Nokia has just released an availability checker for its upcoming MeeGo-powered N9 smartphone. Unfortunately the UK, US and India are not listed in the group of 23 countries on the pulldown. While this alone does not rule out launches in these countries, it may suggest a phased roll out with smaller markets leading the launch.
A Nokia smartphone launch without the UK is quite a shock. India has been sidelined before with Nokia device launches. Looking back at the Maemo-powered N900, it took ages for the device to launch. The US has also suffered similar setbacks since carrier support it limited and Nokia phones are sold almost exclusively SIM-free.
Sometimes companies just don’t get along. Such is the case for Apple and Nokia, whose latest legal dispute has surfaced in a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC). According to the complaint, Nokia is alleging that Apple infringes additional patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, tablets and computers.
Spotify could be one step closer to a US launch, although we’re sure we’ve said this before. Now US music industry bods with free test accounts are having their accounts shifted to Spotify Premium, and have to pay for the privilege. Those industry bods also received an email promising a Spotify US launch.
We heard the BBC iPlayer US version is launching in 2011 but now a report says that Auntie is aiming to launch a subscription on-demand service for iPad as its first foray into the American market beyond BBC America. Hop through to the other side to hear what those BBC suits have in mind for the Apple tablet and its TV slinging subscription packing future…
The BBC iPlayer US and global versions will arrive next year. A version to take on services like Hulu will hit the US in 2011 along with an international version rolling out to other countries where the BBC can flog popular shows like Top Gear and Doctor Who. Read on for news on BBC iPlayer US and international outings straight from the broadcaster…
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The BlackBerry Storm has passed 1 million sales in the US alone – or so says Verizon, the US mobile network.
Since the touchscreen BlackBerry Storm went on sale across the pond in November, it’s racked up 7 figure sales, despite heavy media criticism. “That’s not a bumpy start,” a Verizon spokesperson said after the company’s Q4 financial results and Storm success were revealed.
