Qualcomm: iPhone ban in China not tied to OS version, takes effect immediately

11 December 2018
Apple is appealing the decision and continues to offer the affected models - X, 8 and older - through its website.

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Anonymous, 12 Dec 2018Don’t worry they won’t.I don't but seems like you must do worry.

    Not that anyone cares but I for one expect to pay a little more for a better / longer lasting device. My experience with all things that come from China (yes every thing does essentially) that you buy because it's cheap is absolutely CHEAP. Throwaway items. I purchased 3 Android tv boxes off of AliExpress, 2 of them I couldn't get Netflix audio / visual to sync up whatsoever. The 3rd one came and although was supposed to be the same had less ram (same box and everything).
    When I pay a little more for a name brand that I know I get a longer product life. Countless cheap chinese tablets from ebay / aliexpress that would last 3 - 4 months usually, Samsung tablet's have been going good for years.
    First hand experience.

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      • Anonymous
      • 2W0
      • 13 Dec 2018

      Anonymous, 12 Dec 2018It’s not judging if you say someone is poor. But you ha... moreCannot afford mean you are poor already... can afford doesn't mean you rich.... it's just the matter of cost versus the usage. People like showing off for the short term and some people don't, some people are smart for not choosing apple as it pricing compare to other brands which can do exactly the same thing. If you are a materialise person then you will always go for apple. I was once an apple user and I have been through the hype of using one, I have gave up since 2 years ago as the price is just ridiculous. Im happy to use the flagship Xiaomi phone which cost lest than half the price and still don't need to worry about getting a scratch, losing it or even getting thief. I will just get another one as simple as that. Im always happy to change phones yearly than bi-yearly. This is my view and its not for me to call anyone childish to judge. =D

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        • 13 Dec 2018

        Gee, 12 Dec 2018China are a joke they steal all the time......so funny.This isn't about China, it's about one American company copying another one.

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          • Anonymous
          • mE0
          • 12 Dec 2018

          me, 12 Dec 2018fanboy detected. I actually dont give a damn about who sell... moreIt’s not judging if you say someone is poor.

          But you have to admit a lot of people on gsmarena bash apple because they cannot afford the products. And what do they do?
          Judging people who can!!! Isn’t it the same? I think they need to GROW UP too.

          Only the problem is people who have apple devices don’t care about other people’s devices. People who can’t afford or don’t want to spend that much they want to believe that their 200 phones are better than the more expensive phones and they team up here to bash all apple users.

          Zuckenberg has an iphone an ipad an apple watch and a mac and is a big fan of Apple. Just saying. Is he making loans to buy apple? No. Can he afford any brand he wants? Yes. He choses apple? Yes. Why? Is he a sheep too? Or uneducated? Does he do it to show off?

          Huawei is the Kia of the mobile world. And Kias are good cars and sell like hotcakes. The stinger is a good car and very capable. It may even be better than a 5 series BMW. It will never be in the eyes of people though. Why? Because Kia sell low end cars.

          Similarly Huawei sell low and mid rangers. It is NOT a premium brand. They have no new ideas.

          They just copy absolutely everything from apple and samsung, they release new technologies on lower end devices just to claim that they were first. Like the notch (for no reason), multiple cameras (which did absolutely nothing! No telephoto, no wide angle, nothing), now displays with holes after Samsung announced them. No R&D.

          Do u want to buy Huawei? Good, nobody will say anything but don’t go around here saying that your phone is the best and apple users are idiots or show offs.

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            • mXb
            • 12 Dec 2018

            China are a joke they steal all the time......so funny.

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              • Anonymous
              • sxr
              • 12 Dec 2018

              Thrump consequences

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                • Myw
                • 12 Dec 2018

                Droid, 12 Dec 2018P20 pro sells more than s8????? Do you smoke weeds??? In fl... morefanboy detected. I actually dont give a damn about who sells more or the brand.
                I can afford any freakin' device out there, from the 100€ smartphone until Porsche editions of various brands.

                Phones i owned: Galaxy S, Galaxy Note 3, Blackberry Passport (still my favourite), LG G4, Huawei Mate 8, iPhone 8+ 256 GB, and now Huawei Honor Play.

                So those of you saying huawei is the kia of smartphones is pure bs. If you wanna show off with your 1000+ € smartphone fine, none of my business. But coming up and judging others saying they are poor because they buy mid-rage phones is simply STUPID! Look at Zuckerberg, does he look like a billionaire to you?

                So, for all the fanboys out there and frustrated people who think they are 'more superior' human beings just because they make loans to buy expensive stuff, I've got 2 words for you: GROW UP!

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                  • fsR
                  • 12 Dec 2018

                  Anonymous, 11 Dec 2018And here in, p20 pro sells for more than s8.. talk about he... moreP20 pro sells more than s8????? Do you smoke weeds??? In flagships departements only apple or samsung can sell more than 50m smartphones per year so stop !!

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                    • Anonymous
                    • Kx1
                    • 12 Dec 2018

                    Note7 owner, 12 Dec 2018Wow did Apple steal your GF? Probably his GF keep looking at her IPhone when they on night exercise

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                      • pwu
                      • 12 Dec 2018

                      notimportant, 12 Dec 2018iphones are basically horrible devices anyway since Job's d... moreJobs was a marketing guy, i do not know why would this devices be horrible now, and better then. I find them exactly the same. Eating your money and now, the dongles version.

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                        • pwu
                        • 12 Dec 2018

                        This sounds more like, i want to force sales of my latest devices but i do not know how to. Oh sue me, let's ban some devices from market. I know, i know, souds childish... but one never knows...

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                          • Anonymous
                          • ss1
                          • 12 Dec 2018

                          Anonymous, 11 Dec 2018Its no joke, china have now retaliated due to US dumb move ... moreIf there’s no resaon then why US didn’t banned one plus?!.

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                            • ss1
                            • 12 Dec 2018

                            Xyz, 11 Dec 2018Against Apple yes, they are now no 2 worldwide in China no1... moreNo.2 cause of there cheap crap phones.

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                              • ss1
                              • 12 Dec 2018

                              Dr. Chillo, 12 Dec 2018Nothing is mire beautiful than seeing Apple bleeding and de... moreDon’t worry they won’t.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • ss1
                                • 12 Dec 2018

                                notimportant, 12 Dec 2018iphones are basically horrible devices anyway since Job's d... moreHorrible device that Chinese OEM’s copying them lol.

                                  Don't bite the poison Apple

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                                    • F4m
                                    • 12 Dec 2018

                                    iphones are basically horrible devices anyway since Job's death before the iPhone 4s release.

                                      Dr. Chillo, 12 Dec 2018Nothing is mire beautiful than seeing Apple bleeding and de... moreWow did Apple steal your GF?

                                        I know a few people who were able to buy these models in question. Good luck with trying to ban anything Apple.