Apple to Launch China Sales of iPhone 6 on Oct. 17

Pre-orders for the device and the iPhone 6 Plus will start Oct. 10 after delays due to privacy concerns

Apple said Tuesday that its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in China, after delays, beginning Oct. 17.

Pre-orders from the Apple online store will start on Friday, Oct. 10.
“We are thrilled to bring iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to our customers in China on all three carriers at launch,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook in announcing the news. “iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers will have access to high-speed mobile networks from China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom for an incredible experience.”