http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/20/ten.percent.of.chinese.3g.in.three.years/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/chinasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />China Unicom has set high targets for iPhone sales in its native country, according to China Daily. One senior executive tells the newspaper that within two to three years, the iPhone is expected to represent 10 percent of all 3G devices in China. The carrier's chairman, Chang Xiaobing, has meanwhile suggested that the product will eventually become the nation's most popular smartphone.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/20/ten.percent.of.chinese.3g.in.three.years/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/18/korean.iphone.may.arrive.on.november.28th/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone-1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The path is now clear for South Korean iPhone sales, reports note. The Korea Communications Commission has granted Apple a license to run location-based services in the country, long a major obstacle to entering the market. Korean cellphones are subject to such restrictions in order to manage privacy violations; with the iPhone, concern is mainly said to have revolved around Google Maps, and the... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/18/korean.iphone.may.arrive.on.november.28th/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/17/piracy.device.limitations.hamper.potential/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone-china.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The App Store is doing fairly well in China, in spite of obstacles to its adoption, says the Wall Street Journal. Over $1 million in sales are said to have been made so far, a significant amount given the short space of time in which the store has been open. Some popular apps include the instant messaging title QQ, and the real-time strategy game Command & Conquer: Red Alert.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/17/piracy.device.limitations.hamper.potential/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/numbers.a.minute.fraction.of.major.launches/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/chinasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />China Unicom has only acquired a little over 5,000 iPhone subscribers since officially introducing the device last weekend, according to Reuters. Nearly 300 people attended a Friday launch ceremony at a Unicom store in Beijing, but actual sales have been marginal, paling in comparison to other countries. On the original launch weekend of the iPhone 3GS, Apple sold over 1 million units divided be... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/numbers.a.minute.fraction.of.major.launches/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/30/event.marks.culmination.of.long.negotiations/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/chinaiphone.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has officially launched the iPhone in China to relatively warm response, at least in Beijing, reports say. The device became available at 6:30PM local time on Friday, first through a China Unicom flagship store after a ceremony attended by Apple VP Greg Joswiak. Although there were no overnight lines as at some launches, just under 300 people are said to waited in front of the store for a ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/30/event.marks.culmination.of.long.negotiations/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/26/may.legitimize.many.chinese.devices/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone-1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Some users of gray-market iPhones will soon be eligible for an amnesty in China, writes the China Business Times. Official products for the region are set to go on sale later this week, after an unusually long negotiation period with Apple. Prices will be considerably higher than many Chinese are able to afford however, which could lead a number to choose unlocked import phones, which are also f... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/26/may.legitimize.many.chinese.devices/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/14/handset.to.be.available.at.the.end.of.the.month/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/chinasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The Chinese cellular carrier China Unicom has finally set an local launch date for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Customers will be able to purchase Apple's smartphone beginning October 30th. Following the initial launch, the company is expected to expand sales to its online store and Apple's retail locations.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/14/handset.to.be.available.at.the.end.of.the.month/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/28/debut.scheduled.for.later.this.week/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/chinasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Carrier China Unicom has put an end to some earlier rumors, and formally announced details for the launch of the Chinese iPhone. Reuters reports that an unspecified model should cost 5,000 yuan, approximately $732, when sales begin on October 1st. Subsidies between 893 and 4,253 yuan are available for those signing up to a Unicom plan.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/28/debut.scheduled.for.later.this.week/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/25/8gb.iphone.to.cost.300.up.front/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/chinasml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The latest report on the Chinese iPhone launch suggests the device will be offered for a meager sum of 126 yuan (~$18.45 USD) per month with the most affordable plan and a two-year service contract, according to the Xinhua News Agency. The information allegedly comes from an unnamed insider at China Unicom.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/25/8gb.iphone.to.cost.300.up.front/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/23/two.year.contracts.available.with.8gb.16gb.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone-1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Chinese mobile phone provider China Unicom is expected to begin selling the iPhone next month. Users will be tied to a two year contract with a $27 (186 CNY) monthly charge and can purchase either the 8GB iPhone for $293 (1,999 CNY) or the 16GB version for $439 (2,999 CNY). The telecommunications company believes it will sell more than five million iPhone units over a three year period, according ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/23/two.year.contracts.available.with.8gb.16gb.iphone/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:30:00 GMT