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http://www.apple.com/iphone/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVIxXBKesvg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJYoj3HVTd4

What are your thoughts on this?		2010-06-07 20:16:00

Author:
Weretigr
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Engadget hands on vid: http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/iphone-4-first-hands-on/2010-06-07 21:27:00

Author:
Weretigr
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Sounds like a win! Thanks for letting us know about it! ;D2010-06-07 21:42:00

Author:
piggabling
Posts: 2979

http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/#design-video2010-06-07 21:51:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

I'll be getting one, actually. It'll be my first cell phone too, which is kind of weird seeing as everyone I know has had a cell phone since like 7th grade. I'm going to be spoiled...2010-06-10 07:18:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

FaceTime seems a bit pointless, WiFi to WiFi only? Not really a 'phone' then. It does look good for people without an iPhone already, but meh.2010-06-10 08:02:00

Author:
kirbyman62
Posts: 1893

Tl:dr iPhone (jokes)

Got an iPhone 3GS currently, I suppose when I'm due my upgrade I'll get it, if I've got enough spare moneys. 		2010-06-10 09:00:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

They just gonna keep getting thinner and thinner aren't they?

I can imagine what's gonna be in a couple of Years:

"Now presenting the new iPhone 10 so thin its acutally really wide!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/zerosignal/Decorated%20images/implied-facepalm.jpg

Yeah...that's when iPhones died.		2010-06-10 09:12:00

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Silverleon
Posts: 6707

They just gonna keep getting thinner and thinner aren't they?

I can imagine what's gonna be in a couple of Years:

"Now presenting the new iPhone 10 so thin its acutally really wide!

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu328/zerosignal/Decorated%20images/implied-facepalm.jpg

Yeah...that's when iPhones died.

AKA the iPad. :l		2010-06-10 09:16:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

i like the look of it
i want a new phone and waited till i knew more about this before deciding		2010-06-10 16:39:00

Author:
monkeymagic
Posts: 71

If they only made it as an ipod touch, too... I have a cellphone and in Finland you have to have certain phonecompanies to have an iPhone... And I already have a cellphone, but would need a mp3-player (although it actually isn't one, it does so much more )2010-06-10 19:37:00

Author:
napero7
Posts: 1653

I'll be getting one, actually. It'll be my first cell phone too, which is kind of weird seeing as everyone I know has had a cell phone since like 7th grade. I'm going to be spoiled...

You're starting with the best, I've used countless mobiles and hated almost every one! I've got no complaints with mine at all, persuaded the wife to get a one to, and she loves it, so it must be good

My network, o2, are now charging for data above 500mb, and a ridiculous amount to upgrade, I'll stick with my old one for a few months and upgrade then. Its not like I don't want it, but I refuse to pay o2 anymore money.		2010-06-10 19:57:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

I think I'm going to be joining the darkside and getting this. How much is 500mb of usage? What does that work out at in time looking at websites?

I'm not willing to pay more than ?35 a month. I need unlimited texts, but whatever the minimum amount of minutes is will do me fine.		2010-06-10 20:15:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Or..... wait a bit and get the Windows Phone 7 when it's released. Then you won't be stuck with At&T 2010-06-10 20:23:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Meh, gonna wait until it's not on such a terrible network. Also, Steve Jobs is hilarious.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7v815bYUw&feature=player_embedded
Great, great, really great, fantastic, really outstanding, better and better and better and better and better and

This does indeed look pretty cool but Apple fans are such a pain.		2010-06-10 20:56:00

Author:
monstahr
Posts: 1361

This looks amazing... Also, that really great incredibly thing is hilarious. :L2010-06-10 22:07:00

Author:
resistance1
Posts: 812

Darn. I thought I had already invested in the bestest coolest great amazingly splendiferish thing by purchasing an iPad.....2010-06-10 22:53:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430

Darn. I thought I had already invested in the bestest coolest great amazingly splendiferish thing by purchasing an iPad.....

lol, that reminded me of Futurama when the professor buys "the biggest tv available" then they announce an even biggger one right after and he just breaks it.

(Tried finding the clip, but couldn't... )		2010-06-11 00:22:00

Author:
Silverleon
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I think I'm going to be joining the darkside and getting this. How much is 500mb of usage? What does that work out at in time looking at websites?

I'm not willing to pay more than ?35 a month. I need unlimited texts, but whatever the minimum amount of minutes is will do me fine.

You should be able to get unlimited texts and unlimited internet for ?35 a month, easy. If not, somone's* bending you over. If you're already on contract you shold be able to knock a chunk off whatever tariff if you talk to the cancellations people Actually, now I look at it, some of the networks are dropping unlimited data... But there is alsways wifi to reduce your bill


*Probably Steve Jobs, tbh Seems O2 drop the unlimited data same day the iPhone 4 is released....		2010-06-11 00:34:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

haha I'm on T-Mobile at the minute...so it's I'm just going to have to take another contract out (luckily I know someone who wants to take over mine). At the minute I get unlimited texts and 100 minutes for ?15 a month, which is a bargain! So going upto ?30-35 for what is effectively the same in terms of texts and minute is daft enough. That's the price of the iPhone though, eh? 2010-06-11 13:47:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I still don't have a cell phone. 2010-06-11 14:00:00

Author:
xkappax
Posts: 2569

haha I'm on T-Mobile at the minute...so it's I'm just going to have to take another contract out (luckily I know someone who wants to take over mine). At the minute I get unlimited texts and 100 minutes for ?15 a month, which is a bargain! So going upto ?30-35 for what is effectively the same in terms of texts and minute is daft enough. That's the price of the iPhone though, eh?


Prices have only been released in dollars at the moment 16gb is $199 (about ?150/?160) 32gb is $299 (about ?200/?210)		2010-06-11 17:41:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

Yeah I know. I'm not bothered about the one off charge for the phone. It's more the monthly payments 2010-06-11 18:13:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

lol, that reminded me of Futurama when the professor buys "the biggest tv available" then they announce an even biggger one right after and he just breaks it.

(Tried finding the clip, but couldn't... )

Watched that for the first time yesterday, pretty good. "Into the green yonder" or something. 		2010-06-11 18:44:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

I still don't have a cell phone.
what
How?? I would be so lost without mine.		2010-06-11 21:07:00

Author:
monstahr
Posts: 1361

Looking at the pricing, I'll probably be getting the black 32GB with the unlimited messaging and 2GB data plan (no unlimited data anymore - ). Supposedly, if you preorder the phone will arrive the same day it comes out in stores, so we're just gonna go that route. It's part of a family thing - we're getting phones for the entire family, but I'm the only one getting the iPhone.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to it, even if Apple has over-hyped it and tried to make it sound more like the second coming than just a great smartphone. Seriously, have you seen the ad for this thing? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHngLJ0RlNg)		2010-06-12 08:39:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Looking at the pricing, I'll probably be getting the black 32GB with the unlimited messaging and 2GB data plan (no unlimited data anymore - ). Supposedly, if you preorder the phone will arrive the same day it comes out in stores, so we're just gonna go that route. It's part of a family thing - we're getting phones for the entire family, but I'm the only one getting the iPhone.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to it, even if Apple has over-hyped it and tried to make it sound more like the second coming than just a great smartphone. Seriously, have you seen the ad for this thing? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHngLJ0RlNg)

How much does 2GB of data cost? Monthly?		2010-06-12 09:29:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Whats this I've been hearing about like 50 types of Android phones?2010-06-12 09:37:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

What does 2gb of data actually equate to in terms of browsing websites?2010-06-12 10:21:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I've had a new one off insurance for almost 3 months and I've used 1.7gb of data in that time. And I'm a heavy user, a lot of LBPC, facebook twitter etc when not in the house.

To be honest, its a rip off that they've removed free data on such an internet/connectivity centered device.		2010-06-12 10:49:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

Hmm I'm guessing I'd be using it pretty heavily too. I think I could manage with 500mb a month. Depends on the pricing structures I suppose! Shall have to wait and see!2010-06-12 11:02:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

How much does 2GB of data cost? Monthly?
It's $25 a month. The other option, 200MBs of data a month, is $15 a month. One is required if you're going to own an iPhone with any sort of plan. I'd rather pay the extra $10 and not have to worry about risking going over the measly 200MB limit imposed on you if you go the slightly cheaper route.

Oh, how AT&T gobbles up your money, eh?		2010-06-12 22:27:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
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I'm on my ipod touch 2nd gen at work constantly connected on wifi browsing this forum and playing Let's golf. I ordered the in-ear headphones today.2010-06-12 22:44:00

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BasketSnake
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It's $25 a month. The other option, 200MBs of data a month, is $15 a month. One is required if you're going to own an iPhone with any sort of plan. I'd rather pay the extra $10 and not have to worry about risking going over the measly 200MB limit imposed on you if you go the slightly cheaper route.

Oh, how AT&T gobbles up your money, eh?

I'm on AT&T so I know first hand how it gobbles it up, and I really never use the internet, webbrowsing, or anything. Sure I'll go on youtube every like once in a while for like 2-3 minutes, I don't think I'd need 2 GB though. Plus your constantly texted to see how close you are to coming to your limit which is pretty cool.		2010-06-12 23:08:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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I'm on O2 pay as you go. And providing I top up ?10 a month, I get 300 free texts and unlimited 3G and Edge access!

But It ran out a couple of days ago and I don't have any money! :O		2010-06-13 00:19:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

http://www.att.com/standalone/data-calculator/index.html

Might help when deciding which data plan to go with.


Hmm I'm guessing I'd be using it pretty heavily too. I think I could manage with 500mb a month. Depends on the pricing structures I suppose! Shall have to wait and see!

The only two options are 200 MB and 2GB I'm afraid.		2010-06-13 07:28:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Whats this I've been hearing about like 50 types of Android phones?

Yeh, uhm, apparently this is going to be the iPhone killer, say it ain't so. 		2010-06-13 08:04:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Ah, but the iPhone is very well marketed, you've seen all the iphone features, and how low they've priced it... Apple are going for market dominence, and they aren't going to let some android phones get in their way!2010-06-13 08:44:00

Author:
Weretigr
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It's weird that no-one seems to realise that apple ranks #3 #2 in the smartphone OS market... Now that is good marketing - making people believe you are market leaders when in fact you are trailing behind

Android 2.2 certainly does look to be greater than iPhone OS4, IMO and in honesty, I don't see why anyone would want to buy into such a closed and controlling system as the iphone when there are equally good (technically) options around that aren't.


2.2 isn't actually out yet though, of course, so Apple will have a headstart, but 2.1 is still pretty good.		2010-06-13 13:59:00

Author:
rtm223
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Well I am the first to admit that I really don't like Apple, and have never really been a fan of the iPhone. I'm still not...but for some reason I really want one

I'm not sure why, I think it may be because I haven't bought any gadgets in a while and just want something to play with

But yeah, I really agree about the controlling system thing. Their point of 'our users are willing to let us take some of the control away from them to ensure a great user experience' doesn't wash with me. The level of control on all their products really annoys me. They say they have truly amazing technology and in some cases they do, but then there's areas of their products that are lacking, and for no other reason than Apple wanting to hold stuff back.

But hey, I say all that and then still want an iPhone, I'm making everything worse aren't I? The main reason I'm not looking anywhere else is that no one can compare with the App store. There are some great phones on the market that are equal/better than it in terms of spec, but they really can't compete with the applications.

You got a link to that 3rd in the market thing?		2010-06-13 15:03:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/05/07/idc_smartphone_numbers/ I don't doubt that Apple will continue to rise though.

As a general rule though, theregister is not a good place to get info on Apple products, they are extremely biassed against Steve Jobs on that site.

I don't really know about the apps, I'm still holding back on buying a smart phone until I decide exactly what I want... but from what I've seen, android offers everything I could actually want.		2010-06-13 15:22:00

Author:
rtm223
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I haven't really looked at android to be honest. I just keep hearing that they have far too many OS's out there and as a result aren't really supporting any of them as well as they could/should.2010-06-13 15:29:00

Author:
jackofcourse
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It's weird that no-one seems to realise that apple ranks #3 #2 in the smartphone OS market... Now that is good marketing - making people believe you are market leaders when in fact you are trailing behind

Android 2.2 certainly does look to be greater than iPhone OS4, IMO and in honesty, I don't see why anyone would want to buy into such a closed and controlling system as the iphone when there are equally good (technically) options around that aren't.


2.2 isn't actually out yet though, of course, so Apple will have a headstart, but 2.1 is still pretty good.

The thing with the Android(s) is that they are very buggy. About 6-7 of my friends recently joined a family plan together with verizon and got the Droid, it has A LOT of bugs. The screen will constantly freeze, go black, and the touch screen isn't all too well.

The thing I like about Apple is, when they make something they make it work well, I never owned an iPhone but my friend has and I had always played around with it, it was very smooth, fast, and bug free, that's the only thing that (in my opinion) sets Apple apart from the rest of the companies.

Oh and Jack makes a good point, Apple only has one type of phone out, the iPhone. That means all their focus or at least most of it, goes towards the iPhone. There are tons of Androids out, making it very hard to support them all as well as they could be doing.

And I love dem apps.

Of course I'm already with At&t so the change to a smartphone isn't as drastic, I'll only have to pay an extra $15 a month.		2010-06-13 19:05:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

The thing with the Android(s) is that they are very buggy. About 6-7 of my friends recently joined a family plan together with verizon and got the Droid, it has A LOT of bugs. The screen will constantly freeze, go black, and the touch screen isn't all too well. Ta for the info, as far as I can tell it really depends which phone you go for as to how buggy the droids are, many of them seem to be fine by all accounts and I know several people who are getting on fine with HTC desires. Obviously it's not doing android any favours that some models are as bad as whatever your friends have. You do kinda have to compare the iPhone to the cream of the Android crop as well, and I've mostly heard good things about the top-end droids, both hardware and software.


Oh and Jack makes a good point, Apple only has one type of phone out, the iPhone. That means all their focus or at least most of it, goes towards the iPhone. There are tons of Androids out, making it very hard to support them all as well as they could be doing. This is actually something of a fallacy, it sounds convincing, but it's perfectly possible to support a far wider range of hardware than android does and still be stable, especially if you're open-source. Several OS's manage it ATM, and I don't doubt that android will continue to improve and probably evolve much faster than the iPhone.

Although, that said, I've probably dragged this a bit far off topic now, the iPhone is a very well made product, just that it's perceived dominance of market / quality is a little exaggerated and certainly not enough to justify buying into Steve Jobs ego-driven business model 		2010-06-14 16:32:00

Author:
rtm223
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That's not going off topic! You're still discussing your view on the iPhone!

And the perceived dominance is basically their idea... And it works pretty dang well!
Personally, I prefer the iPhone to androids, because I prefer most of Apple's software, and like how things work. I'm happy with my 3G (despite the fact the screen and headphone socket are broken due to a tragic accident ) except for the lack of customisability of the message tone and wallpaper, and also that I can't bluetooth photos to other phones.
But the wallpaper issue is being sorted in OS4, I don't know about the message tones, but maybe...
And the bluetooth thing, I'm not TOO fussed about! (Hopefully some developer will make an app to allow it though, If that's acceptable by Apple...)

And I don't want to jailbreak my phone! (again >.<) I prefer a 100% legit version, if you know what I mean!		2010-06-14 19:10:00

Author:
Weretigr
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Yeah it's definitely possible to support more OS's than Android are doing currently to a high level. I never said that the iPhone was better because it was the only product that Apple support...I merely said that Android were struggling to support all of the OS's they have out at the minute.

I think I'm going to get iPhone 4 anyway. I will wait until it's out so I can have a play, but as far as I can tell so far, they have at least one sale 		2010-06-14 19:11:00

Author:
jackofcourse
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I'm planning to get into an apple store and hog one of the display models for a while, until I have enough money XD2010-06-14 19:47:00

Author:
Weretigr
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Well I'm talking about the Droid for Verizon. I don't know it's exact name, I always thought it was Droid. But for example, my friends Droid completely reset itself last night. All her pictures were deleted and her texts, contacts were still there but everything else went bye bye. Don't know what could possibly of happened as we were swimming, then she went to check and that happened. I'm not saying it happens to all of them and I do believe the Androids will surpass the iPhone soon if not already. But I just like the sleek and smooth look and feel of the iPhone, not to mention the Apps. 2010-06-15 01:21:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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But I just like the sleek and smooth look and feel of the iPhone, not to mention the Apps.

So you like the iPhone Apps, then? I just wanna clear that point up, because you aren't expressing yourself very well...

2010-06-15 01:30:00

Author:
rtm223
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Well obviously, both the Android phones and iPhone have apps, I meant the ones exclusive to the iPhone.

Also, anyone know how much it costs to pre-order the phone?		2010-06-15 01:46:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Also, anyone know how much it costs to pre-order the phone?

I heard Best Buy was a $50 deposit....

But the details were kind of blurry.		2010-06-15 01:56:00

Author:
Unknown User

I heard Best Buy was a $50 deposit....

But the details were kind of blurry.

50 dollar deposit? What's that even mean? Put in 50 towards the iPhone and then 150 when it's officially out? Or the 50 dollars is just to pre-order it.		2010-06-15 02:55:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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Sorry for the double post but I want to know ASAP. Does anyone know when Pre orders go live? From the Apple website.2010-06-15 08:07:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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Sorry for the double post but I want to know ASAP. Does anyone know when Pre orders go live? From the Apple website.
June 15th (TODAY)

http://www.apple.com/iphone/notify-me/

2010-06-15 08:10:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

June 15th (TODAY)

http://www.apple.com/iphone/notify-me/



Probably should've clarified, what time.		2010-06-15 08:12:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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4am EST

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2455776&start=15&tstart=15

Might not be reliable.		2010-06-15 08:19:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Reliable or not still helps, thanks.2010-06-15 08:23:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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http://recentissuetoday.com/featured/4467/apple-iphone-4-pre-order-time-schedules-and-updates/

Confirmed.		2010-06-15 08:23:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Sweeeet. So 1 Am for me eh? (Pacific Time)

Actually just says "possible answer" and that's from the AT&T website, not from the actual website. Probably be the same though. I hope.		2010-06-15 08:27:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

You definitely preordering it then?

What phone have you got now?		2010-06-15 08:30:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

You definitely preordering it then?

What phone have you got now?

Sony Ericsson, it's a slidey type phone, and yeah I have the credit card ready and everything. 		2010-06-15 08:34:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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Used to have a Sony Ericsson before I got the iPhone, they were pretty good phones. 2010-06-15 08:43:00

Author:
Boomy
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Used to have a Sony Ericsson before I got the iPhone, they were pretty good phones.

Haha that's scary, so did you get it from the website? Does anyone know how it works?		2010-06-15 08:49:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
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Haha that's scary, so did you get it from the website? Does anyone know how it works?

I have iPhone 3GS, got it from contract so just from the O2 site.

I'm guessing it won't be much different in terms of how to use it than the regular iPhones. :o		2010-06-15 09:11:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Used to have a Sony Ericsson before I got the iPhone, they were pretty good phones.

Even scarier: SO DID I!

I can't remember what my phone was called but it had a Z in it... And it was a flip phone...
I think they named it like this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK6pPw1pGEE		2010-06-16 00:01:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

can totally agree with this vid
i got a Sony Erricsona nd cannot for the live of me rememebr the product name of it.		2010-06-17 16:13:00

Author:
monkeymagic
Posts: 71

So who pre ordered the iPhone 4?2010-06-18 02:39:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Sticking with my iPhone 3GS, don't see a reason to trade up as it works perfectly.

If I had a normal phone I'd definitely be thinking about it.		2010-06-18 08:40:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

So who pre ordered the iPhone 4?
Since we're also ordering other "non-iPhone" phones along with it (on a family plan), I have to wait until it's out before I can buy it. AT&T has some weird rule about not mixing pre-orders and regular orders.		2010-06-20 01:59:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
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Since we're also ordering other "non-iPhone" phones along with it (on a family plan), I have to wait until it's out before I can buy it. AT&T has some weird rule about not mixing pre-orders and regular orders.

That's lame. I hope it comes on the day of launch, I wanna mess around with it as soon as possible.		2010-06-20 04:32:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

I'm still trying to justify doubling my phone bill and having paying a one off fee for exactly the same minutes and text that I get now...2010-06-20 10:45:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I'm still trying to justify doubling my phone bill and having paying a one off fee for exactly the same minutes and text that I get now...

"it's shiny and I want it!" - that normally works as a justification for me to spend money 		2010-06-20 21:03:00

Author:
rtm223
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That's pretty much the only justification I have right now...and it's about 75% working!2010-06-20 21:28:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

That's lame. I hope it comes on the day of launch, I wanna mess around with it as soon as possible.
Unless there's a problem with shipping, it will. They schedule them specifically to arrive day-of - they actually instruct the shipping centers to hold onto them if it's on track to get to you early.

Speaking of which, when you (or anyone else, for that matter) gets theirs in, would you mind letting me know what you think? I'm curious to see what consumers think when they actually get it in their hands.		2010-06-21 10:11:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Ugh, can't wait until my 32Gb comes in the mail on Thursday or god forbid Friday. I'm ready to retire my iPhone 3G after messing with my iPad for the past 2 months, lol.2010-06-21 10:22:00

Author:
gevurah22
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Yeah I just got an email with a tracking number, estimated day Thursday. I'm so happy. 2010-06-22 04:19:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Does anyone know how the new OS 4.0 works?
I have a 3rd generation Itouch 8GB and i want to get the "Home wallpaper" You know have a picture behind all your apps, or is that only Iphone?

I cant tell but what did OS 4.0 update do for 3rd generation itouch users?		2010-06-22 04:59:00

Author:
Snrm
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Does anyone know how the new OS 4.0 works?
I have a 3rd generation Itouch 8GB and i want to get the "Home wallpaper" You know have a picture behind all your apps, or is that only Iphone?

I cant tell but what did OS 4.0 update do for 3rd generation itouch users?

I Don't think even my iPhone 3GS can do that. 		2010-06-22 14:21:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/

K boomy		2010-06-22 16:14:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Downloading thanks.2010-06-22 19:21:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Oh my God. My iPhone is coming tomorrow, one day before release. This is awesome.2010-06-22 19:31:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

UGGG
Costco **** you!
I just checked my model number on my itouch and i found out i have a 2nd generation itouch!
Clearly Costco said it was a 3rd generation, ( I also found out only 32GB and up is 3rd generation for Itouch's) And i have a 8GB and the reciecpt says
Ipod Touch 8GB 3rd Gen


Maybe my dad will take me there and use his amazing arguing skills to let them take the 8GB back and give me a 32GB for the price i payed for the 8GB!		2010-06-22 22:13:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

Oh my God. My iPhone is coming tomorrow, one day before release. This is awesome.
Actually, I'd be surprised if it did. They instruct shipping centers to hold onto the devices until release day, regardless of what day it says on the tracking number.		2010-06-23 06:28:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

Actually, I'd be surprised if it did. They instruct shipping centers to hold onto the devices until release day, regardless of what day it says on the tracking number.

Actually I have the tracking number, it's in transit to my house right now and it's estimated date is the 23rd with a 3:00 PM delivery date. And if you check on Google a lot of people are having the same thing.

I'd probably cry if it's not really in transit.		2010-06-23 07:21:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Well, my dad was able to pre order but by the time we started trying to do mine they had already shut it down... so I guess me and my buddy will have a little camping trip tonight2010-06-23 08:26:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

Actually I have the tracking number, it's in transit to my house right now and it's estimated date is the 23rd with a 3:00 PM delivery date. And if you check on Google a lot of people are having the same thing.

I'd probably cry if it's not really in transit.

Well I did receive it, it's absolutely amazing, the camera is the best. Unfortunately I cannot activate it until midnight tonight since AT&T has suspended all activations for it.		2010-06-24 03:20:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Well I'm camped out I'm front of the mall in thousand oaks CA. Wish cement wasn't so darn hard!2010-06-24 08:13:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

Well I'm camped out I'm front of the mall in thousand oaks CA. Wish cement wasn't so darn hard!

Omg I've yet to get it activated, I'm getting mad now.		2010-06-24 08:55:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

Ahhh, finally back home with an activated iPhone and it restored so it has all my previous apps... good times!2010-06-24 18:54:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

Huh?? What gives with the pricing??

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1821/whatgivesiphone.jpg		2010-06-24 19:19:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

^ God bless America, lol. But in all honesty, it's because AT&T subsidizes the heck out of the price here, but you get stuck with an AT&T contract for two years. Also, no one else carries iPhones except for AT&T due to exclusivity rights so if you get crappy AT&T service in your area of the US and really want an iPhone, but don't want to pay the unsubsidized fee (which is $599 for the 16Gb and $699 for the 32Gb), then you'll have to bite the bullet.

And... I found out my 32Gb is at the hizzouse! Can't wait for work to end!!!		2010-06-24 21:09:00

Author:
gevurah22
Posts: 1476

To those of you who got one, anyone experiencing the issue where apparently (http://gizmodo.com/5571171/iphone-4-loses-reception-when-you-hold-it-by-the-antenna-band) the iphone 4 suffers a massive drop in signal strength, when you hold it by the antenna band, i.e. how you might naturally hold a phone to make a call.

According to Apple's customer service line, it's "not apple's problem" Well of course it's not, they already have all your monies! Lols. In fairness, it's easily fixable with a case, but still funny none-the-less.		2010-06-25 01:03:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Nope and I hold it that way just fine. Love this phone!2010-06-25 08:58:00

Author:
gevurah22
Posts: 1476

I haven't had that issue either.

There is a problem however, that the signal "sign" will appear to be of low signal strength, when you may actually have full bars. It's a bug Apple attends to fix.		2010-06-25 09:39:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Rob/newphone.png

Hehe		2010-06-25 11:41:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

There is a problem however, that the signal "sign" will appear to be of low signal strength, when you may actually have full bars. It's a bug Apple attends to fix.

Well that would absolutely explain why some people are seeing the data bandwidth drop at the same time Seems like Apple are well aware of the issue as well, they just simply don't care. It's a user error, not a design flaw.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/apple-responds-over-iphone-4-reception-issues-youre-holding-th/		2010-06-25 13:15:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Well I'm left handed so when I heard about this I was glad I didn't get one yesterday...then I realised that I hold my phone in my right hand and would use my left to pinch and scroll etc so it wouldn't effect me after all.

It is definitely a design flaw, if Apple really are saying that it isn't then that's pretty outrageous.		2010-06-25 13:25:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

yea, apple have said dont hold your iPhone in the bottom left corner.
but people have said if you get a case theres no problems but still, what a design flaw		2010-06-25 15:39:00

Author:
monkeymagic
Posts: 71

There's no way getting a case is a solution. They've boasted about how thin the phone is and how its new design is beautiful and elegant and then say 'if you want it to work properly stick this 'bumper' case on it.' Erm, no thanks?

The name bumper alone tells you something about what it's gonna look like!		2010-06-25 16:25:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

All you have to do is turn on air plane mode then turn it off, it's that simple. I did it and when I watch my bars they don't drop anymore. Also, this screen is amazing! I'm on it right now and it blows me away to just see how crisp and clear everything is.

Edit: also, if you are gonna get a case anyways, then the whole antenna thing shouldn't be an issue.		2010-06-25 17:13:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

I was just messing with the vid quality of the phone last night and did a little edit with the iMovie app.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVcmbi5TMnQ

It's very comparable to my Flip Mino HD on top of having the LED flash so it looks like I'll be handing that off to the wifey. On top of that, picture quality is much better. One less thing I have to carry around, the better. =)		2010-06-25 17:47:00

Author:
gevurah22
Posts: 1476

http://www.explosm.net/db/files/Comics/Rob/newphone.png

Hehe

Are you familiar with mendel's soup by any chance? That's where I saw that cartoon today!!		2010-06-25 19:50:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

Are you familiar with mendel's soup by any chance? That's where I saw that cartoon today!!

Nop, just a fan of the comic series itself. 		2010-06-25 19:55:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Yeah, Me too!
Just, Mendel's Soup is where I saw this one 		2010-06-25 20:57:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

My only real complaint was that when you use the option to upload to youtube from the phone it doesn't upload in hd, but then I heard of an app that let's you do it, but then I found out the developer has pulled the app temporarily because of some bug they found, oh the saga continues.

Atleast when the app goes back up on the app store I'll get it. Goes to show that, as usual, there is app for almost any need.		2010-06-25 22:37:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

All you have to do is turn on air plane mode then turn it off, it's that simple.

And that's fixed the electromagnetic issues of the aerial? Wow. I have a feeling yours might have been the issue Whaaale was discussing. Though it could well be that a lot of people reporting the hardware issue were also suffering from that. I guess it'll be a while before we actually know to what extent that's affecting people

Cool vid donkey show. I'm actually now considering looking at HD video on a phone after seeing that. Not that I need or particularly want it... but that is far too cool. Plus, I think you needs some more sackboy toys, you're collection is looking far too small 		2010-06-25 22:53:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Goes to show that, as usual, there is app for almost any need.

Even nowadays, whenever my mum hears that, She'll say "Oh but I bet there isn't an app to make you coffee in the morning"

Pepare to be proven wrong http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/15/iphone-makes-coffee-for-real/		2010-06-25 22:53:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

Cool vid donkey show. I'm actually now considering looking at HD video on a phone after seeing that. Not that I need or particularly want it... but that is far too cool. Plus, I think you needs some more sackboy toys, you're collection is looking far too small

Yeah, it's been pretty good so far just messing around with it. The quality is pretty good and it does pretty well with low light. As for the Sackboys, I definitely need more, lol.		2010-06-26 05:37:00

Author:
gevurah22
Posts: 1476

LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixIHyEPO5g		2010-06-26 05:51:00

Author:
tjb0607
Posts: 1054

My mom and dad have one each.
So they gave me my dad's old one
at age 11		2010-06-26 06:55:00

Author:
JspOt
Posts: 3607

Gah, AT&T delayed the release of the iPhone 4 'till the 29th (I wasn't going to deal with Apple stores, and all the other stores are only getting like 50 total units in). Coincidentally, I have to be up at 3:30 AM on that day to help truck a family member to the airport for a flight, so I get to wait in line at a nearby AT&T store for 2 hours before they open (9AM) before I pick it up. Hope it's worth it!


Even nowadays, whenever my mum hears that, She'll say "Oh but I bet there isn't an app to make you coffee in the morning"

Pepare to be proven wrong http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/15/iphone-makes-coffee-for-real/
I know this has nothing to do with the topic at hand, but I checked out the portfolio link in your signature and you've got some serious potential. I dunno how much it means coming from me, so take as much from it as you want, but I think you've got some chops. Might want to look into CSS though - using that many images on the page takes a long time to load for the end user, and it's bandwidth heavy as well. A lot of the things you're currently doing (including the drop shadowing!) can be done with CSS. Also, that animation at the top, the .gif - that can be done with some JavaScript (or, if you prefer, jQuery - it's easier to use and implement) and some embedded fonts.

Anyway, that's just my observations - good work overall. Sorry for the interruption!		2010-06-26 07:03:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I'm now making videos all the time with the camera plus iMovie. I love it, like I said before, once I can get a way to upload from phone in hd I will be a mobile video producing machine!2010-06-26 08:05:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixIHyEPO5g

I just tried this, I held it exactly the way he held it, I even covered the entire iPhone's sides with both my hands, kind if cupped it in my hands, I kept a constant 5 bars. It might just be a certain percentage of iPhone's.

Also I read up on this and it seems that it will "show" you, that you have No Service when you can still make calls and such. It appears to just be the display that's acting up, I don't know I read that on an article somewhere so I don't know how legit it is but it's something to think about.		2010-06-26 10:01:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

I think I saw engadget mention that it's a display issue, either way I have much better service than my 3G. It really hasn't affected me then again I don't hold it covering that corner.2010-06-26 19:05:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

I think the fact apple have actually acknowledged it as a genuine issue (albeit one they have no intention of fixing - probably because the engineering is too "cool" to worry about function), tells us pretty conclusively that it is separate to any display issue that the phone is suffering from.

Obviously it's not affecting everyone and there are a myriad of reasons why that might be. If it's not affecting you guys, then I guess all is good, but the issue exists and the fact that it does, and Apple's response, is something I'd be bearing in mind if I were considering buying one....		2010-06-28 13:27:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

but the issue exists and the fact that it does, and Apple's response, is something I'd be bearing in mind if I were considering buying one....

but it's sooooo shiny!		2010-06-28 13:33:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Can't argue with that logic!

Shiny is gooood 		2010-06-28 20:07:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

I picked mine up this morning. Awesome piece of tech, if I do say so myself. It's been a very long two days and I'm very tired, but suffice to say I'm totally happy with the device and I've had no problems with reception during normal use.2010-06-30 08:52:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I picked mine up yesterday too and it's great. Only thing is I had to wait in line only for them to run out and make me go back later.
It runs iOS4 much faster than the 3Gs haven't seen any huge performance issues. Reception doesn't seem like a problem unless you hold it for prolonged periods without moving your hand position.

The iTunes issue is very annoying though... Hope Apple gets it sorted out soon.

I'm happy! Especially since I got to keep unlimited data!		2010-06-30 22:24:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076

What's the iTunes issue?2010-06-30 23:10:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Does it support flash yet? Stupid proprietary video formats 2010-07-01 01:07:00

Author:
Enlong3
Posts: 357

No, and probably never will unfortunatly. Luckily, the install base has grown enough that it is forcing many sites to make themselves more iphone friendly with the use of stuff like html5.

My issue is still uploading to places in hd. I got an app called PixelPipe but they cap their uploads at 200mb. This means any videos over 2:25 can't be uploaded (I calculated it out, that's should be right at 200mb). I would be fine if I could get atleast 3 minutes in but 2 minutes is pretty short.

Luckily you can still easily plug in your iPhone, pull the video off and upload it like any other video to any video hosting site you like.		2010-07-01 03:11:00

Author:
shebhnt
Posts: 414

Haha, check out this Futurama episode making fun of the iPhone XD

http://www.futurama-stream.com/season-6/episode-3-attack-of-the-killer-app

WARNING The attached video contains language inappropriate for younger audiences.

Don't say I didn't warn you!		2010-07-02 23:48:00

Author:
Weretigr
Posts: 2105

Haha, check out this Futurama episode making fun of the iPhone XD

[Link]

WARNING The attached video contains language inappropriate for younger audiences.

Don't say I didn't warn you!

Psssst linking to illegal sites isn't a good idea. 		2010-07-04 09:05:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701

Jack the iTunes problem is where over 3G it wouldn't let it connect to the app store or iTunes store, some websites wouldn't load either. Seems to be fixed by now though.2010-07-04 14:02:00

Author:
tanrockstan34
Posts: 1076


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