How fast is the 3G iPhone (really)?

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Editors Note: This article is by Melissa Perenson of PC World. How often are users receiving true 3G for their data transmission speed with the iPhone 3G? After all, Apple and AT&T promote the phone as being "twice as fast" as its predecessor. Not often enough, apparently. Most users don't seem to be experiencing the near Wi-Fi-like performance that the 3G spec promises. Read More...
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Field test of 3G iPhone

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I had the chance to give my iPhone a great field test this week when I traveled to New York and have to say, in summary, IF the iPhone had performed the way Apple wanted it to perform it would have been great. Unfortunately it did not and until these problems are corrected the iPhone promise remains great but it fails to live up to the hype. Read More...
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When it rains.....

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Well it seems that after Apple has reportedly fixed Mobile Me another problem has surfaced. People with the new 3G iPhone are reporting cracks in the back case. Most of the cracks are very small but enough to drive consumers back into retailers to ask for a replacement phone. Regardless of how you feel about Apple and their products this is getting serious folks... Read More...
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Only one push account per .Mac or Me

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Well after paying a visit to the Genius bar (call Apple care was all they recommended) and spending a half hour on the phone with Apple Care (get tech support from Mobile me) I learned something astonishing today: you can only have one push account per Mobile Me/.Mac account ! That’s right if you have more than one eMail address in your account then you cannot get push eMail for eMail only accounts. Why do I feel like i have just been robbed? Read More...
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Want a 3G iPhone? You'll have to wait

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For those consumers who wanted to wait for the lines to subside before purchasing an iPhone the wait is going to be a long one as 21 states report being sold out of iPhones. Frankly in today’s small global market there is no excuse for making potential customers wait and one has to wonder if this is in fact a planned shortage or if Apple’s forecasting and logisitics is really that bad. Read More...
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New iPhone gets great reviews

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And the excitement builds...Reviews for the new iPhone have started to appear all over including the Times and the Wall Street Journal. The verdict? Although some features are still lacking the new iPhone continies to set the standard for cell phones and is a run away winner. Here is a review by Mr Mossberg... Read More...
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iPhone in store activation is needed

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So after all the speculation and wondering it is now being reported that in store activation of the iPhone is needed after all. This means long lines and a lot of very pissed off people waiting in lines in the dead of summer as well as Apple store employees who may find themselved working through lunch & dinner hours to complete transactions. How could Apple agree to this? Read More...
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What is Apple going to do with the lines of people that want to buy an iPhone?

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What is Apple going to do on July 11th when people line up outside Apple stores to purchase the new iPhone? This time it’s different as the phone has to be activated at the store so each purchase could take 5, 10 or 15 minutes to complete. This means in addition to long lines hot temperatures for people waiting in line in summer. It could get ugly folks. Read More...
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iPhone 2.0

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I know a lot of people want the new iPhone but starting to wait on line now and checking imports? Please...get a life ! Apple has done a masterful job of creating buzz around the upcoming iPhone release on June 9th. By the time that day gets here people will be at a fever pitch to get their hands on the new iPhone. However it looks like this time there will be no shortages of iPhones so those who can't wait to part with their cash won't have to worry about when and where they purchase their phones. Read More...
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A serious test of the iPhone

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I have had my iPhone for quite awhile now but have not been doing that much traveling where I could take advantage of its features. Well this week on a trip to Boston and Sonoma I got a chance to put the iPhone through it's paces and here are the results of my usability weekend. Read More...
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Yes there is a new iPhone coming

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The excitement is really building for the new iPhone which is believed to be available sometime in June. Speculation has circulated that it will could be a whole new design with a flip and a keyboard but frankly I doubt that. One thing is for certain, the early adapters who went out and bought an iPhone when it first came out are about to see their iPhones become outdated. Read More...
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