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We WILL have 2.0 by the time MobileMe launches.
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okay, so as much as i WISH 2.0 would be released tomorrow, i definitely don't think it will be.
To start off, it appears that Apple has actually been pretty unorganized with this whole iPhone 3G process. They've been hesitant to release solid info, waiting till the last second on things, etc. This is why is doesn't surprise me that they are contradicting themselves on apple.com
as for the keynote. I think its obvious as to why they said 2.0 would be out in "early july" rather than saying July 11th....giving away a july 11th release date would automatically pinpoint that same date to be the release date of the new iPhone. They would want to keep that date a secret until they revealed iPhone 3G, which i figure is what SJ wanted to be the main focus.
Next. It absolutely doesn't make sense for Apple to release 2.0 tomorrow without a working app store. The app store is probably the most sought after feature of 2.0, and I just couldn't see Apple releasing an incomplete piece of software. IF 2.0 is released tomorrow, the app store has to work.
On to my final point. In my opinion, it would essentially be better to release 2.0 tomorrow. When i tried to download 1.1.3 the day it came out, it took me hours before I could actually download it. Consider all of that traffic in the newly released app store ON TOP OF the traffic caused by all of the new iPhone 3G users. It would be easier on apple's servers to have original iPhone owners get settled with the software and their apps a few days early.
For those saying that if they released 2.0 tomorrow some would not buy the new iPhone. Trust me, the software alone wont be enough to cause most of the fanboys to change their minds. Most fanboys have already gotten their credit checked and have been planning on buying the phone regardless. about 90% of fanboys will buy it just because its the latest and greatest, not solely because of the software.
Again, a release tomorrow would be great, although i doubt it
To start off, it appears that Apple has actually been pretty unorganized with this whole iPhone 3G process. They've been hesitant to release solid info, waiting till the last second on things, etc. This is why is doesn't surprise me that they are contradicting themselves on apple.com
as for the keynote. I think its obvious as to why they said 2.0 would be out in "early july" rather than saying July 11th....giving away a july 11th release date would automatically pinpoint that same date to be the release date of the new iPhone. They would want to keep that date a secret until they revealed iPhone 3G, which i figure is what SJ wanted to be the main focus.
Next. It absolutely doesn't make sense for Apple to release 2.0 tomorrow without a working app store. The app store is probably the most sought after feature of 2.0, and I just couldn't see Apple releasing an incomplete piece of software. IF 2.0 is released tomorrow, the app store has to work.
On to my final point. In my opinion, it would essentially be better to release 2.0 tomorrow. When i tried to download 1.1.3 the day it came out, it took me hours before I could actually download it. Consider all of that traffic in the newly released app store ON TOP OF the traffic caused by all of the new iPhone 3G users. It would be easier on apple's servers to have original iPhone owners get settled with the software and their apps a few days early.
For those saying that if they released 2.0 tomorrow some would not buy the new iPhone. Trust me, the software alone wont be enough to cause most of the fanboys to change their minds. Most fanboys have already gotten their credit checked and have been planning on buying the phone regardless. about 90% of fanboys will buy it just because its the latest and greatest, not solely because of the software.
Again, a release tomorrow would be great, although i doubt it
I called Apple Support/iPhone Support...
Called them a few hours ago to see what will work and what won't work when MobileMe launches tomorrow. They were not even aware the launch was tomorrow. They said if it launches tomorrow everything will work except the iPhone push stuff because you need 2.0 and that will work after it's installed on Friday. So, Apple hasn't said anything to their techs yet. Nothing new there.
Can't wait for 2.0... just a few more days, or maybe we will get a surprise tomorrow!
Called them a few hours ago to see what will work and what won't work when MobileMe launches tomorrow. They were not even aware the launch was tomorrow. They said if it launches tomorrow everything will work except the iPhone push stuff because you need 2.0 and that will work after it's installed on Friday. So, Apple hasn't said anything to their techs yet. Nothing new there.
Can't wait for 2.0... just a few more days, or maybe we will get a surprise tomorrow!
Thanks.
Yeah, I meant until a few days ago there was no release date given at all or in a press release.
I'm thinking 2.0 will launch with MobileMe tomorrow night. It says so on their website. Apple is pretty careful about posting things like that. People who work customer service/tech support are the LAST to know anything.
so ya 2.0 tomorrow *crosses fingers*
but app store on friday.
theres no hope of the app store being released tomorrow with 2.0
....at least no hope for me.
but app store on friday.
theres no hope of the app store being released tomorrow with 2.0
....at least no hope for me.
So , is there anything new about this release? I can't wait no longer, hope that we will get it today...
Since 2.0 isn't available for download via itunes yet then any units will have what they were manufactured with... doesn't surprise me that they have a slightly earlier build.
I don't imagine there's a lot of difference, if there is any (it depends how they do their builds I guess - some companies take their last test version and simply recompile it with a new version number).
Hoping for 2.0 with MobileMe tonight!! *Fingers crossed*
They DID mention that 2.0 will come when MobileMe is launched, so I really do believe it will be released tonight or tomorrow at the latest. They need to have the MOBILE part working in the service.
They DID mention that 2.0 will come when MobileMe is launched, so I really do believe it will be released tonight or tomorrow at the latest. They need to have the MOBILE part working in the service.
This seems credible evidence for a 2.0 release before iPhone 3G launch: http://macworld.co.uk/ipod-itunes/news/index.cfm?newsid=21952
I'm hoping for a 2.0 release just before upgrades to MobileMe begin.
I'm hoping for a 2.0 release just before upgrades to MobileMe begin.
Omg, YES!
LEEERROOOOYYYY NNN JEEEEEEEEEEENKIINNSSS
I seriously hope 2.0 launches today, but they might wait until after MobileMe has been fully incorporated (Midnight tonight PDT) or until Friday.
My guess is Apple won't release 2.0 until everything is working with MobileMe. It wouldn't surprise me if we didn't see 2.0 until Friday, Thursday at the earliest.