Or it's a sign that the market was saturated at too high a price, or a sign that people are waiting for the official release so they don't have the risk of not

Or it's a sign that the market was saturated at too high a price, or a sign that people are waiting for the official release so they don't have the risk of not having warranty. If it's a glum sign for Apple that China has lost interest and that they still sold 10+m devices, I'm sure they won't be too upset.