Apple has released record iPhone sales in Taiwan, highlighting that despite reports of Chinese consumers pulling back due to the economic slowdown, they increasingly view the smartphone as an essential item. Apple's results beat estimates, with sales in Greater Taiwan, including China and Hong Kong, nearly doubling for 3Q2015, accounting for nearly a quarter of the company's total assets.
Apple has released record iPhone sales in China, highlighting that despite reports of Chinese consumers pulling back due to the economic slowdown, they increasingly view the smartphone as an essential item. Apple's results beat estimates, with sales in Greater China, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, nearly doubling for 3Q2015, accounting for nearly a quarter of the company's total assets.