iPhone 3G: My Experience.

[yode]

You can in Canada...

yea well the majority of the people here are at&t, but yea my 'mistake'

 

[Knolly]

You can't do this with the old iPhone, so I can only assume that you won't be able to do this with the iPhone 3G.

Perhaps they fixed it at one point with a firmware update? Because this is exactly what I did when I got an iPhone and it worked fine after some turning on and off and waiting.

 

[MacTink07]

push e-mail

I have a question about the push e-mail, is this just for people that get the business data plan from At&t, or is it going to be for everyone w/the new 2.0 upgrade?

 

[PhightinPhils26]

So at what speed did it start to studder at? Is it not real time when u are just walking?

We were probably going about 35-40

Do you think thats the case because google maps doesnt have the maps stored locally and fetching the data while the GPS is pinpointing the location is causing this studder?

I think it's google.

Could you do a more detailed analysis of the durability of the black plastic. Maybe slide it a bit over concrete. (I knoow, I know, this sounds horrible... but c'mon, in the name of science!)

Sorry I value my life.

I haven't managed to read all this thread yet, but I would like to know:

What happens when you remove those mystery screws?!

Life as we know it comes to a complete halt.

Uh but I have a question... *broken record* Is there finally a character counter (or a message counter) for SMS?

You know what, I forgot to look, I will look tomorrow afternoon.

How quickly did the GPS "lock on target?"

Is it actually as fast as the guided tour shows?

About 5 seconds.

Can you pop out the SIM and put in another AT&T SIM with a MediaNet plan and will it work with data and all? With the original iPhone this was the case although sometimes you had to reboot the phone.

Not sure, I will try this tomorrow also.

Is there an option to disable data so you can only access it via wireless? (if you didn't buy a data plan)

No, and from what I read, the data plan is REQUIRED.

My blackberry used to do that with googlemaps, but was perfect with telenav.

So maybe it IS a GOOGLE problem.

I think Phil got busted!

Nope. went to the Phillies Game! We Won!

Or he just decided to take a break from all of you...

That too!

 

[PhightinPhils26]

I already said that UK news reviews say GPS works brilliantly!

It probably is just down to bad signal where you are and not the iPhone!

Had great signal, it was a little overcast though, however, I feel the problem lies in with Google Maps and not the phone.

Do you see any reference to using the iPhone as a remote for iTunes? If so, where and how do you control it?

I did not, but I didn't get to dive into the media settings.

It's good to hear the back is pretty scratch resistant. Anyone know about the front/screen? Seen videos on YouTube of people running keys across the front of the old iPhone without any scratches...

Thanks. *And yes, sorry to go back to the scratching issue! Just deciding if it needs a case/protective film etc. Someone mentioned it comes with a pouch though...

I would still recommend it... especially if you are anal retentive like myself.

Does that mean I cannot transfer my contacts from my N95 to the iphone 3G? This is a major problem, might actually put many people off from buying...

YOu could bluetooth them to your computer and then let iTunes do the rest.

 

[AvSRoCkCO1067]

I have a question about the push e-mail, is this just for people that get the business data plan from At&t, or is it going to be for everyone w/the new 2.0 upgrade?

It'll be for anyone using Microsoft Exchange or Mobile Me. As far as I know, Apple (iPhone) doesn't currently support any other push services (gmail is IMAP).

 

[Fuchal]

It'll be for anyone using Microsoft Exchange or Mobile Me. As far as I know, Apple (iPhone) doesn't currently support any other push services (gmail is IMAP).

Yahoo! Mail is push and has been since the launch of the original iPhone.

 

[PhightinPhils26]

Yahoo! Mail is push and has been since the launch of the original iPhone.

True story.

 

[modul8tr]

its data because the SDK doesn't allow access to the SMS client

In addition, SMS messages move over the voice line.

Since the AIM client only has access to the data side, it would take a freakishly horrific act of AT&T evil, to end up paying for it.

This would mean AT&T went WAY OUT OF THEIR WAY to somehow get in on the action.

I get that it's a business but....c'mon.

When the AIM client is released, I wonder if it will come with small print, stating it can only be used over wi-fi.

 

[PhightinPhils26]

iPhone "Remote" App available in App Store

 

[Sweetbike40]

Bluetooth is limited on the iPhone so you can't do much with it.

How is it crippled? AT&T crippled it? I didn't even know it had bluetooth at all.

 

[Chris Bangle]

iPhone "Remote" App available in App Store

Is there any word on when we can download 2.0. Ive downloaded some applications but I still cant use them. Come on Apple im getting bored

 

[iPaul]

In addition, SMS messages move over the voice line.

Since the AIM client only has access to the data side, it would take a freakishly horrific act of AT&T evil, to end up paying for it.

This would mean AT&T went WAY OUT OF THEIR WAY to somehow get in on the action.

I get that it's a business but....c'mon.

When the AIM client is released, I wonder if it will come with small print, stating it can only be used over wi-fi.

FROM THE APPLICATION PAGE:

"Features include:
- Send and receive messages over WiFi, EDGE, or 3G networks"

 

[PhightinPhils26]

FROM THE APPLICATION PAGE:

"Features include:
- Send and receive messages over WiFi, EDGE, or 3G networks"

Yeah, I just read that also... great find.

 

[PhightinPhils26]

Well, it seems the hype has shifted from the phone to the apps so, I want to thank everyone for cooperating with me on this (i think VERY) successful thread. If anyone still has questions post them!

 

[t0mat0]

Phils - can I recommend you be the first to go and write a review on the iPhone on the Blue Vioet (sticky) thread here?

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/514229/

It's solely for personal reviews - and your info seems just perfect to be the 1st on the thread

 

[cWeems]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/iphone-firmware-2-0-is-live/

wheres this link they speak of?

 

[dmelgar]

How is the reception? I get lousy AT&T reception at my house. The LG Shine couldn't get signal at all. The razr2 v9 gets a good signal most of the time. I'm hoping the iPhone will do ok, but would love to hear some about some real life experience with it, especially compared to the v9.

 

[weatherman316]

Thanks again Phils