More information today on when we might expect to have a UK version of the iTunes music store. As I expected, we shouldn't hold our breath. I'm told by people at Apple that it's all down to music rights: once they get that sorted out, Apple will be able to launch the service here. But sorting those rights out might not be that straightforward.
At least, I suppose, it's the record industry rather than Apple holding things up. But it appears possible that Windows users in the US will get the iTunes store before Mac users in the rest of the world, which would hold a certain irony. Meanwhile, over at Ben Hammersley's place, David Basskin - who claims to be the bossman for music rights in Canada - is offering to start talks with Apple pronto. Which sounds like good news if you live there.
