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More WWDC Tidbits: iPhone 3G S Oleophobic Screen, "Find My iPhone" Live
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Silly questions, but how are y'all getting this feature to work already? I don't have the option on my phone to enable it and I didn't see it in MobileMe when I logged in last night... Is this part of the latest software update??
Yes - version 3.0
Why the hell would I want to use an ugly ass case or screen protector? I've carried my original iPhone in my pocket for 2 years and not a knick on it. However, my friends year old phone has all kinds of scratches on the back from the case.
I guess that's the question - will the 'oleophobic coating' make the screen more damageable? I know I have to replace my glasses these day not due to scratches but wearing away of the 'coatings' they put on all the lenses these days.
Has anyone found out if the processor or ram has been upraded or is it just an overclocked processor with the same 128MB of ram. I ordered mine already but I would be bummed if we still haveto deal with the constant rebooting because of low memory.
FROM THE ME.COM CONTROL PAGE FOR Find My iPhone:
This will permanently delete all media and data on your iPhone, restoring it to factory settings. This will not suspend your wireless service. Once wiped, your iPhone will no longer be able to display messages or be located. Learn more.
This will permanently delete all media and data on your iPhone, restoring it to factory settings. This will not suspend your wireless service. Once wiped, your iPhone will no longer be able to display messages or be located. Learn more.
Give it till around October or November when the new touches come out. Dollar to doughnuts, they'll have it
I think Apple has learned it's lesson from last year. Rolling out "Find My iPhone" this week, iPhone 3.0 next week, and the new iPhone next Friday, thus taking the load off of their servers.
Maybe its because of my invisishield case, but I haven't had any noticeable problems with smudging on my screen. I just wipe smudges off with my shirt.
Grain?
Anyone remember the "grainy" screen issue on the MacBook Pros with anti-glare coating? I wonder if this "oleophobic" coating will affect image quality.
Anyone remember the "grainy" screen issue on the MacBook Pros with anti-glare coating? I wonder if this "oleophobic" coating will affect image quality.
If my iPhone is stolen, I'd like to be able to wipe the data but still be able to track the location. It looks like I'd have to hold off wiping the data if I want to track where it is, or giving up tracking in order to secure my data.
would be nice if one could brick the phone and only an apple store can revive it.
Find My iPhone works great inside you house!! I lost mine yesterday so I went to my me website and sent a message to it and lo and behold it was beaming a cool pinging sound right from inside my couch!!
Of course, you could have just called your phone.
Gloves
They sell special anti-fingerprint hand protectors. "Gloves" I think they're called Might be illegal in states with strict glove control laws.
They sell special anti-fingerprint hand protectors. "Gloves" I think they're called
Might be illegal in states with strict glove control laws.
if i buy an iphone 3gs for my partner and register it on mobile me, then can i track where they are on the find my iphone!??!?!?!?!?!?!
thinking of doing it!!
thinking of doing it!!
I love how, at $3.95, they need to explain that the iPhone isn't included with this cloth. Ha, ha!
yes, but it would also open up the user to the MobileMe account you use. therefore youd want to set up a unique MobileMe account for that person.
MobileMe Page said:
The issue is probably that it will wipe your MobileMe account info as part of the process of getting rid of your personal information. It's not the phone company that's getting them the location. It appears that the process involves your phone receiving a pushed command to display a message or locate itself via your MobileMe setup.
Of course, you could have just called your phone.
You're assuming he has another phone or person in the house with one.
yeah, would be nice to be able to do that. at the same time, you could begin to use the Password feature of the iPhone. i already do. assuming someone steals it, if they enter the password incorrectly too many times, itll wipe the phone automatically anyway. in the meantime, you could be tracking their location with MobileMe.
I have a plastic cover and a screen protector on my phone. Now I feel like my phone is following an Amish dress code or something.
No offense meant to the Amish iphone users out there.