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AT&T: we'll offer tethering on the iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lots of smartphones have lots of features, and as Steve Jobs has said in the past — many people don’t even know about them, much less use them.
With the original iPhone, Apple popularized mobile web browsing, and the iPhone 3G too that to previously unseen levels (and AT&T has the data network woes to prove it). The App Store made getting and using mobile applications so ridiculously easy that 50,000 now fill the store and over 1 billion have been downloaded.
So now Apple is set to take on mobile video.
Like previous efforts, mobile video isn’t new. Many smartphones have been able to shoot video for many years. Likewise, the Flip Mino and similar pocket video camera have become media darlings. But as with most things Apple, the iPhone 3G S is set to make shooting, editing, and sharing videos not only more convenient, but easier and likely more popular than ever.
Think about it: the video camera will be with you everywhere you have a phone. It will be constantly connected. And it will be integrated with not only MMS and MobileMe, but with the 800lbs gorilla of video — YouTube.
Hey, dad, here’s your son making that soccer goal 5 min ago. Hey, sis, I just Steve Jobs just totally ordered a smoothy at whole foods! Hey, air force, here’s that flying saucer that keeps buzzing my cattle ranch!
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iPhone 3G S — Apple Delivers Mobile Video to the Masses
Filed under: WWDC, Internet Tools, iPhone, MobileMe
Coming about six weeks too late for Steve Sande, the new Find my iPhone feature demoed at WWDC will enable you to locate your iPhone on a map by logging into me.com. Sadly, I doubt that feature will help those of us who accidentally knock their phones behind the bed or get stuck between the couch cushions, but at least you'll know if it's in the house. Edit: I forgot, you can hear it beep, even if it's set to silent. However, how loud it beeps remains to be seen ...MobileMe: Even it gets some updates originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
MobileMe: Even it gets some updates originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Poll: iPhone 3G S or the Pre? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In one of the more impressive demonstrations during the iPhone 3G S introduction, Apple showed off a new feature — Voice Control.
To activate it, you hold down the “home” button (previously reserved for “force quit”). When you hear the sound, you’re good to speak!
It can be used to make a call by saying either the name or number. Voice Control will repeat what you say for confirmation.
It can also be used to tell the iPod app to play a song, play a playlist, shuffle, activate Genius, or even tell you what song is currently playing.
Most impressive? It will be available in a ton of languages! (See full list after the break!)
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Apple Demonstrates Voice Control for iPhone 3G S
Although humorous for the crowd attending the WWDC Keynote today, when Apple VP of iPhone Software, Scott Forestall, announced MMS and Tethering, AT&T being deferred until later this summer on the first count, and totally glossed over on the second count, likely won’t be as amusing for US iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S owners who will miss out on fairly standard functionality other carriers and regions may get on 3.0 launch come June 17.
To learn more about iPhone tethering, visit Apple’s iPhone feature page. To learn more about AT&T’s support for these features–
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AT&T — MMS Later. Tethering… Um… Er… Bai!
Apple has made the GM (gold master), or final version of iPhone 3.0 available to developers via developer.apple.com in advance of June 17th public release.
Apple VP of iPhone Software, Scott Forstall, reminded developers to download it, test against it, and if their apps didn’t work, to get updates done and fast!
WARNING: Devs are telling us that new terms and conditions need be accepted before downloading iPhone 3.0 GM, which include a warning that applying the developer build may permanently lock your device out of the commercial 3.0 release on June 17th.
If you’re not a legit developer who needs this now, more than ever — stay away!
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Apple Releases iPhone 3.0 Gold Master to Developers + WARNING!
When Tim Cook said Apple wasn’t going to leave a price umbrella for the competition, did anyone really think he meant the (as of this writing still) current 2008 iPhone 3G would sell for $99 on contract?
Of course, exact pricing will vary by region/carrier and eligibility, contract-wise. Still, if a new customer can walk in AT&T, drop $99, and walk out with a still highly functional iPhone 3G with free upgrade to 3.0…
Hot.
Who knows how long it will last, so if that’s your magic number, go get it!
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2008 iPhone 3G Now Priced to Move! $99 Starting Today!
| Basics | ||||||
 iPhone 3G
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 iPhone 3G S |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 8GB ($299 for ineligible upgraders) |
$199 16GB, $299 32GB ($399 and $499 for ineligible upgraders) |
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| Processor | 412MHz ARM 11 |
Unknown, "on average up to twice as fast" |
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| Graphics capability |
OpenGL ES 2.0 |
OpenGL ES 2.0 | ||||
| Camera |
2.0 megapixel fixed focus |
3.0 megapixel autofocus with macro mode and auto white balance |
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| Video recording | None | 30fps VGA with on-device editing capability | ||||
| Voice control |
None |
Dialing, music control |
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| Wireless technologies | 3.6Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR | 7.2Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR | ||||
| Water- and oil-resistant finish |
No | Yes | ||||
| Integrated magnetic compass |
No | Yes |
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| Included headphones |
Standard | Inline remote for music control |
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| Battery life |
Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 10 hours on 2G Up to 6 hours data on WiFi Up to 24 hours audio Up to 7 hours video |
Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 12 hours on 2G Up to 9 hours data on WiFi Up to 30 hours audio Up to 10 hours video |
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| Dimensions |
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm | ||||
| Weight |
133 grams / 4.69 oz. |
135 grams / 4.76 oz. |
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iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: the tale of the tape originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple has posted two new videos on its main page. An iPhone Guided Tour introduces the iPhone 3G S model with all its new features. You'll see how to shoot a video and edit it on your iPhone, make calls and play songs using voice commands, get a preview of the 3.0 Spotlight feature in action, and of course check out that cool new compass.
You can also view the iPhone advertisement that was shown to the keynote participants today. Point your browser to the Ads Gallery page. The spy-influenced ad is presented on the front page of the gallery.
Apple posts iPhone 3G S videos originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple posts iPhone 3G S videos originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iPhone 3G S: Built for speed originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone 3G S: Built for speed originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Looks like DaringFireball.net nailed it: the S in iPhone 3G S stands for speed. Faster processors (we’re guessing both CPU and GPU in line with new ARM and PowerVR chips), new OpenGL implementation (no word on OpenCL yet, which leverages GPUs and CPUs).
Missing in the speed-boost department, however, was any word on support for HSPA+ 3.5G/3.75G cell speeds, and no 802.11n Wi-Fi either according to the Tech Specs.
Guess we’re waiting on fourth gen for that?
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iPhone 3G S - 2x Faster, but Still no 802.11n
Continue reading Video: iPhone 3G S looks the same but it's not, really
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Video: iPhone 3G S looks the same but it's not, really originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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As part of the WWDC keynote today, Apple announced new features for their MobileMe service as it pertains to the iPhone:
Remote wipe lets you clear data from a lost iPhone, or restore it via login or iTunes
Mobile iDisk App gives access to viewable files right on your iPhone
Like iPhone 3.0, the MobileMe updates will be available June 17.
[Thanks Cody for the tip!]
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Apple VP of iPhone Software, Scott Forstall, announced during the WWDC Keynote that iPhone 3.0 (see our massive walkthrough) will be available for one and all, next Tuesday, June 17.
Ladies and gentlemen, set iTunes for download!
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iPhone 3.0 Release Date: June 17
