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Apple marked its 50th anniversary in March 2026 with celebration announcements and product expansion in key markets. The company launched its Apple Watch atrial fibrillation detection feature in mainland China on March 17, enhancing its health offerings in the region. Meanwhile, Apple's China smartphone sales surged 23 percent during the first nine weeks of 2026, bucking a broader market decline of 4 percent and establishing the company as the strongest performer in the category across China, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.