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Cellular-equipped iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 units hit Chinese marketplace

If you’re in the Chinese marketplace, you’ll like this. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Wednesday announced cellular-capable iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 models will be available in China later this week, offering support for region-specific wireless networks used by major telecoms like the world-leader China Mobile. According to Apple’s announcement, cellular versions of the […]

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Rumor: Next-Gen iPhone to incorporate LTE-Advanced support, could operate at 150 Mbps data rate

It’s just a rumor, but it could indicate that something really cool is en route for the next-gen iPhone. Per The Korea Times, Apple is allegedly in talks with SK Telecom about launching an LTE-Advanced phone later this year. “LTE-A” is an upgraded version of the long-term evolution wireless standard currently found in the iPhone […]

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Apple alters Chinese iPhone Wi-Fi protocol to adopt government standard

Apple fought for years to break the iPhone into the Chinese marketplace and appears to be doing what it takes to stay there. Per Macworld UK, the company appears to have tweaked its iPhone to support a Chinese security protocol for wireless networks. This follows suit as companies increasingly adopt Chinese government-backed technologies and standards […]

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Apple Applies for Wireless License in China

Apple may have finally cleared a major hurdle in bringing its iPhone handset to China, as the company has reportedly applied for a Network Access License in the Asian country. The moves could put a release just a few months away, albeit without Wi-Fi. According to AppleInsider, Wedge Partners analyst Matt Mathison claims that the […]

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Rumor: Apple May Have Ordered Four Million Additional iPhones for Chinese Marketplace

This is a bit strange but there may be something to it. According to ChinaTimes, component suppliers have stated that Apple has placed orders for shipments of four million iPhone units expected to be ready by the end of the quarter. The units will allegedly be a combination of three new models, consisting of an […]