Apple appears to have finally conquered China (again). According to new Counterpoint analysis, the Cupertino brand had the biggest month-over-month increase of all smartphone brands on the Chinese market, at 46 percent. In October 2021, Apple overtook Vivo as the country’s leading smartphone manufacturer. “Apple could have gained more if not for the shortages, particularly for the Pro variants,” said Tarun Pathak, research director. “However, Apple’s supply chain is managed better than that of other OEMs.” Overall, the China market has been slow throughout the year and Apple’s growth is a positive sign. It indicates that Chinese smartphone users are…