Apple banned by Russia, smartphone market investigation reveals suspected backdoor program

According to the latest news, Russia is urging people to stop using Apple products, especially iPhones, out of encouragement. Some people claim that they suspect that Apple products have potential risks, and that manufacturers may have backdoor programs that can invade thousands of Apple phones. To this end, the Russian Trade Ministry has begun banning the use of iPhones for "work purposes," and the Digital Development Department, which plans to follow suit, has also expressed support. Officials are urging iPhone users in Russia to check whether their phones are infected with the virus.

#According to the editor’s understanding, the presence of Apple mobile phones in the Russian market is declining rapidly. The latest survey shows that a total of approximately 6.5 million smartphones were sold in the Russian market in the first quarter of 2023, which was the same as the same period last year. However, the share of Chinese brands in the Russian market has shown substantial growth. More than 70% of the smartphone market share is occupied by Chinese brands, a significant increase from 50% last year.

In the Russian smartphone market, Xiaomi, realme, Samsung, Apple and Transsion are the top five brands. Last year, Xiaomi jumped from second place to first place in the Russian market, while Realme quickly rose from fourth place to the current second place. It should be noted that although Transsion is a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer, it has not yet publicly sold its products in the Chinese market.

Russian official warnings and bans have seriously affected Russian consumers’ trust in Apple mobile phones. This also provides opportunities for Chinese mobile phone brands to rise in the Russian market. As Chinese brands continue to develop and innovate, we may see further evolution in the competitive landscape of the Russian smartphone market in the future.

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