Apple's CEO Tim Cook has penned an apology to Chinese consumers over warranty and after-sales issues in China.

China Telecom published its annual results for 2012, stating that its total operating revenue reached CNY283.073 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15.5%; but its profit attributable to shareholders was CNY14.925 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.5%.

South Korea's Samsung sold 30.06 million smartphones in China in 2012, ranking first in the Chinese smartphone market for the first time.

Taiwanese PC maker Acer said that its notebook shipments are expected to decrease by 10% to 15% for the first quarter of 2013, due to seasonal factors.

Young Chinese workers making components for Apple's devices have been returned to their parents, according to Apple's latest sustainability report.

Chinese telecom operator China Mobile held a global developer conference in Guangzhou, and Li Yue, chief executive officer of China Mobile, revealed during the conference that the company plans to launch its own-brand devices and accessories.

Chinese digital interactive marketing solutions provider Allyes Group announced that Wang Hanhua, former president for Amazon China, has joined the group as chief executive officer, leading the group's strategy and implementation.

Apple reportedly plans to establish a new data center in Hong Kong.

Mobile phone retail chain D.phone has opened 30 Apple iOS licensing stores in Beijing, making it the largest Apple-authorized sales channel provider in the communications chain market in Beijing.

Chinese consumer electronics retailer Gome has started accepting reservations for the Apple iPhone 5 at over 1,700 retail stores in China.

Taiwanese computer maker Asus published its financial report for the third quarter of 2012, stating that its net profit increased by 43% year-on-year to about USD229 million, achieving a record over the past four years.

Microsoft's tablet product Surface is expected to be launched in the Chinese market this month, and Suning may become the exclusive retail sales channel for this new product.

According to information published on Apple's Chinese official website, its third retail store in Beijing will be opened at Wangfujing on October 20, 2012.

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC published its final performance report for the third financial quarter of 2012, stating that its operating revenue was NTD70.2 billion during the reporting period; while its net profit after taxes was NTD3.9 billion, a decrease of 79% compared with the NTD18.68 billion in the same period of last year.

China Mobile Beijing's branch has formally started providing nano-SIM cards for iPhone 5 users in its 33 business halls.