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iPhone 4 Hits 17 More Countries Friday

in News on July 26, 2010 at 5:05 am PT

The iPhone 4’s international roll-out begins in earnest this week. Come Friday, July 30, the device will go on sale in 17 more countries–Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Left off the roll-out roll call, much to the dismay of its citizens, is South Korea, where regulatory issues are reportedly slowing things down. By September, the iPhone 4 should be in stores in 87 countries, making its global roll-out Apple’s fastest ever.

Hello World: Apple iPad Goes International on May 28

in News on May 7, 2010 at 6:08 am PT

The international launch of the Apple iPad, which was delayed due to strong demand in the the U.S., will finally begin later this month. Apple will start accepting pre-orders for both the 3G and Wi-Fi models on Monday, May 10. And on May 28, it will begin shipping them.

No, the Microsoft Browser Ballot Will Not Include an “I’m Feeling Lucky” Option

in News on February 19, 2010 at 8:26 am PT

Microsoft will begin rolling out its “No Browser Left Behind” scheme in Europe next week, offering Windows users a choice of Web browsers, as stipulated by its antitrust settlement with the European Commission.

L’Oréal Unable to Do It eBay

in News on May 22, 2009 at 9:30 am PT

Cosmetics giant L’Oréal is 0-5 in its legal cases against eBay over the counterfeit perfumes and face creams listed on the auction site. Today the High Court in London ruled that eBay was “not jointly liable” for trademark infringements committed by its users, though it could do more to prevent them.
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