As new iPhone X is launched, Apple reports profit rise of nearly 6 percent

Various cities (Asia), Nov 3 (EFE/EPA) - (Camera: Jessica Martorell / Jerome Favre / Ritchie Tongo). As sales of its new iPhone X started in Asia and Australia on Friday, Apple Inc. reports an annual profit rise of 5.8 percent in 2017 to $48.3 billion. The company hoped that the long-awaited launch of its new iPhone X, which will hit stores on Friday in 55 countries, will boost its year-end profits.
 
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