After a particularly busy weekend of sales for Apple’s iphone 3Gs it appears retail stores are now short on supply of the phones. Apple’s online availability utility shows that some states are running low on some models, while others remain fully stocked. For those hoping to purchase a 3GS this week, be sure to check this page first.
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iPhone 3GS Shortages in the US
Monday, June 29th, 2009iPhone 3GS Overheating?
Monday, June 29th, 2009There have been reports of the white iPhone 3GS discolouring due to overheating. MACNN reports that the rear of the case turns a light shade of pink after suffering from the overheating problem. Phones suffering from this problem continue to function as expected despite user concerns at the amount of heat being generated around the location of the battery. Users with concerns should call Apple at 1-800-275-2273, or use their online iPhone support resources.
iPhone 3GS Should be Easy to Hack
Thursday, June 25th, 2009The new iPhone 3GS should not present any major problems to the iphone-dev.org team, according to an announcement today. The team announced that Apple had not included any major new measures to prevent pwning of it’s new 3GS devices, but cautioned that it would still take time to create a reliable, end-user friendly pwning tool. Stay tuned to their blog for more info.
AT&T: ‘Hundreds Of Thousands’ iPhone 3G S Units Pre-Ordered Online
Friday, June 19th, 2009AT&T has revealed that it has already sold “hundreds of thousands” of iPhone 3G S units through its online pre-order system. AT&T corporate communications representative Michael Coe told AppleInsider, “AT&T sold hundreds of thousands through our preorder process prior to the launch, which exceeded our own expectations for iPhone 3G S.” Coe declined to comment on the exact number of orders, or if the figure exceeded 300,000 units, but analysts had previously pegged launch weekend estimates at roughly half a million units; the figure from AT&T does not include pre-orders made through Apple’s online system.
Apple: iPhone 3G S Activation May Take Up To 48 Hours
Friday, June 19th, 2009Following a relatively smooth morning roll out of the iPhone 3G S, reports are beginning to surface suggesting that early morning West Coast sales and pre-order deliveries are beginning to put strain on Apple’s servers as larger numbers of users try simultaneously to activate their new handsets. According to AppleInsider, Apple is now providing a warning message through iTunes to affected users, stating that their activation needs extra time to complete, and may take up to 48 hours to go through. The message states that an email will be sent to the customer’s email address when activation is completed, apologizes for the inconvenience, and suggests the user try out some of the phone’s features that don’t require a cellular connection. The situation recalls memories of last year’s iPhone 3G launch debacle, when thousands of users were left waiting for hours in- and outside AT&T and Apple stores while employees tried in vain to activate their new phones.
Some AT&T Stores Sell Out Of iPhone 3G S In Less Than An Hour
Friday, June 19th, 2009While the verdict is still out on how well stocked U.S.-based Apple retail stores will be for this morning’s iPhone 3G S launch, some of AT&T’s shops are reported to have already run out of their initial allotment of the new handsets.
Rogers Offers iPhone 3G S Discounts To Prior iPhone Users
Friday, June 19th, 2009Rogers Wireless has announced a set of iPhone 3G S discounts that it will offer to certain prior iPhone customers. For customers who bought an iPhone 3G between July 11 and Sept. 30, 2008, and with an average monthly spend of at least $100, Rogers is cutting $500 off the cost of an iPhone 3G S, bringing the prices down to $199 and $299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively. For customers that bought an iPhone between July 11 and Dec. 31 2008 but aren’t eligible for the above offer, the company is offering a $250 discount, resulting in prices of $449 for the 16GB model and $549 for 32GB units. Both offers expire on July 31 and come with the addition of a one-year term to the customer’s existing agreement. Customers may also purchase the iPhone 3G S at cost through the company’s website or retail channels; this pushes the prices up to $699 for the 16GB and $799 for 32GB models.
Interestingly, Fido customers will not be offered the same deal; they may redeem FidoDollars towards a new iPhone 3G S, with an additional $100 top-up from Fido. It appears that Rogers/Fido will allow customers to switch over to Rogers and purchase the phone at the new contract price. Finally, both carriers will be offering the 6GB/$30 data promotion until July 31; this plan is valid on a new or existing iPhone plan. The iPhone 3G S will launch in Canada today, and will be available at Apple retail stores as well as Rogers/Fido locations.
Apple Posts iPhone 3G S-Ready User Guide
Thursday, June 18th, 2009Apple has posted an updated version of its iPhone User Guide (PDF Link) online. The new guide, which is labeled as “For iPhone OS 3.0 Software,” features several sections on iPhone 3G S-exclusive features, including entire chapters dedicated to the compass and Nike+ integration. Also mentioned in the guide are iPhone 3G S controls for the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Voice Control, complete with instructions on how to use the feature, MMS messaging, and a section on how to shoot and edit videos with the Camera application.