China to hit 125M 3G subscribers as buzz builds over Apple's iPhone 5

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.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 5

Apple begins selling iPad 2 3G in China

Apple on Wednesday began selling 3G versions of the iPad 2 in China, ahead of high-profile retail store launches in Shanghai and Hong Kong later this week.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 13

China's Mobile, Telecom, Unicom to sell Apple's iPhone 5 this year - report

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.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 1

China Telecom deal viewed as $9B revenue opportunity for Apple

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.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 14

China Telecom to launch iPhone in late 2011 - report

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.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 5

China Mobile, Apple agree on 4G TD-LTE technology

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.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 13

LTE iPhone pushed to 2012; China Mobile may get iPhone in September

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.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 24

Cheaper iPhone could give Apple control of China's smartphone market

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.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 40

Apple's impressive revenue led by fourfold increase in China

Apple's increased focus on China is paying off, with revenue from the nation quadrupling last quarter, thanks largely to strong sales and quick adoption of the iPhone and iPad.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 17

Analyst sees CDMA iPhone coming to China Telecom, India's Reliance

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."

Josh Ong 15 years ago 21

CES: Next-gen iPad case mockup, Lenovo reveals iPad challenger

A Consumer Electronics Show exhibitor is displaying a sample case for the the second-generation iPad with a machined aluminum mockup of Apple's unreleased tablet that resembles supposed iPad 2 cases seen online, while Lenovo has announced its first tablet, the LePad, which will attempt to take on the iPad in the PC maker's home country of China.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 41

Apple raises Q1 2011 iPhone shipments to 21 million

A new report claims that Apple has raised its first quarter 2011 iPhone shipment target to 20-21 million units, including 14-15 million WCDMA iPhones and 5-6 million CDMA units.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 15

No contract iPhone in China; Mac App Store search in 10.6.6, iCal alerts on me.com

China Unicom today will begin offering customers the option of a contract-free iPhone 3GS. Meanwhile, Mac OS X 10.6.6 will be capable of searching the Mac App Store for apps to open unsupported file types. And Apple has launched iCal alerts on Me.com.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 12

China catches 'Apple fever' as potential iPhone market continues to grow

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.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 40

Apple struggles to meet iPhone 4, iPad, MacBook Air demand in China

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.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 14

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