Apple’s iPhone 17 reverses China’s year-long sales slide

The post Apple’s iPhone 17 reverses China’s year-long sales slide appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Apple’s newest iPhone model posted solid gains in China during its opening weeks on store shelves, bucking a trend of declining purchases across the country’s mobile device industry. The latest model accounted for nearly 80% of all Apple phone purchases in China since its September 19 release date, according to Counterpoint’s findings. The launch attracted crowds of several hundred shoppers to the company’s main Beijing location on opening day, showing continued customer interest even as local rivals Xiaomi and Huawei ramp up competition. The positive results come as China’s overall mobile phone industry struggles with weak buyer appetite. The country’s smartphone sector saw sales slip 2.7% during the third quarter when measured against the previous year, Counterpoint reported. Looking at both major markets, the iPhone 17 range outperformed its predecessor by 14% when comparing the first ten days of availability in the United States and China. These numbers provide the earliest concrete measure of how shoppers responded in Apple’s two largest markets. The standard iPhone 17 model, priced at $799, attracted significantly more buyers than the equivalent version from last year. Industry watchers credit three key improvements: a better screen, increased storage capacity, and the new A19 processor chip. On the premium end, the iPhone 17 Pro Max proved especially popular with American buyers. The high-end device drew customers who purchased their previous phones during the pandemic years and held off on replacing them until now, Counterpoint noted. The company’s most expensive handset features its strongest camera system yet, better cooling technology, and the most substantial design changes seen in several years. iPhone revenue remains critical despite AI setbacks The California-based tech company still generates roughly half its total income from iPhone sales. Apple has maintained healthy sales numbers despite stumbles in developing artificial intelligence capabilities. Chinese buyers continue waiting…

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal passes away at 98

Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, one of the earliest leading ladies of Hindi cinema, has passed away at the age of 98. Known for a career that spanned more than seven decades, she was last seen on screen in Kabir Singh, where she played Shahid Kapoor’s grandmother, followed by a brief appearance in Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. Kaushal emerged as a prominent heroine between 1946 and 1963, delivering performances that became milestones of early Hindi cinema. Her memorable roles include Do Bhai (1947), Shaheed (1948), Nadiya Ke Paar (1948), Ziddi (1948), Shabnam (1949), Paras (1949), Namoona (1949), Arzoo (1950), Jhanjar (1953), Aabroo (1956), Bade Sarkar (1957), Jailor (1958), Night Club (1958) and Godaan (1963). After transitioning to character roles in the mid-1960s, she continued to receive praise for her work, notably for Shaheed (1965). She appeared in several significant films through the decades, including Do Raaste (1969), Anhonee (1973), Prem Nagar (1974), and Maha Chor (1976). Her passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven into the fabric of classic Indian cinema. A source close to the family said, “Kamini Kaushal’s family is extremely low profile, and needs privacy.”Bollywood Hungama extends heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. Also Read: Dharmendra shares pic of first meeting with first-ever co-star Kamini Kaushal.

Sandra Kaye Sheppard

LONGVIEW Funeral services for Sandra Kaye Sheppard of Longview, will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Growing Valley Baptist Church, at 11: 00 a. m. Interment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery, Longview, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2025, 1-6 p. m., at Stanmore Funeral Home.