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Apple Stops Selling iPhone In Beijing, Shanghai Due To Rioting – Forbes
Apple has halted sales of the iPhone 4S in its stores in Beijing and Shanghai after rioting as its Beijing store triggered what the Financial Times describes as “a police crackdown.” The story notes that customers waiting to buy the … Continue reading
Apple Beijing Store Pelted With Eggs After Botched IPhone Debut – Businessweek
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) — Apple Inc., whose skill at hyping new products has helped make it the world’s most valuable technology company, became a victim of its own success with a botched introduction of its iPhone 4S in China. Would-be … Continue reading
We told you so? Chinese iPhone 4S launch turns into egg-throwing melee – Ars Technica
It’s January 13, which means that Chinese iPhone buyers in China should already have new iPhone 4Ss in their grubby little hands. That is not the case, however, due to a disastrous launch day that generated safety issues, forcing Apple … Continue reading
Huge crowd forces delay of China’s iPhone 4S release – USA Today
BEIJING – Angry customers and gangs of scalpers threw eggs at Apple’s flagship Beijing store Friday after its opening for the China launch of the iPhone 4S was canceled due to concerns over the size of the crowd. Apple reacted … Continue reading
Apple suspend iPhone 4S sales amidst chaos in China – Silicon India
Bangalore: Desperation to lay hands on iPhone 4S at the earliest has cost the Chinese some time as Apple has taken a stern decision to suspend sales after the iPhone outlet was egged. Irate customers who waited in freezing temperatures … Continue reading
Apple halts sale of iPhone 4S in Chinese cities after scuffle – CNN
Beijing (CNN)– Apple halted sale of its iPhone 4S in Beijing and Shanghai on Friday after scuffles broke out over a delayed launch of the device, sending a shopper hurling eggs at one of its stores in the capital. Hundreds … Continue reading
Eggs thrown at Beijing Apple store after iPhone 4S sale canceled – Computerworld
IDG News Service – Apple abruptly canceled first-day sales of its iPhone 4S at one of its Beijing stores, prompting an irate customer to throw eggs at the building, and leaving others disappointed after waiting for a number of hours. … Continue reading
Watch: iPhone Violence at Beijing Apple Store – Wall Street Journal
Some Chinese media reports blamed scuffles involving organized bands of scalpers for Apple’s decision not to open its flagship Beijing store on Friday, the day it was scheduled to start selling the new iPhone 4S. It wasn’t possible to verify … Continue reading
iPhone 4S launch in China draws large crowds, unnecessary violence and SWAT teams – engadget
No Apple product launch is complete without long lines, frustration and utter exhaustion. Unfortunately, the arrival of the iPhone 4S has escalated this reality to a new level in China. We’re now reading reports of fights breaking out between …
iPhone sales halted after shoppers pelt Apple store – International Business Times
Enraged Chinese shoppers pelted Apple Inc’s flagship Beijing store with eggs and shoving matches broke out with police on Friday when customers were told the store would not begin sales of the iPhone 4S as scheduled. Apple said later after … Continue reading
