Apple has recently experienced a decline in its market share in China's smartphone market during June, as local competitors like Huawei have made significant gains, according to Bloomberg on July 26. iPhone shipments in China dropped by 3.1% during this period, while Android-powered competitors saw an 11% year-on-year increase. This decline has pushed Apple out of the top five smartphone brands in China for the first time in four years, despite both retailers and Apple offering deep discounts to attract buyers. China's economic challenges have also contributed to the slowdown in sales, with Huawei leading the resurgence of Android alternatives.