The Apple iPhone Thread (6 Viewers)

[goonsquad]

Apple wants the iPhone to be more affordable. The existing 8GB iPhone 3G will remain -- for $99.

RIM and Palm just shat themselves.

Friend went to buy a Palm today and it was sold out.OK . . . so how bad is AT&T?

Fine in my area. Your results may vary.

but they cant support picture and video messaging?? (yet)

June 17th. You have 9 days left to play this card. Enjoy!

 

[rodg12]

$299 for 32GB, $199 for 16GB, white or black case.

Still subsidized by AT&T?

 

[Tigerbot Hesh]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

but they cant support picture and video messaging?? (yet)

June 17th. You have 9 days left to play this card. Enjoy!

Card? I'm debating on buying this or not and want all the info. What's your problem?It looked like MMS may not be supported by ATT until August based on the transcript, no? And they didnt really say regarding video on the 3GS, right? Just trying to make sure I am reading this the same way everybody else is.

 

[The Noid]

$299 for 32GB, $199 for 16GB, white or black case.

Still subsidized by AT&T?

I assume that's with a 2 year contract.

 

[goonsquad]

but they cant support picture and video messaging?? (yet)

June 17th. You have 9 days left to play this card. Enjoy!

Card? I'm debating on buying this or not and want all the info. What's your problem?It looked like MMS may not be supported by ATT until August based on the transcript, no? And they didnt really say regarding video on the 3GS, right? Just trying to make sure I am reading this the same way everybody else is.

Sorry, just been hearing the same complaint (along with copy/paste) for two years and it's on my last nerve. My bad.

 

[ukshane]

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/

 

[adonis]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

Not yet...AT&T is holding it up. Apple has made the functionality available, and many others have enabled it, but AT&T still seems to be refusing to do so, in addition to refusing to do MMS stuff.

 

[The Noid]

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/

"Surf the web from practically anywhere. Now you can share the 3G connection on your iPhone with your Mac notebook or PC laptop. Tethering is not currently offered in the U.S. and some other countries. See your carrier for availability."

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/

Says in fine print: late summer MMS on ATT; and no tethering in the USA (yet).

 

[HellToupee]

(2) Requires new two-year AT&T wireless service contract, sold separately to qualified customers; credit check required; must be 18 or older. For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).

so it will be $599 if my contract isn't up????

 

[goonsquad]

iPhone 3GS

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AppleInsider: iPhone 3G S - s for speed

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AppleInsider: Same design

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AppleInsider: Really fast - launching apps 2x faster

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AppleInsider: 2.9 times faster to bring up NY Times in browser than current iPhone

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AppleInsider: view attachments 3.6x faster

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AppleInsider: OpenGL ES 2.0

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AppleInsider: 7.2 Mbps HSDPA support

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AppleInsider: new camera - 3 MP autofocus

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AppleInsider: autowhite balance and exposure

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AppleInsider: tap to focus and balance exposure

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AppleInsider: shows example of foreground background foucs. better low light sensitivity

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AppleInsider: auto macro to objects as close as 10 cm

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AppleInsider: developer API -

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AppleInsider: video capture support

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AppleInsider: 30 fps VGA with audio. auto focus, white balance

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AppleInsider: pretty impressive example shown - very usable

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AppleInsider: video trim features

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AppleInsider: share to MMS (not AT&T!), email, MobileMe, YouTube

2:53

AppleInsider: voice control

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AppleInsider: hold down Home button, say Call scott. Will ask for home or work listing

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AppleInsider: control iPod playback - "play songs by " or "play songlist", "what's playing now? " "play more songs like this" to invoke Genius

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AppleInsider: digital compass

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AppleInsider: new compass app

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AppleInsider: tap maps to orient map to the direction you are facing

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AppleInsider: support for Nike+

Hardware encryption of data for instant remote wipe

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AppleInsider: better battery life 9 hours vs 6

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AppleInsider: Rate of new apps is accelerating

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AppleInsider: price: $199

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AppleInsider: 16 GB

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AppleInsider: $299 for 32GB version

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AppleInsider: AT&T prices for new customers

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AppleInsider: both models in both black and white

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AppleInsider: more affordable model

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AppleInsider: Regular iPhone 3G priced at $99

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AppleInsider: for 8GB version

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AppleInsider: new price starts today

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AppleInsider: iPhone 3GS available June 19

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AppleInsider: US canada france, germany, others - in July and August will ship to 90 countires

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AppleInsider: New Ad

 

[tommyGunZ]

but they cant support picture and video messaging?? (yet)

June 17th. You have 9 days left to play this card. Enjoy!

Card? I'm debating on buying this or not and want all the info. What's your problem?It looked like MMS may not be supported by ATT until August based on the transcript, no? And they didnt really say regarding video on the 3GS, right? Just trying to make sure I am reading this the same way everybody else is.

Sorry, just been hearing the same complaint (along with copy/paste) for two years and it's on my last nerve. My bad.

lots of irony here. nothing personal gs, but it's pretty to hear fanboys complaining about being tired of hearing about something.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

Not yet...AT&T is holding it up. Apple has made the functionality available, and many others have enabled it, but AT&T still seems to be refusing to do so, in addition to refusing to do MMS stuff.

Looks like MMS in August. Why the hold up though? I'd buy it the day it comes out anyway, but I will unleash holy hell on somebody if they dont have it up by Sept. 1

 

[Britney Spears]

Apple wants the iPhone to be more affordable. The existing 8GB iPhone 3G will remain -- for $99.

RIM and Palm just shat themselves.

rims already practically giving their devices away to enterprisesall about the carriers

until apple opens it up past ATT I dont see a huge influx at enterprises

I still dont understand why they are limiting to just ATT. how is that a good financial decision?

My company transitioning over to ATT from Verizon/Sprint. shrug

 

[adonis]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

Not yet...AT&T is holding it up. Apple has made the functionality available, and many others have enabled it, but AT&T still seems to be refusing to do so, in addition to refusing to do MMS stuff.

Looks like MMS in August. Why the hold up though? I'd buy it the day it comes out anyway, but I will unleash holy hell on somebody if they dont have it up by Sept. 1

Unsure...there's no reason apple has anything to do with it though, as they show it available in other countries. Seems to be solely a problem with AT&T. ...maybe they haven't figured out how to milk every penny out of it yet.

 

[HellToupee]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

:( just put my info in at the apple store

On like a waiting list? Is that better to do than just order on-line?How difficult is it to change over from Verizon to ATT and keep your number?

 

[Walton Goggins]

Iphone 3GS :Improved battery life. Now up to 9 hours of internet surfing, 10 hours of video, 30 hours of audio, 12 hours of 2g talk-time, 5 hours of 3g talk-time.

Always overstated their battery life and sure this means with WIFI turned off...

Up to 5 hours 3G talk time, 9 hours of WiFI internet.

Can you do multiple things on the new I-phone...use internet / talk ./ open multiple programs?

 

[Walton Goggins]

I love all these Verizon snobs.ATT is fine depending on the area, just like Verizon is fine depending on the area.They both claim to have the best coverage, fewest dropped calls etc.But the bottom line is there is going to be more people #####ing then complimenting.I've had 0 problems with ATT where I live, and I know my friends on Verizon have had loads of issues.Give it a rest with the "Verizon is the messiah" crap, it's nauseating.

I could be wrong but if you all of your family and friends are on verizon it pays to stick with them

That. Or any other carrier for that matter. Most of mine are on T-mobile

 

[Harry Manback]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

So wait, what's the * for?I am not up for a new contract...will I be able to get this for $199 or not?

 

[Alias]

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/

Says in fine print: late summer MMS on ATT; and no tethering in the USA (yet).

so the resolution is the same as current 3G? (480 x 320, 163ppi)

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

So wait, what's the * for?I am not up for a new contract...will I be able to get this for $199 or not?

doesnt look like it.

 

[HellToupee]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

So wait, what's the * for?I am not up for a new contract...will I be able to get this for $199 or not?

neither am I . Go to apple.com and when you select buy it asks for your phone # and some info

 

[Britney Spears]

HURRY UP WITH THE 3.0 PLEASE. I JUST WANT PICTURE TEXT.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

 

[Britney Spears]

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3g-s/

Says in fine print: late summer MMS on ATT; and no tethering in the USA (yet).

so the resolution is the same as current 3G? (480 x 320, 163ppi)

What are we talking about here? How sharp the picture is?

 

[Alias]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

So wait, what's the * for?I am not up for a new contract...will I be able to get this for $199 or not?

neither am I . Go to apple.com and when you select buy it asks for your phone # and some info

looks like the site is getting bombarded, I'm always leary of "pre-ordering" anything, it always seems to arrive days (weeks?) later then when the same product hits stores.

 

[One]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

correct.

 

[One]

iTunes Movie rentals FTW.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

correct.

Thank you. So unless I intend on having a #### load of music and movies, 16G should be just fine? And I could always move stuff from iPod to iPhone and vice versa, correct?

 

[HellToupee]

stupid question but can my old iphone be used as an ipod once I upgrade?

 

[Shooter McGavin]

How difficult is it to change over from Verizon to ATT and keep your number?

Simple. When you sign, you tell ATT you want to keep your number and they take care of it (or enter the info on a form if you're ordering online).

 

[Shooter McGavin]

stupid question but can my old iphone be used as an ipod once I upgrade?

I don't see why it wouldn't. It should still be able to connect to networks via WiFi, too, so everything except the phone part should still work the same, I imagine.

 

[goonsquad]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

Not yet...AT&T is holding it up. Apple has made the functionality available, and many others have enabled it, but AT&T still seems to be refusing to do so, in addition to refusing to do MMS stuff.

Looks like MMS in August. Why the hold up though? I'd buy it the day it comes out anyway, but I will unleash holy hell on somebody if they dont have it up by Sept. 1

ATT claimed it would put too big of a strain on their network, IIRC.

 

[One]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

correct.

Thank you. So unless I intend on having a #### load of music and movies, 16G should be just fine? And I could always move stuff from iPod to iPhone and vice versa, correct?

That's right. 16GB should be just fine. & yes you can decide which device to add to.

 

[goonsquad]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

correct.

Thank you. So unless I intend on having a #### load of music and movies, 16G should be just fine? And I could always move stuff from iPod to iPhone and vice versa, correct?

Correct. Not directly from iPod to iPhone, but by managing both libraries with iTunes.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

Not yet...AT&T is holding it up. Apple has made the functionality available, and many others have enabled it, but AT&T still seems to be refusing to do so, in addition to refusing to do MMS stuff.

Looks like MMS in August. Why the hold up though? I'd buy it the day it comes out anyway, but I will unleash holy hell on somebody if they dont have it up by Sept. 1

ATT claimed it would put too big of a strain on their network, IIRC.

Eff them. The 30 bucks a month I pay for the friggin' data plan should buy me enough bandwidth to use my phone as the server for FBG.

 

[GreekFreak]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

correct.

Thank you. So unless I intend on having a #### load of music and movies, 16G should be just fine? And I could always move stuff from iPod to iPhone and vice versa, correct?

Or you can just buy an external USB Hardrive and download the ORB live app and you can access your media anywhere.I have 200GB of music that I can access anytime with my Iphone.

 

[Harry Manback]

Review iPhone pricing.As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

So wait, what's the * for?I am not up for a new contract...will I be able to get this for $199 or not?

neither am I . Go to apple.com and when you select buy it asks for your phone # and some info

You are certain of this?I'd hate to buya $200 phone only to be told it's actually $600...

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

16G vs 32G just affects the actual storage capacity of media (music/video), correct? That doesnt matter regarding the performance of the actual phone, right? I just bought a 120G iPod, so dont see me needing storage on a phone really.

correct.

Thank you. So unless I intend on having a #### load of music and movies, 16G should be just fine? And I could always move stuff from iPod to iPhone and vice versa, correct?

Correct. Not directly from iPod to iPhone, but by managing both libraries with iTunes.

I'm a new iPod guy too, so I'm going to have to learn still I guess. I should probably get an external HD for iTunes/back-up.

 

[HellToupee]

Review iPhone pricing.

As an existing customer, you qualify for the following iPhone pricing: You'll be able to choose the iPhone you want a little later in the process.

$99.00* — 8GB iPhone 3G (black)

$199.00* — 16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

$299.00* — 32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

just put my info in at the apple store

So wait, what's the * for?I am not up for a new contract...will I be able to get this for $199 or not?

neither am I . Go to apple.com and when you select buy it asks for your phone # and some info

You are certain of this?I'd hate to buya $200 phone only to be told it's actually $600...

apple will tell you the price. People on this message board are getting different prices

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Just ordered the 3 GS, 16G, Black. $212.93 after taxes. On the site it said delivery by June 19. On my email receipt, however, it says it ships that date and delivery by June 24.

 

[HellToupee]

Just ordered the 3 GS, 16G, Black. $212.93 after taxes. On the site it said delivery by June 19. On my email receipt, however, it says it ships that date and delivery by June 24.

was there an instore pickup option?

 

[Kiddnets]

you guys order through apple onlin store? I get to the 2nd page and it keeps crashing on me!

 

[HellToupee]

you guys order through apple onlin store? I get to the 2nd page and it keeps crashing on me!

its being hammered

 

[goonsquad]

but they cant support picture and video messaging?? (yet)

June 17th. You have 9 days left to play this card. Enjoy!

Card? I'm debating on buying this or not and want all the info. What's your problem?It looked like MMS may not be supported by ATT until August based on the transcript, no? And they didnt really say regarding video on the 3GS, right? Just trying to make sure I am reading this the same way everybody else is.

Sorry, just been hearing the same complaint (along with copy/paste) for two years and it's on my last nerve. My bad.

lots of irony here. nothing personal gs, but it's pretty to hear fanboys complaining about being tired of hearing about something.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Just ordered the 3 GS, 16G, Black. $212.93 after taxes. On the site it said delivery by June 19. On my email receipt, however, it says it ships that date and delivery by June 24.

was there an instore pickup option?

the way it was worded made me think I had to wait in line and take my chances like everybody else that day, and that I was just pre-approving my ATT contract. I may have Fd that one up though.

 

[goonsquad]

So they pimp out the tethering feature and brag about how many countries they are active in, but don't mention the U.S. by name. So... no tethering in the U.S.?

Not yet...AT&T is holding it up. Apple has made the functionality available, and many others have enabled it, but AT&T still seems to be refusing to do so, in addition to refusing to do MMS stuff.

Looks like MMS in August. Why the hold up though? I'd buy it the day it comes out anyway, but I will unleash holy hell on somebody if they dont have it up by Sept. 1

ATT claimed it would put too big of a strain on their network, IIRC.

Eff them. The 30 bucks a month I pay for the friggin' data plan should buy me enough bandwidth to use my phone as the server for FBG.

I agree. Not defending ATT, just passing on their excuse. I'm assuming they plan on expanding their network this summer for MMS in August.

 

[Harry Manback]

Son of a #####, I'm not eligible til July 10th, 2010.

Anyone know a way I can get around this

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