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5 (More) Areas Where Apple's iPhone Falls Short; Readers Weigh In

When I lambasted the iPhone in a recent post for its numerous shortcomings, Wolfe's Den readers responded in droves with comments. As is par for the course, most criticized me for my criticisms of the sainted Apple. (Hey, I own an iPhone now and am trying to get into the iPhone Developer Program, so how anti-Apple can I be?) However, many readers responded with their gripes about still-unaddressed iPhone failings. Here's their list.

Apple explains iPhone 3G upgrade process

Apple this week began posting information for iPhone users intending to update their device to the new iPhone 3G. A new support document explains how to replace an original iPhone with an iPhone 3G using the same carrier: "If you follow these steps to backup your original iPhone first, and then restore the backup to your iPhone 3G, your saved SMS messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other personal settings will be present on your iPhone 3G," the company noted. The instructions indicate that iPhone users in the US will not need to transfer their SIM card (a new one will be provided with the iPhone 3G) and describes how to transfer settings, personal info, SMS messages, and other data to the new device using iTunes' backup iPhone feature.

Apple: iPhone sold out online in US, UK

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple Inc. said Monday its online stores in the U.S. and U.K. are sold out of the iPhone, a sign supplies are being winnowed ahead of the launch of the device's next generation featuring faster Internet surfing speeds. The Cupertino-based company confirmed that the iPhone is out of stock online, but added that brick-and-mortar stores run by Apple and iPhone carriers including AT&T Inc. might still have units available. Apple has been known for clearing out its inventory of a certain product ahead of a major upgrade. Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris declined to comment on reasons for the shortage and on Apple's plans for an update to the device, which is widely expected to be unveiled in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

Apple Introduces New iPhone 3G

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Apple® today introduced the new iPhone™ 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning $199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.** iPhone 3G will be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries—Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Swi

iPhone 2.0 Upgrade Will Backfire On Apple

Keep the iPhone you already have - here's why. I had an interesting "iPhone 3G debate" over drinks this evening with a passionate, but less than thrilled, iPhone user. I'll call him "Don". Don, like every other iPhone owner, was debating whether or not to upgrade to the new iPhone 3G or stick with the iPhone he already had. Don's verdict? Keep the current iPhone. The reason? Freedom of choice of cell phone carriers, and iPhone 2.0 software works fine on his existing iPhone.

Apple Patent Hints At Plans For iPhone IM

The US Patent Office has approved an Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) patent for what looks like an instant messenger application for the iPhone, with some improvements over its SMS feature, such as a word predicter which suggests more words. This appears to be a different than the one reported in April. That’s all well and good—a native IM application is something that a lot of people began clamouring for once the iPhone was released, and it would be a nice feature to introduce with the next version of the iPhone. Apple Insider has some good details on the patent—and it’s important to remember that it’s just a patent and a lot of patents don’t lead to applications. With Apple opening the iPhone to third parties it’s a sure bet that the current big IM companies will be putting their chat programs on the iPhone, so any new service would ha

O2 and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in the UK & Ireland on July 11

SLOUGH, England and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- O2 and Apple(R) today announced that the innovative iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in the UK and Ireland on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "The iPhone has been a phenomenal success for us," said Matthew Key, chairman and CEO, Telefonica Europe. "We look forward to offering an ever better iPhone 3G experience exclusively to our customers in the UK and Ireland.

SingTel and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Singapore

SINGAPORE and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to Singapore later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are pleased that Apple has selected SingTel to be the first mobile operator in Singapore to launch its new iPhone 3G," said Quek Peck Leng, executive vice president of SingTel.

'Strategy Analytics' ''iPhone 2.0: Is Apple Ready for Business?''

New Business Features will help iPhone in the Enterprise, but are they enough? LONDON--(Business Wire)-- The latest report from the Strategy Analytics Wireless Enterprise Strategies, "iPhone 2.0: Is Apple Ready for Business," evaluates Apple's positioning for business with the expected launch of iPhone 2.0 software, SDK and enterprise features. This report draws on Strategy Analytics' survey of IT decision makers' perspectives on priority areas of IT spending and Apple's positioning across companies with different levels of wireless spending intentions. It also examines differing IT requirements for mobility within organizations, Apple's competitive positioning for business, projections for Apple's expected business reach and an analysis of the developer and ISV ecosystem for major platform providers and smartphone vendors.

Globe Telecom and Apple Bring iPhone 3G to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Globe Telecom and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to the Philippines later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are very excited to be working with Apple to bring Filipino consumers iPhone 3G later this year," said Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. president and CEO of Globe Telecom.

AT&T and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in the US on July 11

SAN ANTONIO and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T and Apple(R) today announced that the innovative iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in the US on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We're offering the most advanced mobile device ever on the nation's most advanced high speed network," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility. "We think iPhone 3G is an amazing mobile device and our customers are going to love using iPhone 3G to make calls, send emails and surf the w

T-Mobile and Apple to Launch iPhone 3G in Austria, Germany & the Netherlands on July 11

BONN, Germany and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- T-Mobile International and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands on July 11, and in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are excited to bring iPhone 3G to more of our T-Mobile customers this year," said Christopher Schlaffer, CIO of Deutsche Telekom AG.

Hutchison Telecom and Apple to Bring iPhone to Hong Kong on July 11

HONG KONG and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (Hutchison Telecom) and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available in Hong Kong on July 11, and in Macau shortly thereafter. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are excited to partner with Apple to be the first operator in Greater China to launch iPhone 3G, a testimony to our market leadership position in spearheading 3G and mobile data development

Telecom Italia Mobile and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Italy on July 11

ROME and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G will be available to customers in Italy on July 11. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are committed to providing the best mobile experience for our customers. iPhone 3G delivers this and more," said Luca Luciani, head of Telecom Italia Domestic Mobile Services.

Will Apple's 3G iPhone Still Fall Short?

In April, shortly after I bought my very own iPhone, I blogged about the device's design flaws, pointing out the 5 Areas Where Apple's iPhone Falls Short. With the new 3G iPhone on the way, the question to ask now is whether all the lingering annoyances are being fixed. Here's my blow-by-blow assessment.

Apple's 3G iPhone Faces Challenges Overseas

Apple, Inc.'s 3G iPhone could be announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco on June 9, which would allow the 3G iPhone's release to coincide with the anniversary of the Apple iPhone's introduction. The 3G iPhone will face tough competition in Europe, where there are already high-end devices comparable to the iPhone.

Apple iPhone 3G Application Helps Singles Hookup in Public for Dating

6/12/08 - iCloseBy.com announces the latest release of iFob, a popular Wi-Fi hotspot application that helps singles hookup with other singles looking for action while on the go. As an accepted member of both the Apple Developer Network and Apple's iPhone Developer Program, iCloseBy.com has used the Apple iPhone SDK and has developed iFob 2.0 for Apple's consideration. iFob 2.0, including all of the functionality of the earlier versions of iFob (still available free download for Windows PCs), now has the unified look-and-feel of other Apple native iPhone software apps, as well as a newly added ability to 'real-space-real-time' locate other willing iFob users from GPS-like cell-tower triangulation.

Apple inks Latin American deal for iPhone

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - In another step in the worldwide march of Apple Inc.'s iPhone, the top mobile phone operator in Latin America said Wednesday that it has inked a deal to bring the multimedia gadget to more than a dozen countries starting later this year. America Movil SAB, controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, said it plans to bring the iPhone to all of its Latin American operations but didn't offer more details about the arrangement, including whether it would be the exclusive iPhone provider in the targeted countries. Apple has so far struck exclusive deals for the iPhone with AT&T Inc. in the United States, O2 in Britain, T-Mobile in Germany and France Telecom's Orange wireless arm in France. The company plans further expansion later this year through the partnership with Mexico City-based America Movil, which boasts 159.

Vodafone and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to Australia, Italy, New Zealand & Portugal on July 11

NEWBURY, England and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vodafone, the world's leading international mobile communications group, and Apple(R) today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Portugal on July 11, and in the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, India, South Africa and Turkey later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are very excited to bring iPhone 3G to many of our customers across Europe and emerging markets

Amrica Mvil and Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Mexico, Brazil, and other countries on July 11

América Móvil, the leading wireless service provider in Latin America, and Apple today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Mexico on July 11. iPhone 3G will be available in América Móvil’s other Latin American operations, including Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia and the Dominican Republic later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

Bharti Airtel and Apple to Bring iPhone 3G to India

NEW DELHI, India and SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bharti Airtel and Apple(R) today announced that they will be bringing the highly anticipated iPhone(TM) 3G to customers in India later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. "We are delighted with the opportunity to bring the innovative iPhone 3G to India," said Manoj Kohli, president and CEO, Bharti Airtel. "As India's leading telecom operator, Bharti Airtel has always stood for innovation and customer delight.

América Móvil and Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Mexico, Brazil, and other countries on July 11

América Móvil, the leading wireless service provider in Latin America, and Apple today announced that the highly anticipated iPhone 3G will be available in Mexico on July 11. iPhone 3G will be available in América Móvil’s other Latin American operations, including Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia and the Dominican Republic later this year. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.

iFob(TM) 2.0 Real-Space Social Networking Developed for the Apple iPhone 3G

Missoula, MT - June 11, 2008 - iCloseBy.com today announces the latest release of iFob(TM), the popular real-space social networking software. As an accepted member of both the Apple Developer Network and Apple's iPhone Developer Program, iCloseBy.com has used the Apple iPhone SDK and has developed iFob 2.0 for Apple's consideration. iFob 2.0, including all of the functionality of the earlier versions of iFob (still available free download for Windows PCs), now has the unified look-and-feel of other Apple native iPhone software apps, as well as a newly added ability to 'real-space-real-time' locate other willing iFob users from GPS-like cell-tower triangulation.

Pricing for iPhone 3G Reflects a New Value Proposition

Apple, Inc.'s new iPhone 3G will indeed cost $199 for the 8GB version and $299 for the 16GB version, but only for certain AT&T customers. Other AT&T buyers will pay more for Apple's iPhone 3G -- and buyers without an AT&T plan will pay a lot more for the iPhone 3G. An analyst says the value proposition has changed for Apple's iPhone 3G.

Pricing for iPhone 3G Reflects a New Value Proposition

Apple, Inc.'s new iPhone 3G will indeed cost $199 for the 8GB version and $299 for the 16GB version, but only for certain AT&T customers. Other AT&T buyers will pay more for Apple's iPhone 3G -- and buyers without an AT&T plan will pay a lot more for the iPhone 3G. An analyst says the value proposition has changed for Apple's iPhone 3G.

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