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APPLE LAUNCHES ONLINE STORE ON CHINA'S GIANT WECHAT MESSAGING APP
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Apple has launched an online store on WeChat. WeChat has over 1.2 billion users. It is China's biggest messaging platform. The super app also features mini-programs that lets users access services from inside WeChat. Apple's WeChat store will allow users to purchase the full line of Apple's products with free shipping. Some customers will be able to receive three-hour delivery and other Apple services, like the trade-in program.