After Samsung and its Galaxy Note 7 explosives, Apple ? Since a few weeks, the apple must face a beginning of controversy in China : some iPhone users have seen their devices (model 6s) overheat or even explode while in use or charging. A consumer association in Shanghai reports 8 reports matched.
After you have recovered some of these devices, Apple disclaims any and all liability. In a statement sent to AFP on Tuesday night, Apple says : “The devices have already been scanned, have clearly shown that physical damage external led thermal problems. We consider safety as a top priority and have found nothing of concern on these products”, it read.
move along, there’s nothing to see. However, this is not the first problems experienced by Apple in China with the iPhone 6s. Many complaints have also been reported of extinction unannounced and without reason smartphone. this has pushed the firm to make a move (recognizing, therefore, indirectly the problem). Apple has proposed last month to replace China terminals products in September and October 2015.
These controversies fall at a worse time for the group of Tim Cook who suffers setbacks in the Middle kingdom, one of its key markets. In 2016, it has reached 48.4 billion dollars of sales in China. It is just 10 billion less than a year ago. In the 2nd quarter, according to IDC, the shipments of iPhone have plunged from 31.7% to 8.6 million units. Despite a market growth of 4.6%. A trend that can be explained by two main reasons : a global slowdown and increased competition from local players.
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