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Where is it? Apple said early 2014 for Canada, UK and other places. They only fulfilled their promise for Australia. Today Google Music launched in Canada. We're almost 50% done 2014.
 
Where is it? Apple said early 2014 for Canada, UK and other places. They only fulfilled their promise for Australia. Today Google Music launched in Canada. We're almost 50% done 2014.

I don't think Apple can just flip a switch for iTunes radio to be available in any country. I'm pretty sure they have to meet that country's music licenses, conditions for lack of a better description. Canada may be more strict?
 
I must admit I thought it would've been available in the UK by now; if they are developing a stand-alone app for it in iOS 8 they might postpone any future roll outs until then?

Having said that (off topic here) Siri tells me I can ask it to make a restaurant reservation when looking for local eateries... then proceeds to tell me it's not available within the UK.... so I'm not surprised it's all over the place!
 
It's difficult for American companies to go into other countries and get services to work...
 
It's difficult for American companies to go into other countries and get services to work...

Do I note a hint of sarcasm?

Seeing as OpenTable run Toptable in the UK (I see they've changed their name to OpenTable recently) I can't see how reservations couldn't made over here seeing as the system is in place!
 
Do I note a hint of sarcasm?

Seeing as OpenTable run Toptable in the UK (I see they've changed their name to OpenTable recently) I can't see how reservations couldn't made over here seeing as the system is in place!

This is the music industry we're talking about not a restaurant reservation. Every country has their own laws regarding music licensing/rights.
 
I don't care about iTunes Radio.

I've been with Spotify for years and it's great. Plus it works on more devices.
 
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