News will not last long in China. The new information application developed by Apple had ceased to be fed for several days, causing astonishment users. They received the “Can not refresh right now. News is not supported in your current area “ (” Unable to refresh. News is not available in the area where you currently are, “) while the service is still supplied in other neighboring regions, like Hong Kong.
Apple remains in the nails with the Chinese authorities
Today, the New York Times reports that this would be Apple deliberately blocked access to the application in China. Launched last September, News is for the US market, but it is still possible to get in other countries, with articles in English. This is a new application in line with the strategy of Google or Apple, and to propose editorial content.
By choosing to withdraw its application in China, Apple hopes to avoid a dispute with Chinese authorities. In its edition today, the New York Times indicates cautions that the Chinese government regularly pressure on web companies to maintain a system of censorship in China.
China, major challenge for Apple
For Apple, the Chinese market is huge, with $ 13 billion in revenue for Q2 2015. This is the second largest market iPhone just behind the United States. The Chinese are massively buying smartphones and Apple tablets. The iPad is relatively losing ground in other areas, but continues to sell well in the Middle Kingdom. The launch of the iPhone in September 6s in China has contributed to the US firm to outperform its sales record. Asked by the New York Times , Apple declined to comment on the report.
Anyway, it reminds that in 2010, Google had already redirected the page Home to its search engine on its Hong Kong release. Before leaving the country, but to come back perhaps very soon.
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