China Telecom, Unicom rumored to offer Apple's new iPhones Sept. 20, China Mobile in Nov.

Apple's current carrier partners China Unicom and China Telecom may offer the company's next-generation iPhones as soon as Sept. 20, though a launch on China Mobile is expected to come slightly later, a new rumor claims.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 7

After losing exclusive access to Apple's iPhone, China Unicom now focusing on low-cost handsets

China Unicom has turned its focus to low-cost smartphones in an effort to win over new customers now that the carrier is no longer China's exclusive iPhone provider, and the strategy appears to be working.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 30

China's 3G subscribers grow 83% in 2012, reach 233M

The number of mobile 3G subscribers in China surged 83 percent in 2012, again underscoring the importance of the country to potential growth for Apple's iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

Strong Chinese iPhone 5 launch taken as another sign Apple stock is undervalued

Two prominent investment firms view the record breaking opening weekend for Apple's iPhone 5 in China as a sign that the company's shares are undervalued, with strong performance likely to show up in this quarter's financials.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 36

Cellular-enabled iPad mini and 4th-gen iPad certified for sale in China

A filing with China's telecommunications regulation body discovered on Tuesday reveals that Apple has acquired the network licenses needed to start sales of its cellular-enabled iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Apple sold 2 million iPhone 5 units in China launch weekend

Sales of the iPhone 5 topped two million units in its first weekend of availability in China, Apple announced Sunday evening.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 86

Apple's China reservation system again cuts down on lines, scalpers for iPhone 5

As the iPhone 5 went on sale Friday, lines at retail stores were again subdued compared to previous product launches, as Apple's new reservation system prevented excitement from turning into potentially dangerous crowds.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 41

Chinese iPhone 5 preorders soar past 300,000 ahead of Friday launch

Just days before the iPhone 5 is set to go on sale in China, the nation's second largest carrier announced on Monday that preorders for the device have reached over 300,000 units less than a week after initiating reservations.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 9

iPhone 5 to see mid-December China debut after Apple's regulatory approval

The iPhone 5 was awarded a network access license in China, setting Apple's handset up for an anticipated mid-December launch.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 13

iPhone deal with China Mobile predicted to add $45 to Apple's stock price

An anticipated deal between Apple and China Mobile, the largest wireless operator in the world, is predicted to add about $3 to Apple's annual earnings per share, and $45 to the company's stock price.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 13

iPhone 5 gets Chinese regulatory approval ahead of launch

A Chinese regulatory agency on Tuesday revealed that two models of Apple's iPhone 5 have been granted approval to operate on the country's networks, suggesting that the popular smartphone will soon launch in the world's largest wireless market.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 3

'iPhone 5 fever' sweeps Hong Kong as mainland China awaits Apple's launch

Stores in Hong Kong remain sold out of Apple's iPhone 5 as overwhelming demand continues. That's expected to spread soon to mainland China, as carrier China Unicom is said to be gearing up for the iPhone 5 launch.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30

China's second-largest carrier may end contract sales of Apple's iPhone

China's Unicom is struggling to benefit from its investment in contract sales of Apple's latest iPhone models and is reportedly considering a move that would do away with traditional pricing discounts on the handset for customers willing to sign two-year service agreements.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 27

China's smartphone market grows 164%, Apple's iOS takes 17.3% share

Even without availability on China's largest mobile provider, the iPhone's market share in China has grown form 9.9 percent a year ago to 17.3 percent in the June quarter.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13

China Mobile 3G user growth slow, carrier is 'in need of an iPhone'

Though China Mobile is the largest wireless provider on on the planet, its number of high-speed 3G subscribers remains relatively small and growth is slow as the carrier does not currently offer Apple's iPhone.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 12

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