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Apple unveils the 3G iPhone |
RyaN
Joined: Jun 24, 2002
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From: By the hill, Sussex
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woohoo! I have a new high score on Flight Control 
Current phone: iPhone 3G Favourite  : S700 Follow me on Twitter!: Here |
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ocean21
Joined: Nov 30, 2007
Posts: 217
From: Singapore
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Darn, you guys are pretty good, I can't go more than 50's at the moment, keep practicing
Now I'm addicted with NFS undercover, the graphic is awesome for a mobile phone, I'm amazed 
Anyway I'm looking for a silicon case and I found this product in the Apple Store
http://www.iphone-cases.org/pictures/iphone-silicone-case-48.jpg
S$39, quite expensive, I don't think it's worthed but haven't seen any other case than I prefer.
iPhone 3GS |
Radu_91
Joined: Sep 14, 2008
Posts: 201
From: Romania
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some specs of the Iphone 2009
http://www.gsmarena.com/a_lea[....]cs_of_iphone_2009-news-906.php |
RyaN
Joined: Jun 24, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: By the hill, Sussex
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@ocean21 My previous best before today was 46, so it is just a case of practising 
As for the case, silicone cases are all much of a muchness IMO. Obviously you dont wanna be going for a cheap one of eBay etc, so stick to the Apple Store.... $39 is pretty expensive, but thats what brand names charge! Belkin do some nice silicone cases. Personally I have an Incase Slider as i prefer a bit more protection
@Radu_91 Cheers for the link... read something about that Chinese leak earlier, if the rumours are true... the updated specs are much to be expected really and nothing shocking or surprising. Exactly what I predicted. But as they say, if it aint broke dont fix it...a few small hardware upgrades are all that's needed
Current phone: iPhone 3G Favourite : S700 Follow me on Twitter!: Here |
ocean21
Joined: Nov 30, 2007
Posts: 217
From: Singapore
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Yes Ryan, Belkin does have some nice cases, but afaik mostly compatible for iPhone 3G for that reason I'm looking for silicon cases as they're flexible thus compatible for both types.
If Apple only improves the software, seems like I'll skip this new iPhone model. I have way many reason to skip the 3G to, still sticking with the good-old reliable one
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RyaN
Joined: Jun 24, 2002
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From: By the hill, Sussex
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Yeah but support for the 2G really is being fazed out, as for instance there's gonna be no support for A2DP bluetooth profile etc that is coming out with OS 3.0, like there will be for the 3G model.
I think perhaps you're getting confused with hardware and software! Apple has already shown what they're gonna improve with the software when they showcased OS 3.0, and of course they will update the hardware in the next iPhone revision... there would be no point in bringing out a new model if it had the same hardware specifications!
Current phone: iPhone 3G Favourite : S700 Follow me on Twitter!: Here |
anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
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That's true, the original ("2G") iPhone won't be compatible with the bluetooth improvements or the MMS coming in OS3.0 apparently, so it won't get quite such an upgrade as the 3G. Plus it doesn't have GPS of course, so it can't benefit from the relaxation on turn-by-turn satnav apps in the Appstore, so no TomTom for the 2G.
Of course it's still getting some other improvements and is probably still the best supported two-year-old phone on the market.
I still think the big ticket for the next iPhone will be video recording - done in Apple style, meaning it'll actually be good. There's already evidence of video editing software in OS3.0, which is something that's not been seen on any phone before, and of course Youtube upload etc. I think they'll be really pushing that "Flip Video" angle, which of course won't be coming to either of the older phones.
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voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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@boinng.... some nokias came with video editing on them... wasnt too good but still edited clips together to create little movies which was ok like.
I myself am happy with the white 3g iphone i have and unless apple offer something i need (16gb is enough and dont use the cam) i'll just be happy upgrading OS to 3.0.
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anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
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I stand corrected on the editing - I bet Apple will still claim it as a first, though! They're in a good position to really popularise the whole idea.
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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On 2009-05-14 13:43:25, voda_jon wrote:
@boinng.... some nokias came with video editing on them...
Ahem, Video DJ?
An absolutely stunning feature of my V640i. I've made some really good home movies using still photos with Photo DJ effects included, opening titles and incorporating AAC audio soundtracks as well.
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ocean21
Joined: Nov 30, 2007
Posts: 217
From: Singapore
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Well, these are some reasons of mine to stick with the 2G model, I state this in my humble opinion
1. Hardware wise, obviously I prefer full metal case than plastic case. I've been seeing many problems related to just this plastic material such as cracking, fragile build quality. I know there are many casing protections around, so maybe not really a matter for you guys
Moreover from what I've read, the new iPhone will have 3.2 mpix camera, gimmick like digital compass, etc. I still have my C905 to support iPhone's lacking
2. Software wise, I got eveything that 3G has except A2DP support, HSPDA, and A-GPS. Because myself is not really a power user, it's not really a deep pit.
- In here where I'm staying now, you get a WiFi coverage almost everywhere, school, home, office, etc. It is free, it is fast, what more do you want? 
- I never fully utilised GPS, as I don't need it, period.
- OS 3 for 2G doesn't include MMS, I never sent MMS up to now.
Well that's all
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anonymuser
Joined: Dec 17, 2002
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Fair enough, I have to admit I'd prefer the metal case of the first iPhone, it was a better design from a durability point of view, just not so good for GPS and HSDPA reception (which isn't an issue with the 2G, obviously).
I still wouldn't write the next model off just yet, I've a feeling they're going to surprise people with the camera/video quality (even if it is "only" 3.2mp, in devices this size it's what you do with it that counts). And they may well have come up with a better solution for the back, too.
BTW - I think this app is genius, and I was the first one in the comments to say so, too - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05/14/email_n_walk/
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nicv27
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: kent
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A small problem with my iphone.
when i am not using wifi i am unable to send emails even if i have a 3g signal. i have an aol email account which i have re entered the settings including the password but no luck. The thing i find strange is i can receive emails no problem
any ideas??
thanks
Samsung Galaxy S3 White iPad 2 32gb 3G +16/-0 Twitter.nicv27 |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
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generally, network providers, including mobile phone carriers, rarely let you send email through their server unless you are actually connected to their system. this is to protect against their service being used for spam
so assuming I understood correctly, you have AOL settings for sending and receiving email in your iphone, and this works when connected at home via wifi, i.e. AOL, but when you're not on wifi, i.e. you're on O2, it doesn't work.
the way around that is to click on "outgoing mail server" in the email account settings and in the smtp settings, enable "use SSL" and set authentication as password. that should sort you out. works for me using my aussie email provider and also tmobile in uk
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nicv27
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: kent
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Hi,
Thanks masseur you are a legend seems to have done the trick.
Samsung Galaxy S3 White iPad 2 32gb 3G +16/-0 Twitter.nicv27 |
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Posted: 2009-05-13 13:56
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