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17 Aug 2010
Apple is reportedly close to signing a deal to offer its iPhone 4 handset in mainland China.
The country's Caixin state newspaper cited sources at China Unicom in reporting that a deal will bring the handset to China sometime next month.
The launch will open the iPhone 4 to the largest mobile customer base in the world. Apple currently sells the iPhone 3GS models through China Unicom.
The Chinese operator has also reportedly secured a deal with Apple to offer the 3G-equipped iPad, although no timetable for a release was given.
Apple entered the Chinese mobile market last year with the iPhone, but has been accused by rival vendors of neglecting the country's consumer electronics market.
The rumoured launch date is near Apple's self-imposed deadline for a fix to the iPhone 4's antenna hardware issues. The company is offering free 'bumper' cases until 30 September, when it has promised to provide a long-term fix.
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