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iPhone Subtleties: Feature Lock, Capacity
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Is this for real, or is it just Engadget making big claims with no evidence, then only to get pissed off when those big claims don't materialize?
Frankly, if the iPhone will be primarily an iPod for you, there's not really much point in getting one. It's an all-in-one device, so the phone features are given just as much priority as the iPod features... perhaps even more. This move shouldn't affect anyone. If you buy the iphone you're gonna want a phone plan, so it's a moot point.
No surprise here.
There was no chance that iPhones would ever be usable without a cellular contract. The far-fetched speculation about "iPod-only" or "Internet WiFi-only" iPhones was just wishful thinking. AT&T is a full partner in this venture, so they would never allow iPhone customers to side-step AT&T's piece of the pie like that.
There was no chance that iPhones would ever be usable without a cellular contract. The far-fetched speculation about "iPod-only" or "Internet WiFi-only" iPhones was just wishful thinking. AT&T is a full partner in this venture, so they would never allow iPhone customers to side-step AT&T's piece of the pie like that.
You're probably right, but I just can't (stand to) see Jobs not at least forcing Cingular to assess some sort of insurance that covers the phone, seeing as how it's not even subsidized. Apple might have special insurance for it--probably something the same as AppleCare, but more customized for the iPhone (theft, dropping, damage, etc..). We can only hope.
Still, though, we know nothing official until what seems like Friday, so I'm still holding my breath.
Eh, I couldn't say for sure. Engadget is quick to post any Apple rumor, however far fetched (see Iphone delay rumor from a few months back). But Exchange sync would be killer. And I swear that Jobs mentioned Exchange support (although not necessarily PUSH email) as a feature when first unveiling the iPhone. It would certainly be attractive to BlackBerry addicts out there. Anyway, I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Yep, SJ did announce Exchange support.
Anyway, push still isn't going to encourage businesses to dump their blackberries for iPhones.
No, Engadget says that:
Rumors. As in maybe true, maybe false.
My take: There's no way Apple's going to pay Microsoft for anything.
EDIT: People need to make the distinction between true Exchange support and Exchange support via IMAP. *Not* the same.
Personally, I think Exchange is a bunch of hooey. But them suits want it.
iPhone tech widget
new iPhone videos, as well as leopard videos...
http://www.brightcove.com/takeout/?favorites&channel=987348479
new iPhone videos, as well as leopard videos...
http://www.brightcove.com/takeout/?favorites&channel=987348479
um you might be waiting for a long, long time. I'll tell you how much fun the iphone is while i'm using it... hahahaha gooo
I'll happily wait or, if they never decide to sell an unlocked version, never buy one. Ultimately it's their loss too since many people want/need an unlocked phone. Restricting it like this, AND charging the full price, is not a good way to make friends and promote your product. People might go for it here in the US, but I doubt very much that it will work as well in Europe.
Time will tell. In the meantime, my lovely and very unlocked sony ericsson W810i will provide what I need seamlessly all over the world.
Enjoy your enslavement.
Don't you have 2 weeks to cancel a cell phone contract
I thought the rule was that if you sign a contract with a cell phone company, you are allowed to cancel it in the first 14 days without paying a penalty. Will that be true with the iPhone? Could you get away with buying a month of service(though you might get some of that back if you cancel), paying the $36 activation fee, and canceling your contract as soon as you get it?
When I wanted to switch cell phone providers, I remember I had to cancel my new service because my phone was stolen before I even laid hands on it(long story). Anyway, I cancelled without having to give my phone back
I thought the rule was that if you sign a contract with a cell phone company, you are allowed to cancel it in the first 14 days without paying a penalty. Will that be true with the iPhone? Could you get away with buying a month of service(though you might get some of that back if you cancel), paying the $36 activation fee, and canceling your contract as soon as you get it?
When I wanted to switch cell phone providers, I remember I had to cancel my new service because my phone was stolen before I even laid hands on it(long story). Anyway, I cancelled without having to give my phone back
I just went to the ATT store in my local mall. I had a question about upgrading my device to the iPhone. I'm not due for an upgrade until october, when my contract is up for renewal. He said I might have to wait until that time to get an iPhone and sign the required 2 year deal. I came home disappointed and went to the ATT tech support chat and asked, since the store guy didn't know much. They said you can extend your contract early and get the iPhone.
So, to those of you who are not due for an upgrade or contract renewal, you can still get an iPhone by extending your current contract 2 more years and adjusting your plan accordingly.
So, to those of you who are not due for an upgrade or contract renewal, you can still get an iPhone by extending your current contract 2 more years and adjusting your plan accordingly.
Check your facts my friend.
The SIM card is perfectly accessible, SIM card tray can be seen in this image.
People will go for it in the US because that's how it works here. Most of us are slaves to our contracts. (I'm stuck with Verizon until Sept. 2008 and I refuse to cave in and pay the early termination fee.)
It's useless to speculate right now how Apple will (or will not) adjust strategies for very different markets for mobile handsets in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.
Yes. What most likely happened is they hooked i up to an 80 GB iPod, and photoshopped the images together.
I know. It's just unfortunate that Apple has chosen this path given how people are moving around these days and how flexibility is and becoming increasingly sought after. The early termination fee for the iphone is even worse than the regular ones given that the customer is paying in full for the phone.
It will be interesting to see how they deal with other markets though...
I'm surprised they didn't have a working unit to use as late as this...a schoolboy error me-thinks.
I'm holding off on reporting on Engadget's story. Apple has already announced some support for Outlook and Entourage, and knowing Engadget's history, I'm concerned that they are getting themselves confused, or worse, they are simply reporting on another wrong rumor.
And then returning the phone . . . The no-penalty cancellation requires return of the phone as well. Keep the phone, pay $175 ETF.
