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> How do Apple's products qualify as "cutting-edge technology"? If Apple does not qualify as "cutting-edge technology" then what does? If a store is selling t
by morgante 10y ago
> How do Apple's products qualify as "cutting-edge technology"?
If Apple does not qualify as "cutting-edge technology" then what does?
If a store is selling to consumers, it's inherently going to be not at the very edge of development.
If Apple can't be approved for this exemption, this exemption makes no sense.
- bduerst 10y agoThe rule is for cutting edge technology that is not available locally, which is a key stipulation. We're talking about device manufacturing, which isn't exactly scarce in APAC. Apple already manufacturers chargers and other items in India. IKEA applied and lost. LeEco and Xiaomi have also applied, and my guess is they won't get it as well on the same grounds.
- alistairSH 10y agoIf Apple does not qualify as "cutting-edge technology" then what does? When I think cutting-edge, I usually think highly specialized medical or military tech - things that a only a small set of people can design/build. But, it is a pretty flimsy phrase and could be open to abuse. Which is why I asked if other consumer electronics companies have succeeded/failed to obtain a waiver.
- morgante 10y ago> When I think cutting-edge, I usually think highly specialized medical or military tech - things that a only a small set of people can design/build. Sure, that is the absolute cutting edge. But you don't need retail stores to sell specialized medical or military technology.