International

Where are the international iPad minis with LTE?

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 a 12:08 am

Literally seconds after Apple opened pre-orders for the iPad mini I bought a 32GB model in white. That was on October 26. A month ago. Not only hasn't it arrived yet, it hasn't even shipped yet. U.S. iPad minis + LTE began arriving weeks ago but international iPad minis + LTE aren't being treated equally. That's nothing new. Apple famously (or infamously) delayed the release of the original iPad and iPad 2 almost a month outside the U.S. But with the iPad mini, the international Wi-Fi only versions were available for delivery and purchase day and date with U.S. versions. It's only the LTE (or cellular, if your carrier doesn't support LTE) versions that seem to be MIA.

iPhone 5 in the UK - EE gets a hero phone for its 4G network

By Alex Dobie, Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 a 6:46 pm

Apple’s 90-plus minute iPhone 5 launch event was packed with details about the new device’s hardware and software, but for viewers in the UK, the most important information was covered in just a few frames of video. As the camera panned over the map of iPhone 5 LTE carriers across the globe, Brits got their confirmation of what many had suspected -- the world’s first 4G iPhone would work on their country's first 4G network.

Siri support coming to Japan

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 a 1:19 pm

Apple has just announced from the iPad 3 event that their popular voice assistant, Siri, will be making its way to customers in Japan. It will be part of iOS 5.1 which will be available starting today. Siri will be rolled out in Japan over the next few weeks.

Siri is currently available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and France. This aligns with Apple's plan to roll out Siri to even more countries during 2012.

International 4G equipped iPads showing up in Apple's inventory

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 a 12:40 pm

iPads equipped with 4G are showing up in Apple's inventory ahead of the iPad 3 event according to a 9to5Mac source. This would mean that 4G would not only be for US models, but international models as well. This lines up with our recent prediction that the iPad 3 would indeed be equipped with LTE.

Verizon and AT&T might be getting a 4G LTE iPad 3, but what about the rest of the world?

By Mickey Papillon#IM, Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012 a 1:58 am

With up to 38 different 4G LTE frequency combinations at play around the world, Apple would need to offer more than one iPad 3 model in order to support North America as well as Europe, Asia, and Australia

Following not only rumors by nearly every tech blog out there, but sources for both iMore and The Wall Street Journal are saying that the next version of the iPad will almost certainly come in an 4G LTE option. The Wall Street Journal says AT&T and Verizon are sure things, but what about everyone else? Not only is LTE up-and-comer Sprint not mentioned, but neither are carriers in Canada, the UK, or anywhere else in the world. Let's dig in a little to discuss if it would be worth Apple's while to make an iPad to work internationally.

iTunes TV Shows in the Cloud now available internationally

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Dec 16, 2011 a 1:23 am

Just like [iTunes Match], iTunes TV Shows in the Cloud seem to be rolling out internationally. TV Shows in the Cloud, part of Apple's iCloud service, allows users to re-download previously purchased TV Show content to iTunes on Mac or Windows, or iOS devices including iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV.

If you're outside the U.S. and you're getting your first fix of iTunes TV Shows in the Cloud, let us know where and how it's working for you

iTunes Match online music locker launches internationally

By Chris Parsons, Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 a 7:17 pm

iTunes Match seems to be going live internationally right now -- and for real this time, not like yesterday. International iTunes users are now once again getting the sign up page for the iTunes Match. Folks in Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Australia, France, New Zealand and various other regions are reporting successful signs ups for the service.

Not everyone has been successful though. If you're having trouble:

Apple accidentally launching, revoking international iTunes TV, iTunes Match services

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 a 9:48 am

Last week an iTunes TV show menu suddenly started showing up on international Apple TVs, didn't work, and subsequently disappeared. This week iTunes Match suddenly started showing up for international iTunes users, didn't work, and Apple subsequently offered refunds to those who'd tried to purchase it.

iPhone 4S launching December 16 in Russia, Brazil, Taiwan, more

By Andrew Wray, Friday, Dec 2, 2011 a 8:02 pm

On December 16, Apple will continue the international roll out of the iPhone 4S, launching it in Russia, Brazil, Taiwan, South Africa, the Philippines, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

MacRumors points to a number of confirmations that Apple is set to rollout the iPhone 4S in several additional countries on December 16th. The list includes Russia and Brazil, two of the world's most populated countries, which should bolster sales outside of the US.

iPhone 4S launches in 22 additional countries today

By Andrew Wray, Friday, Oct 28, 2011 a 4:04 pm

Apple is set to launch the iPhone 4S in 22 additional countries today, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.