Despite Apple's absence, iPhone is talk of Mobile World Congress

(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."

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 50

Apple focuses more on brand quality, less on sales in China

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.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 17

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.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 11

Apple's 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.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 43

Apple's 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.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 38

Apple's 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.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 38

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.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 41

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.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 10

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 sights set on another carrier.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 15

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.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 12

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.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 35

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 the country of over 1 billion.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 31

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.

Prince McLean 16 years ago 20

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 — albeit without Wi-Fi.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 69

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 carrier China Mobile.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 15

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