In it's first weekend the iPhone has already sold 1 millions units. And it's not even out in France yet. Ten million iPhone applications have been downloaded so far for iTune's App store. The new iPhone 3G is an even bigger popular success than the original iPhone since the latter took 74 days to reach the one million mark. I'm sure the multi-country release helped a lot.
With users from more countries around the world still waiting for the iPhone to be available and the popularity of iPhone apps the iPone 3G will reach 2 million pretty soon.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
iPhone 3G in France
The French will have to wait! Until Thursday.
The iPhone 3G will be released on July 17 in France because Orange always launches new products on Thursday and they did not want to make an exception for the iPhone 3G. "L'excéption Française!"
Just like Apple, Orange wishes to encourage new customers rather than old non-iPhone current customers who will pay the highest price to acquire the new iPhone.
For current Orange customers with iPhone v1, the iPhone 3G 8GB is priced at 199 euros and the 16GB at 249 euros with a 2 year contract. Additionally, the Orange customer needs to have accumulated at least 2400 fidelity points to be eligible for the offer.
For a new Orange customer, the iPhone 3G 8GB model will be at 149 euros and the 16GB model 199 euros.
Even more interesting, for a customer who wishes to migrate from his iPhone v1 to the new iPhone 3G, Orange offers a 100 euro discount which brings the price down to 99 euros for the 8GB model and 149 euros for the 16GB models. The customer should have bought his iPhone v1 before June 12 2008.
Last but not least, if the iPhone v1 customer does not have the required 2400 points Orange may grant them to him.
The iPhone 3G will be released on July 17 in France because Orange always launches new products on Thursday and they did not want to make an exception for the iPhone 3G. "L'excéption Française!"
Just like Apple, Orange wishes to encourage new customers rather than old non-iPhone current customers who will pay the highest price to acquire the new iPhone.
For current Orange customers with iPhone v1, the iPhone 3G 8GB is priced at 199 euros and the 16GB at 249 euros with a 2 year contract. Additionally, the Orange customer needs to have accumulated at least 2400 fidelity points to be eligible for the offer.
For a new Orange customer, the iPhone 3G 8GB model will be at 149 euros and the 16GB model 199 euros.
Even more interesting, for a customer who wishes to migrate from his iPhone v1 to the new iPhone 3G, Orange offers a 100 euro discount which brings the price down to 99 euros for the 8GB model and 149 euros for the 16GB models. The customer should have bought his iPhone v1 before June 12 2008.
Last but not least, if the iPhone v1 customer does not have the required 2400 points Orange may grant them to him.
Friday, July 11, 2008
The first iPhone 3G sold to Jonny Gladwell
The first iPhone 3G was sold a 22-year-old student in New Zealand, Jonny Gladwell.
He spent 60 hours in line, in the cold- it's winter in New Zealand right now - in front of a Vodafone shop.
He spent 60 hours in line, in the cold- it's winter in New Zealand right now - in front of a Vodafone shop.
iPhone 3G or iBrick
Many iPhone users are having problems with their phones at this time. "Old" are getting bricked while the "new" 3G iPhone can't be activated in the stores. Neither Apple nor AT&T want to take responsibility but I'm guessing the problem comes mostly if not entirely from Apple.
If you find yourself in this situation iPhone users have reported that if you insist and keep your computer connected and retry until the firmware upgrade is done it might finally work. For activating the new 3G phones patience and another working phone might be what you need.
I know this is really bad service. Depending on who's responsible they should either compensate users with free airtime, free apps- of course not those that are already - or free music or anything that they can give for free that will ease the pain. Maybe Apple can offer a coupon for a rebate at Apple stores, that's an idea.
Get 20% Discount with minimum purchase of $20 only. Coupon Code: BIWJUN11. Exp.7/22/11
If you find yourself in this situation iPhone users have reported that if you insist and keep your computer connected and retry until the firmware upgrade is done it might finally work. For activating the new 3G phones patience and another working phone might be what you need.
I know this is really bad service. Depending on who's responsible they should either compensate users with free airtime, free apps- of course not those that are already - or free music or anything that they can give for free that will ease the pain. Maybe Apple can offer a coupon for a rebate at Apple stores, that's an idea.
Get 20% Discount with minimum purchase of $20 only. Coupon Code: BIWJUN11. Exp.7/22/11
The iPhone 3G in the United States of America
Today is the big day when the iPhone 3G is finally released for the pleasure of fans worldwide who long waited to own their very own brand new 3G iPhone.
In the United States, AT&T began selling iPhone 3G today in its retail stores at 8 a.m. local time, along with a variety of attractive monthly plans that combine voice and unlimited data use.
Pricing and Eligibility
You may find "Get iReady" tips and frequently asked questions at www.att.com/iphone. The site also includes a link for customers to check their upgrade eligibility and other wireless account information.
The iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:
-- iPhone customers who purchased before July 11
-- Customers activating a new line with AT&T
-- Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for
an upgrade discount
If you're a current customers who is not eligible for an upgrade discount, you can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement. Otherwise, as a current customer, you may also choose to wait until you become eligible for an upgrade discount. Eligibility is generally determined by amount of time remaining on a current contract and payment history.
Current AT&T customers who are upgrading to iPhone 3G will pay an $18 upgrade fee and new AT&T customers will pay the standard $36 activation fee.
Voice, Data and Text Messaging Plans
AT&T's iphone 3G customers can choose from four individual AT&T Nation plans, which bundle voice and unlimited data (e-mail and Web browsing).
-- AT&T Nation(SM) Unlimited: Includes unlimited Anytime Minutes for
$129.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 1350: Includes 1350 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night &
Weekend Minutes for $109.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 900: Includes 900 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night &
Weekend Minutes for $89.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 450: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes and 5,000 Night &
Weekend Minutes for $69.99 a month.
All AT&T Nation and AT&T FamilyTalk(R) plans for iPhone 3G include nationwide long distance and roaming, Visual Voicemail, Rollover(R), unlimited Mobile to Mobile calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling and Caller ID.
AT&T will offer FamilyTalk plans, with bundled voice and unlimited data, starting as low as $129.99 a month for two iPhone 3G lines. Up to three additional iPhone lines can be added for $39.99 each.
Unlimited text messaging can be added for an additional $20 ($30 for FamilyTalk plans of up to five lines); $15 (1,500 messages), or $5 (200 messages).
Additional Tips for Consumers
If you're a new AT&T customer who wishes to port or retain your phone number from another wireless carrier, you should consider bringing a copy of a bill from your current service provider. You'll will be asked to provide account information as it appears on record with your current provider, including:
-- Account number
-- Name of the account holder
-- Account holder's SSN or Tax ID
-- Billing address
-- PIN or password (if applicable)
Customers who inherit an original iPhone from a friend or family member will need to request a SIM card from AT&T for the phone and activate the device using the in-home activation process through iTunes.
Remember to listen to voice mail messages on your current devices and write down any necessary information before purchasing the iPhone 3G, because existing voice mail messages will be lost when upgrading to iPhone's Visual Voicemail feature.
In the United States, AT&T began selling iPhone 3G today in its retail stores at 8 a.m. local time, along with a variety of attractive monthly plans that combine voice and unlimited data use.
Pricing and Eligibility
You may find "Get iReady" tips and frequently asked questions at www.att.com/iphone. The site also includes a link for customers to check their upgrade eligibility and other wireless account information.
The iPhone 3G will be available for $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. These prices require two-year contracts and are available to the following customers:
-- iPhone customers who purchased before July 11
-- Customers activating a new line with AT&T
-- Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for
an upgrade discount
If you're a current customers who is not eligible for an upgrade discount, you can purchase iPhone 3G for $399 for the 8GB model or $499 for the 16GB model. Both options require a new two-year service agreement. Otherwise, as a current customer, you may also choose to wait until you become eligible for an upgrade discount. Eligibility is generally determined by amount of time remaining on a current contract and payment history.
Current AT&T customers who are upgrading to iPhone 3G will pay an $18 upgrade fee and new AT&T customers will pay the standard $36 activation fee.
Voice, Data and Text Messaging Plans
AT&T's iphone 3G customers can choose from four individual AT&T Nation plans, which bundle voice and unlimited data (e-mail and Web browsing).
-- AT&T Nation(SM) Unlimited: Includes unlimited Anytime Minutes for
$129.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 1350: Includes 1350 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night &
Weekend Minutes for $109.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 900: Includes 900 Anytime Minutes and unlimited Night &
Weekend Minutes for $89.99 a month.
-- AT&T Nation 450: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes and 5,000 Night &
Weekend Minutes for $69.99 a month.
All AT&T Nation and AT&T FamilyTalk(R) plans for iPhone 3G include nationwide long distance and roaming, Visual Voicemail, Rollover(R), unlimited Mobile to Mobile calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three-Way Calling and Caller ID.
AT&T will offer FamilyTalk plans, with bundled voice and unlimited data, starting as low as $129.99 a month for two iPhone 3G lines. Up to three additional iPhone lines can be added for $39.99 each.
Unlimited text messaging can be added for an additional $20 ($30 for FamilyTalk plans of up to five lines); $15 (1,500 messages), or $5 (200 messages).
Additional Tips for Consumers
If you're a new AT&T customer who wishes to port or retain your phone number from another wireless carrier, you should consider bringing a copy of a bill from your current service provider. You'll will be asked to provide account information as it appears on record with your current provider, including:
-- Account number
-- Name of the account holder
-- Account holder's SSN or Tax ID
-- Billing address
-- PIN or password (if applicable)
Customers who inherit an original iPhone from a friend or family member will need to request a SIM card from AT&T for the phone and activate the device using the in-home activation process through iTunes.
Remember to listen to voice mail messages on your current devices and write down any necessary information before purchasing the iPhone 3G, because existing voice mail messages will be lost when upgrading to iPhone's Visual Voicemail feature.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The iPhone 3G in Australia
In Australia, the iPhone 3G will be sold by Optus, Vodafone and Telstra.The new iPhone is a powerful, multi-features, music and video-playing, internet- and email-capable mobile phone with a camera.
No matter which one of the three carriers you choose your iPhone will be locked to the carrier from which you purchased it. When you purchase the iPhone on a 12 or 24 month plan you will need to sign a contract and hand over your credit card details before you leave the shop.
You'll have a choice of 8GB and 16GB models with scratch-resistant black or white plastic backing.The iPhone comes with several applications pre-installed like a web browser, email client and photo manager and video player. Additionally it is GPS-enabled with Google Maps features.
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