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Quote: Originally Posted by Suddenly Newton Yes yes, the glass is 5% empty. Anandtech also noted that while the external antenna is more sensitive to interference from touching, it's also more effective overall. As far as I'm concerned, what Cons…
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Quote: Originally Posted by AppleInsider Apple's new ads campaign for iPhone 4 have shifted from "there's an app for that," to a message targeting a specific new app: FaceTime. A series of four new spots present family members using FaceTime …
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Quote: Originally Posted by Zaim2 The notification system would like a word with you. Apple have hired back the designer that created the WebOS notification system from Palm Maybe next a new notification system and a widget system
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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism \ Apple has already worked out 3rd-party "integration" on its end by opening up FaceTime and making all the protocols standard. It's now up to everyone else to adopt it. They've never done a major updat…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Prof. Peabody I agree, but with one caveat. If Apple adds FaceTime support for OS-X, that alone could force FRING to rewrite their app and add support for the Facetime protocol as well. Facetime is also (potentia…
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Quote: Originally Posted by NasserAE AT&T did state in 2008 earnings (the quarter after the 3G release) that they will be losing money on every iPhone sold. Their plan is to keep people on their network even after their contract is over. One …
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Quote: Originally Posted by Doctor David Nothing has changed on this issue for it to have"reached a point of bs by now". You could argue the original contract in 2007 was bs but the rest of your comment works against it. It does suck waiting but …
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Quote: Originally Posted by anantksundaram You are the third or fourth poster making the implicit assumption that the handset is 'subsidized' by ATT. That is incorrect. ATT simply lowers the upfront price to entice you and lock you into a…
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It seems odd, but the way the present system works is you NEVER REALLY OWN THE PHONE. The cost of an unlocked iPhone is ~$599 The price most consumers pay ~$200 The price paid for contract (2yr) ~$200 Money owed @ contract end …
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Quote: Originally Posted by SockRolid This is why Apple only supports FaceTime over Wi-Fi. 3G isn't fast enough to sustain a quality connection. True 4G, with pure packet switching and IPv6 addressing, will easily be able to, but only after it'…
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Quote: Originally Posted by anantksundaram Excellent post. Worthy of a repeat. Btw, there are folks who might like to sell it after contract, to anyone anywhere in the used market. The current setup with Apple/ATT creates a problem for them. …
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Quote: Originally Posted by Joe hs I'd say it was a good thing, if the product (or feature) doesn't work 100%, don't release it. that way the user will always have a much smoother, seamless and "it just works" experience, even if they are missing…
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Quote: Originally Posted by imacFP I think the reason is that Apple is horrified by the idea that the phone would not work perfectly e.g. no 3G with T-Mobile and they would get the flack. If they deem that the experience is subpar they won't allo…
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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism iPhone 4 16GB ? $599 iPhone 4 32GB ? $699 And you still get no change to your plan and still wouldn't work on any carrier but AT&T and T-Mobile USA, and only on EDGE on T-Mo. Te only benefit is for in…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Oldandintheway I think you'll see an out of court settlement to keep the bigger question of why I can't buy any phone I want and use it anywhere I can. You should be able to buy an unlocked iPhone - but would you re…
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Quote: Originally Posted by voodooru AGREED! I pay for something in full, I should own it. What about the providers Service ? surely you rent that. Which means you're under the terms of that provider. Besides Apple don't ha…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Glgbnaf Should Steve jobs recall or even redesign iPhone 4 ??? No Recalls are typically for something that's dangerous or unfit for use in the field. The iPhone is neither. What needs to happen is some legal wa…
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It's worth listening carefully to what AnandTech say in this podcast Reporters' Roundtable: What's the iPhone 4's problem? http://www.cnet.com/8301-30976_1-200...eadlinesArea.0
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Quote: Originally Posted by Suddenly Newton Well said. And it's kind of inevitable. Sooner or later, every smartphone will resemble iPhone, and every tablet will resemble iPad. That's not what Steve Jobs is angry about. Of course there would be i…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Captain J Bumpers barely protect the phone. The fact that Apples only case ever for an iPhone covers only the part that causes the issue, is the most telling that they knew about the issue. I use a full case for p…