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    SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jan 3
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    Tim Cook blames China’s economy for Apple’s revenue drop. But Chinese consumers say iPhones are overpriced and prefer cheaper innovative local brands. https://sc.mp/ij0es pic.twitter.com/Jz7jKNmyb3

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      1. Blue Phoenix Club‏ @BluePhoenixFin Jan 3
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        obviously Tim Cook has zero clue ....he hasnt seen the Chinese phones looks like

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      1. nebula‏ @domesticgod8 Jan 3
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        why buy a phone double priced when u can get it cheaper? both still works as a basic need phone

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      1. Grosse comme ça‏ @myfamiliamusica Jan 3
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        As well the fact that old iphones have been updated with new batteries helped to keep products longer

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      1. PairFace‏ @PairFace Jan 3
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        Exactly this - US consumers can get these handsets thru AliExpress, Amazon & eBay. I bought a Xiaomi Mi Max 3 - bigger screen, much bigger battery, 6GB RAM, Android 8.1, great dual-camera, 4G LTE. 99% functionality of iPhone X for under $300.

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      2. John Scotus‏ @John_Scotus Jan 3
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        Apple's main selling points have always been innovation, quality, and durability of their products, but that all comes at a cost.

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        A more innovative smartphone at a fraction of the cost of an iPhone may only last a year, but when it comes to Chinese consumers, so what? They can buy an even more innovative one next year and still save money. Meanwhile, they are buying Chinese products.

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      1. Jeff C‏ @Barre02 Jan 3
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        I agree , Apple should have kept the SE version . Put a good chip in it and as the 8SE at a lower price. They would buy it for access to the secured eco system.

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