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We stripped out the promotional banter and iPhone 3.0 stuff—most which applies to all iPhones—leaving behind 4 minutes dedicated to iPhone 3GS: Improved speed, auto-focus camera, video and video editing, voice command and compass. Full video @ [Apple] https://gizmodo.com/iphone-3gs-complete-feature-guide-5283099
Like always, most of the rumors were random crap (except the leaked Chinese photos and our predictions.) The front-facing videoconference camera was wrong—as we know now—but Apple has a solution: https://gizmodo.com/first-iphone-3g-2009-screens-look-very-real-to-me-5273348 Turns out that Apple is re-introducing the iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit under a new moniker: The iPhone 3G S Videoconferencing Kit. Soooo pretty. https://gizmodo.com/apple-introduces-iphone-3g-videoconferencing-kit-zomg-5015395…
If you’re in town for WWDC and want to get a drink with us, Ars, Boingboing, Wired and Chris Hardwick, head to the Hotel Utah today at 5:00. See you there. [Hotel Utah Site] https://gizmodo.com/jason-chen-and-chris-hardwick-talking-iphone-3gs-on-g4s-5283565
Sometimes, when you’re sitting at your desk, all you want are some piping-hot baked beans. Hey, we all know it, why not admit it? That’s why Heinz is working on a USB beans microwave. No, this isn’t a joke. The Beanzawave—yes, Beanzawave—is billed as the world’s smallest microwave, measuring just 7.4 inches tall by 2.6…
You probably saw the iPhone 3GS vs iPhone 3G comparison chart, but did you notice this… block of gibberish at the end? https://gizmodo.com/iphone-3gs-vs-iphone-3g-feature-chart-comparison-5283468 I’m sure you did. How to miss it? Does Apple really expect us to read all that to make a decision on one iPhone versus the other? Come on. By the time…
Apple has posted a video walkthrough of their new iPhone 3GS. [Apple] https://gizmodo.com/iphone-3gs-complete-feature-guide-5283099
Didja hear everyone? The iPhone 3G is now $99 for 8GB. But if you’re sick of Apple, we’ve got some sweet deals on HDTVs, video games and more. This dealz post is completely Apple free—we swear. https://gizmodo.com/apple-wwdc-2009-live-coverage-5280422 Computing and Peripherals: • Dell Optiplex 360 Core 2 Duo Desktop with 22″ LCD and 3yr Warranty for…
Last week I posed the question: Palm Pre or the new iPhone 3G? According to the results, 44% were planning to get the new iPhone 3GS. https://gizmodo.com/palm-pre-or-the-new-iphone-3g-5280206 At WWDC today, we learned that the original iPhone is dropping in price to $99. We also got a clear picture on how the new iPhone compares with…
Make sure you tune in to Attack of the Show on G4 later today to see Giz’s own Jason Chen talking with Chris Hardwick about iPhone 3GS and how bad AT&T sucks for being, well, AT&T.
According to BGR, the reason AT&T isn’t going to be ready with MMS at launch is not because of any new pricing plan—it’s because of Opt-Out MMS codes. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-os-3-0-available-on-june-17th-5283055 Apparently, because people were using MMS with the iPhone 3.0 betas, AT&T put an opt-out on all iPhone accounts. So, theoretically, if AT&T manually (yes…manually) removes…
Already the 3GS is incurring fanboy wrath: For 3G owners not yet eligible for a new phone, the 32GB costs $499 and the 16GB costs $399—and even more without contract. Three tiers of official pricing below: How do you qualify for the announced pricing? New customer, new line of service, presumably contract renewal, that sort…
Filling in the awkward gap between the newly discounted iPhone 3G 8GB, at $99, and the $199, 16GB 3GS is an appropriately (and newly) awkward handset: the old 16GB 3G model, priced at $149. https://gizmodo.com/8gb-iphone-3g-will-sell-for-99-alongside-3gs-5283419 Apple didn’t say a thing about this today at WWDC, nor is it on their site. Apple keeping two 16GB…
Archive below: 6:34 AM ON JUN 8 2009 Jason Chen: Are you excited?! I am. That’s why I woke up 15 minutes earlier than my alarm time. 3.5 hours left to go. 7:01 AM ON JUN 8 2009 Jason Chen: Mark washed his pants last night and his ass isn’t dry yet. 7:27 AM ON…
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You’ve seen our liveblog of today’s big event, now jump below for links to all of the new software and gear, including the iPhone 3GS. https://gizmodo.com/wwdc-09-liveblog-archive-5285110 iPhone 3GS • iPhone 3GS Complete Feature Guide • iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3GS Comparison Chart • The Not-So-New $99 8GB iPhone • iPhone 3GS Gets Voice Control •…
Deciding between the cheap $99 and so last year iPhone 3G and the latest $199 or $299 iPhone 3GS. Thankfully, you can decide with this iPhone 3G vs iPhone 3GS feature chart: https://gizmodo.com/8gb-iphone-3g-will-sell-for-99-alongside-3gs-5283419 I don’t know about you, but I would rather pay more to get that camera and the extra battery life, no question…
Apple announced that the 8GB iPhone 3G will sell alongside the iPhone 3GS with a price drop: We’ve finally gotten the fabled $99 iPhone (with contract, obviously) we’ve all been wanting. Best of all, it’s available immediately.
They’re late in coming, but the iPhone 3GS’s Voice Control commands, which support calling, music playback, and other device functions, look fantastic, assuming they work as advertised. More info at our full iPhone 3GS guide. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-3gs-complete-feature-guide-5283099
As expected, the new Apple iPhone 3GS is out. We were right: The photos of the new iPhone were real. Here you have a comprehensive guide to the iPhone 3GS’ new features: https://gizmodo.com/last-minute-rumor-updates-on-apple-wwdc-09-5266037 Speed The “S” stands for “SPEED!” And according to Apple, it is faster launching applications or rendering Web pages. • The iPhone…
We saw a parade of developers showing off fancy new iPhone 3.0 apps on stage today. Lets take a look at what was unveiled, shall we? https://gizmodo.com/iphone-os-3-0-available-on-june-17th-5283055 TomTom Turn-by-Turn Directions—Not only did TomTom announce an app for turn-by-turn directions, but they also announced an accessory for the iPhone that sticks to your windshield. It’s got…