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Apple searching for global channel chief

by Mike Schramm (Dec 9th, 2011)

Apple has apparently hired an executive from HP to handle its IT channel business in the UK, and the company is still searching for a global channel director, according to Channelnomics. Apple hired one Trevor Evans to run things in the UK, who joined the company after resigning from HP while ...

Taiwanese government approves iPhone 4S for sale

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 4th, 2011)

The Taiwanese National Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the iPhone 4S, paving the way for the handset to go on sale in the local market. The iPhone 4S debuted on October 14 and is now available in 29 countries worldwide. Just yesterday, Apple announced the Siri-powered handset will ...

iPhone 4S to launch in 15 additional countries November 11

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 1st, 2011)

Apple announced Tuesday that the iPhone 4S would be available in 11 more countries on November 11. The new iPhone will be available in Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania and South ...

International unlocked iPhone 4S sales begin today

by Steven Sande (Oct 28th, 2011)

It's a happy day all over the world today, with a second wave of international iPhone 4S sales starting up. Even better, all of the phones that are going on sale today are unlocked, unlike American compatriots. Who says America is the land of the free? So where can you pick one up? The new ...

International iPhone 4S pre-orders begin

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 21st, 2011)

The iPhone 4S launched last week in seven countries and got off to a big bang. Apple said it would roll out the handset to 22 total countries by the end of the month and is making good on that promise. Starting today, the next generation iPhone is now available for pre-order in the following ...

Sprint won't offer GSM iPhone 4S unlocked (Updated)

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 12th, 2011)

A report from yesterday claimed Sprint was going to sell the iPhone 4S with an unlocked SIM card, but a Sprint spokesperson has confirmed that report is false. Speaking to Ars Technica, the representative said Sprint will support international roaming, but only with a Sprint international rate ...

App Store expands to 33 additional countries

by Chris Rawson (Jul 22nd, 2011)

Apple has expanded App Store availability to an additional 33 countries. With this latest expansion, App Store apps are now available for purchase in about 123 nations. Apple still has some room left to expand, with several African, Middle Eastern, and South Pacific nations remaining unrepresented ...

App Store international pricing changes afoot

by Chris Rawson (Jul 13th, 2011)

Prices in several international App Stores are fluctuating today, as MacStories predicted earlier. Prices have fallen in the Australian App Store; Angry Birds used to cost AU$1.29, but it now goes for $0.99. Strangely, despite the recent weakening of the US dollar, prices seem to have increased ...

White iPhone 4 produces long lines in Beijing

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 28th, 2011)

The white Apple iPhone 4 made its retail debut today, and China is one market where demand is high for the long-awaited device. According to a report from Computerworld, hundreds of customers lined up outside the Apple Store in Beijing to buy the long-delayed white model. Customers in line ...

White iPhone 4 now available for sale internationally

by Chris Rawson (Apr 28th, 2011)

The elusive white iPhone 4 is elusive no more. It's already gone on sale internationally; this included screenshot is from Vodafone in New Zealand. The white iPhone 4 is expected to see release in several international markets over the course of the day, with release in the US likely to come ...

iPad 2 will land in 12 new countries starting with Japan on April 28

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 27th, 2011)

Apple confirmed the iPad 2 will land in Japan starting tomorrow, April 28. Sales begin at Apple retail stores at 9 am local time. Select authorized resellers will also carry the tablet device and prospective iPad 2 owners should call ahead to confirm availability. If you prefer to shop online ...

Talkcast tonight 10pm ET: iPad 2 international launch

by Michael Rose (Mar 27th, 2011)

It's Sunday night and that means talkcast time! This week, we're sharing stories of the iPad 2's international launch, plus rumors on the Lion and iPhone 5 front. Join us, won't you? To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or download the ...

iPad 2 launch day in Ireland

by TUAW Blogger (Mar 25th, 2011)

Another report from our special correspondent in Ireland, James Britton It's a beautiful day in Dublin to be standing in line for the international launch of iPad 2, but apparently Dubliners have better things to do. Either that, or I'm just the only one obsessed about it since last night. ...

International iPad 2 launch snapshot: New Zealand

by Chris Rawson (Mar 25th, 2011)

Here's a preview of what international Apple fans can expect for the iPad 2 launch later today. The iPad 2 went on sale in New Zealand about an hour ago as I write this. About 15 minutes or so later, it pretty much sold out nationwide. iPhonewzealand has a good roundup of user pics from lineups ...

iPad 2 international lines now in full swing

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 25th, 2011)

The retail launch of the iPad 2 in countries around the world is fast approaching (or already underway, depending on where you are), and lines are in full swing. For those keeping track, the iPad 2 will launch today, March 25, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, ...