Just what does Apple Inc. have against Canada?

As an man in the street, I know the lack of the iPhone here in Canada is pissing off loyal Apple customers. WTF Apple?

Given the monopolistic nature of the providers here (heelllooo Rogers) as well, the holdup is probably not all Apple's doing.

Apple may be one of the most beloved consumer brands in the world, but its products cost more here than they do south of the border despite near parity in the currencies, new services often arrive long after they're launched in the U.S., and then there's the conspicuous absence of the company's iPhone.

Meanwhile, other multinational consumer electronics companies, including Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co., consider Canada a proving ground for new products and services.

So does Apple hate Canada?

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