Apple's two main rivals in Asia got a lift in their share price after Apple boss Steve Jobs stepped down.
Taiwan-based phone maker HTC rose 1.3%, while South Korea's Samsung Electronics gained 2.4%.
The firms compete with Apple in the smartphone and tablet-PC sector, and have been involved in legal battles with Apple over patent rights.
Taiwan-based phone maker HTC rose 1.3%, while South Korea's Samsung Electronics gained 2.4%.
The firms compete with Apple in the smartphone and tablet-PC sector, and have been involved in legal battles with Apple over patent rights.
