strolch said:i think the (working) UBS-free-song-thing is a strong sign that iTMS switzerland will be launched very soon.
yes, that's true, why should this promo work when the store won't be launched very soon?
strolch said:i think the (working) UBS-free-song-thing is a strong sign that iTMS switzerland will be launched very soon.
macsteve said:yes, that's true, why should this promo work when the store won't be launched very soon?![]()
kjwebb said:I have got access back to the iTMS Australia. Songs are non-existant and if any working iTMS store songs (US store shows up) are working, then the disabled account message appears (for iTMS UK).
Maybe they are getting closer to turning it on? Maybe they are still testing?
aussiemac86 said:Are you accessing it through itunes as normal or through a website? Because ive yet to see an Aussie flag on the choose your store page in itunes
Cheers
Swissfondue said:I wonder if I'll get another free song from UBS when the store opens for business![]()
Swissfondue said:From a marketing perspective, Apple would get trashed by the press and websites if they launched a "beta" store which was not fully in working condition or only had a very limited selection.
I don't think the url of the swiss iTMS will be programmed into iTunes software. A new version of iTunes would only be necessary if at the same time, they're changing the drm rules of usage (in order to get everyone to agree to the new rules) or adding new functionality to the software.pkis said:.... because a new verison of iTunes is needed for each new enlargement and they don't want to release 2 or 3 new versions within a short period of time...
Swissfondue said:I don't think the url of the swiss iTMS will be programmed into iTunes software. A new version of iTunes would only be necessary if at the same time, they're changing the drm rules of usage (in order to get everyone to agree to the new rules) or adding new functionality to the software.
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Zaty said:Although, there are rumours saying that iTunes v. 4.8 will be released tonight. Now since Apple usually releases software updates late at night here in Europe, it wouldn't make sense to wait for that. I guess launching the new stores late at night our time doesn't really make sense. I also agree if the stores aren't online by 8 PM CEST, they won't be launched today.
pkis said:the most probable launch time (namely 7 p.m. CET) is quickly drawing closer. Apple mostly launches new products at 7 CET (or 10 a.m. PST)
Zaty said:Usually new products are launched between 2 and 3 PM CET. You're correct if products are launched during a keynote or any other event. To be honest, I believe we can forget about it. Why should they wait until 7 PM. It's now 9.23 AM in Cupertino, so Apple are up and running.
Zaty said:What went wrong? There are reports form Australia saying Apple couldn't reach all necessary agreements in time for today's launch. But why delay the launch of the other stores? Come on, Apple get this thing together soon.
to say it in german: "die hoffnung stirbt zuletzt"...pkis said:Well guys, it was nice to follow your posts through the last couple of days! I guess it's once again: see you next time around.
macsteve said:oh man! there must be an giant chaos in Cupertino, first the chaotic release of the new Power Macs, now the stores... what is the problem?
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Zaty said:What went wrong? There are reports form Australia saying Apple couldn't reach all necessary agreements in time for today's launch. But why delay the launch of the other stores? Come on, Apple get this thing together soon.
Sayhey said:edit: anyone else notice that on the country menu in the iTMS that Germany is finally listed as "Germany" instead of "Deutschland"? Always thought it was peculiar that Germany was listed in its native language while none of the other nations were.
Sayhey said:edit: anyone else notice that on the country menu in the iTMS that Germany is finally listed as "Germany" instead of "Deutschland"? Always thought it was peculiar that Germany was listed in its native language while none of the other nations were.
Zaty said:What was Apple thinking when they openend the Australian store? Were they hoping they could reach an agreement in the last minute? Was it even a trick to put pressure on that/those particular label(s)? Now that we know iTMS Australia won't be launched in the coming hours, what does that mean for the Scandinavian and the Swiss stores. I certainly can't believe Apple would call off the launch of those stores just because Australia is not ready but who knows.
Poff said:You never know. Maybe steve wants a big announcement?
..or maybe he's just punishing everybody because of those of us who accessed the store too early..![]()
Mitthrawnuruodo said:If you make the gray "frame" which now nearly matches the background transprent, only the shadow will remain and it will look great...