Some Chinee manufacturers are
already putting out counterfeit versions of the much-heralded
Apple smartwatch a month before it launches, media reported
Thursday.
China's thriving copycat manufacturers are selling
lookalikes, some openly advertised as Apple copies.
"Apple Smart Watch with Bluetooth Bracelet," says one
vendor on Alibaba Group's popular Taobao e-commerce website.
Photos on the vendor's page appear to be the real Apple
Watch. It says features on the Chinese version include text
messaging and a music player. It starts at 288 yuan ($45), or
one-eighth the $349 price of the cheapest Apple Watch.
Alibaba, which listed on the New York Stock Exchange last
year after a record initial public offering, has faced criticism
in the past for hosting the sale of counterfeit goods. It says
it has been taking steps to reduce the problem.
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