions on display. This prompt was the first time that Samsung wouldn't play ball, with the Galaxy S25 failing to generate anything. Apple's iPhone is currently limited to only being able to generate a single person into an image, but it managed to give the old man a suitably sad look. However, the hands of the character are completely off, with missing fingers and an odd arm length. Meanwhile, the Pixel managed to create an image with a subtle play of emotion and a nice blurring effect to help pull focus. However, for some reason, it added what appears to be a pair of metal studs in the old man's forehead. WINNER: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL For the most part, I would say that none of the phones offer foolproof image generation, at least not yet. However, as we've come to expect from Apple Intelligence, Image Playground is certainly the weakest at this point. However, we should see improvements here when iOS 26 launches, plus it was the only phone to create an image for all five categories. Google's Pixel Studio makes some good offerings, but it struggles with more complex subjects. However, the recent addition of the ability to generate lifelike people helps it to stand apart from the others. Therefore, I would have to classify Samsung's Drawing Assist as the winner. Though some of its generated images vary wildly in quality, it was still the most consistent. However, art is purely subjective, so I am curious about what you think: which one is your favorite, or do you think AI should stay out of art entirely?
