http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/18/exclusivity.deals.now.hampering.growth/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphonesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The iPhone could soon become the UK's most popular smartphone, claims a Canalys analyst. Presenting at yesterday's Canalys Mobility Forum event in London, Pete Cunningham observed that the iPhone was the most popular smartphone in France during Q3 2009, a result of the end of an exclusive deal between Apple and regional carrier Orange. The French government ruled that the deal violated competiti... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/18/exclusivity.deals.now.hampering.growth/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/05/france.may.outdo.us.in.store.openings/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/louvre.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As foreshadowed in late October, Apple today revealed its first Parisian Apple Store, located in the Carrousel du Louvre. The shop is situated within close range of the famous Louvre art museum, and uses an elaborate two-floor design, with unique touches such as diamond-shaped windows. Coinciding with the store launch is the release of a free Musée du Louvre iPhone app, which showcases various e... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/05/france.may.outdo.us.in.store.openings/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/unofficial.end.occurred.months.earlier/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/iphone3gs-3sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />America's Apple and Orange, a division of France Telecom, have formally dropped an arrangement for exclusive French iPhone sales, says Dow Jones. France was in 2007 one of the first markets to receive the iPhone, and as in other countries at the time, negotiations left only one carrier in control of sales; unlocked phones were still available only through Orange, and at a high premium. Orange ri... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/unofficial.end.occurred.months.earlier/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/29/location.to.be.companys.first.in.paris/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/louvresml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has confirmed the November 7th opening for its retail store located at the Carousel du Louvre. Like many Apple Store openings, the first 5,000 visitors will get a free t-shirt. Customers will be able to check out products on the bottom level, which includes a special area focused on the iPhone. A second floor hosts services such as educational workshops.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/29/location.to.be.companys.first.in.paris/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/site.said.to.be.ready.ahead.of.schedule/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/louvre.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Despite earlier reports suggesting the Carousel de Louvre Apple Store would be ready by November 15th, the French site macgeneration now claims the grand opening is scheduled for November 7th. Sources allege the company will provide official details by Friday, including a partnership with the nearest Starbucks to provide free coffee for early birds waiting in line.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/site.said.to.be.ready.ahead.of.schedule/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/19/projects.appear.to.be.continuing.after.delays/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/applestore.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer confirmed plans to open several new retail locations in France and New York City. The executive, speaking at an investor conference call, mentioned that the company is finally ready to reveal the store at Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Although the project was initially acknowledged by Apple in June of last year, reports early this year suggested construction had begun t... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/19/projects.appear.to.be.continuing.after.delays/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/15/could.impose.harsh.measures.on.suspects/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/frenchassembly.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The French government has taken one step further towards enacting a controversial piece of Internet piracy legislation, says the Associated Press. A bill today passed through the National Assembly, having already gained approval from the Senate in July. Only one step remains before it becomes law, that being a third approval by a committee bridging both houses of parliament.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/15/could.impose.harsh.measures.on.suspects/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/31/piper.on.us.iphones/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0908/iphone3gs.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The iPhone could be sold through multiple American carriers as soon as next year, suggests Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster. The analyst notes that in France, where Orange was once the exclusive iPhone carrier, Apple now enjoys a "dramatically" higher marketshare as compared to countries where exclusives remain, namely the US. "We believe Apple is seeing the increased unit sell-through more than off... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/31/piper.on.us.iphones/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/27/france.talks.iphone.woes/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/france.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A regional commercial director for Apple will meet with France's consumer affairs minister on Friday, Reuters reports. The pair are set to discuss a series of incidents, in which the touchscreens on several iPhones allegedly shattered with no obvious cause. At least two such cases have been confirmed, which in both circumstances injured device owners with flying glass.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/27/france.talks.iphone.woes/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/25/new.iphone.explosion/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/iphone3gs-3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A second confirmed iPhone explosion has occurred in France, Agence France-Presse reports. A supermarket security guard, Yassine Bouhadi, says he was typing out a text message on Monday afternoon, when his phone's touchscreen suddenly blew out. A glass shard is then claimed to have hit his eye; while Bouhadi says he is consulting a doctor, his main concern is filing a lawsuit for damage compensat... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/25/new.iphone.explosion/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:05:00 GMT