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Unlocked iPhone 4S launches in U.S., international iPhone 4S launches in Hong Kong, South Korea, and more

Georgia — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:28:02 +0000

Apple’s iPhone 4S is now available factory unlocked in the U.S. from Apple.com. Why it took until November when countries like Canada and the UK got unlocked models at launch, who knows? But if you’ve been waiting to go contract and SIM-lock free, now’s your chance! (Reminder: Only the GSM/AT&T version is available unlocked, not the CDMA/Verizon/Sprint version).

Apple has also launched the iPhone 4S in 13 more countries, namely Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania and South Korea.

If you grabbed a new iPhone 4S today, let us know where and which model you got! And if you need more information to help you decide and get up to speed, check out:

iPhone 4S Features

iPhone 4S Buyers Guide

iPhone 4 Starters Guide

iPhone 4S apps

iPhone 4S accessories

iPhone 4S help

Apple revises iPhone warranty and return policy in South Korea

Allyson Kazmucha — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:18:45 +0000

Apple will be revising their iPhone warranty and return policy in South Korea due to customers that were unhappy about their current return policy. If a customer receives a defective device they will be able to exchange it for a brand new device instead of a refurbished one within 1 month of the original purchase date.

Korean iPhone customers are not happy about Apple replacing defective devices with refurbished ones that have used parts in them when the actual warranty states they are entitled to a refund, new device, or free repair. When Apple spokesperson Steve Park was asked about the new warranty policy in South Korea he declined to comment.

I’ve personally never had any issues with refurbished iPhones from Apple. I’ve actually had better luck with them than brand new out of the box units. I’ve actually heard that refurbished units undergo a more rigorous testing cycle than brand new units. Not sure how much truth there is to that but I seldom have issues.

When Apple exchanges your products are you ok with receiving refurbished units? Have you had issues with them?

Bloomberg

South Korea getting GSM iPhone 4 under SK Telecom network

Andrew Wray — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:31:04 +0000

South Korean carrier SK Telecom announced yesterday that it will begin offering the iPhone 4 on March 16th, further expanding the reach Apple has made in Korea and breaking the exclusivity KT Telecom previously held for the iPhone.

“SK Telecom is proud to offer iPhone 4 on the nation’s top network,” said So Jin-Woo, President of Platform Business and Co-CEO of SK Telecom. “Our customers will benefit from flexible tariff plans tailored to their unique usage needs along with a high level of customer care.”

Eager iPhone buyers can pre-register starting today from their website or at one of 1,500 authorized SK Telecom retail outlets. Although SK Telecom runs both CDMA and HSPA networks they have announced the iPhone 4 will function under their HSPA infrastructure.

Any readers in Korea planning on picking up an iPhone 4 on March 16th? Let us know in the comments!

[SK Telecom]

iPad launches in Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan

Georgia — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:55:26 +0000

Apple’s iPad launched in 11 more countries today, namely Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan. While many of you snuck them out of the US or other countries early on, many more are just getting them for the first time. Did you get a new iPad today, are you planning on getting one over the holidays? Let us know in the comments!

Either way, if you’re wondering what to do after you get your shiny new iPad just keep reading after the break for TiPb’s advice on getting updated, apps, accessories, tips, and help!

[List of countries via MacRumors, thanks Jarl-otto for the picture!]

Get updated: Chances are your new iPad came with iOS 4.2.1 but just in case the shipments went out early and you got iOS 3.2 instead, make sure you plug it into iTunes see if there’s an iOS 4.2.1 software update waiting for you. Download it and let iTunes do its thing. We don’t recommend using an iPhone or iPod backup to restore from — it can make things glitchy. Set it up as new iPad now and save yourself some headaches later. (And hey, if you like tips like this, check out our tips section for more!)
Get up to speed. Our iOS 4.2 for iPad walkthrough is a must-read. If you’re in a rush and just want to get started now, now, now, each walkthrough begins with an “everything you need to know in 10 minutes video” so click, watch, and get going!
Get apps and games. There are 10s of thousands of iPad specific apps in the iTunes App Store and you can also run iPhone apps in pixel-double mode. We’re keeping track of them in our Apps section which is full of the latest news and reviews.
Get accessories. Every Apple device looks the same and every Apple Store sells the same stuff. If you’re wanting something different — a splash of color, a bit of style, a new look, check out our accessory reviews for all the pros, cons, and ratings.
Get talking. If you just want to talk about your new iPad and all those apps and accessories, or if you need help getting started (or to trouble-shoot bugs), or advice and recommendations, we have the best community on the web waiting for you (yes, you!): TiPb Forums. We’ve even got a Jailbreak Forum if you’re curious and want to more about taking your iPhone into expert mode.

Still not enough? Check out the other posts. We’ve got contests and give-aways, polls and award votes, bug fixes and how tos, and much, much more. Bookmark TiPb now and come back often, we want to hear from you!

53,000 Pre-orders — South Koreans Can’t Wait to Get Their iPhones!

Rene Ritchie — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:40:02 +0000

Pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone, set to debut in South Korea Saturday, have already hit 53,000 on carrier KT Corp. With a market of over 400,000 smartphone users and 47 million handset holders in general, and entrenched local competitors like Samsung and LG, AP quotes the former as saying it thinks Apple will “invigorate” things.

Very likely. The iPhone has apparently already caused SK Telecom, the largest in South Korea, to drop service prices for the Samsung Omnia. Apple has also shown the ability to turn dumbphone users into smart, so growing that 400,000 towards that 47 million is no doubt what KT Corp is really interested in.

If you’re picking up an iPhone in South Korea, let us know how it works for you!

[Special thanks to cherryhead25 for previous iPhone in Korea tips!]