I think everyone should take note that this iPhone is officially snappier Just check out the guided tour posted on this thread and on Apple.com - 1:35 in, they tout how it really will be snappier this time
I don't see why no one has suggested that this is an interim upgrade to get the OS 3.0 out on upgraded hardware guts, while leaving upgraded exterior for a later date (this year). I think Apple will wait maybe 3-6 more months and then upgrade again, once the kinks have been worked out in the OS.
I think the same thing.
Proof
1. apples own slides state the iphone 3gs now supposrts opengl 2.0 and opengl2.0 es
2. States its 2x faster and when asked wont tell specs but still tell you its 2x faster.
3. new ipod touch hardware hasnt been show.
I think they will show a new faster ipod touch and release the specs. Will then say oh by the way the iphone 3gs also has the upgraded specs.
Also thats why they could be not saying the iphone 3gs specs because they want to announce that when they announce a new ipod touch.
Price: 16 GB is $199 and 32 GB @$299 which Requires new two-year AT&T wireless service contract, sold separately to qualified customers; credit check required; must be 18 or older. For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).
Service may not be available in all areas or at the signal strength, rates, speeds, or bandwidth as demonstrated. Wi-Fi Internet access required for some features; broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Some applications, features, and services are not available in all areas. Visit www.wireless.att.com to check AT&T network coverage in your area.
iPhone is configured to work only with wireless service provided by AT&T. Warranty information available at www.apple.com/legal/warranty/iphone. When available, transferring your mobile number to a different service provider will terminate your service with your existing provider; termination fees and other charges may apply. Some features may require added fees. Contact your service provider for more details.
that sucks, i need to figure out a reasonable solution, kensington has a BT carkit with 3 presets, sony in feb planned a carkit that had built in fm transmitter, and 5 presets
Absolutely! Right around the time that back-to-school pricing ends.
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Originally Posted by majortom1981
I think the same thing.
Proof
1. apples own slides state the iphone 3gs now supposrts opengl 2.0 and opengl2.0 es
2. States its 2x faster and when asked wont tell specs but still tell you its 2x faster.
3. new ipod touch hardware hasnt been show.
I think they will show a new faster ipod touch and release the specs. Will then say oh by the way the iphone 3gs also has the upgraded specs.
Also thats why they could be not saying the iphone 3gs specs because they want to announce that when they announce a new ipod touch.
Apple is usually like this. They don?t bog the consumer down with all the technical details. We?ll probably have to wait for iFixit to tear it apart before we know for sure, but I imagine that the same Palm Pre CPU and 256MB RAM will be included.
If they aren?t announcing it now expecting to say, ?By the way, the current iPhone has a 600MHz ARMv7 OMAP Cortex-A8" in mid-September is unlikely.
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Originally Posted by NOFEER
so is "voice dialing" part of hardware 3gs or 3.0 update?
do i get my voice dialing???
That is a good question. It may be like the on-phones controls with the current iPhone but this seems like it may already be included. I hope so.
will there be a 3GTS for 3rd Generation Tethering Speed
or a 3GTRS for 3rd Generation Tethering Reversible-camera Speed?
I mentioned to the wife that I would have to get the new one if it has tethering and everything else that had been predicted really happens. So she asked if she gets my old one.
Now I gotta figure out how to upgrade my original iPhone to 3GS.
Replace her -non-smart phone - with my original iPhone (without data plan - thinking just plug her SIM card into the old iPhone).
Drop my 3G notebook card.
Oh wait - no tethering. Maybe someone could write an app - or make a hardware plugin - than enables internet connection sharing - the reverse of what you might do on a notebook with both WiFi and 3G card.
The notebook card and her phone are not eligible for upgrade for a while - but looks like my original iPhone is - 32GB iPhone 3GS for $299 = sweet.
Price: 16 GB is $199 and 32 GB @$299 which Requires new two-year AT&T wireless service contract, sold separately to qualified customers; credit check required; must be 18 or older. For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).
I purchased the 2G the day after launch, so it's been almost 2 years, but when I go to upgrade through Apple's website it tells me I am eligible for the full retail price. WTF?
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No OLED, no higher resolution, no faster CPU, no bigger RAM, no new look, only 3MP camera.
Any words on the CPU and RAM?
Safari will remain crippled until bigger RAM.
Also, they better change the exterior soon.
It's normal for the look of a notebook to last more than 1 year but this is a phone, man.
Your wife is going to be so pleased that she gets to spend the first couple days of your honeymoon watching you play with the compass
I am sure the compass will come in handy.
I'm thinking the 30 fps video recording and voice commands may be of more use
"Start recording now"
I don't see why no one has suggested that this is an interim upgrade to get the OS 3.0 out on upgraded hardware guts, while leaving upgraded exterior for a later date (this year). I think Apple will wait maybe 3-6 more months and then upgrade again, once the kinks have been worked out in the OS.
I think the same thing.
Proof
1. apples own slides state the iphone 3gs now supposrts opengl 2.0 and opengl2.0 es
2. States its 2x faster and when asked wont tell specs but still tell you its 2x faster.
3. new ipod touch hardware hasnt been show.
I think they will show a new faster ipod touch and release the specs. Will then say oh by the way the iphone 3gs also has the upgraded specs.
Also thats why they could be not saying the iphone 3gs specs because they want to announce that when they announce a new ipod touch.
what happened to the 64gig Touch, And the Touch with a camera. Plus that Badass Matte Black finish and no chrome. that was slick looking.
word!
As stated on Apple's iPhone 3GS page at http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/:
Price: 16 GB is $199 and 32 GB @$299 which Requires new two-year AT&T wireless service contract, sold separately to qualified customers; credit check required; must be 18 or older. For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).
Visit www.wireless.att.com for eligibility information.
Service may not be available in all areas or at the signal strength, rates, speeds, or bandwidth as demonstrated. Wi-Fi Internet access required for some features; broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Some applications, features, and services are not available in all areas. Visit www.wireless.att.com to check AT&T network coverage in your area.
iPhone is configured to work only with wireless service provided by AT&T. Warranty information available at www.apple.com/legal/warranty/iphone. When available, transferring your mobile number to a different service provider will terminate your service with your existing provider; termination fees and other charges may apply. Some features may require added fees. Contact your service provider for more details.
what happened to the 64gig Touch, And the Touch with a camera. Plus that Badass Matte Black finish and no chrome. that was slick looking.
Aren't iPods normally announced in the fall?
I think the same thing.
Proof
1. apples own slides state the iphone 3gs now supposrts opengl 2.0 and opengl2.0 es
2. States its 2x faster and when asked wont tell specs but still tell you its 2x faster.
3. new ipod touch hardware hasnt been show.
I think they will show a new faster ipod touch and release the specs. Will then say oh by the way the iphone 3gs also has the upgraded specs.
Also thats why they could be not saying the iphone 3gs specs because they want to announce that when they announce a new ipod touch.
do i get my voice dialing???
so is "voice dialing" part of hardware 3gs or 3.0 update?
do i get my voice dialing???
3GS hardware
Probably not.
Aren't iPods normally announced in the fall?
so when to expect new itouch--macrumors says "imminent" don't buy
Not worth upgrading at all.
No OLED, no higher resolution, no faster CPU, no bigger RAM, no new look, only 3MP camera.
Any words on the CPU and RAM?
Safari will remain crippled until bigger RAM.
Also, they better change the exterior soon.
It's normal for the look of a notebook to last more than 1 year but this is a phone, man.
**NEWS FLASH****
It's not for you!
***END NEWS FLASH***
3GS hardware
that sucks, i need to figure out a reasonable solution, kensington has a BT carkit with 3 presets, sony in feb planned a carkit that had built in fm transmitter, and 5 presets
Aren't iPods normally announced in the fall?
Absolutely! Right around the time that back-to-school pricing ends.
I think the same thing.
Proof
1. apples own slides state the iphone 3gs now supposrts opengl 2.0 and opengl2.0 es
2. States its 2x faster and when asked wont tell specs but still tell you its 2x faster.
3. new ipod touch hardware hasnt been show.
I think they will show a new faster ipod touch and release the specs. Will then say oh by the way the iphone 3gs also has the upgraded specs.
Also thats why they could be not saying the iphone 3gs specs because they want to announce that when they announce a new ipod touch.
Apple is usually like this. They don?t bog the consumer down with all the technical details. We?ll probably have to wait for iFixit to tear it apart before we know for sure, but I imagine that the same Palm Pre CPU and 256MB RAM will be included.
If they aren?t announcing it now expecting to say, ?By the way, the current iPhone has a 600MHz ARMv7 OMAP Cortex-A8" in mid-September is unlikely.
so is "voice dialing" part of hardware 3gs or 3.0 update?
do i get my voice dialing???
That is a good question. It may be like the on-phones controls with the current iPhone but this seems like it may already be included. I hope so.
will there be a 3GTS for 3rd Generation Tethering Speed
or a 3GTRS for 3rd Generation Tethering Reversible-camera Speed?
I mentioned to the wife that I would have to get the new one if it has tethering and everything else that had been predicted really happens. So she asked if she gets my old one.
Now I gotta figure out how to upgrade my original iPhone to 3GS.
Replace her -non-smart phone - with my original iPhone (without data plan - thinking just plug her SIM card into the old iPhone).
Drop my 3G notebook card.
Oh wait - no tethering. Maybe someone could write an app - or make a hardware plugin - than enables internet connection sharing - the reverse of what you might do on a notebook with both WiFi and 3G card.
The notebook card and her phone are not eligible for upgrade for a while - but looks like my original iPhone is - 32GB iPhone 3GS for $299 = sweet.
"Better," perhaps. I'll wait a little while longer before passing judgement.
Ok.
Hey folks. Take a breathe and do so reading
As stated on Apple's iPhone 3GS page at http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/:
Price: 16 GB is $199 and 32 GB @$299 which Requires new two-year AT&T wireless service contract, sold separately to qualified customers; credit check required; must be 18 or older. For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).
Visit www.wireless.att.com for eligibility information.
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I purchased the 2G the day after launch, so it's been almost 2 years, but when I go to upgrade through Apple's website it tells me I am eligible for the full retail price. WTF?