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The iPhone is "currently unavailable" at the AppleStore US, following the dry-out in the UK. Does this mean they are waiting for the shipment of the next version? If so, this is a brilliant and rare move for Apple.
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iPhone "Currently Unavailable" Online: Brilliant Pre 3G iPhone Strategy?
The iPhone is "currently unavailable" at the AppleStore US, following the dry-out in the UK. Does this mean they are waiting for the shipment of the next version? If so, this is a brilliant and rare move for Apple.
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2:00 PM on Sat May 10 2008
By Addy Dugdale
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Latest by club662: I Think Apple just got itself into a tiny pickle. The original release date for the Iphone would be 30 days from now. What happens? One of the markets (UK) runs rampant and all phones are out of stock more »
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First Gen iPhone Shortage Hits NYC
At the Apple store on NYC's West 14th Street this morning, I caught this line, 30 people deep (my conservative estimate). I asked an employee what they were waiting for, and he told me "the iPhone." When I incredulously said it wasn't coming—we suppose—for another month, he said it wasn't the 3G iPhone, but "the one that came out last June. It's been out of stock all week." I asked him if he thought anyone should tell these poor saps that they should hold off for a month—before their dreams are crushed—but he just said "I don't think so." He couldn't actually confirm whether or not replenishments were on their way.
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Both 8GB and 16GB models of the iPhone are out of stock in the UK, according to both the O2 and Carphone Warehouse websites, although units are still ready to ship from the Apple Store online. I guess they're clearing the decks for the 3G version. Just tell us cuando, cuando cuando, Apple. [Pocket Lint]
iPhone Stocks Run out in UK, No More Until 3G
Both 8GB and 16GB models of the iPhone are out of stock in the UK, according to both the O2 and Carphone Warehouse websites, although units are still ready to ship from the Apple Store online. I guess they're clearing the decks for the 3G version. Just tell us cuando, cuando cuando, Apple. [Pocket Lint]
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Sprint Spending $100 Million to Kick iPhone in the Nuts (iPhone Wearing Cup)
Starting May 9th, Sprint will begin a massive, $100 million marketing campaign aimed straight at the iPhone's nether regions. Stacking its 3G Instinct against the iPhone, Sprint hopes to show that EVDO and GPS make their product way better than anything coming out of Cupertino. The problem isn't that the Instinct is necessarily a bad phone, or that Sprint is a worse service than AT&T. It's that Sprint's series of commercials will cost the company $100 million to promote a message that will most probably be a moot point in one month if/when Apple announces their 3G iPhone. Here's their second commercial: More »
1:10 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Mark Wilson
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156 comments
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Long Awaited Nokia E71 May Hit On May 8th
Based on its appearance on various Dutch retail sites, rumor has it that the long awaited Nokia E71 may be announced as early as May 8th. The device is expected to feature 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS navigation and Wi-Fi in a 112 x 57 x 10 mm package. [MPHD via Unwired View via BGR]
3:55 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By Sean Fallon
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Rumor: AT&T Says No Employee Vacations Between June 15 and July 12 For the 3G iPhone
According to cellpassion, AT&T's pulling a similar move as Apple did last year, disallowing any employee vacations for a period from June 15 to July 12. If this is true, there's only one reason why AT&T would do this: the 3G iPhone. Why did they pick June 15 when the keynote for WWDC is June 9? Beats me. It seems more and more likely that the phone is coming, however, so don't buy anything until after June unless you want to be a sad sack. [Cellpassion]
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T-Mobile Officially Launches 3G Network, Officially
Even though T-Mobile's 3G network has been up and running for a few days now in NYC, they were modest about it until just now. Fear not, folks, they talk up data plenty in the press release, though you've gotta have a phone that can take advantage—and those are few and far between. (They promise HSDPA "along with new and compelling data-centric, all-in-one devices" in "the coming months.") But in the meantime, enjoy crystal clear nagging from your mom over 3G! No details on which other major markets will get 3G when, so you might wanna check the list we cribbed earlier. More »
12:00 PM on Mon May 5 2008
By matt buchanan
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9 comments
Latest by dremon21: now the question is, when will they put out some quality phones! i predict they will still come out with the same cheap crap phones that are out now. more »
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Some frogsters* with no track record are claiming that this piece of scratched plastic—which in the photo looks like a cheapo LG cellphone clone wannabe—is the new iPhone 3G. Although it matches the rumored all-black and specs, we don't believe it's the real thing. The reason: these photos have been up since 12:04AM Central European Time and it's now 4:04PM. That's 16 hours up with no Cease and Desist order—and Apple Europe is as aggressive with leaks as Cupertino. In any case, check its back and tell us what you think after the jump.
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Alleged 3G iPhone Looks Like Le Fake, Le Merde
Some frogsters* with no track record are claiming that this piece of scratched plastic—which in the photo looks like a cheapo LG cellphone clone wannabe—is the new iPhone 3G. Although it matches the rumored all-black and specs, we don't believe it's the real thing. The reason: these photos have been up since 12:04AM Central European Time and it's now 4:04PM. That's 16 hours up with no Cease and Desist order—and Apple Europe is as aggressive with leaks as Cupertino. In any case, check its back and tell us what you think after the jump.
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T-Mobile says that the 3G service rolling out today is voice-only for now, but New York-based users on HowardForums claim they're receiving 3G data too. One user says he's getting speeds over 400k/sec on his Nokia N73, and can receive calls while streaming music, something the old 200k/sec EDGE network isn't equipped to do. The 3G speed bump has only been confirmed in some parts of Brooklyn, so this isn't a full-scale upgrade. But it's exciting news for T-MO users who thought they'd be waiting longer to get their 3G. [HowardForums via Electronista]
Users Report T-Mobile 3G Network Has Data
T-Mobile says that the 3G service rolling out today is voice-only for now, but New York-based users on HowardForums claim they're receiving 3G data too. One user says he's getting speeds over 400k/sec on his Nokia N73, and can receive calls while streaming music, something the old 200k/sec EDGE network isn't equipped to do. The 3G speed bump has only been confirmed in some parts of Brooklyn, so this isn't a full-scale upgrade. But it's exciting news for T-MO users who thought they'd be waiting longer to get their 3G. [HowardForums via Electronista]
4:19 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Benny Goldman
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24 comments
Latest by Maciek: I'm surprised that the dodo from HoFo, who claims to be getting T-Mob 3G on his N73 did not get bashed for his ignorant comment. So far there are only three or four WCDMA 1700 phones available and NONE more »
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On TMO Doing 3G Voice Only...
BTW, you might have seen our post this morning about T-Mobile not having 3G data at launch. What I've learned from Wilson is that actually, updating networks with voice first and data later has happened in previous generations. There's history for this in pre-3G networks. (And EVDO based systems are, by nature, data only.) We're also hearing conflicting stories of rollout dates, by the way, varying between the 1st and a few days later. The point is, it makes sense that data will follow, so don't worry too much about this right now. You've waited this long for 3G data on TMO, what's a few more weeks/months/years? [TMO 3G]
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T-Mobile 3G Launch: No 3G Data?!
TmoNews has gotten their hands on a seemingly internal T-Mobile doc discussing their imminent 3G plans. As tipped, it'll launch in NYC tomorrow and 20+ major markets by the end of the year. One thing to note, in the doc it discusses the "great call quality" and "more network availability" 3G will offer, not hot, melty data. Well, we've been told that the first phones won't be using the 3G network for data, but voice only, to offload capacity from their older network. Hence the batch of bizarrely 3G mid-rangers that aren't exactly browsing or email monsters. Hit the jump to see if you're gonna get in on this by the end of the year. More »
10:35 AM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By matt buchanan
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18 comments
Latest by SneakerFiend: @Mayor McRib: Nah i think that they want to kick in the network so they can work out any early kinks. It is a smart move though. Because they're trying to take the stress off of their EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks/servers. This is a more »
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According to Fortune, AT&T's going to further subsidize the iPhone down as much as $200, making the final retail price a scant $199 with two-year-contract. The rumor is that the $200 bonus will only be available in AT&T stores, not in Apple stores, so people buying and exporting or using it with T-Mobile will be paying the higher price. Current first-gen iPhone users probably won't get this $200 subsidy when upgrading either, unless perhaps they renew for another 2 years.
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AT&T's 3G iPhone Is $199 This Summer
According to Fortune, AT&T's going to further subsidize the iPhone down as much as $200, making the final retail price a scant $199 with two-year-contract. The rumor is that the $200 bonus will only be available in AT&T stores, not in Apple stores, so people buying and exporting or using it with T-Mobile will be paying the higher price. Current first-gen iPhone users probably won't get this $200 subsidy when upgrading either, unless perhaps they renew for another 2 years.
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5:44 PM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Jason Chen
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73 comments
Latest by nutrigm: I don't want this stupid toy! Give me a descent Windows or Palm OS based smart phone with a touch screen and keyboard! more »
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T-Mobile 3G Rollout in NYC Could Come as Early as May 1st
Sources for Boy Genius are confirming an earlier rumor stating that T-Mobile's 3G network will get a May rollout in NYC. The sources also update the rumor pointing to May 1st as the actual drop date. [BGR]
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Hacked MacBook Air With Built-In 3G Wireless
This is what every MacBook Air needs: built-in 3G wireless. In order to get this goodness into the MBA, Jordan Bunnell busted up a Verizon USB727 Air Card and soldered it up with the MBA's unused USB controllers on the motherboard and used a little bit of voodoo to get power flowing to the card. There's a little bit more elbow grease to get the antenna ports situated and the card crammed in there nice and properly, but as you can see, it pays off. Check out the whole nerdy process in detail over at his site, though our heart's a little too faint to attempt the feat. [Get Listed Locally via engadget]
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