China Telecom confirms upcoming iPhone 4S launch could come as early as Feb.
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - China's third-largest wireless carrier confirmed on Monday the imminent launch of the iPhone 4S on its network and suggested that it could begin selling the device as early as the end of February or the beginning of March. ( 4 comments )
Apple predicted to sell up to 40M iPhones on China Mobile, China Telecom in 2013
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 - Investment bank Morgan Stanley believes Apple will partner up with both China Telecom and China Mobile "over the next year" to make its iPhone available on all three Chinese carriers, a move that could bring incremental sales of as many as 40 million units next calendar year. ( 12 comments )
China Telecom iPhone launch nears as Apple receives vital network license
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - One of the final obstacles to the arrival of Apple's iPhone on the China Telecom network has been removed with the news that a Chinese regulatory agency has granted a network access license for the handset. ( 10 comments )
New iPhone compatible with China Telecom gains regulatory approval
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Apple has built a new version of the iPhone compatible with the third-largest wireless carrier in China, China Telecom, and the handset has already received regulatory approval. ( 8 comments )
67% of potential Asian iPhone buyers remain untapped by Apple
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - The iPhone could see huge sales numbers in Asia as the region's burgeoning smartphone market has been largely untapped, with only about 22 percent of carriers selling Apple's handset, according to a new analysis. ( 14 comments )
Apple still in talks with China Mobile, but in 'no rush' to forge a deal
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple and China Mobile, the largest carrier in the world, are "firmly engaged" in discussions, but Apple is said to be in "no rush" to produce a new iPhone compatible with the carrier's 3G network. ( 17 comments )
Unlicensed China Mobile says 10M iPhones on its network
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 - Despite not having an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone, Chinese carrier China Mobile claims over 10 million customers are using the device on their network. ( 10 comments )
China to hit 125M 3G subscribers as buzz builds over Apple's iPhone 5
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - The number of high-speed 3G data subscribers in China continues to grow at a significant pace month to month, putting the nation on track to have 125 million 3G customers by year's end as anticipation of Apple's next-generation iPhone swells. ( 6 comments )
China Mobile receives 'positive answer' from Apple on 4G LTE iPhone
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 - The chairman of China Mobile, the largest wireless operator in the world, revealed this week that his company is hopeful it will collaborate with Apple to create a 4G LTE-capable iPhone model. ( 10 comments )
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has met personally with mega-carrier China Mobile
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - As Apple looks to ink an iPhone deal with China Mobile, the largest mobile provider in the world, a new report reveals that company co-founder Steve Jobs has met personally with executives from the carrier on a number of occasions. ( 21 comments )
Nokia expected to lose ground in China as Apple expands carriers
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 - China, one major market where Nokia remains the leading smartphone vendor, is expected to see a "drastic realignment" in the coming months as Apple expands to new carrier partners. ( 8 comments )
China Mobile, Apple reportedly ink deal to sell iPhone 4 by end of Oct.
Fri, Aug 5, 2011 - Apple is said to have landed the biggest prize in the mobile industry, partnering with China Mobile, the largest wireless carrier in the world, according to alleged company filings. ( 17 comments )
China's Mobile, Telecom, Unicom to sell Apple's iPhone 5 this year - report
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 - Both China Unicom and China Telecom, two of the largest mobile carriers in the world, will sell Apple's fifth-generation iPhone as soon as this quarter, with the largest prize -- China Mobile -- to follow, according to a new report. ( 2 comments )
Apple's China boom continues with 6x revenue growth to $3.8B
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Apple revealed Tuesday that its Greater China regional revenue saw a six-fold increase year over year to $3.8 billion, even while company executives admitted that they are barely "scratching the surface" of the Chinese market. ( 11 comments )
China Telecom deal viewed as $9B revenue opportunity for Apple
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - Recent reports that China Telecom will begin offering the iPhone by the end of the year have prompted investment firms to crunch the numbers on the deal's potential revenue opportunity, with one analyst arriving at a figure of $9 billion. ( 15 comments )
China Telecom to launch iPhone in late 2011 - report
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - China Telecom plans to begin selling Apple's iPhone by the end of this year, breaking rival China Unicom's exclusive hold on the iPhone market in the country, according to a new report. ( 6 comments )
New photo fuels rumors of TD-capable iPhone 5 for China Mobile in 2011
Thu, Jul 7, 2011 - A photo purportedly showing an iPhone prototype running on China Mobile's current 3G TD-SCDMA network is being singled out Thursday as the latest piece of evidence to suggest Apple is nearing a "watershed" agreement to bring the touchscreen handset to the world's largest mobile carrier as early as September. ( 29 comments )
China Mobile rumored to get Apple's fifth-gen iPhone in September
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 - China Mobile could be among the first carriers to offer Apple's next-generation handset when it becomes available later this year, according to a new rumor. ( 20 comments )
China Mobile deal, 'mini iPhone' would give Apple larger piece of $70B market
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 - With rumors and evidence of an agreement between China Mobile and Apple continuing to grow, one Wall Street analyst believes the growth of mobile Internet in the nation of over 1 billion "opens up a whole new world" for the iPhone. ( 25 comments )
Apple COO spotted at China Mobile HQ, spurring rumors of an iPhone deal
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 - Apple's chief operating officer, Tim Cook, was reportedly spotted Wednesday at the headquarters of China Mobile, the largest wireless carrier in the world. ( 23 comments )
China Mobile, Apple agree on 4G TD-LTE technology
Thu, May 19, 2011 - China Mobile revealed Thursday that it had reached an agreement with Apple to eventually support the carrier's fourth-generation TD-LTE data network, though it was unable to provide details on when exactly a 4G iPhone will arrive. ( 14 comments )
LTE iPhone pushed to 2012; China Mobile may get iPhone in September
Wed, May 18, 2011 - Apple had originally planned a 2011 release for an LTE-capable iPhone, but has pushed back its timeline for the device because of production constraints, according to a new report out of the Far East. Meanwhile, sources indicate that China Mobile will likely begin selling Apple's next-generation iPhone later this year. ( 25 comments )
Apple rumored to release 'iPhone 4S' with T-Mobile, Sprint support in Sept.
Fri, May 13, 2011 - A new report claims that the fifth-generation iPhone will be a relatively minor update dubbed "4S" that will bring support for both Sprint and T-Mobile networks in the U.S. ( 118 comments )
Cheaper iPhone could give Apple control of China's smartphone market
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 - A new survey shows that Apple is poised to capitalize on an explosion in sales of 3G smartphones in China, with the iPhone the most popular option, though lower prices could give it the lion's share of sales. ( 41 comments )
China Mobile exec: Apple interested in building 4G LTE iPhone at an 'early date'
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 - The chairman of carrier China Mobile has indicated that Apple has shown interest in quickly developing a 4G long-term evolution capable high-speed version of its iPhone. ( 13 comments )
Verizon iPhone Qualcomm baseband, Netgear CEO apologizes, Apple hiring more LTE engineers
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 - With Monday's release of iOS 4.2.6 for the Verizon CDMA iPhone, one hacker claims to have confirmation that Apple went with Qualcomm for the CDMA baseband. Also, Netgear CEO Patrick Lo has apologized for comments he made about Steve Jobs, and Apple job listings reveal that the iPhone maker continues to look for engineers with LTE experience, possibly in preparation for a 4G LTE iPhone. ( 37 comments )
China Mobile exec says Apple is working on a 4G LTE iPhone
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - The chairman of carrier China Mobile said on Wednesday that Apple has "made it clear" that the company intends to support high-speed long-term evolution 4G wireless technology in a future update to the iPhone. ( 22 comments )
Analyst sees CDMA iPhone coming to China Telecom, India's Reliance
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 - One Wall Street analyst said Tuesday that global CDMA carriers, including China Telecom and Indian carrier Reliance, are expected to begin carrying the new CDMA iPhone 4 "over time." ( 22 comments )
China catches 'Apple fever' as potential iPhone market continues to grow
Mon, Dec 20, 2010 - The iPhone 4 has been selling at a pace much faster than its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS, serving as evidence that China is catching "Apple fever," according to one analyst. ( 41 comments )
Apple struggles to meet iPhone 4, iPad, MacBook Air demand in China
Tue, Dec 7, 2010 - Apple's hottest products are facing significant demand in China, with the 11-inch MacBook Air, certain versions of the iPad, and the iPhone 4 all facing shortages. ( 15 comments )
Government regulators warn China Unicom over new iPhone 4 contract rules
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 - Chinese government regulators have rebuked China Unicom for its new guidelines restricting contracts for Apple's iPhone 4. The guidelines were instituted Wednesday in order to curb rampant scalping of both the iPhone and prepaid microSIM cards. ( 6 comments )
Apple shows interest in Verizon LTE 4G, deal with China Mobile
Thu, Nov 18, 2010 - Verizon's Chief Executive said Apple's interest in his carrier's forthcoming long-term evolution 4G network helped to forge a deal to sell the iPad. Also, a new report claims Apple has entered into some type of agreement with China Mobile, the largest wireless carrier in the world. ( 21 comments )
Scalpers force Apple to require reservations for iPhone buyers
Fri, Oct 8, 2010 - Apple is attempting to block scalpers by instituting new restrictions preventing walk-in sales of the iPhone at Apple Stores in China. Customers must first reserve an iPhone on Apple's website before visiting an Apple Retail Store to complete the purchase. ( 23 comments )
China Telecom possibly in talks with Apple over CDMA iPhone
Thu, Oct 7, 2010 - China's third-largest wireless operator may be in talks with Apple to offer a CDMA-version of the iPhone on its 3G network, according to an overseas report. ( 16 comments )
China Mobile knocks on Apple's door, seeks preferential treatment
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 - Fearing growing competition from its smaller rivals, iPhone holdout China Mobile is reaching out to Apple this month in hopes that the mobile device maker will concede to building support for Beijing's proprietary 3G standard into its next-generation handset. ( 57 comments )
Despite Apple's absence, iPhone is talk of Mobile World Congress
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 - (Mobile World Congress) Apple is not officially present at this week's Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain, yet carriers are talking about the iPhone and rivals are introducing what they hope to pitch as "iPhone killers." ( 51 comments )
Apple focuses more on brand quality, less on sales in China
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - While initial iPhone sales have not had a blockbuster start in China, Apple executives said this week they don't mind -- for them, it's all about building the Apple brand for the long haul. ( 18 comments )
iPhone approved in South Korea; China Mobile talks continue
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 - 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. ( 12 comments )
China Unicom gains 5,000 iPhone subscribers from launch
Tue, Nov 3, 2009 - 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. ( 49 comments )
Apple's iPhone sees tepid sales debut in China
Mon, Nov 2, 2009 - 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. ( 44 comments )
Apple's iPhone hits China with high price, without Wi-Fi
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 - 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. ( 39 comments )
Apple's iPhone abroad: Orange UK to sell; China debut in October
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - 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. ( 39 comments )
Apple creates worldwide NAND flash shortage; China Mobile deal
Mon, Sep 14, 2009 - 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. ( 42 comments )
Following Apple, RIM hopes to grow its presence in China
Thu, Sep 3, 2009 - 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. ( 11 comments )
With China Unicom deal official, Apple turns to China Mobile
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 - 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 sights set on another carrier. ( 16 comments )
China Unicom, Apple iPhone deal is non-exclusive agreement
Mon, Aug 31, 2009 - 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. ( 13 comments )
Dell, Apple look to compete in Chinese smartphone market
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - 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. ( 36 comments )
New China Unicom iPhone model, sans Wi-Fi, given approval
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 - 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 the country of over 1 billion. ( 32 comments )
Conflicting reports on China Unicom 3-year iPhone deal
Tue, Jul 28, 2009 - 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. ( 21 comments )
Apple nears wireless license for iPhone in China
Fri, Jul 10, 2009 - 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 -- albeit without Wi-Fi. ( 70 comments )
China Unicom leading the pack for iPhone deal
Mon, Jul 6, 2009 - 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 carrier China Mobile. ( 16 comments )
Apple execs disclose options for boosting iPhone market share
Fri, May 15, 2009 - 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 to help grow the handset's share of the booming smartphone market. ( 95 comments )
iPhone information appears on China Unicom website
Tue, Mar 24, 2009 - 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. ( 22 comments )
China Mobile says it's still in iPhone talks
Thu, Mar 19, 2009 - 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. ( 8 comments )
China Unicom confirms iPhone talks with Apple
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 - 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 fruition. ( 20 comments )
iPhone 2nd in US retail; China iPhone deal already struck?
Tue, Feb 24, 2009 - 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 store, and iFixit has broken with tradition to tear down an Amazon Kindle 2. ( 18 comments )
Apple, China Mobile still struggling to reach iPhone deal?
Mon, Feb 9, 2009 - 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. ( 20 comments )
Apple job listing hints at iPhone nearing China launch
Thu, Nov 13, 2008 - 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. ( 8 comments )
China Mobile asking Apple to intentionally cripple iPhones
Thu, Sep 25, 2008 - 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. ( 53 comments )
RBC sees 3G, new carrier model driving iPhone sales of 14M
Mon, May 5, 2008 - 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 sales target for 2008, especially once 3G devices become available. ( 36 comments )
iTunes Russia; no iPhone China talks; battery suit; Apple TV 2.0.2
Mon, Apr 14, 2008 - 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 to New Orleans in the US and Bristol in England, while Apple has issued a fix for the iTunes . ( 29 comments )
No talks held between Apple, China mobile over current iPhone
Mon, Mar 3, 2008 - 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 the release of a 3G version of the touchscreen handset later this year. ( 16 comments )
Report: 400,000 unlocked iPhones loose on Chinese network
Fri, Feb 15, 2008 - 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. ( 110 comments )
Steve Jobs talks MacBook Air, China Mobile, Amazon Kindle, more
Wed, Jan 16, 2008 - 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 the iPhone in China, Amazon's Kindle and Google's Android mobile platform. ( 109 comments )
Apple, China Mobile talks for iPhone break down
Mon, Jan 14, 2008 - 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. ( 13 comments )
