Comments on: iPhone 3.0: What it Means for Original iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, and 3rd Gen iPhones

By: Alek

Alek — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:05:02 +0000

ok i have a iphone 3G 2008 iphone and when i updated my iphone it said that i had to wait for mms because i was at&t user till “late summer 2009″ why is it

By: JS

JS — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:30:22 +0000

@Shay: I think that it is more about the ability to receive MMS messages from other cell phone users that don’t have email connections or capabilities. At least that’s how it is in my case. To me, it doesn’t matter who the Dev is…I just need something to receive MMS type messages occasionally.

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:32:27 +0000

To all that are griping about the lack of MMS support for the 2G 2007 iphone get the app called PicFree for $6 in the app store! It sends unlimited MMS for free from ANY iphone – even 2G. It boggles my mind while people are so hellbent on having Apple support this feature, when the Dev’s (specifically pinger) have already done the hard work!

By: icebike

icebike — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:24:52 +0000

To WJD:

By this time tomorrow your questions will be answered.

By: wjd,

wjd, — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:16:16 +0000

so when is the exact release date?

By: wjd,

wjd, — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:15:46 +0000

so when will it be published? or released?

By: pjherbert

pjherbert — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:08:49 +0000

pdm777 – i think you can just call them or go to best buy and get the upgrade as soon as the new phone comes out, you should not have to wait.

By: pjherbert

pjherbert — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:07:19 +0000

you can still use your phone if your purchase the other, you will just need to let att know that you changed so they can update the imei number. the updates that we are going to receive are going to be sweet as it is…but i will get a new phone as my daughter in law wants mine badly, which i have only had since jan 09. never thought I would like a phone so much but I am totally addicted to the apps!

By: Pdm777

Pdm777 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:47:05 +0000

I have a 3g iPhone that I purchased August 2008. On the AT&T sight it says the date I qualify for an upgrade is August 2009. It looks like they are giving 3g owners a chance to upgrade

By: Jr3153

Jr3153 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:40:43 +0000

Will the iPhone 3g with the new OS have Gps capabilities?

By: Jazz1

Jazz1 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:14:42 +0000

I hope pjherbert has that right. I’ve only had an iPhone since November and I’d upgrade to a new phone if it has half the stuff people think it should have. Wonder if I could use the old phone as a backup by flipping the SIM card between the two?

By: pjherbert

pjherbert — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:44:01 +0000

apple has an agreement with at&t that when they release a new phone, whether you are eligible or not, as long as you currently have an iphone you can get the new phone for the same price as they are offering for new contract signups. my daughter in law works for at&t and confirmed that to me the other day, so you don’t have to wait!

By: Ferouque

Ferouque — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:38 +0000

Well ref the date on the picture the NEXT tuesdsy 17th is in November so I hope that's not release date

I hope it's tomorrow like everyone says it is

By: Barry L

Barry L — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:41:27 +0000

I’ve been very happy with my first gen 8gb Iphone since March of 08(Yes I got to it late). I’m looking forward to a new Iphone and all the new features, speed etc. Will certainly be like having a all new phone. Just wondering now if it will fit my current phone holders,hip and vehicle or will need to upgrade those as well? Find out tomorrow I guess.

By: Jzo

Jzo — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:08:01 +0000

I have the 3G. If I want the new phone, what will it cost me? I joined ATT last Sept.

By: i heart the iphone

i heart the iphone — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:07:23 +0000

to number 6…ice bike…that would be the coolest freaking thing that I have ever seen on this planet!!!!

By: Thumper

Thumper — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:00:53 +0000

One does wonder what apple will do , for 2g owners an upgrade would be a big step , but for iphone 3g owners less will upgrade due to 2 year contracts ( with still a year to go) with the whole world in ressession the money is just not there like last year , if apple were wise they would offer simlock free iphones where you can walk into your local apple dealer to buy a new one without a contract , simular to buying an ipod touch , i think then apple would get bigger sales as well , but we all know apple they wont do that , but we can always hope , monday should reveal all finally

By: only1jonarius

only1jonarius — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:41:34 +0000

@AndreB Thanx  @icebike 

By: Andre B

Andre B — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:34:20 +0000

@ only1jonarius

Under AT&T contracts you can upgrade to a new phone within two and sometimes three months before you contract ends. So they technically could release it anytime in June.

By: Moises

Moises — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:33:30 +0000

Yeah I think that the new iPhone whatever is going to be call will be allsome. But I will have to see what are the feature of 3.0. Cause I have the blackberry bold and the iPhone 3G(the white 16 GB one) . I like the blackberry bold alot cause of the keyboard and it look sexy so if the 3.0 won’t inpress me than iam going to stick with my blackberry(which by the way both have data plan). So we see what happend by the way I love you people at iPhone blog and at crackberry. Thanks and keep on top of the latest tech out there.

By: icebike

icebike — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:30:09 +0000

@only1jonarius:

So ofcourse Apple will release the 3rd generation iPhone BEFORE Jun 29th,2009 to INCREASE revenue and not worry about lack of stock in Apple and ATT stores. Then Apple will have time to produce more by the two-yr contract update date(Jun 28-30)!!!!

Ok, so what was it you were TRYING to say, because the above makes no sense at all.

1) How can they Increase Revenue if they don't worry about lack of stock? You can't sell what you don't have unless your name is Bernie Madoff.

2) The update period at end of contract is not a Deadline, its a Starting Line. Offering updates is totally up to ATT, and Apple has little to say about it. ATT can offer an update early if they want (they did last time) or they can offer price incentives to wait a while before updating). In either the point you were trying to make is referentually opaque.

By: only1jonarius

only1jonarius — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:14:05 +0000

here’s my take to improve sales of iPhoneVid. iPhone 2G was released on June 29, 2007. Therefore why would apple release their 3rd generation iphone after that date(Jun28-30). That would cause a lack of “sales” when all current iphone2007 owners have to do is “upgrade” ur iPhone 2G for possibly “free” or very “low” charge?! So ofcourse Apple will release the 3rd generation iPhone BEFORE Jun 29th,2009 to INCREASE revenue and not worry about lack of stock in Apple and ATT stores. Then Apple will have time to produce more by the two-yr contract update date(Jun 28-30)!!!!

By: icebike

icebike — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:02:51 +0000

@hondarider4893:

how about in the picture with the apps made into a ball like appearance,

Yeah, how about that. Is it a hint of things to come? Could this be a totallt new user interface like Compiz ( http://files.opensuse.org/opensuse/en/5/59/Compiz.jpg )

Would Apple lay it out there right under our nose, then announce it at WWDC?

I’m officially starting another rumor!

By: icebike

icebike — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:56:01 +0000

Speaking of things coming to all iPhone users, I found this interesting post on AppleInsider.com.

http://tinyurl.com/pq2cpz

Belkin announced its new TuneCast Auto Live FM transmitter with an accompanying ClearScan Live app. The device is the first made to support iPhone OS 3.0, which now allows an iPhone or iPod touch to control a connected hardware accessory.

Now one has to ask why Belkin would release this at the same time as iPhone Video comes out IF INDEED the new iPhone was going to INCLUDE the rumored FM Transmitter?

Its a cool device, because it also uses the iPhone’s GPS capabilities to locate free channels, but the timing of the release seems odd, unless they are hoping to capitalize iPhone 3G owner's Envy of the iPhone Video's FM transmitter. (Assuming a transmitter does exist).

Personally I think an FM transmitter is a total waste of battery. Given the already short battery life you would have to plug in the iPhone Video to use the FM transmitter, at which point you might as well just jack it into the car's stereo (if you have a jack) or connect via the Car-kit you will need for power. I'd rather have an FM Receiver built in.

By: heyheyheyqq

heyheyheyqq — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:41:27 +0000

Even with my 2g iPhone's turtle-like Internet speed, I can weather another hardware because the hardware is much better than other device out on the market.

That being said, I will upgrade and retire my 2g iPhone if the total benefit outweighs the the overall cost.

By: sean

sean — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:30:36 +0000

Cool I need to upgrade my 1st gen iPhone. No mms?!! (even though the radio can handle it and apple just wants you to buy a new one to get the feature) No mms sucks! So I’m definitely upgrading. Also GPS is a feature I wished I had since last July. The same for 3G. I think I’m good though with 8GB but with movies and tv shows likely to stream to the phone itself and ALL the gift cards from birthday and Christmas AND the amount of space the movies and shows take up AND the new games developers release that with more RAM will be more advanced and take up more space: I’ll probably get a 16 or 32GB

By: aj

aj — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:47:33 +0000

the 17th was the date that the 3.0 was previewed…it says tuesday…not friday

By: hondarider4893

hondarider4893 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:38:24 +0000

how about in the picture with the apps made into a ball like appearance, the calender says the 17th….. was it just the day the picture was taken? or maybe a hidden release date for the new iphone????? lol