Apple expected to begin selling iPhone 6 in China on October 10

Reports from the People's Republic of China indicate that Apple is preparing to introduce iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on October 10, following final approval from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 49

Apple shoots down Chinese state media accusations targeting iOS privacy, location tracking

Apple's website in China has published a detailed response to accusations by the country's state owned media, refuting claims that iOS tracks users' locations in a firm but politely worded statement.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 46

China Mobile 4G adoption continues to be driven largely by Apple's iPhone

About half of all of the 2.8 million 4G subscribers on China Mobile's network are iPhone users, giving Apple a strong position as the world's largest wireless provider looks to expand its high-speed mobile presence.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 11

Apple's iPhone drives China Mobile 4G adoption, but carrier mum on actual sales numbers

Most of the 1.34 million subscribers on China Mobile's nascent 4G TD-LTE network are using iPhones, the company said on Thursday, but investors hoping for a more detailed breakdown will be left disappointed as the carrier declined to elaborate further.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 13

In China, new iOS product launches drive older device sales, expand Apple's customer base

In most countries, when Apple releases a new iPhone model the handset quickly becomes a hot-seller as older models fall by the wayside. The opposite is true in China, according to fresh data from research firm Mixpanel.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 18

iPhone launch propels China Mobile to biggest 3G subscriber increase ever

China Mobile added more high-speed data customers in January than at any other point in its history, bringing on more than 14 million new 3G subscribers in the company's first month as one of Apple's official carrier partners.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 22

China 3G subscribers grew 79% in 2013 with Apple poised to benefit from booming market

While smartphone markets around the world are showing signs of maturity, China still posted 79 percent growth in high-speed mobile subscribers last year, reaching 417 million users.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 3

Photos: Customers line up for long-awaited China Mobile launch of Apple's iPhone

Thousands of Chinese consumers descended on China Mobile stores across the Middle Kingdom Friday as the iPhone made its official debut on the world's largest wireless carrier.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 35

Apple's Cook hands out first China Mobile iPhones at launch event [ux2]

After years of speculation and rumors, the iPhone finally launched on the world's largest wireless carrier China Mobile on Friday, with Apple CEO Tim Cook and China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua on hand to personally pass out the first units to customers.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 56

Wall Street excited about China Mobile's iPhone launch, but Apple's margins will be scrutinized

With the iPhone just days away from arriving on China Mobile, analysts' relief at the long-rumored deal's consummation is paired with curiosity about what concessions Apple may have made to strike an accord with the world's largest wireless carrier.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 38

Tim Cook makes rare TV appearance to hype Apple-China Mobile deal

In an effort to drum up enthusiasm among investors for his company's new agreement with China Mobile, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook participated in a rare TV interview on Wednesday, sharing the spotlight with Xi Guohua, the chairman of the world's largest wireless carrier.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 66

Apple's Cook 'incredibly optimistic' as China Mobile iPhone orders in multi-millions

According to China Mobile Chairman Xi Guohua, demand for the carrier's iPhone looks to be strong as orders are already in the multi-millions, prompting Apple CEO Tim Cook to say he is "incredibly optimistic" about the new partnership.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 65

China Mobile guidance expected to be investors' focus in Apple's next earnings report

When Apple reports its holiday 2013 earnings in a few weeks, investors are likely to be focused on the future, analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray believes, as the upcoming launch of the iPhone on China Mobile takes center stage.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14

Smartphone growth slowing in China as Apple expands iPhone presence

Though the Chinese market remains a major focus for Apple, particularly with the upcoming launch of the iPhone on China Mobile, new data suggests that overall smartphone sales growth has been slowing from its previous red-hot pace.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 35

China Mobile signs deal with Apple, will launch iPhone 5s, 5c in January

Apple officially announced its agreement with China Mobile today. The world's largest carrier and most significant remaining mobile operator to not sell iPhones will begin taking preregistrations on December 25 and bring iPhone 5s and 5c models to retail stores for sale on January 17.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 101

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