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Apple iPhone Air sells out in China minutes after launch as Tim Cook pushes ahead
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Published on 24 April 2026
Tim Cook’s surprise China push may have turbocharged demand
Apple’s new iPhone Air reportedly sold out in China within minutes of launch, signaling unusually strong demand in the world’s biggest smartphone market. The surge comes after CEO Tim Cook’s recent visit to promote the device, even as China and the US remain locked in geopolitical tensions that have complicated tech business for both sides.
- iPhone Air reportedly sold out in China within minutes
- Demand appears boosted by CEO Tim Cook’s recent promotion trip
- The launch unfolds amid ongoing US China geopolitical tensions
- China remains Apple’s key battleground for smartphone growth
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