http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:52:33 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/18/iphone_approved_in_south_korea_china_mobile_talks_continue/ Apple is set to launch the iPhone in South Korea this month after earning approval from the nation's telecommunications director Wednesday; and talks with carrier China Mobile remain ongoing. South... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/18/iphone_approved_in_south_korea_china_mobile_talks_continue/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/03/china_unicom_gains_5000_iphone_subscribers_from_launch/ China Unicom announced Tuesday that its brand new 3G network had already signed up more than a million subscribers, but only 5,000 iPhone customers since the device launched last week. China's seco... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/03/china_unicom_gains_5000_iphone_subscribers_from_launch/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/02/apples_iphone_sees_tepid_sales_debut_in_china/ Hundreds of people showed up for the iPhone launch party in Beijing last week, but the handset failed to sell out in many Chinese stores. Compared to iPhone debuts in the U.S. and Japan, the Chines... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/02/apples_iphone_sees_tepid_sales_debut_in_china/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/30/apples_iphone_hits_china_with_high_price_without_wi_fi/ The iPhone saw its formal debut in China Friday on carrier China Unicom, with the Wi-Fi-less hardware sold via 2,000 stores at a starting price of 4,999 yuan, or $730. That high price was cited by ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/30/apples_iphone_hits_china_with_high_price_without_wi_fi/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/28/apples_iphone_abroad_orange_uk_to_sell_china_debut_in_october/ When O2's exclusive contract for the iPhone expires this year, Orange will also offer the handset in the U.K.; and China Unicom will offer Apple's iPhone for $732.50 on October 1. Orange UK to sell... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/28/apples_iphone_abroad_orange_uk_to_sell_china_debut_in_october/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/14/apple_creates_worldwide_nand_flash_shortage_china_mobile_deal/ Apple's iPhone and iPods use so much NAND flash memory that there is a worldwide dearth of memory chips; and negotiations with China Mobile for the iPhone are ongoing. Flash memory supply prioritiz... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/14/apple_creates_worldwide_nand_flash_shortage_china_mobile_deal/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/03/following_apple_rim_hopes_to_grow_its_presence_in_china/ As Apple's iPhone prepares for its debut in China later this year, competing handset maker Research in Motion is also pushing for its BlackBerry line to expand to 3G in the nation of over one billion.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/03/following_apple_rim_hopes_to_grow_its_presence_in_china/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/01/with_china_unicom_deal_official_apple_turns_to_china_mobile/ When Apple's iPhone enters the Chinese cell phone market later this year in a non-exclusive deal with China Unicom, it could only be the beginning, as the handset maker reportedly already has its sigh... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/01/with_china_unicom_deal_official_apple_turns_to_china_mobile/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/31/china_unicom_apple_iphone_deal_is_non_exclusive_agreement/ On the heels of last week's announcement that Apple's iPhone would become available in China late this year, the company has confirmed its agreement with China Unicom is not exclusive to the carrier. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/31/china_unicom_apple_iphone_deal_is_non_exclusive_agreement/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/17/dell_apple_look_to_compete_in_chinese_smartphone_market/ Dell unveiled Monday a prototype of its upcoming cell phone in China, as both it and Apple hope to launch competing smartphones in the nation very soon. The Dell Mini 3i is a capacitive touchscreen... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/08/17/dell_apple_look_to_compete_in_chinese_smartphone_market/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/31/new_china_unicom_iphone_model_sans_wi_fi_given_approval/ Reports of regulatory approval of a new model of the iPhone in China seem to confirm that Apple's hardware will appear on the China Unicom network, and also suggest that a new model was created for th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/31/new_china_unicom_iphone_model_sans_wi_fi_given_approval/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/28/conflicting_reports_on_china_unicom_3_year_iphone_deal/ A Shanghai newspaper reports Apple has reached a three year exclusive agreement with China Unicom to market the iPhone, though company officials say a deal is not yet official. Shanghai Securities ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/28/conflicting_reports_on_china_unicom_3_year_iphone_deal/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/10/apple_nears_wireless_license_for_iphone_in_china/ Apple may have finally cleared a hurdle in bringing the iPhone to China as it has reportedly applied for a Network Access License in the Asian country, putting a release just a few months away -- albe... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/10/apple_nears_wireless_license_for_iphone_in_china/ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/06/china_unicom_leading_the_pack_for_iphone_deal/ In the tug-of-war that has kept the iPhone out of China in the two years since it's been on the market, China Unicom is purportedly closest to reach a deal but still faces an attack from dominant carr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/06/china_unicom_leading_the_pack_for_iphone_deal/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/15/apple_execs_disclose_options_for_boosting_iphone_market_share/ Apple executives said this week they believe the iPhone remains in its infancy and went on to -- somewhat uncharacteristically -- reveal a series of strategic measures they may employ in the near term... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/15/apple_execs_disclose_options_for_boosting_iphone_market_share/ Fri, 15 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/24/iphone_information_appears_on_china_unicom_website/ Photos and specifications for the iPhone have been posted on the website of wireless carrier China Unicom, a sign that Apple may finally be ready to enter the world's largest cell phone market. The... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/24/iphone_information_appears_on_china_unicom_website/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/19/china_mobile_says_its_still_in_iphone_talks/ Despite prior negotiations repeatedly breaking down, the world's largest mobile phone network operator says it's still negotiating with Apple to bring the iPhone to China. "We have been discussing ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/19/china_mobile_says_its_still_in_iphone_talks/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/04/china_unicom_confirms_iphone_talks_with_apple/ Bolstering reports from last month, the chairman of China Unicom has confirmed negotiations with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to China, but so far there's no indication that a deal is close to fruitio... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/04/china_unicom_confirms_iphone_talks_with_apple/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/24/iphone_2nd_in_us_retail_china_iphone_deal_already_struck/ Apple is just short of the top spot for US phone sales in stores. Also, China Unicom may be close to a long-awaited deal for the iPhone in its country, the Boston area is slated for another Apple sto... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/24/iphone_2nd_in_us_retail_china_iphone_deal_already_struck/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/09/apple_china_mobile_still_struggling_to_reach_iphone_deal/ Apple and China Mobile remain deadlocked in their negotiations to bring the iPhone to China, according to a new report that places the App Store at the center of the latest conflict. Interfax China... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/02/09/apple_china_mobile_still_struggling_to_reach_iphone_deal/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/apple_job_listing_hints_at_iphone_nearing_china_launch/ A single listing on the Apple's career pages suggests the company has pledged itself to releasing the iPhone in China, one of its most elusive markets. The posting made Thursday for an iPhone Quali... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/11/13/apple_job_listing_hints_at_iphone_nearing_china_launch/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/25/china_mobile_asking_apple_to_intentionally_cripple_iphones/ China Mobile is eventually expected to offer the iPhone to mainland China but has requested that Apple deliver a model with Wi-Fi and 3G technology disabled, according to the South China Morning Post.... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/25/china_mobile_asking_apple_to_intentionally_cripple_iphones/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/05/rbc_sees_3g_new_carrier_model_driving_iphone_sales_of_14m/ After meeting with top Apple brass at an event, RBC Capital Markets' Mike Abramsky claims that the electronics maker may shake up its existing business model for the iPhone and should easily pass its ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/05/rbc_sees_3g_new_carrier_model_driving_iphone_sales_of_14m/ Mon, 05 May 2008 22:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/14/itunes_russia_no_iphone_china_talks_battery_suit_apple_tv_2_0_2/ Websites suggest Apple will introduce its iTunes Store to Russia. However, China Mobile is dampening hopes in its own country that isn't discussing the iPhone. Also, reports have Apple stores coming... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/04/14/itunes_russia_no_iphone_china_talks_battery_suit_apple_tv_2_0_2/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/03/03/no_talks_held_between_apple_china_mobile_over_current_iphone/ Contrary to earlier reports, Apple and China Mobile have not yet entered into negotiations to bring the iPhone to the world's largest mobile network, suggesting such talks are only likely closer to th... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/03/03/no_talks_held_between_apple_china_mobile_over_current_iphone/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/15/report_400000_unlocked_iphones_loose_on_chinese_network/ Nearly half of the 800,000 to 1 million iPhones that are believed to have been unlocked for distribution and use outside Apple's sanctioned networks may be in China, according to a new report. Mark... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/15/report_400000_unlocked_iphones_loose_on_chinese_network/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/16/steve_jobs_talks_macbook_air_china_mobile_amazon_kindle_more/ In a pair of interviews following his Macworld keynote address on Tuesday, Apple chief executive spoke of his firm's two-year initiative to develop the world's thinnest notebook and also weighed in on... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/16/steve_jobs_talks_macbook_air_china_mobile_amazon_kindle_more/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/14/apple_china_mobile_talks_for_iphone_break_down/ China Mobile will not carry Apple's iPhone after the two companies failed to reach a deal to bring the device to the populous Asian country. The breakdown has been given only the briefest of confir... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/01/14/apple_china_mobile_talks_for_iphone_break_down/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:10:00 GMT