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Prices for O2’s iPhone 3G Pay as you Go (PAYG)

Some mobile phone users do not want to commit to a contract, especially when we could be at the start of another recession. Well if these same people want the Apple iPhone 3G on Pay as You Go (PAYG), then this will soon be possible.

Today we can finally give you the details of iPhone 3G Pay and Go, O2 have revealed the UK pricing and availability. This information was expected back in July 2008.

From September 16, the iPhone 3G 16GB will be available for £399.99, and the iPhone 3G 8GB for £349.99 on Pay & Go. The reason that the PAYG iPhone 3G’s have such a high price may be to stop people buying and unlocking the iPhone for another network.

In the price users get free Wi-Fi and browsing for 12 months, after that time it will cost £10 per month.

Source: Read

Truphone app: Low-priced international calling for the iPhone

You know what it is like, you go to another country for a holiday or business and you have to make an important call on your iPhone. Things all seem fine at first, until you get home and are hit with a huge phone bill. Well Truphone have a great new app that will offer Low-priced international calling for the iPhone. Read more

Carphone Warehouse now stocks white iPhone 3G

If you have been waiting to pick up the white Apple iPhone 3G then your wait is over, as Carphone Warehouse are now stocking it from Friday 22 August.

Up until now if you wanted to get your hands on one Apple iPhone 3G in white you could only do so by ordering directly from the Apple Store.

This will be the first time it’s been available other than ordering directly from the Apple Store.

Carphone Warehouse the high street retailer said they are still very keen to shift the phone on the O2 network, and will be stocking both the black and the white 16GB versions, both on the same tariff.

If you would like to get either the black or white iPhone 3G’s free then you will need to sign a £75 a month deal contract.

Source: Pocket-lint

iPhone 3G FM Transmitter Brand New Features

The Fexii 3G iPhone FM transmitter is a portable high-tech device built for entertainment, ideal and easy-to-use transmitter to unleash your music tune in to your own radio playlist while driving.

This iPhone accessory incorporates creative features and advanced FM functions in an incredibly portable shell. The transmitter attaches to 3G iPhone or iPod incorporating the plug-in port, it transmits your favorite 3G iPhone-based songs over the FM radio frequency band Read more

Bose SoundDock Series II: 3G iPhone owners happy

There is a new Bose Sound dock on the way and while many gadget sites have said that you will not find many changes in the specifications, they may be a little wrong, especially when it comes to Apple iPhone 3G owners.

On my desk in front of me is a nice Bose Sound Dock, and while its got an amazing sound, it hates the iPhone 3G. When you put the latest iPhone on the dock, it will not charge the device.

So the new SoundDock Series II digital music system may not have many new features, but its perfect for those who may need to upgrade their old Bose sound docks with a newer model to support the latest iPhone.

On the Bose system there is a new auxiliary input so you can connect other audio devices, and the latest device is also a lot sleeker.

The Series II digital music system measuring just 6 1/2-inches deep, by 12-inches wide and 6 5/8-inches high. The new SoundDock will be available at the start of September for $299.

Source: Read | Also see other gadget news.

Rogers BlackBerry Bold: price x2 of $199 8GB iPhone 3G

The Apple iPhone 3G may be the hottest cellphone right now but then there are many brands out there with phones of equal specifications hoping to take a slice of the iPhone lead.

The BlackBerry Bold is RIM’s aim at getting more consumers on the Blackberry boat, while the previous Blackberry’s have always been aimed at the business user, the Bold does more entertainment than any other Blackberry device Read more

Audi A4 Challenge: First iPhone app by auto manufacturer

Today Audi have announced “Audi A4 Challenge”, the application is the first iPhone app from a major auto manufacturer.

A4 Challenge is supported by a unique A4 iPhone experience website, it also allows players to drive the entirely new 2009 Audi A4.

The driving game takes advantage of the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G’s accelerometer, the motion sensor is used to steer a digital version of Audi’s entirely new 2009 A4 Read more

Snapture 2.0 brings improvements to iPhone 3G cameras

Today, Snapture released an enhanced camera app for the iPhone, which integrates some of the most advanced and interactive features to ever be implemented on a camera phone! Snapture 2.0 brings all the features of an advanced digital camera to the iPhone, and their new QuickView system now allows users to view and delete recent pictures directly on the viewfinder – a feature that cuts the average photo taking session in half Read more

Apple iPhone 3G 2.0.2 software update not fixing problems

Apple created a buzz not so long back with the launch of the new iPhone 3G, but that soon turned to disappointment once they got their hands on these handsets. iPhone 3G users have been experiencing a number of problems; these include slow websurfing speeds, dropped calls and weak signals.

Apple have introduced a number of software updates to try and solve this issue, 2.0.2 software update is just the latest firmware update that Apple hoped to help solve these issues.

There have been reports that iPhone 3G users are still reporting problems after they have updated to firmware 2.0.2 software update. For those who were hoping that the new update would help solve these issues have been left disappointed.

There are reports circulating that Steve Jobs issued an internal memo saying “It was a mistake to launch MobileMe at the same time as iPhone 3G, iPhone 2.0 software and the App Store.” He also said “We all had more than enough to do, and MobileMe could have been delayed without consequence.”

Read the full story here

Apple iPhone Firmware Update 2.0.2 to fix 3G problems

Customers who purchased the new iPhone 3G have not been happy with Apple, as they have had a number of problems with their new handsets. Many iPhone 3G owners were complaining about dropped calls as well as a number of other problems.

Apple is hoping that their new Firmware Update 2.0.2 will quickly help to fix these problems. The update has been made available for Apple’s iPhone as well as the iPod Touch.

Firmware Update 2.0.2 is a 248.7MB download; this comes just two weeks after update 2.0.1.

As normal Apple have not come out in the open and explained what the cause of the trouble is, we do wish that they would be more open with us. All Apple have said of Firmware Update 2.0.2 is that it handles bug fixes.

According to Apple Insider, their fans have said that the new update has included faster browsing, altered transition from music list to Coverflow, typing lag reduction as well as Apps not requiring updates.

Have you managed to download Firmware Update 2.0.2 for your iPhone 3G, if so have you noticed any improvements?

Next Smartphone Battle: RIM BlackBerry Bold and Apple iPhone 3G

Traveling salesmen and business people love the RIM BlackBerry, but now Apple has made their iPhone 3G more loved by the business world, RIM need something new.

Titled the “iPhone 3G Killer”, the new BlackBerry Bold is a smartphone that can be the only phone for some users. They would not entertain any iPhone. The new BlackBerry Bold will aim at more than just a business user, it has been designed for ordinary people, and is Research In Motion’s most ambitious attempt yet.

The BlackBerry Bold has all the trademarks of previous devices, but this phone is also the best entertainment device BlackBerry has ever produced. They have raised their game in response to Apple’s iPhone 3G.

The Telegraph has taken a look at the features of both phones, they have compared Camera and GPS, Email, Look and usability, Web browsing and Multimedia. You can read their full review via the read link below this post.

In summery, they found iPhone 3G better for the consumer thanks to superb multimedia capabilities, but if future firmware updates give Apple’s iPhone the ability to edit documents on the go, it could become the business choice as well.

The BlackBerry Bold looks better than any of its predecessors, and it does more than the iPhone, although its design is still suited to the business user and not the consumer.

Source: Read

iPhone 3G problems occurred in volume production

We reported yesterday about the Apple iPhone 3G-reception problem being blamed on an Infineon chip, although Claes Beckman has another view.

The professor of microwave technology at the University of Gälve believes poor signal sensitivity is the route of iPhone 3G problems. Swedish tech site, Ny Teknik was informed about this study made by the professor.

The measurements show that iPhones sensitivity to 3G networks signals - “nominal sensitivity” - is well below the value specified in the 3G standard, which in Europe defined by the organization ETSI. The result is that it easier than other mobiles to lose contact with the 3G network, and a lower data rates once connected.

Since this value is one of the most important when you check that your mobile phone meets ETSI requirements - a prerequisite for the CE mark - it’s impossible to have been wrong in the first ready-made sheets. The error must have occurred in volume production.

While these findings have not been confirmed in the United States, if they were, it would not be good news for iPhone 3G owners.

Source: Hot Hardware | Read more iPhone 3G news.

Apple now glows on Macbook and iPhone 3G

When I first started buying Apple products I was amazed at the style and finish of their devices, Apple seem to care more than most other companies about the finished product.

The iPod looks great, my Apple Mac just looks better than most PC’s, and the iPhone is so hard to name a phone, its much more in both style and features.

Apple MacBooks are known for the glowing Apple logo, but many other devices lack this cool feature and this includes the iPhone 3G…until now.

There is a new mod for iPhones that lets you make the Apple logo on the back glow just like MacBooks. The Modding consists of removing the aluminum “fruits” and inserting the glowing ones.

We hear that the battery is not affected that much (although this is not confirmed). You can adjust the glow settings on the iPhone menu.

Watch the video below this post to see the iPhone Glow or view other iPhone news.

Source: Read

iPhone 3G Problems: Solution in firmware update

It was obvious that the Apple iPhone 3G would have problems in one-way or another, but nobody ever thought that we would see this amount of complaints on blogs and even the Apple forums.

While many iPhone 3G users have had different problems, it seems that the root of most complaints from around the world is in an Infineon chip.

We have heard many iPhone users complain of lag and everything going really slow, in fact this happens to us on a daily basis even after the latest firmware update. But calls dropping are not something we have experienced ourselves.

According to a research report from Nomura and also reports on Business Week, it looks like an Infineon chip on the iPhone 3G has some faulty software on it. Reportedly, all users need is a new firmware update to fix this issue when it’s available.

As of writing this post, Infineon and Apple representatives have not officially commented on this matter.

Has your iPhone 3G suffered from lag, calls dropping often or Edge data speeds in 3G areas?

Source: Read

Apple iPhone 3G online for AT&T’s Premier account

When it comes to getting an Apple iPhone 3G you have many choices and it’s a lot easier now than it was for those that bought one on launch day.

Today we are hearing that those fortunate enough to have access to a Premier account with AT&T, can now get the iPhone 3G easily online. This business account may give extra options to business buyers now, but it should not be long before the doors are open to other consumers.

The AT&T Premier account gives access to all three varieties of Apple’s hottest product, which are priced at the usual $199 / $299 pricing scale on the carrier’s B2B online store.

We will update you if we find out they open the doors to the majority, and while its anyone’s guess when that may be (expect it sooner rather than later).

Source: Read | Get the latest iPhone 3G news here.

Apple lets Best Buy sell the new iPhone 3G

To significantly expand the presence of the iPhone 3G to the retail customer, Apple has made an agreement with the retailing giant Best Buy.

This move will see the Apple iPhone 3G in Best Buy Mobile outlets early in September and just in time for the holiday season. This will give the iPhone 3G a massive reach of 16 stand-alone Best Buy Mobile shops and 970 full-size stores.

Its being reported that some Best Buy stores will not carry the iPhone 3G, and this is because those stores are in areas that AT&T does not have good cell phone coverage.

This deal will help Apple in many ways. Best Buy is known to be one of world’s savviest retailers and having Apple’s hottest product means massive sales. Best Buy has a 3.6% share of the cell phone market and a 21% share of the U.S. electronics market.

Its not all about Apple – Best Buy want the iPhone 3G to direct people to their new Best Buy Mobile departments within its stores. It’s a win for both companies.

You can view the full story via the read link below or view more iPhone 3G news.

Source: Read

VoIP on Apple iPhone 3G: How it should be

You got to love VoIP software; it’s helped me in many ways from talking in real-time with someone in New Zealand to keeping in contact with work colleagues.

Recently I realized that texting on the iPhone 3G has cost more money than the price plan I am on, the solution to this was to start using Google Talk on the iPhone. The problem with this current VOIP service on iPhones is the fact that it does not keep a connection when the phone goes into standby.

So if the iPhone is in my pocket, I will not know that people are trying to contact me on Google Talk. The answer would be an alert like you get when we receive text messages.

Other apps like Jajah and Fring may need jailbreaking or at great expense, so we need a real-time VOIP solution that does not cost us so much in money or risk.

Things are going to change very soon thanks to a new SDK from Global IP Solutions, which will allow developers to use VoiceEngine Mobile. This will give them, the ability to create standalone VoIP applications for Apple’s App Store, which includes real-time VOIP and IM.

This would mean massive savings on phone call and text message bills.

Now here comes the bad news - VoiceEngine Mobile will only work on Wi-Fi and this is because of an agreement with Apple and the network carriers.

In fairness, why should you be able to use AT&T’s network to make free phone calls that they could be making money out of?

Source: Read | Via Phones Review

iPhone 2.0.1 IPSW Download and PwnageTool 2.0.2

We reported a couple of days ago that the PwnageTool 2.0.2 tool would be available very soon and that happened yesterday. Just as the DevTeam made the latest PwnageTool available in the sparkle update system, they noticed a major bug.

This bug was reported to only happen on an Intel iMac running Leopard, the PwnageTool 2.0.2 was then pulled from the sparkle update system.

So with the confusion of finding the iPhone 2.0.1 IPSW download well on the way moments after, things got confusing for many wanting to jailbreak their iPhone 2.01 firmware.

You can now download the PwnageTool 2.0.2 tool on a few different mirrors, these include zippy share.

You should also be aware that if you do download the PwnageTool_2.0.2.tbz file from other mirrors then you could end up getting a problem. The iphone-dev site has the mirrors they recommend and also say to check the SHA1 sum if getting elsewhere.

Let us know your experiences with PwnageTool 2.0.2 in the comments. You can view other iPhone 3G news here.

Reality TV shows with Apple iPhone 3G’s

Could you imagine reality TV shows with Apple iPhone 3G’s used as transaction wands to indicate their interests in personalities, events, products, and so on?

This kind of entertainment is very possible thanks to music and television content becoming more like software these days. The iPhone App Store is a platform that has helped the line between software and media disappear.

These were seen as two different products before the iPhone App Store, and now we will see many types of programming emerge.

The Washington Post has an interesting article titled “I Want My iPhone TV” and it raises some questions about the future of mobile technology, and how it could create a new hyper reality show.

The App Store would become the gateway for “an Adsence-like version of Big Brother that leaves the house and breaks out into the virtual community”.

The iPhone 3G and application possibilities are going to truly change the way we receive of reality TV fix, while our homes are getting bigger TV’s, it looks like millions will turn to a much smaller screen that gets more involvement on your part.

Read the full story on The Washington Post or view more iPhone 3G news.

Breaking Apple iPhone 3G Privacy News

Many web users hate being spied on and this has been shown over and over again when their privacy is possibly made public (YouTube having to show its log files to a court is one example, we’re sure you can think of many more).

So when you think about your nice new Apple iPhone 3G and the possibility that it may be phoning home every now and then, how does that make you feel?

The site iPhone Atlas has broke some news about the iPhone’s 2.xx firmware being able to check for unauthorized applications, and disable them after phoning home to Apple.

Its being reported that a configuration file tucked deep inside CoreLocation shows this to be true. You can read more details on iPhone Atlas and in iPhone Forensics manual by Jonathan Zdziarski.

Now is Apple doing this for our security or other reasons?

Read more iPhone 3G news here or leave a comment.

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