iPhone Coming Earlier Than June?

[rdrr]

This wouldn't surprise me since I think they said that approval from the FCC takes two months, so I was wondering what the extra time was for.

Have they submitted the phone specs to the FCC yet? If not what is keeping them from doing it?

 

[MrCrowbar]

Have they submitted the phone specs to the FCC yet? If not what is keeping them from doing it?

The phone seems not to be done yet, what we saw at MWSF was merely a prototype. I suppose the product has to be complete, i.e hardware AND software when submitting it to the FCC. Most phone hardware could possibly do stuff that the FCC would not approve, but the firmware prevents that. I guess they will submit the phone to the FCC as soon as they have a bunch of final prototypes with working hardware and software. My guess is that there will be firmware upgrades via iTunes for new widgets and whatnot.

 

[mergemedia]

I would get the iPhone today if it was actually available. That thing is soo sexy. I'm not sure how the cingular service is going to work out around here. Most folks I know have verizon wireless. I hear apple originally contacted them, and offered to partner with them on the iPhone and verizon told them to fuff off because apple wanted part of the monthly revenues.

Verizon was foolish to say no, because customers like me are going to bail on them as soon as this iPhone is actually available elsewhere. The motorola Q is no match for the iPhone!

 

[L3X]

we want Leopard...

good news for the iphone buyers but what about the other cool stuff we've been waiting on...

 

[JGowan]

I expect it later rather than sooner, judging by how incomplete the software is (as reported by hands-on previews).

Your sources of these previews are what links? I'd like to read them. Because everyone I've seen talking about the phone (save Pogue's) all have the same story of getting to hold the unit for 10-15 minutes. Hardly a preview.

I remember Steve showing a rather large preview of the device and all his shiz was working. I need some good reading. Please list your links for all of us here of these "previews".

I don't mean to sound sarcastic* but your naysay attitude of "judging by how incomplete the software is" -- I've scoured the 'net for info and about the only thing I haven't read about or seen a video of working is CAMERA, CALCULATOR, NOTES and the SETTINGS menu. I truly believe that with Apple's experience with their iSight cameras and their decades of software development for Calculators and Notes, I don't see the software as incomplete as your post makes it sound.

JGowan

* - maybe I do.

 

[powermac_daddy]

who cares........

 

[Flowbee]

who cares........

Touche! Obviously nobody cares about the iPhone.

I look forward to reading your next post.

 

[fluidinclusion]

Raid?

Hmm... wish they would release it in June.. *Checks bank balence* According to my wallet, I have $3.73 saved for the iPhone.🙂

Do you think they will sell a "stripped" version?😛

Do you mean RAID Striping to back up your contents in case of a flash memory failure? 🙂

 

[MrBigMac]

Iphone

OT: What is the status on the legal APPLE INC. using the term Iphone ? Anybody heard anything concrete yet ?

MrBig

 

[EagerDragon]

If cingular pays for me to break contract and the charges are the same (call and current data plan), I would consider switching. Otherwise is wait until current contract runs out.

 

[EagerDragon]

Extra time = 2 months to possibly not get approved. 1 month to make adjustments required. 2 months to get approved again.

HOWEVER, with that in mind there are other things that have to be sceduled like rate plans, web announcements, brochures, etc. etc. I'm sure it could happen early but they may already have things in the the pipeline.

Who knows. Early would be killer.

The FCC waits late in the cycle to anounce what it is reviewing, so it is likely that Apple already sent out the iPhone to the FCC (Probably in December). Apple is not stupid enough to sent in a phone that may not pass, remeber the factory has to crank the products, it would be too expensive to change it for other than software.
I say it comes out in late April along with Leopard and iLife/iWorks all integrated like a dream.

 

[iPoodOverZune]

When will zunePhone (or zPhone) arrive? 😀
in brown color 🙂

 

[iSee]

Yeah but they were right about the new shuffles and the n upgrade.

No, they predicted new displays or at least display price cuts. No mention of shuffles ahead of time.

 

[MrConspiracy]

All your iPhones are belong to us!😉

YESSSSS!!!!! Someone did it! 😛

 

[shyataroo]

I am thinking there is going to be an announcement by apple that they already sent the iPhone to the FCC back in december and by febuary its ready for sale.

 

[ebouwman]

When will zunePhone (or zPhone) arrive? 😀
in brown color 🙂

who cares, iPhone all the way!!!!😎