http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
If not, I'm sure there will be a hack to get the non-official full-featured iPhones to work pretty with China Unicom :)

Ah, China. :P]]>Aug 28th 2009 4:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
Yeah, just rumour still. If it is removed, I can't see Apple removing any modules from the handset- they seem loath to produce any region-specific hardware. If it is software, then I'm sure a hack would be forthcoming. Still, I wouldn't like being caught doing anything nefarious by 'the man' in the PRC...

Still. This is all conjecture at this point]]>Aug 28th 2009 5:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
[good-government abiding mentality]
We have control, and no you can't have X,Y,Z

[actual capitalist business mentality]
Though there's a back door which you can exploit which we're not gonna do anything about because we REALLY want you to purchase our service / product. However, once every coupe of years we may need to stamp down our authority again, but it'll only be a short period of time until things are up and running as usual.]]>Aug 28th 2009 6:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/In China you'd probably get killed if you were found with WiFi on your phone. Wouldn't even be worth it]]>Aug 28th 2009 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/No. You'll be laughed in China if your smartphone doesn't have WiFi. One who doesn't buy a phone with Wifi from HongKong is a fool.]]>Aug 28th 2009 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 4:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 8:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/ When is the damn Iphone or Pre coming to Korea? Sheeeet, i'll even settle for a Nokia.]]>Aug 28th 2009 4:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 5:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 5:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 8:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 29th 2009 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/But since I'm feeling nice, one more hint about the MP3 issue- Russia has the answers you're looking for; the words you need are "Melon Player".]]>Aug 29th 2009 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/ iphone is not available on any provider here in Korea. Also, the melon player comes with the phones you buy and they are contracted to block any old mp3.]]>Aug 30th 2009 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 5:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
http://www.utilitycomputing.com.cn/?p=321

PS @James - you need to go back to school or at least finish it. Idiot.

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It'll be interesting how it compares to the Meizu sales - I seem to see one more person with the M8 (Mini One) on a daily basis. they're definitely growing in popularity (at least with those commuting on the metro system :) )

It's going to be a very interesting end to the year, and some very interesting opportunities for Chinese-based / targeting iPhone App development]]>Aug 28th 2009 5:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 6:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
The cellphone industry is fickle and with the Sense UI Android phones coming through along with Nokia's downward pressure on smartphone costs Apple need to give some thought to how the platform progresses.]]>Aug 28th 2009 7:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
Cashed up Chinese middle class have on an equal comparison basis much more disposable income that many people around the world. And there are A LOT of super rich Chinese too. In the millions.

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Like I said, it's a fickle market.]]>Aug 28th 2009 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/






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Apple will see $100 before it sees $250. But please, keep on buying, I need someone on the other side of my shorts (so to speak).]]>Aug 28th 2009 8:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
I want my phone's software controlled by a software company, not my utility provider.]]>Aug 28th 2009 5:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
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I got a call the other day to ask me how I liked the service - in good English too - I let her know that the only complaint I have is the SMS spam that is getting out of control.

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PS: The Chinese goverment thinks the WIFI standard is not secure at all,and is easily hacked into. so they brought out a "Chinese standard WIFI" called WAPI, and set up a rule that cell phones with Wifi are not allowed to sell in China. However, many Chinese bought the US version cellphones, and you can find the WIFI hot spots everywhere in some big cities. In a word, the Chinese WAPI standard is nothing but shit.]]>Aug 28th 2009 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/
Many people WILL get an iPhone this way as they can get it free or subsidised on contract. An iPhone now costs about 150% of the US price with the black market surcharge. There is a risk of breaking and no after sales support or help. For a MAJOR investment for some people, to be able to get it with warranty, repairs and aftersales support, as well as subsidised is a good deal.

My mobile bill is about 1,300 RMB per month. The largest contract on offer is 500 RMB per month and that entitles one to a 1K USD phone for FREE. I would expect people that sign up for the 500RMB plans to get a free basic iPhone and people with lower plans (2-300 RMB) would be happy to pay the 1000 RMB out of pocket.

Not to mention too - that many of the phone companies do deals with banks where people can pay a certain amount now for the phone and then GET THE MONEY back in 1 year at the end of the contract. I do this all the time. I get the phone that requires the up front 1000 RMB extra payment - pay it into the special bank account and then at the end of a year and I go and get it back.

Not sure why they do this - maybe a way to raise liquidity between bank and telco.

Point is - they will fly off the shelves.

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Did you really get all the way to college without figuring out the way the world works?]]>Aug 28th 2009 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iphone-coming-china-unicom-in-q4-its-official/Aug 28th 2009 11:53AM