Apple (AAPL) Disables New App in China

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has deactivated its news app in China as the company looks to cope with stricter media laws in the country.

The NY Times said users in China are met with an error message that reads: Can’t refresh right now. News isn’t supported in your current region.

Grater China is Apple's second-largest sales area outside the U.S., with revenue of over $13 billion in Q3.

Shares of Apple are indicated higher in early trading.

You May Also Be Interested In

• Jefferies on Apple (AAPL): 'We still believe the key challenge to Apple Intelligence is lack of app data'
• UnitedHealth Q2 earnings preview: profit growth expected amid favorable utilization trends
• TSMC scores record profit, eyes on retail sales, earnings - What’s moving markets