Apple Prepares Rare iPhone Discount for China Buyers

Cupertino, California-based Apple is expected Thursday to post its slowest quarterly sales growth since the early days of the pandemic

(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. unveiled a rare retail promotion in China Monday, offering four days of discounts on its top-tier iPhones and related accessories in advance of the launch of its next-generation devices.

The company, usually reluctant to alter pricing, will take up to 600 yuan ($89) off the price of its top-line iPhone 13 Pro series between July 29 and Aug. 1, according to a notice on its website. To be eligible, buyers have to use one of a select number of payment platforms, such as Ant Group Co.’s Alipay. Certain AirPods and Apple Watch models are also part of the promotion.