Apple, always the innovator, has announced that iPhone users can use iTunes to activate their new iPhone. The home activation process is something of a precedent for Apple and AT&T alike. By allowing users to activate their iPhone from the comfort of their home or office, Apple is redefining the phone-buying experience. No more waiting…
Apple announces rate plans for the iPhone – unlimited data and 200 SMS text messages included!
Just as we expected, the “iPlans” have been announced today! Although we were expected to have a few more included SMS text messages, 200 text messages and unlimited data are nothing to complain about. And, it turns out that the iPhone rate plans are a lot cheaper than we expected – that’s a nice bonus!…
First pics – Apple iPhone kiosk!
We’ve already seen the gigantic Apple iPhone replicas – replete with huge LCD screens to mimic the screen of the iPhone. Now we have a first sighting of an Apple iPhone kiosk – in what looks to be an AT&T store in Seattle. The kiosk features an LCD screen that loops video of the iPhone…
Welcome to Apple iPhone Launch week!
The launch of the Apple iPhone is nigh! Barely a week lies between us and our iPhone and we can literally feel the industry buzz through our desktop. The incredible hype surrounding the iPhone will climax with the launch slated for Friday, June 29, 2007 at 6pm. Until then, we’ll keep you up to date…
Video: Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95; Episode 2
Ricky and I had wayyy too much time over the weekend. Stay tuned for 4 more videos, one being released every day at 18:00 CST (GMT – 6:00) until Friday the 29th. In this skit we tackle the iPhone’s horrible camera, 2 megapixel, no autofocus, no flash:
Apple iPhone shipments have started!
AppleInsider reports that the first US-bound shipments of the eagerly anticipated Apple iPhone have started to make their way to US airports across the country. The precious cargo was couriered by a Hong Kong-based airline that services Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Fransisco – with enough time to clear customs and…
AT&T’s data plan for the Apple iPhone may be called the ‘iPlan’
Boy Genius got word from a “pretty high up source” that the AT&T data plan for the Apple iPhone may be dubbed the “iPlan.” We’re not sure if the “iPlan” moniker is an internal reference, or if it will become the official data plan’s title, but we can tell you that the data plan will…
Will the Apple iPhone be a prime target for hackers?
If security experts turn out to be right, and the Apple iPhone fulfills its prophecy of marketing greatness, then yes, the iPhone may well be a bulls-eye for hackers. The same market hype and frenzied anticipation for the hot, new Apple iPhone will make the iPhone a prime target for hackers. What could be a…
AT&T and Psion Teklogix announce first UMTS/HSDPA-powered rugged mobile phone in North America
Rugged mobile phones maker Psion Teklogix has partnered with AT&T to make available its first UMTS/HSDPA enabled rugged smartphone – WORKABOUT PRO – to the carrier’s customers on AT&T’s BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks. The Psion Teklogix’ WORKABOUT PRO is a flexible, programmable and expandable portable data collection terminal, designed for a range of data collection…
Video: Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95, episode 1
I hate to steal a marketing term, but Nokia really does connect people. When I started my RingNokia blog over half a year ago I had my phone number listed in the right hand corner. I felt that if anyone wanted to connect to me they could shoot me a text or even give me…