China okays sales of Apple 3G device

Chinese authorities have recently given the licence to Apple to sell its 3G device capable of handling high-speed wireless data capabilities, reports said, adding that the US computer maker make be closer to selling its latest iPad version in China.

Reports did not mention the name of the device, which has been listed as model number A1430.

Apple is locked in a dispute with electronics maker Proview International Holding over the trademark of iPad.

The Apple 3G device would be compatible with the network of China Unicom, which is the US company's longtime partner and has released its popular iPhone and iPad devices.