Who cares about the date the software will be released on... i'm more concerned about the date that the software will be hacked on.
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Apple HAS actually announced a date for 2.0 (Officially).
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I don't think he meant server overload from downloading the 2.0 software, but rather overload from downloading apps from the App Store. That's my concern as well, and why I was hoping 2.0 would be released prior to the 3G phone.
Who cares about the date the software will be released on... i'm more concerned about the date that the software will be hacked on.
You can't have one without the other, my dear, all in good time.
Has Apple mentioned anything about getting this update on iPods Touch in countries where you can't open an iTunes Store account? The iPod is sold in certified stores here, I didn't import it and i want to pay for the upgrade. But there doesn't seem to be any way to actually do this. People have tried by purchasing gift cards, but Apple removed their accounts.
Too bad this can't be done simply by buying a one-use code with PayPal or something as widely available.
Too bad this can't be done simply by buying a one-use code with PayPal or something as widely available
.Apple store 5th ave received a package yesterday labeled "Visual Merchandise". take it however you want.
makes sense... apple probably doesn't want to chance people having the 2.0 software for a few days, having them decide that they don't "need" the iphone 3g now that they have this "awesome software", and damaging sales.
dunno... just a theory
dunno... just a theory
makes sense... apple probably doesn't want to chance people having the 2.0 software for a few days, having them decide that they don't "need" the iphone 3g now that they have this "awesome software", and damaging sales.
dunno... just a theory
I really think anyone who's thinking about upgrading is doing it simply for the 3G speeds and/or GPS, and they're going to upgrade no matter what anyway. I doubt having the 2.0 software, which they know they're getting no matter what phone they have, would deter from upgrade sales.
"Finally, we've heard that some locations (such as early reviewers) have already been seeded with the iPhone 3G in anticipation of the upcoming launch."
Umm - I could have told you that a LONG time ago. The radio station here in DFW (106.1) has been giving them away. It started on the 14th. Yes, they were actually giving away 3G iPhones on the 14th of June. And yes, you just went and picked it up - it wasn't some guarantee of one - they actually had about 50 of them (at least it seemed that way since they were giving one about about every hour all weekend long). I think they may have run out tho since I haven't heard anything about them giving them out this weekend
Umm - I could have told you that a LONG time ago. The radio station here in DFW (106.1) has been giving them away. It started on the 14th. Yes, they were actually giving away 3G iPhones on the 14th of June. And yes, you just went and picked it up - it wasn't some guarantee of one - they actually had about 50 of them (at least it seemed that way since they were giving one about about every hour all weekend long). I think they may have run out tho since I haven't heard anything about them giving them out this weekend
Think of it as a stop-gap. I'd bet there'd be a fair number of people who would be so happy with the Apps they'd just wait for the 32GB version/price drop that's certain to happen around Christmastime.
I, for one, might actually end up doing that as I'm going out of town the weekend of release so I won't be able to buy one until long after I've downloaded and installed the 2.0 software.
"Finally, we've heard that some locations (such as early reviewers) have already been seeded with the iPhone 3G in anticipation of the upcoming launch."
Umm - I could have told you that a LONG time ago. The radio station here in DFW (106.1) has been giving them away. It started on the 14th. Yes, they were actually giving away 3G iPhones on the 14th of June. And yes, you just went and picked it up - it wasn't some guarantee of one - they actually had about 50 of them (at least it seemed that way since they were giving one about about every hour all weekend long). I think they may have run out tho since I haven't heard anything about them giving them out this weekend
Either they were giving out the current generation, or they are scamming people. Thats definitely not possible.
And he's been posting it in every unrelated thread on the site. Look at me! Look at me! Pictures of a 3G! Wow. What the 3g looks like isn't really a secret anymore.
Discontinued 1G iPhone
I haven't heard much about it, but I wish they would still keep the 1G iPhone in the product line. The 3G iPhone doesn't really have that many more advantages over the first one if you don't live in an area that has 3G.
I haven't heard much about it, but I wish they would still keep the 1G iPhone in the product line. The 3G iPhone doesn't really have that many more advantages over the first one if you don't live in an area that has 3G.
That's the press release from the day that the 3G phone was announced: June 9th
During the actual keynote, if I remember correctly, Jobs said that the firmware would be available at the end of June.
It's possible that the press release written there was making a generalization about that date. If they knew ON JUNE 9th that the official release date for the firmware would be July 11th, they would most likely have just said that July 11th is the official 3G iphone AND 2.0 firmware launch date. But he made it a point to say it would be available at the end of June....so there is still hope for tomorrow.
(does anyone have the quote from that day? I know I read it in live updates but couldnt find it in a quick google search)
According to news today, the firmware is in its final form.
I am sick of waiting. I thought it was going to hit right after that keynote. Lets keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Also let's not forget that graphic from Aussie Apple that said June 27th....
During the actual keynote, if I remember correctly, Jobs said that the firmware would be available at the end of June.
It's possible that the press release written there was making a generalization about that date. If they knew ON JUNE 9th that the official release date for the firmware would be July 11th, they would most likely have just said that July 11th is the official 3G iphone AND 2.0 firmware launch date. But he made it a point to say it would be available at the end of June....so there is still hope for tomorrow.
(does anyone have the quote from that day? I know I read it in live updates but couldnt find it in a quick google search)
According to news today, the firmware is in its final form.
I am sick of waiting. I thought it was going to hit right after that keynote. Lets keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Also let's not forget that graphic from Aussie Apple that said June 27th....
Yea, as much as I like to think 2.0 is a nice present from Apple to me, on my birthday, I'm more interested in how soon after it'll be jailbroken, so those of us who need disk-access & whatnot can move forward as well.
I recall there was talk of iphonedevteam already hacking 2.0 in the early days of the sdk, so I wonder if Apple will be able to throw a wrench in there at the last minute and set it all back a few weeks, or if we'll have a same day hacked release of 2.0 compatible w/appstore already worked out...
Getting the best of both worlds will make this a great device.
I recall there was talk of iphonedevteam already hacking 2.0 in the early days of the sdk, so I wonder if Apple will be able to throw a wrench in there at the last minute and set it all back a few weeks, or if we'll have a same day hacked release of 2.0 compatible w/appstore already worked out...
Getting the best of both worlds will make this a great device.
When they release the new iPhone, will Apple stores be giving away free things like t-shirts or having raffles? I know this has been done in the past.
you mean there are things unrelated to the iPhone?!? Blasphemy! Everyone know everything is related to to the iPhone! </sarcasm>
Kidding aside, people try to hype the iPhone so much, people ignore Apple's other proxy DTs, even Apple itself. Remember how they delayed LeopArd because of the iPhone? Kinda sad. I'm a techie in an all Mac school district and we have quite a few problems with them because Apple doesn't really have software for the enterprise market. Sure, Apple's putting Exchange support, but that's not enough.
I don't have access to my crystal ball right now, but when I get out of work I'll check it and get back to you.
Yes, 1G iPhone 8Gig mem selling for 399 and 3G iPhone 8Gig selling for 199.
UMMMMM.
"Finally, we've heard that some locations (such as early reviewers) have already been seeded with the iPhone 3G in anticipation of the upcoming launch."
Umm - I could have told you that a LONG time ago. The radio station here in DFW (106.1) has been giving them away. It started on the 14th. Yes, they were actually giving away 3G iPhones on the 14th of June. And yes, you just went and picked it up - it wasn't some guarantee of one - they actually had about 50 of them (at least it seemed that way since they were giving one about about every hour all weekend long). I think they may have run out tho since I haven't heard anything about them giving them out this weekend
Either they have no clue what they are giving away, or they are trafficking in stolen property.
See http://www.kissfmseattle.com/pages/677150.php?
Nothing there that says it was a 3G iPhone. Also it looks like they were giving away only 1.
Umm, yes it is possible. They were giving away iPhone 3Gs and no it's not a scam. Are you kidding me???
It's one of the largest metropolitan areas in then entire country ya don't think that maybe, just maybe Apple wants to increase awareness in DFW by giving a few to the most popular station in the state of Texas?
I'd look it up for you but 1061KissFm is blocked here at work...
But no, it's not a scam, it's not the current generation and yes, it's 100% possible because it actually happened... *rolls eyes*
Apple would simply not allow anyone to distribute the 3G iphone early - especially not that early. If they had that many they either stole them or they broke a lot of agreements and their site is down due to lawsuits.
Or just maybe they were winding you up and you fell for it hook line and sinker. Which seems more likely to me.
If it were even possible to get hold of 3G iphones that easily it'd be broken by every rumour site on the planet by now - and people would be getting their hands on them. Apple run a tight ship.. they do *not* give stuff away early.
Or just maybe they were winding you up and you fell for it hook line and sinker. Which seems more likely to me.
If it were even possible to get hold of 3G iphones that easily it'd be broken by every rumour site on the planet by now - and people would be getting their hands on them. Apple run a tight ship.. they do *not* give stuff away early.
"Finally, we've heard that some locations (such as early reviewers) have already been seeded with the iPhone 3G in anticipation of the upcoming launch."
Umm - I could have told you that a LONG time ago. The radio station here in DFW (106.1) has been giving them away. It started on the 14th. Yes, they were actually giving away 3G iPhones on the 14th of June. And yes, you just went and picked it up - it wasn't some guarantee of one - they actually had about 50 of them (at least it seemed that way since they were giving one about about every hour all weekend long). I think they may have run out tho since I haven't heard anything about them giving them out this weekend
Nope, did not happen. They were NOT giving away actual iPhone 3Gs. If you look at the rules on their site, they were giving away AT&T gift cards for the upcoming iPhone 3G and misleading the public by calling the contest "Win It Before You Can Buy It." Here's the link:
http://imgsrv.jackontheweb.com/image/kjkk/UserFiles/File/iPhone3G_Giveaway_Rules.pdf