In a new visual for the Apple Store website, Apple has posted a “We’ll be back” note for potential web visitors. What’s news about that? Well, there are 18 different languages that rotate through, each (assumedly) saying the same thing. We’re assuming this is regular maintenance for the site, but will keep an eye on things just in case.
It’s a nice international touch, and in keeping with Apple’s continuing success worldwide. Click on through to see if you can figure out all the languages – feel free to share in the comments below.
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13 responses to “Apple Store Says “We’ll Be Back” In 18 Different Languages [Gallery]”
I don’t know why there’s 2 different messages in French.
I really hope they are adding the FireWire to thunderbolt adapter
i was just about to buy, after stalling for the last few days. i hope this means a upgraded release at the same price!
I wondered that too. Maybe Canadian vs Parisian?
One for France and one for French Canada.
There are also two different in Spanish… Sounds like South American Spanish to me though the other message, but it could perfectly be the same!
There’s also two Japanese, both the same though.
There’s also two in Portuguese, guess one if for Portugal and one for Brazil
Huh. No Traditional Chinese?
The International flavor is welcome. I do wonder why the whole thing is not square with the screen, planned or some fault? Curious. Also, where is the Gaelic?
Since coming back online, at least for AU refurb store, the machines don’t appear to be showing the CPU speed like they used to (e.g. i5, i7 etc..)
Its interesting to see the adverts in other countries too:
Siri: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoE9XxXUatA
Camera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbV2cQ62wRc
Yes, the present participle is different. PT PT more commonly uses the “a fazer” form, while BR PT more commonly uses the “fazendo” form.