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.
Sony To Chase Apple
Sunday, June 28th, 2009It appears as though Sony is finally taking steps to attempt to compete with Apple’s iPhone. Reuters reports that Sony is planning a new device which will combine it’s PSP portable gaming platform with it’s SonyEricsson phone platform, most likely after seeing the success of the iPhone as a gaming platform.
Apple Increases Stake in iPhone Chip Maker
Friday, June 26th, 2009Apple increased it’s stake in Imagination Technologies, the UK company responsible for the PowerVR graphics chips in the iPhone and iPod touch to 9.5%, following Intel’s own increase to 16%. Many believe the goal is for Apple and Intel to secure easy access to the chips in the future, although the company has received calls of some concern relating to their commitment to other projects.
Apple says NO to Nudity
Friday, June 26th, 2009Apple has announced that it will not distribute pornography or other inappropriate content after the first app containing nudity was published, and then removed from the app store. New parental controls in the 3.0 iPhone software update were expected to lead to fewer restrictions on apps that could access adult content, but as yet this does not seem to be the case.
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.
User ‘Finds his Phone’ Using New Feature
Monday, June 22nd, 2009One of the first documented cases of a user finding a lost iPhone 3GS via the new feature appeared online over the weekend. The story tells of a man who lost his iPhone 3GS in a bar and uses the ‘find my phone’ feature in Apple’s Mobile Me tools to track down the missing device. As well as sending a message to the phone, the man was also able to send warnings in multiple languages noting the street the thief appeared to be on. Also notable is the fact that the system does not appear to work when the device is turned off, although the system will allow a user to send a message to the phone and then alert the user when the message has been delivered at a later date.
Apple Releases Software/Hardware Guide For Confused iPhone Owners
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Apple today released a support document, showing users what the capabilities of their iPhones is with regard to the 3.0 software update. Since hardware and software updates have been announced periodically, with some software features available only on newer hardware, some users are understandably uncertain of exactly what they should be able to do with their devices. Outside of obvious features, such as compass and video recording are the Voice Control and Nike+iPod features for the iPhone 3G, and Internet Tethering and MMS capability on the first generation iPhone.
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.