Qatar Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

FaceTime goes missing in Saudi Arabia, much of Middle East

by Michael Rose (Sep 20th, 2010)

Update 9/24: It looks like the early indications may be correct. One of the UAE's carriers tweeted that FaceTime will not be available there. Update 8am Tues: Several commenters have raised points about this story, most of which fall into two categories: "I already have an iPhone in Country X and ...

iPhone in 29 new countries; unlocked in Hong Kong

by Robert Palmer (Sep 26th, 2008)

Our sister site Engadget reports that Apple is now offering unlocked iPhones in Hong Kong via its online store. HK$5,500 (≈ US$700) will buy you an 8GB model, HK$6,200 (≈ US$800) gets you 16GB. The Apple Store's terms and conditions limit sales to individuals in Hong Kong only, but who ...