Some iPhone questions
The phone has a SIM card slot? For what? Photos?
Will the phone have software updates like the iPods do, and if so, can new software features be added?for example user's choice of Widgets.
Jobs said they will have a 3G version in the future. Does Cingular currently offer 3G?
What kind of monthly fee is a two year contract likely to cost?
How does one aim the camera? Is there some sort of onscreen viewfinder?
Where will I get the money to afford one?
Will the phone have software updates like the iPods do, and if so, can new software features be added?for example user's choice of Widgets.
Jobs said they will have a 3G version in the future. Does Cingular currently offer 3G?
What kind of monthly fee is a two year contract likely to cost?
How does one aim the camera? Is there some sort of onscreen viewfinder?
Where will I get the money to afford one?
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The phone has a SIM card slot? For what? Photos?
Will the phone have software updates like the iPods do, and if so, can new software features be added?for example user's choice of Widgets.
Jobs said they will have a 3G version in the future. Does Cingular currently offer 3G?
What kind of monthly fee is a two year contract likely to cost?
How does one aim the camera? Is there some sort of onscreen viewfinder?
Where will I get the money to afford one?
-I think they use the SIM card to hold your information, such as phone#, contacts, and other phone related images. Though they could hold them on the hard drive, the whole purpose for a removable SIM card is that you can just move it to a different phone if your phone breaks, or you want a new one.
-I believe so, but I'm not sure
-Depending on the plan, it cold vary widely, going from $30 (wouldn't recommend) to very expensive. 800 miniute package for me is around $54 a month
-I'd assume you could just use the screen, like most camera phones, to see what you are going to take, then click a button on the touch screen, or maybe even the home key (Though I doubt that).
-Sell dru..... I mean... Get a job and work like an honourable citizen
2. Now that Mac only applications will run on this phone (ie Safari and perhaps iCal, iMail and iChat), will Apple release Windows versions of these programs? The phone runs OS X, and Windows users will be able to sync the phone via iTunes, so does this mean that iTunes will be used to enter contacts/calendar schedules (since Windows users don't have iCal, iMail, etc). I don't know.
I don't like the idea of having to look at the screen while I'm driving
to find a number instead of just saying "Call Bob's cell".
Also, what about videogames? Will the games on iTunes have to be
retooled to work? I think that the iPhone has great potential as a
cool gaming portable. Imaging holding it in "landscape mode" &
playing a racing game. Tilting the controller would steer the car using
the accelerometer & it could have virtual acceleration & brake buttons.
A new version of Loco Roco would be sweet.
How does one aim the camera? Is there some sort of onscreen viewfinder?
According to Pogue's review in the NY Times, the whole screen turns into the view finder. He said it was shocking how big it looked, but that it was a bit slow in updating as you moved the camera around.
1. I hope that the screen is scratch resistant (anything like the screen on the video-enabled iPod would be unacceptable).
2. Now that Mac only applications will run on this phone (ie Safari and perhaps iCal, iMail and iChat), will Apple release Windows versions of these programs? The phone runs OS X, and Windows users will be able to sync the phone via iTunes, so does this mean that iTunes will be used to enter contacts/calendar schedules (since Windows users don't have iCal, iMail, etc). I don't know.
1. Very Likely, 200 Patents or more are on this thing.
2. No. Apple can easily make them sync with Windows applications (IE7. Outlook Express, Why iChat?) so to answer your question no. The phone runs OS X, but either way they can make it sync. iTunes is just used to sync with it, but much of the data usually comes from elsewhere on the computer.
Sebastian
i beleive apps such as widget and more will be on the phone when released, its controversial right now people are saying no and yes but they really dont know
google maps is said to have GPS built in it at the keynote, not sure abotu the directions but they may implement that update once u get the phone or even after..
its steve jobs people of course the screen will be scratch resistance, or they will make a cover for it, somehting will happen that guy is a perfectionist...
battery is not replaceable its in the phone...
oh and all support/service will be handled through APPLE not cingular, theyd screw up, so dont worry they have great service 1 year warranty, i hope they bring applecare to the phone to extend to 3 year warranty, but cingular is only the network thats all
The phone has a SIM card slot? For what?
GSM phones are required to include a SIM slot; the SIM card stores your account information (e.g. your phone number and cellular carrier).
June is WWDC, my guess is that Apple will open up the iphone to developers then. Why give the competition a 5 month jump on production of their units. Apple will release the phone and the dev kit in june.
Also, did anyone notice the irony of having Steve partner with AT&T. Remember he used to sell the blue box, a device that would allow for hacking of the phone company's lines.
Also, did anyone notice the irony of having Steve partner with AT&T. Remember he used to sell the blue box, a device that would allow for hacking of the phone company's lines.
Rich in irony and vitamins.
Jobs said they will have a 3G version in the future. Does Cingular currently offer 3G?
Yes, they do offer 3G. The question is where. What you need to do is go to Cingular.com, enter your zip code, and then select the 3G button. Their normal coverage area shows up as orange, and 3G coverage in blue. When I did it, there were a few tiny splotches on the map, which shows that there really isn't much 3G coverage in LA.
According to Pogue's review in the NY Times, the whole screen turns into the view finder. He said it was shocking how big it looked, but that it was a bit slow in updating as you moved the camera around.
He added that the software isn't finished, and I suspect that's why Steve didn't demo the camera part, I know it was too dark, but he could have demo'd the software, and that's why he didn't.
I hereby suggest extending the Temporary Insanity forum until June... it'll never stop, you know.
I hereby agree! Hands up who's with us?
YA OPEN THIS FORUM TILL JUNE PLLEEASSEE!!
Is there a way to turn off the phone part while leaving the iPod part on? (Useful on planes.)