I don't see a reason why the plan prices have to change at all. Do you really expect the plans to jump up in price?
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To all hopeful Brits:
http://www.o2.co.uk/
see "Only on O2" on flash banner...
So no SIM Free. Not that there could have been anyway, with the exclusivity contract Apple have with 02
http://www.o2.co.uk/
see "Only on O2" on flash banner...
So no SIM Free. Not that there could have been anyway, with the exclusivity contract Apple have with 02
The maximum $199 price translates to £101.01 at today's rate -- you then have to add VAT (sales tax) so £119 or £129 for the 8GB version?
I bought one of the last 16GB versions and activated, jailbroke and unlocked it to run on a non-Apple specified network provider. No regrets as I bought it knowing full well that the 3G version was due in 3 to 4 months time.
The phone will be upgradeable to the new 2.0 software, but I am not looking to do this until a new jailbreak/unlock solution is available. Once this is done, I may get the V2 phone for the "extras" and pass the V1 to one of my offspring. I don't miss visual voicemail, and I'm sure I'll be the poorer for not being able to access the AppStore, but I have everything I need right now on my V1 phone.
I still have my network supplied Nokia N95 which I use as a pocket camera/video recorder for my eBay items. The N95 suffered low battery levels, signal drop outs, rubbish internet experience, dodgy syncing with iCal & Address Book and I never used the built-in GPS because (a) you had to slide the phone open (the GPS chip is located under the keypad) and (b) even then, it would take anything up to 15 minutes to grab a signal.
I bought one of the last 16GB versions and activated, jailbroke and unlocked it to run on a non-Apple specified network provider. No regrets as I bought it knowing full well that the 3G version was due in 3 to 4 months time.
The phone will be upgradeable to the new 2.0 software, but I am not looking to do this until a new jailbreak/unlock solution is available. Once this is done, I may get the V2 phone for the "extras" and pass the V1 to one of my offspring. I don't miss visual voicemail, and I'm sure I'll be the poorer for not being able to access the AppStore, but I have everything I need right now on my V1 phone.
I still have my network supplied Nokia N95 which I use as a pocket camera/video recorder for my eBay items. The N95 suffered low battery levels, signal drop outs, rubbish internet experience, dodgy syncing with iCal & Address Book and I never used the built-in GPS because (a) you had to slide the phone open (the GPS chip is located under the keypad) and (b) even then, it would take anything up to 15 minutes to grab a signal.
You're an idiot
How do you like that blanket statement? People have different media habits than you, can you imagine that!
no, sorry, from the apple website it says: "assisted GPS", which probably means that you need a cell antenna to triangulate your position... could be wrong though^.. I hope..
Actually, the 1st gen phones are still worth money since they are unlockable, and you can use them on any compatible carrier.
The max thickness point of the phone is slightly larger, but the average thickness does in fact appear to be smaller due to the tapered back.
Using a large subsidy to do locking by the back door would, in the eyes of a court, be seen as taking the piss.
Apple already got burned in Germany and France over this.
I want a new case!
Yeah because a new case will make it edit video and play WoW better.
Still no iPhone for Iceland... one of the most developed cell phone markets on the planet. Even frickin Liechtenstein is getting it now! As if this wasn't bad enough, Iceland doesn't even exist according to the world map from the keynote. This feels like being punched in the stomach!
Why Apple? Why!?
Why Apple? Why!?
For all those complaining about no video chat, how many countries is that really ubiquitous in? Maybe Japan, South Korea? And how many phones is that even available on right now?
It's not economically feasible yet to do video chat in most places because video on most networks is pretty slow...look at TV on cell phones, pretty lousy. The reason places like Japan & SK pull it off is because those countries are a lot smaller so less area to cover/build out. Speaking from a U.S. point of view, I'm guessing those carriers also don't impose the same red-tape restrictions that U.S. users face, hence one of the reasons they are so far ahead from a technology standpoint.
Bottom line, when the rest of the world catches up to 4G/Wimax, etc, you'll probably see more phones with video conferencing.
It's not economically feasible yet to do video chat in most places because video on most networks is pretty slow...look at TV on cell phones, pretty lousy. The reason places like Japan & SK pull it off is because those countries are a lot smaller so less area to cover/build out. Speaking from a U.S. point of view, I'm guessing those carriers also don't impose the same red-tape restrictions that U.S. users face, hence one of the reasons they are so far ahead from a technology standpoint.
Bottom line, when the rest of the world catches up to 4G/Wimax, etc, you'll probably see more phones with video conferencing.
They have been pretty good abvout this sort of thing recently. I think present owners may get a little slack.
Otherswise there's going to be a problem
No, if you'd read the page, it says that it only uses Wi-Fi and cell towers when you're out of range of the satellites.
A-GPS -is- real GPS. It only uses the assistance when necessary to compensate for a poor GPS satellite signal and/or offload some of the calculations to an external server. Having the assistance is better than not having it.
Thanks. No, I didn't know that. Does this work with all mobile numbers, and are you able to store the text address in your Address Book for convenience?
After months of anticipation, the heavily rumored 3G iPhone was announced today during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference Keynote.
Features
- 3G... 2.8 times faster than EDGE.
- GPS built-in
- Thinner
- Better battery life - 300 hours of standby, 2G talk-time 10 hours (as opposed to 5), 5 hours of 3G talk-time (competition is 3 hour 3G talk time), 5 to 6 hours of high-speed browsing, 7 hours of video, 24 hours of audio.
- flush headphone jack
Pricing and Availability
The iPhone 3G will be available July 11th in 22 countries for $199 for 8 GB and $299 for 16 GB. The 16 GB model also comes in white.
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It isn't thinner.
But it does come with a paper clip, er, SIM ejector.
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TULSA, OK I will be waiting in July 11th can we get a city who is going to be in line forum going!!!!!!!!
Two questions:
is the $199 and $299 pricing flat out no matter what?
and
When they say being shipped july 11th they mean being released to stores that day too right?
TULSA, OK I will be waiting in July 11th can we get a city who is going to be in line forum going!!!!!!!!
Two questions:
is the $199 and $299 pricing flat out no matter what?
and
When they say being shipped july 11th they mean being released to stores that day too right?
Assisted GPS is "real GPS". It's the type of GPS they use on phones, where if you can't get good satellite signal it backs it up with antenna data to find you, or when you're outside it allows for quicker searching of your position.
Did anyone notice that the UK iPhone page has had a second update today?
I looked immediately after the announcement and the page had been updated with iPhone 3G information. The page included links to the O2 and CPW online stores. There was also a link to 'Buy' the iPhone 3G at the AppleStore. The O2 and CPW links took you to their respective iPhone (original) pages. The AppleStore link just reloaded the page you were on.
The UK iPhone 3G page now lists no online sources for the iPhone 3G. They only provide links to find your nearest O2 and CPW outlet.
I'm worried that this indicates the end of contract free purchasing. Are we now going to be forced into signing the contract in the shop prior to getting hold of the iPhone 3G? Am I paranoid? Could it simply be that the online store links have been removed until the iPhone 3G is available?
I'm not sure if Zibri can make ZiPhone magic an iPhone 3G out of thin air.... yet!
I need reassuring
This is the end of contract free iPhone..... when you buy one, you have to sign a contract..... it's Apple's and the network providers new attack plan to prevent unlocked phones from surfacing. (i'm not saying that you can't unlock it.... it's just there would be little point as you still have to pay for you phone contract)
O2 haven't updated their website yet as far as I can see. Flash banner is currently advertising O2 broadband... but it may be a random selection.
We already know it's exclusive, so no sim-free.. all other possibilities are still open though.
O2 aren't known for their cheapness.. I'm bracing myself for the same crappy deals (possibly free phone on the £75/month deal).