Just yesterday we reported on a rumor from the China Business News that China’s stat-owned wireless carrier had purchased 5 million custom-made iPhones from Apple. China Unicom was said to have paid 10 billion yuan ($1.46 billion) for a shipment of 5 million WiFi-less iPhones. Today, the Chinese carrier has publicly denied any and all…
Sexy text messages will land you in a Chinese jail
China might soon overtake the US as the world’s leading superpower, but that doesn’t necessarily mean China’s Communist ways are going to evolve. In fact, China’s backwards policies are being enforced more vigorously than ever. Forget internet censorship. Forget about all those journalists jailed for speaking on China’s human rights issues. Chinese authorities are now…
China Unicom snags 5 million Chinese iPhones from Apple
Remember that China Unicom iPhone that we spotted a while back? Well, it sounds like things are getting more official for the Chinese iPhone today. A new report from the International Business Times has China Unicom ordering 5 million of Apple’s custom-made, WiFi-less iPhones for a grand total of 10 billion yuan ($1.46 billion). Word…
Rumor: Dell to launch a smartphone in China in a few days
With little to no shame, I’m republishing a rumor from TechCrunch that may or may not prove valid, and if it does prove to be true, then it doesn’t really matter to you anyway. Dell, once upon a time the largest PC manufacture, is rumored to be launching a smartphone in China in a few…
China Unicom’s 3G network to reach further 168 cities this month
China Unicom will be expanding the commercial trials of its WCDMA based network to a further 168 cities during this month. The operator, which started 3G services in May, is already testing its 3G network in 100 cities. According to The South China Morning Post, the newly added cities are in 18 provinces — including…
China Unicom iPhone spotted!
Apple’s deal with China Unicom to bring the iPhone to the lucrative Chinese market is so close we can smell it. Last we heard, Apple and China Unicom still had some kinks to iron out before announcing their iPhone partnership. The China Unicom iPhone even popped up on the carrier’s webpage recently. Today, we’re treated…
Apple and China Unicom reach deal: 3 year exclusivity, no revenue sharing, $439 per iPhone
Via Retuers, The Shanghai Securities News is reporting that Apple and Chinese mobile operator China Unicom have reached an agreement regarding sales of the iPhone in China. Unlike other deals that include a revenue sharing clause whereby Apple receives a cut of the customer’s monthly bill, China Unicom will be buying the iPhone outright and…
Apple closing in on Chinese iPhone deal
Apple, iPhone and China. We have yet to see those three words frolicking in public, free of any “rumor” or “speculation” disclaimers. Today isn’t any different. The latest rumors surrounding Apple’s Chinese iPhone dealings indicate that a China-bound iPhone may soon be announced. This time around, the rumors are based on an alleged license application…
iPhone due in China soon, according to Merrill Lynch Analyst
Reuters is reporting on a Merrill Lynch analyst, who has stated that China Unicom are close to closing a deal for the iPhone – making it the exclusive seller for for two years! The analyst, Cynthia Meng, says that iPhone products, plus a 3G rollout will begin in Q409. Of course there has been a…
Telefonica to invest 800 million EUR to maintain its holding in China Unicom
Telefonica is set to invest around 800 million EUR (about $1.16 billion) to maintain its holding in China Unicom, after the company has been merged with China Netcom. After the merger and with additional money invested, Spanish telecom giant will end up with 5.5% share of the company. According to the Wall Street Journal, Telefonica…