iPhone v2, G3 Launches TodayThis morning, at 8:00 local time, just about everywhere, the iPhone v2 will be available. Our Andrew Hickey runs down what you need to know: "Apple and AT&T stores will require in-store activation of 3G iPhones this year. Last year, buyers took the devices home for activation, cutting down in-store wait times but creating jammed phone lines as users dialed AT&T for activation... For business users looking to buy a 3G iPhone and use it with service under a corporate account, Apple said they'll need to contact AT&T directly." While Michele Masterton looks at early reviews of the iPhone 2.0: "Two days ahead of its U.S. release, the early reviews of Apple's iPhone 3G are in. Reviewers for the most part were enthusiastic about the product, but did point out what they consider to be shortcomings... The two biggest complaints: battery life and overall cost." One of the most compelling features of the new iPhone environment is the App Store. At Information Week, Eric Zeman is blown away: "Leave it to Apple. After installing iPhone firmware version 2.0 this morning, an icon for the Apps Store appeared on my phone. I opened it up right away. In less than 5 minutes I had downloaded several applications. Apple makes it too easy." While our Ed Moltzen says it's an an entirely new world for developers and ISVs: "The array of new software for the iPhone will mean that both users of first-generation devices as well as those who turn on the 3G iPhones when they launch Friday will have a powerful, new set of tools at their disposal without having to hack it or jailbreak it." And don't miss LifeHacker's list of their favorite App Store Apps. Information Week's Mitch Wagner says iPhone 1.0 users should think twice before going out and buying a new iPhone, as much of the upgraded services will be sent as an upgrade to current phone owners. Of course that's not stopping him from planning on his own iPhone 2.0 buy tomorrow. (He also posts some videos of the iPhone 2.0 in action to "whet your appetite." And you'll find more video reviews here.) UPDATE: Ed Moltzen reports trouble with upgrades: "Apple customers are grappling with a balky upgrade process to iPhone 2.0 software, with numerous reports of first-generation phones becoming "bricked" in mid-update." Posted by Joe Caponi at 06:50 AM, July 11, 2008 This is a public forum. United Business Media and its affiliates are not responsible for and do not control what is posted herein. United Business Media makes no warranties or guarantees concerning any advice dispensed by its staff members or readers. Community standards in this comment area do not permit hate language, excessive profanity, or other patently offensive language. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media's Terms of Service. Important Note: This comment area is NOT intended for commercial messages or solicitations of business. |
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