Chinese smartphone sales fall, customers unimpressed by Apple’s new iPhone model

Chinese smartphone sales were down 7% in the first six weeks of 2024 compared with the same period last year, as customers showed a lack of interest in Apple’s newly launched iPhone 15 and instead turned towards devices made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei, new figures from Counterpoint Research showed. Shares in Apple AAPL, -2.54%fell 3% on Tuesday after a rise of 14% over the previous 12 months. Apple’s smartphone unit sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of 2024, as Chinese custom