LeTV to challenge Apple in US smartphone sector

LeTV Holdings Co Ltd will sell its smartphones in the United States later this year, challenging Apple Inc's iPhone, the company said on Tuesday.

The Beijing-based technology company, known for its online video-streaming services, unveiled three types of handsets in a bid to take on the iPhone 6 Plus and Mi Note, produced by another Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi Corp.

LeTV plans to offer Internet TV and video-streaming services in the US later this year.