China set for iPhone 4 on 25 September 2010

20 September 2010 China Unicom will be launching Apple's popular mobile device, the Apple iPhone 4 for the Chinese market on 25 September 2010. The device is currently equipped with both 3G and WiFi. It appears that China Unicom has relaxed their policy to encourage China's homegrown wireless standard - WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure (WAPI). According to Reuters, China Unicom will offer the 16GB iPhone 4 with a two year contract at 3,899 yuan (1 yuan = RM0.46) and a monthly fee of 96 yuan. Similarly, the device is free if the subscriber opts for a two-years plan while paying 286 yuan monthly fees. Alternatively, buyer could purchase the phone without contract at the price of 4,999 yuan for the 16GB model and 5,999 yuan for the 32GB model. These devices could also be purchased from Apple stores in China.