Apple iPhone 5s, 5c drive sales leap from 6th to 3rd place in China during October

A monthly report tracking the market share of top smartphone vendors in China indicates a massive surge for Apple occurring at the launch of new iPhone 5s and 5c models.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 15

iPhone preorders through China Mobile to begin this week - report

China Mobile, the largest wireless carrier in the world, will begin accepting preorders for Apple's iPhone this Thursday ahead of a formal launch later this month, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 14

China Mobile denies iPhone deal, insists talks ongoing

China Mobile denies inking a deal with Apple, throwing cold water on reports claiming the two companies finally reached a partnership agreement that would see the iPhone offered to carrier's 740 million subscribers.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 56

China Mobile iPhone deal not likely included in Apple's guidance to investors

Apple's realistic — and historically conservative — guidance provided to investors likely does not include projected revenue from the company's anticipated impending launch of the iPhone on China Mobile, suggesting to one analyst that shares of AAPL have great upside potential.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19

Apple and world's largest mobile carrier China Mobile reportedly seal iPhone deal

A report on Wednesday claims Apple and China Mobile have finally inked a deal to sell the popular iPhone on the world's largest wireless network, with devices supposedly heading out to customers later in December.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 25

Imminent iPhone launch on China Mobile could add $10B per year in revenue for Apple

With evidence growing that the iPhone could launch on the world's largest carrier, China Mobile, on Dec. 18, analysts expect big things for Apple's financial bottom line in the coming 2014 calendar year.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 39

China Mobile initiates iPhone 5s and 5c reservation system in Southern China

A China Mobile subsidiary in Suzhou opened up reservations for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c orders on Monday local time in one of the first concrete signs that Apple is about to launch its popular smartphone on the world's largest wireless carrier.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 17

China's state media cites December 18 launch for iPhone 5s, 5c

The official state media of People's Republic of China, Xinhua News Agency, has reiterated expectations targeting December 18 as the launch date for Apple's 4G TD-LTE capable iPhone 5s and 5c on China Mobile.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 15

China Mobile expected to launch 4G service with iPhone 5s/5c on December 18

The world's largest carrier by subscriber count, China Mobile, announced plans to launch a new brand for mobile service December 18 during its 4G Global Partners Conference. The move is expected to coincide with its launch of Apple's latest iPhone 5s and 5c models.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 20

Apple signals China Mobile deal on the horizon with new job posting

Apple is seeking a Carrier Engineering Manager with expertise in China Mobile's homegrown TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE cellular networking technologies for Apple's Beijing office, signaling that the iPhone may finally be close to a debut on the world's largest wireless carrier.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 10

iPhone marketshare in China predicted to double in 2014

A new report issued Wednesday by research agency IDC predicts that Apple's share of the Chinese smartphone market will double in 2014 thanks to the introduction of the lower-cost iPhone 5c and an anticipated new carrier agreement with China Mobile, the world's largest wireless provider.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 26

Rumor: World's largest carrier China Mobile begins producing advertising collateral for iPhone 5c, 5s

Long-rumored Apple carrier partner China Mobile has begun readying advertising materials for 3G variants of Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c, according to a new report out of the middle kingdom.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 39

Apple granted iPhone network license for China Mobile, world's largest carrier

The long wait for Apple to reach a deal with China Mobile, a carrier with more than 700 million subscribers, may finally be near an end, as the company has received the required license for its iPhone lineup from government regulators.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 109

Apple focuses on Asian market with launch day iPhones for China launch, NTT DoCoMo deal

During Tuesday's unveiling of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, Apple announced that China will be part of the initial launch on Sept. 20, and finally inked a deal with Japan's largest cellular carrier NTT DoCoMo.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 22

Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c support China Mobile TD-LTE bands, suggest unannounced partnership

While not announced during Apple's iPhone media event on Tuesday, the latest iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are both compatible with TD-LTE bands used by China Mobile, hinting at a future deal with the world's largest cellular carrier.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 18

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