The world's biggest smartphone market could soon become really tough for Apple, Samsung, HTC and others

A new policy, shoved down the throats of the three major carriers in the world's largest smartphone market, China, may adversely affect popular brands like Apple, Samsung, HTC, and create room for a shift in market share.

Indeed, what is likely the most important market on the planet for smartphone OEMs may prove to be even harder to penetrate than initially thought. According to Taiwan Focus, Chinese authorities are unhappy with the amount of resources the three state-owned carriers are spending on device subsidies and promotions, and is now intervening. ...



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