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2.5G iPhone can be used as WiFi iPod
For those of you looking to upgrade from the original iPhone to it’s 3G big brother, it looks like you’re going to have another option for your old phone. Rather than wiping the details and selling your older iPhone, it seems you can still use it as an iPod.
According to an AT&T spokesperson, “whether the [original] device is not re-activated as a wireless phone after you’ve upgraded to iPhone 3G, it will still work as an iTunes player and can access Wi-Fi”. Sounds like a good alternative whether you ask me. thereupon you can gift the cool new iPod to a friend or relative that might not have AT&T or otherwise have use for a full-fledged iPhone.
[via MacRumors]
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iPhone Apps must be submitted by July 7th for launch term inclusion
If you’re a developer that wants your shiny new iPhone App in the store on launch day, you’d better be putting the final touches on it. Apple has begun sending out emails to various developers, letting them know that they will need to submit their App no later than Monday July 7th. Any later than that, and your App won’t be there for launch day.
[via TUAW]
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Bioware is looking into developing iPhone games
The iPhone is certainly making waves when it comes to the gaming industry. We’ve already seen one company style with the sole purpose of creating games for the phone. Now we have word that another big player in the industry is pondering the iPhone’s gaming potential.
Bioware is the studio behind awesome games like Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Co-CEO Greg Zeschuk recently stated that they’re looking into development for the iPhone. “Something that’s as big a cultural and technical success as the iPhone is something you’ve really got to take a close look at.”
This by no means is a definitive “yes, we’re going to develop for the iPhone,” but it certainly does look promising.
[via Joystiq]
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iPhone 3G Guided Tour shows AIM in the App Store
If you didn’t already know, Apple has put up their ‘Guided Tour‘ of the iPhone 3G on their site. The video is around a half hour, so grab some popcorn and a cold one, sit back and prepare to be wowed. Ok, so it’s not really that exciting, but there was certainly one tidbit in there worth mentioning.
As the guy is demonstrating the App Store, we are able to view a few different applications, like Twitterific, eBay, TypePad and AIM. Wait, AIM? That’s right folks, it seems that we’ll have access to at least one of the major instant messaging services. Of course there is that little tidbit at the bottom stating “some applications are not available in all areas” which means it’s entirely possible that we won’t get it here in the US, but I have a good feeling about that.
[via iPhoneAlley]
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AT&T Q&A answers a few of our lingering questions
With all of the official info finally coming down from AT&T, many of our questions have been answered. Of course, every reply seems to bring up more questions. Thankfully we’ve been in touch with AT&T PR Representative Brad Mays who has happily answered a few of our burning questions. Hit the jump for a transcript of our Q&A.
iPhoneBuzz: What are the estimated units per store?
AT&T: We’re not providing the number of units available per store
iPhoneBuzz: When will you allow customers to purchase the iPhone at the no-contract price?
AT&T: We haven’t announced when we will offer the no-contract option.
iPhoneBuzz: What is the official policy for customers who purchased new service (did not purchase an iPhone) within the last 30 days?
AT&T: whether you buy your new iPhone 3G within 30 days after joining AT&T, you would simply return your current device and thereupon get iPhone 3G for the $199/$299 price.
iPhoneBuzz: Additionally, whether the iPhone 3G is out of stock and my 30 days are coming up, what will I need to do?
AT&T: whether it’s out of stock, you’ll be able to pay for the device, and soon after will be notified when it is available to pick up
If you guys still have questions shoot them our way. We can’t manufacture any promises, but we’ll do our best to get them answered for you!
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iPhone 3G to be shipped in PaperFoam tray
This year as Apple roles out the iPhone 3G you will see their environmental agreement come into play. Last year Steve Jobs promised a Greener Apple, and that year we will see that the packing supplies have changed for the iPhone. Now, the iPhone will be shipped in a starch paper tray, made mostly of potato starches.
These trays are manufactured by a Dutch company named PaperFoam, whose CEO just announced that Apple ordered “millions of PaperfFam packages” for its new 3G iPhone. By doing that Apple reducing the carbon footprint of the iPhone by at least 90 percent, which are 100 percent biodegradable and made from natural resources.
You may already know of that company for being the producers for packages for Motorola and the first generation iPod video and iPod nano.
I look forward to ripping through my 100 percent biodegradable packaging to get to the sort new iPhone 3G it will house on July 11th!
[via The Register]
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AT&T announces iPhone 3G prices for customers not eligible for an upgrade
Well folks, it looks as though we finally have the reply to that burning question. Just how much will AT&T want from customers already under contract (that aren’t eligible for an upgrade) for a new iPhone? Hit the jump for the reply.
Those customers not eligible for an upgrade will have to pay $399 for an 8GB iPhone 3G and $499 for the 16GB model. While that is still considerably more than the $199 price for new customers, it is still cheaper than the original iPhone.
Additionally, AT&T has announced that they will offer no-contract-required iPhones in the future at $599 and $699 price points. With less than two weeks to go, it looks like AT&T is finally getting us some answers.
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