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iPhone 4S reportedly launching in Russia on December 16

by Steven Sande (Dec 2nd, 2011)

The nation that launched the first satellite in 1957 and the first cosmonaut in 1961 will now see the launch of the iPhone 4S on December 16. Pre-orders have begun in Russia (Google Translation) for the latest iPhone at White Wind DIGITAL. Although Siri (or shall we call it Yuri?) doesn't speak ...

iPad 2 coming to Russia, Ukraine, Chile, and Brazil on May 27

by Michael Grothaus (May 25th, 2011)

Earlier today we told you about the iPhone 4 launching in India on May 27th. Now Apple's iPad 2 is set to make a splash in new markets as well. As noted by 9to5 Mac, the iPad 2 is set to go on sale in Russia, Ukraine, Chile and Brazil this Friday. Our Russian readers will be able to pick up ...

New phishing email pretends to be from Apple's online store

by Chris Rawson (May 18th, 2011)

We've received several reports today of an email making the rounds that's very likely a phishing scam. The message content is cleverly designed to look like it's coming from the Apple Store, and clicking on any of the links will take you to a website that's even superficially similar to Apple's ...

Apple planning Moscow, Russia Apple Store

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 7th, 2011)

Apple may be moving forward with plans to expand its retail arm into Russia. According to ifoAppleStore, Apple Senior Vice President of Retail Ron Johnson and Vice President of Real Estate Bob Bridger visited Moscow recently and toured the newly renovated Hotel Moskva, which is located in the ...

iPad launched in Russia today with very limited stock

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 9th, 2010)

Apple has officially launched the iPad in Russia today (or yesterday, if you happen to be in Russia at the moment). All six models are available from three retail chains including M.Video, Bely Veter and re:Store. There's quite a few strings attached to this launch, however. According to ...

Please don't really turn your TV into an iPad

by Mike Schramm (Jul 12th, 2010)

We've posted a lot of wacky Apple-related products here on the site, but I think this is the wackiest I've ever seen. A Russian firm is reportedly selling a series of plastic decals that will make any flatscreen television of a certain size into something that looks like an iPad. Oh, you say, ...

WWDC 2010: Vito Technology walks on with Star Walk and Geo Walk

by Mike Schramm (Jun 13th, 2010)

We met up with both Victor Toporkov and Murad Nazaraliev of Vito Technology during WWDC this past week, and while we know the company's name well from their great Star Walk and Solar Walk apps (the first one won an Apple Design Award this week, and the second one is quite popular, too), we learned ...

Russian President Medvedev pictured with MacBook Pro

by Robert Palmer (Nov 3rd, 2008)

The Kremlin has released photos of Russian President Dimitry Medvedev holding a meeting with his aides and what appears to be a new MacBook Pro. The president also recently addressed the nation in a video blog post, where his MacBook Pro was seen in a similar meeting. The logo had been removed from ...

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 ...

iPhone's arrival in Russia confirmed

by Dave Caolo (Aug 29th, 2008)

Earlier this week, Russian communications company VimpelCom announced their intention to bring the iPhone to Russia, the first company to do so. The particulars aren't available yet, but VimpelCom representatives said they hope to be selling the iPhone "...later this year." Earlier rumors were ...

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