Apple unveils online store in China

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Apple unveils online store in China

2010-10-27 10:46:17 GMT+7 (ICT)

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- Apple on Tuesday launched the Apple online store in China, providing Chinese customers a way to shop online for Apple products.

Apple said in a statement that Apple's online store in China features free shipping, free personalized engraving on any iPod or iPad, and the ability to custom configure any Mac computer. It also offers a wide selection of third-party products and is the only place online to buy the iPod nano.

"We are thrilled to open our newest online store in China," said Tim Cook, Apple's COO. "With personalized engraving, configure-to-order options and free shipping on everything, the Apple Store is a great destination for our customers in China."

The company also announced that since Wednesday, Chinese customers can access the App Store in Simplified Chinese, with localized featured apps and charts of the most popular paid and free apps in China.

The launch was "just in time for the holiday shopping season, signature gift wrap is available with the purchase of most Apple products including iPod, iPad and iPhone," Apple said, even though most of China does not celebrate Christmas.

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