Apple’s decision to stop selling products in Russia puts pressure on other smartphone makers

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(Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay)
(Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay)

(CNBC) – Apple’s decision to stop selling products in Russia puts pressure on other smartphone makers to do the same, according to analysts.

Apple announced the decision Tuesday along with a number of other actions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. All Apple products on the company’s online Russian storefront are listed as “unavailable” for purchase or delivery in the country. Apple doesn’t operate any physical Apple stores in Russia.

The move “absolutely” puts pressure on rival firms like Samsung to follow, CCS Insight Chief Analyst Ben Wood told CNBC Wednesday. Samsung did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.

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