Filed under: Apple
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
iPhone activations hosed until morning?
Filed under: Apple
We've been hearing scattered reports some that newly-christened iPhone owners are having a heck of a time finalizing the activation process in iTunes. That sucks for a couple reasons: first, these puppies are darned near useless without being activated, and second, it seems the procedure is hanging after the point at which existing customers' current SIMs are deactivated. So yeah, long story short, there's a few people out there left phoneless while AT&T gets its act together, which it's been said may not be until morning. Burnin' the midnight oil over there, O Masters of Activation?&n bsp;
[ Full story from Engadget Mobile ]Friday, June 29, 2007
Thousands of tech faithful snap up first iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. gadget fans flocked to stores on Friday to be the first buyers of Apple's iPhone, a music-playing and Web-browsing device expected to shake up the mobile industry. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Thousands of tech faithful snap up first iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. gadget fans flocked to stores on Friday to be the first buyers of Apple's iPhone, a music-playing and Web-browsing device expected to shake up the mobile industry. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Thousands of tech faithful buy first iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. gadget fans flocked to stores on Friday to be the first buyers of Apple's iPhone, a music-playing and Web-browsing device expected to shake up the mobile industry. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
iPhone delays of 2-4wks for online orders
Apple has added the iPhone to its online storefront, listing the 4GB model for $499 and the 8GB model for $599 as previously announced. Customers eager to get their hands on the devices will have to wait, however, as the Cupertino-based company has posted an expected 2-4 week wait for online orders to arrive and also noted that iPhone orders limite... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Thousands of tech faithful buy first iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. gadget fans flocked to stores on Friday to be the first buyers of Apple's iPhone, a music-playing and Web-browsing device expected to shake up the mobile industry. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Special Report: iPhone Sales
Apple stores may be a better bet than ATT stores for scoring a new, 8GB iPhone. [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
iPhone now available on-line: still 2 per person limit
Filed under: Cellphones, Apple
It's here, so we're not complaining... but a 2 - 4 week delivery time? Best giddy up.
[ Full story from Engadget Mobile ]
SIM card swappin' and the early snap of iPhonation
Filed under: iPhone
So maybe, contrary to previous reports, you will be able to swap out that SIM card on your iPhone. Although, with all things Apple, they would prefer you only use what they give you. The official word is "Other SIM cards may not work." Most AT&T cards will probably work.In other news:
For a quick peek backwards of only a few hours ago, check out
- the first Flickr pics of an iPhone unboxed
- The very first iPhone unboxing, complete with the box being gutted like a fish
- Someone driving home with their iPhone in a state of bliss
- Rocketboom already has an iPhone-ready page (neat!)
- There's a Flickr set for pics taken with the iPhone
Hey, where are those pics? Anyway, that was all within the first hour of sales. We can't wait to see Linux running on this thing, or at least iPhone Doom.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Thousands of tech faithful buy iPhones at launch
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. gadget fans made an orderly pilgrimage to stores on Friday to be among the first buyers of Apple's iPhone, a music- and video-playing device expected to reshape the mobile industry. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Thousands of tech faithful buy iPhones at launch
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. gadget fans made an orderly pilgrimage to stores on Friday to be among the first buyers of Apple's iPhone, a music- and video-playing device expected to reshape the mobile industry. [ Full story from Reuters: Internet News ]
Apple issues five iPhone tech notes
Apple has issued five separate notes detailing known issues with its iPhone, as well as some instructional material on using the device. One note explains a potential problem where users are unable to send mail when using an email provider other than Yahoo Mail, Gmail, .Mac, or AOL. A second note covers users experiencing iPhones that aren't recogn... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Apple Store goes offline until 6pm PDT
Apple Store has gone offline for iPhone launch... [ Full story from MacDailyNews ]
Apple posts iPhone User Guide, tech notes
Those without the iPhone still have the opportunity to learn every last detail of the device's functions and support through Apple's official documentation. The complete, 118-page user manual for the iPhone is now available online as a PDF. The... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
iPhone User Guide Posted
Apple has posted a PDF of the iPhone User's Guide.
... [ Full story from MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors ]
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Apple's iPhone launch draws long lines, optimistic forecasts
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- For the iPhone, D-Day arrived at long last. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
Microsoft working feverishly on answer to iPhone?
Filed under: Cellphones
You've already seen bits and pieces of this morning's Today Show, but another segment in the broadcast managed to grab a trip inside Microsoft's Mobile Design Lab where engineers and "audio geeks" look to be hard at work as they try to "redefine cool." Notably, the video fails to show any undercover shots of prototype mobiles that Microsoft may have up its sleeve, and it seemed that this "sneak peek" was intentionally devoid of innovation (secrets we can't know about?). Nevertheless, we do get a chance to see dedicated ringtone makers, and while it's already understood, any future mobiles coming out of Redmond will reportedly attempt to cram "as much of your PC into your cellphone as possible." Best of all, however, is the aptly-dubbed isolation room, which left the interviewer grumbling over how tough it was to peck out an email on the tiny keys of his smartphone. And whether you want to believe it or not, Robbie Bach was seen stating that the iPhone "doesn't change Microsoft's strategy nor its approach."[Thanks, Toph]
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iPhone launch draws gadget geeks, hired help
NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kristian Gundersen flew from Norway to New York to be among the first people to buy Apple's media-playing iPhone. He described the day as one of the best of his life. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
Engadget's first iPhone unboxing!
Filed under: Handsets, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, Apple, OS X
Wow, six months since the announcement and the moment has finally arrived! Check it out![ Full story from Engadget Mobile ]
iPhone Take Apart
As often happens with new and fantastic technology products with a lot of hype associated with them get released, someone immediately wants to take them apart to see what's inside. Such is the case at iFixit where they have begun the disassembly process on a new iPhone. So, if you're curious not only about what the device looks like on the outside, you can also get a peek underneath the shiny, candy-coated exterior as well and see the inside. However, if you happen to be a bit squeamish about photos of disassembled devices costing over six hundred bucks, you may not want to look.
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Apple faithful queue for iPhone
· Dozens camp out to be first in line for iPhone· Stakes could not be higher for computer giant [ Full story from Guardian Unlimited ]
iPhone buyers voice their feelings
iPhone buyers are voicing their feelings and opinions after purchasing the devices as they triumphantly leave with their desired hardware. Apple's iPhone hit store shelves today at 6:00 p.m. ET, which resulted in cheers erupting from at least one AT&T retail outlet located on Wall Street. iPhone buyers across the country are speaking about their pu... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
Boom!
Microsoft working feverishly on answer to iPhone?
Filed under: Culture, Handsets, Messaging, Multimedia, Others, Windows Mobile
You've already seen bits and pieces of this morning's Today Show, but another segment in the broadcast managed to grab a trip inside Microsoft's Mobile Design Lab where engineers and "audio geeks" look to be hard at work as they try to "redefine cool." Notably, the video fails to show any undercover shots of prototype mobiles that Microsoft may have up its sleeve, and it seemed that this "sneak peek" was intentionally devoid of innovation. Nevertheless, we do get a chance to see dedicated ringtone makers, and while it's already understood, any future mobiles coming out of Redmond will reportedly attempt to cram "as much of your PC into your cellphone as possible." Best of all, however, is the aptly-dubbed isolation room, which left the interviewer grumbling over how tough it was to peck out an email on the tiny keys of his smartphone. And whether you want to believe it or not, Robbie Bach was seen stating that the iPhone "doesn't change Microsoft's strategy nor its approach."[ Full story from Engadget Mobile ]
Apple iPhone launch draws gadget geeks, hired help
NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Albert Livingstone's wife thinks he is crazy for lining up overnight in Chicago to be among the first on Friday to buy Apple's much-hyped iPhone. [ Full story from Reuters: Technology ]
First iPhone unboxing video!
Filed under: Video, Cult of Mac, iPhone
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Eager customers snap up iPhones
Apple co-founder joins throngs in Calif. as technophiles converge on stores
News flash: The wait is over.
[ Full story from baltimoresun.com - business ]
News flash: The wait is over.
First Look: Five fast iPhone impressions
Shawn King of Your Mac Life got to use the iPhone this past week. As the mobile phone ships, he shares some first thoughts on the iPhone's features.
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iPhones going to "preorders" at some AT&T stores?
Filed under: Cellphones
Despite the fact that preorders weren't accepted for the iPhone -- at least not in any official capacity -- we've been tipped that at least one possibly unscrupulous AT&T location in Little Rock, Arkansas has told campers that they've already sold out of units. So if there wasn't any preorder, where'd they go? To Premier customers who... um, preordered, allegedly. Folks in line were informed that they were more than welcome to come back this evening and pay for the unit they can't have, at which point they'd be shipped out next week. Something smell fishy here?[Thanks, Kev]
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Boom!
iPhones going to "preorders" at some AT&T stores?
Despite the fact that preorders weren't accepted for the iPhone -- at least not in any official capacity -- we've been tipped that at least one possibly unscrupulous AT&T location in Little Rock, Arkansas has told campers that they've already sold out of units. So if there wasn't any preorder, where'd they go? To Premier customers who... um, preordered, allegedly. Folks in line were informed that they were more than welcome to come back this evening and pay for the unit they can't have, at which point they'd be shipped out next week. Something smell fishy here?[Thanks, Kev]
[ Full story from Engadget Mobile ]
iPhoneHints.com
Filed under: Tips and tricks, Apple, iPhone
It is 6pm (on the East Coast) so you should have your iPhone now (there wasn't a big wait, right?). The question is, what the heck CAN you do with it? Sure, you can make a phone call or two (and even conference people in. Sweet.). You can pick up the iPhone missing manual in August, or you can head on over to iPhoneHints right now and learn some tips and tricks. There isn't much there right now, but soon that will all change I am sure.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Apple's iPhone debut draws long lines, optimistic forecasts
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- For the iPhone, D-Day has arrived at long last. [ Full story from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories ]
RIM Shares Soar on Outlook, Unfazed by iPhone
Shares of Research In Motion jumped 20 percent as analysts showered the BlackBerry maker with praise in the wake of strong results and a forecast that appeared unfazed by the impending launch of Apple's iPhone. [ Full story from eWEEK Wireless ]
Creative Notes: Finding a mouse for the creative Mac Pro
Jim Dempsey shares his pain as he tries to find the right input device for his Mac Pro. 
[ Full story from Macworld ]
iPhone: MS Exchange update, Amazon plugin
In brief: MacNN has reviewed the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick, Microsoft has released an update to its Exchange 2007 software that likely fixes issues which could have prevented Apple's iPhone from receiving mail from Exchange Server 2007, Mercury Software has debuted nine iTabi iPhone cases, and Karelia Software has released the beta version of it... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
RIM Shares Soar on Outlook, Unfazed by iPhone
Shares of Research In Motion jumped 20 percent as analysts showered the BlackBerry maker with praise in the wake of strong results and a forecast that appeared unfazed by the impending launch of Apple's iPhone. [ Full story from eWEEK Technology News ]
Apple: MacBook Pro Update
"This update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all 2.2/2.4GHz MacBook Pro models." [ Full story from MacInTouch ]
Podcast: The tech world waits for Apple
AMD cranks up its super chip, a cautionary tale for online daters, and rumor has it Apple's got a new product coming. [ Full story from CNET News.com ]
Verizon issues "iWhatever" memo to staff
The iPhone is purely a reactionary device meant to keep AT&T on par, Verizon's operations chief Jack Plating said today in a note sent to many of the company's employees. Attempting to inject the message with humor with an "iWhatever" headline, the executive said that carrying Apple's device was only an attempt to "stay competive" with Verizon, wh... [ Full story from MacNN | The Macintosh News Network ]
BMW iPhone integration; Woz in line; Fox News mic jacking
BMW plans to be the first automaker to offer a custom iPhone integrated solution within its automobiles. Meanwhile, Woz politely declines Steve Jobs' offer for an iPhone and is instead waiting amongst the masses. And, uh oh -- we have our first TV re... [ Full story from AppleInsider ]
Music Industry Hopes for, Yet Fears, iPhone Effect
The music industry hopes mobile phones will help turn around weak music sales, but music executives privately fear the most obvious contender, the iPhone, may give too much clout to Apple, in shaping the future of the fledgling mobile music market. [ Full story from Ziff Davis CIO Insight Update ]
HandBrake gets some major press
Filed under: Software, Open Source
When your open-source project is the focus of a New York Times article, that's a big news day for you (at least it would be if not for those meddling kids in line to buy iPhones). Thursday's NYT article discussing the technical hurdles, legal haziness and other challenges to ripping DVDs for personal use leads off with the example of HandBrake dev lead Eric Petit ('titer') using his very own tool to convert a movie so it'll play on his PSP. The article goes on to mention VisualHub and VideoLan, and quickly dives into an acronym soup of MP4, OGG, AVI and more.What I found most interesting about the story was what it failed to say about the software it featured so prominently: neither HandBrake nor VisualHub were described as Macintosh apps. VisualHub is of course Mac-only, and HandBrake has been historically a Mac tool (after beginning life on BeOS) before forking and unforking as MediaFork with a Windows version in the mix. It's pleasantly surprising to me that this sort of article can be platform-agnostic.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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