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Just got off the phone to O2 customer service who couldn’t find my order, then they found it, then they told me the iPhone was out of stock then they told me I would definitely be receiving it tomorrow. I put the phone down content as much as possible that I would be receiving the phone tomorrow only to receive a SMS message 5 minutes later telling me I would be receiving the iPhone before the 18th July as they were out of stock. My order was placed at 8.03am on Monday. O2 state that the iPhones were sold on a first come first served basis, if this is true how come people ordering hours after me now have confirmation that they will receive their iPhone tomorrow. This whole thing is a disgrace and O2 should be ashamed of the way this whole saga has been handled, Apple should reconsider this exclusive agreement as it is clear O2 are not capable of handling it properly.
O2 are now telling everyone "Thank you for your interest in iPhone 3G. We are experiencing unprecedented demand for the device and whilst we are confident that all customers who want iPhone 3G will get one by the end of this summer, initial supply is limited and will be for some weeks." Here is what you need to know after the break
Steve Jobs told USA Today that the Apple App Store will launch with "more than 500" applications Thursday night for the iPhone and iPod touch. Of these, 25% will be free and 90% will cost $9.99 or less. "This is the biggest launch of my career," said Jobs, adding, "When IBM introduced the PC, it was good, but it didn’t take off until people started discovering the software." It’s these apps then, that Steve says will "dramatically differentiates the iPhone" from Treos and BlackBerrys. Indeed, while consumers are focused on the launch of the iPhone 3G device, it’s the App Store which has analysts in such a tizzy.
via Engadget
If anyone managed to get an order in via O2 for an iPhone 3G they would have noticed that you had no option to buy the white version. Anyway there is a video showing the iPhones arriving at an AT&T store in America and they are definitely getting them at launch, they also come in a different white box to suit. Video after the break.
The Mobility Today podcast is available. If you use this 
and copy the address into your aggregator. Or you can use the Itunes feed here.Now you should be all set and automatically download any of the podcasts on the fly. If you would not like to use an aggregator you can download the direct link by right clicking here.Tonight Dave, Steve, Chris and Jerry are all back and we talk about the final countdown of the iPhone.
Great news for those of you that have been holding out for Orange to release the HTC Touch Diamond for today the device is finally available on the Orange Website. It’s also listed at a starting price of £39.99 but naturally the price you’ll actually pay depends on the talk plan you opt for and the length of contract.
Stunning aesthetics meets unrivalled innovation. The HTC Touch Diamond™ raises the bar in mobile communication, whilst retaining simplicity and beauty at it’s core.
I’ll be heading over to the local Orange shop later today to see if they have them in store but word is that they’ll certainly be on sale in the morning. However, we’re still being told that they are NOT available to business customers!
EDIT: Apparently you CAN buy an HTC Touch Diamond as a business customer but NOT as a corporate account customer!
If you pick up a Diamond on Orange then please let us know!
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone news, Pocket PC news, Tracy & Matt, orange, HTC, HTC Touch Diamond]
A few months ago I was lucky enough to be invited to a press preview of the Polaroid PoGo. The PoGo is a very cool gadget allowing you to print your digital photos instantly and it’s small size means you can just about get away with putting it in your jacket pocket for printing anywhere.
I was very pleased to receive my review model a few days ago and have been using it a lot already. As a keen photographer it means I can instantly print proofs or snaps to give away at events. It has certainly been popular at a few parties I’ve been to, and everyone wants to try it out!
So for those of you that want to see exactly how the PoGo works I’ve recorded an unboxing and demonstration video for you.
I’ll have a written review for you soon.
Posted By: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Polaroid, Zink]
Orange website now has the HTC Diamond available to buy, they describe it as stunning aesthetics meets unrivalled innovation. The HTC Touch Diamond™ raises the bar in mobile communication, whilst retaining simplicity and beauty at it’s core. Check after the break for package details and prices
The Pentagon will issue hand-held lie detectors this month to U.S. Army soldiers in Afghanistan, pushing to the battlefront a century-old debate over the accuracy of the polygraph. The Defense Department says the portable device isn’t perfect, but is accurate enough to save American lives by screening local police officers, interpreters and allied forces for access to U.S. military bases, and by helping narrow the list of suspects after a roadside bombing.
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