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Apple’s iPhone Air Sees Record Pre-Order Demand in Chinese Market Following eSIM Approval

Apple’s latest iPhone Air model has reportedly sold out across Chinese online platforms within hours of pre-orders opening. The surge in demand follows recent government approval of eSIM technology for smartphones in China, removing previous regulatory barriers for the device’s launch.

Record-Breaking Pre-Order Response

Apple’s iPhone Air has reportedly sold out across online stores in China within hours of pre-orders opening on Friday, according to reports from the South China Morning Post. Sources indicate that demand surged immediately after pre-orders became available, with multiple color and storage configurations listed as unavailable within the first two hours across both Apple’s official online store and their Tmall flagship store.

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Apple’s M5 Chip Roadmap Reveals Spring 2026 MacBook Air Launch, Desktop Updates in Pipeline

Apple is preparing to launch MacBook Air models with M5 chips in spring 2026 while developing M5-powered Mac Studio and Mac mini updates. The company reportedly plans to maintain current designs for these updates while working on more significant redesigns for future releases.

Apple’s M5 Chip Expansion Timeline

Apple is planning to launch MacBook Air models equipped with the new M5 chip in spring 2026, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Sources indicate the company is also developing M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro that will debut earlier in the same year.

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Apple Holds Top Global Brand Spot for 13th Straight Year as Nvidia Makes Historic Leap

Apple has maintained its position as the world’s most valuable brand for the 13th consecutive year, according to Interbrand’s 2025 global rankings. The technology giant’s $470.9 billion valuation keeps it comfortably ahead of Microsoft, while Nvidia recorded the largest single-year gain in the report’s history with a 116% surge.

Apple Maintains Brand Dominance Despite Valuation Dip

Apple Inc. has retained its position as the world’s most valuable brand for the 13th consecutive year, according to reports from Interbrand’s 2025 Best Global Brands ranking. The technology giant reportedly achieved an estimated brand value of $470.9 billion, maintaining its top position despite a 4% decline from the previous year. Sources indicate this marks Apple’s continued dominance through more than a decade of significant shifts in consumer technology.