Pros: The iPhone is a great phone for basically anyone it has 3g speeds, wifi, edge, 2.0 megapixel camera, shortcuts to applications, gps, games(not included but u can get them from itunes from free to 12.99) an accelorater which is used to respond when you move it for example. when u are calling someone the screen goes blank and when u want to end a call, when u look at it the screen will pop back up and u can end the call and when u use motion games such as labyrnith you can tilt the board to move the ball) i personally think without a doubt in my mind that the iphone is worth buying for only buisness people UNLESS YOU JAILBREAK IT. jailbreaking means that you can add native applications (people who make home made applications) which is really usefull because it has the things that the iphone didnt come with such as video recording, video streaming, you can customize every aspect of the phone to the background to the icons to the sounds it makes when you open and close it to game emulators. the possibilites are endless other than that if you dont wish to jail breaki ti then u have basically the functions that are listed on lines 1-4. if i were to tell you all the things jailbreaking can do, you would probably die for an iphone just to hack it. if you have any questions about anything or unclear just email me and i can answer any questions.
YES ITS WORTH IT IF U MESS UP U CAN TRY AGAIN
Cons: Is not as fast as advertised but faster than any phone then i know. (maybe except the Nokia N95 but thats a whole other topic......)
Can you download cydia for the new iphone 3g without jailbreaking it?
If apple doesnt have it in itunes, then the only way to use it would be if its jailbroken.The iphone is not a true smartphone, so you cannot just install apps that you find online, unless its jailbroken.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Can I still update my iPhone 3G after unlocking it?
I am planning to unlock my iPhone 3G 16 GB. I plan to unlock and jailbreak it, so that I can install cracked apps. But my doubt is, Can I still be able to update my iPhone 3G through iTunes, after this process?
How are you going to unlock it when no software unlocking solution has been made/found yet? (WinPwn/Pwnage Tool does not unlock iPhone 3Gs).
Usually if you update a jailbroken/unlocked iPhone, 3G or not, through iTunes it will loose the jailbreak & will be locked again. Then you would have to redo the process with WinPwn (Windows) or PwnageTool (Mac), but will still have the update if done correctly.
How do you view iphone 3g hardrive on comp?
When i click "My computer" only apple iphone pictures show up and not the hardrive itself. I have the latest itunes and updates for my phone, but it's not recognizing the hardrive.
What can i do to make my computer recognize the iphone 3g hardrive?
I know you can because i did it on my other computer simply by plugging it in, but this one doesn't work.
the iphone is not enabled for disk usage yet. so i don't know how you did it on you other computer. because it isn't possible until apple decides to enable the iphone for disk usage. the ipod touches just started being able to be hard drive in like may... so maybe you will be able to do it soon.
How are you going to unlock it when no software unlocking solution has been made/found yet? (WinPwn/Pwnage Tool does not unlock iPhone 3Gs).
Usually if you update a jailbroken/unlocked iPhone, 3G or not, through iTunes it will loose the jailbreak & will be locked again. Then you would have to redo the process with WinPwn (Windows) or PwnageTool (Mac), but will still have the update if done correctly.
How do you view iphone 3g hardrive on comp?
When i click "My computer" only apple iphone pictures show up and not the hardrive itself. I have the latest itunes and updates for my phone, but it's not recognizing the hardrive.
What can i do to make my computer recognize the iphone 3g hardrive?
I know you can because i did it on my other computer simply by plugging it in, but this one doesn't work.
the iphone is not enabled for disk usage yet. so i don't know how you did it on you other computer. because it isn't possible until apple decides to enable the iphone for disk usage. the ipod touches just started being able to be hard drive in like may... so maybe you will be able to do it soon.
Whats the difference between the regular Apple iPhone and the new iPhone 3g?
The key differences between the original iPhone and the newer 3G model are:
1. The inclusion of a 3G radio which allows data to be transferred at about 200-300% faster rates (roughly, assuming good signal quality), compared the to the EDGE radio in the original iPhone.
2. They changed the case. The design is more of a wedge shape versus the rounded shape of the original iPhone. According to most people, this makes the new 3G iPhone more comfortable to hold in the hand. The original had a brushed aluminium backplate, and the new one has more of a hard plastic back. Also they added a new color choice to the phone: white.
3. They added a GPS - so Google maps now has a real-time updating GPS versus the previous system which relied on something like trangulation of cell phone towers to determine location but which only gave a relative idea.
4. They improved the battery life - the battery lasts about 2 hours longer for calls.
5. They unrecessed the headphone jack on the new iPhone - the original iPhone had a recessed jack that made it hard to plug in a lot of headphones.
6. They changed the screen color from a vaguely bluish tinge to more of a yellowish tinge. It's not easily noticed but some people prefer the original over the newer one.
7. They improved the microphone quality and the speaker quality to make it easier to listen to music without headphones and it makes calls clearer.
8. They changed the method of signing up for a contract - you used to be able to wander in and buy one... with cash originally without having to sign a contract. You just walked in and bought it and walked out and then figured out the contract when you plugged it into a computer at home.
9. They changed the price. It appears that they lowered the price by lowering it from $399 to $199 (for the 8GB model), but they raised the monthly fee by $10 - which adds $240 over the two year mandatory contract period... so it costs $40 more (over 2 years) than the original one.
1. The inclusion of a 3G radio which allows data to be transferred at about 200-300% faster rates (roughly, assuming good signal quality), compared the to the EDGE radio in the original iPhone.
2. They changed the case. The design is more of a wedge shape versus the rounded shape of the original iPhone. According to most people, this makes the new 3G iPhone more comfortable to hold in the hand. The original had a brushed aluminium backplate, and the new one has more of a hard plastic back. Also they added a new color choice to the phone: white.
3. They added a GPS - so Google maps now has a real-time updating GPS versus the previous system which relied on something like trangulation of cell phone towers to determine location but which only gave a relative idea.
4. They improved the battery life - the battery lasts about 2 hours longer for calls.
5. They unrecessed the headphone jack on the new iPhone - the original iPhone had a recessed jack that made it hard to plug in a lot of headphones.
6. They changed the screen color from a vaguely bluish tinge to more of a yellowish tinge. It's not easily noticed but some people prefer the original over the newer one.
7. They improved the microphone quality and the speaker quality to make it easier to listen to music without headphones and it makes calls clearer.
8. They changed the method of signing up for a contract - you used to be able to wander in and buy one... with cash originally without having to sign a contract. You just walked in and bought it and walked out and then figured out the contract when you plugged it into a computer at home.
9. They changed the price. It appears that they lowered the price by lowering it from $399 to $199 (for the 8GB model), but they raised the monthly fee by $10 - which adds $240 over the two year mandatory contract period... so it costs $40 more (over 2 years) than the original one.
They will likely continue to come out with a new model every summer. This would be similar to what Apple does with other products like iPods, so it's a fairly safe guess that next summer around June/July 2009, there will be a newer version of the iPhone.
The major differences is the price, the built in GPS, the speed, The apps, and the Microsoft Exchange feature. The price will be cut all because people said they didn't have an iPohne because of the price, so Apple wants everyone to have one and be able to afford it. The GPS will be a cool feature, which is like a plug-in for Maps. You will now be able to drive to places and knowing exactly where you're at. The speed will change about 2.8 times faster than the older iPhone because of the change from EDGE to 3G. 3G is a much faster network. The new iPhone 3G will come already with an app store where you can buy or get for free, depending on the developer, different types of apps like games, utilities, etc. They are quite different from the old web-based apps, which don't take full advantage of the app features. Microsoft exchange is there so you can sync calendar, contacts, and email from a PC. The original iPhone will have the App Store as a free upgrade only. If your looking for faster internet in your pocket and built in GPS get the iPhone 3G, otherwise you're good with the original iPhone.
Will the iPhone 3G be difficult to get during the first week?
I really want to get the iPhone 3G this weekend but wonder what my chances of getting one are. Do you think there will be crazy long lines & waits at the stores? Or do you think the demand isn't that great this time around? Should I wait a month or so or just go ahead and get it?
Yes, I'm one of those girls who wait in line the day a shiny new gadget goes on sale, and the iPhone 3G is one of the shiniest gadgets of all. But while I'll be out there waiting in the wee hours of July 11 (it's my job, after all), the rest of you should think twice before losing sleep on launch day. Here's why.
1. Shortages are unlikely
Remember last year, when we all got in line early for the iPhone because we were afraid it would sell out? Well, that didn't quite happen. Yes, individual AT&T stores sold out quickly, but many Apple stores had plenty of iPhones in stock in the days and weeks after the big day. (Indeed, there weren’t any serious iPhone 1.0 shortages until just recently.) Also, word of hundreds of massive overseas shipments bound for Apple (which began arriving as early as March) leads me to believe that there's a healthy supply of iPhone 3Gs on hand. So if you're worrying about a Wii-like shortage of the iPhone 3G, well ... I wouldn't.
2. Chaos on Day One
Unlike last year, customers won't be able to activate their new iPhones over iTunes—instead, clerks will have to activate them in the store, contracts will have to be signed on the spot, and new AT&T subscribers will have to undergo credit checks. It could take a good 10-15 minutes per customer—and that's if things go smoothly. It'll be a new process for everyone—especially for Apple Store employees, who aren't accustomed to processing cell phone contracts—so I'm anticipating (dreading, actually) a train wreck next Friday. Even if you're dying to lay hands on the iPhone 3G, you might want to wait a week or so until they get the kinks worked out.
3. 32GB iPhone 3G on the horizon
I was keenly disappointed when Steve Jobs didn't unveil a 32GB iPhone last month—indeed, all we got were 8GB and 16GB versions, and I'd personally like an iPhone that I could cram with as much music and video as I can stand. Here's the thing, though—a 32GB iPhone 3G is probably coming within the next six months, if not sooner (well, that's my guess). If I wasn't buying the 16GB iPhone 3G for Yahoo! Tech, I'd probably sit tight and wait for the 32GB version to arrive.
4. Best new iPhone features are coming to the original iPhone
Yes, the iPhone 3G will be getting GPS and, of course, 3G—but for now, you can't download music tracks over AT&T's 3G network or access AT&T's streaming video service. For me, the most exciting thing about the new iPhone is the upcoming App Store, which will be stocked with scores of 3D games, chat clients, productivity apps, RSS readers, you name it—and the App Store will be available July 11 as a free upgrade to the old iPhone. That'll keep you busy till the 32GB iPhone comes out.
5. The HTC Touch Diamond
I've seen the future of cell phones, folks, and it's called the HTC Touch Diamond. With its gorgeous VGA screen, beautiful touch-screen interface, and compact, light-weight shell, the Diamond is the first phone to make me green-eyed with envy since … well, since the original iPhone. The Diamond is set to arrive in the U.S. in September, and spy shots of a Sprint-branded Touch Diamond are already circulating on the Web. You might want to give the Diamond a serious look before committing to a new two-year iPhone contract.
Yes, I'm one of those girls who wait in line the day a shiny new gadget goes on sale, and the iPhone 3G is one of the shiniest gadgets of all. But while I'll be out there waiting in the wee hours of July 11 (it's my job, after all), the rest of you should think twice before losing sleep on launch day. Here's why.
1. Shortages are unlikely
Remember last year, when we all got in line early for the iPhone because we were afraid it would sell out? Well, that didn't quite happen. Yes, individual AT&T stores sold out quickly, but many Apple stores had plenty of iPhones in stock in the days and weeks after the big day. (Indeed, there weren’t any serious iPhone 1.0 shortages until just recently.) Also, word of hundreds of massive overseas shipments bound for Apple (which began arriving as early as March) leads me to believe that there's a healthy supply of iPhone 3Gs on hand. So if you're worrying about a Wii-like shortage of the iPhone 3G, well ... I wouldn't.
2. Chaos on Day One
Unlike last year, customers won't be able to activate their new iPhones over iTunes—instead, clerks will have to activate them in the store, contracts will have to be signed on the spot, and new AT&T subscribers will have to undergo credit checks. It could take a good 10-15 minutes per customer—and that's if things go smoothly. It'll be a new process for everyone—especially for Apple Store employees, who aren't accustomed to processing cell phone contracts—so I'm anticipating (dreading, actually) a train wreck next Friday. Even if you're dying to lay hands on the iPhone 3G, you might want to wait a week or so until they get the kinks worked out.
3. 32GB iPhone 3G on the horizon
I was keenly disappointed when Steve Jobs didn't unveil a 32GB iPhone last month—indeed, all we got were 8GB and 16GB versions, and I'd personally like an iPhone that I could cram with as much music and video as I can stand. Here's the thing, though—a 32GB iPhone 3G is probably coming within the next six months, if not sooner (well, that's my guess). If I wasn't buying the 16GB iPhone 3G for Yahoo! Tech, I'd probably sit tight and wait for the 32GB version to arrive.
4. Best new iPhone features are coming to the original iPhone
Yes, the iPhone 3G will be getting GPS and, of course, 3G—but for now, you can't download music tracks over AT&T's 3G network or access AT&T's streaming video service. For me, the most exciting thing about the new iPhone is the upcoming App Store, which will be stocked with scores of 3D games, chat clients, productivity apps, RSS readers, you name it—and the App Store will be available July 11 as a free upgrade to the old iPhone. That'll keep you busy till the 32GB iPhone comes out.
5. The HTC Touch Diamond
I've seen the future of cell phones, folks, and it's called the HTC Touch Diamond. With its gorgeous VGA screen, beautiful touch-screen interface, and compact, light-weight shell, the Diamond is the first phone to make me green-eyed with envy since … well, since the original iPhone. The Diamond is set to arrive in the U.S. in September, and spy shots of a Sprint-branded Touch Diamond are already circulating on the Web. You might want to give the Diamond a serious look before committing to a new two-year iPhone contract.
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