After yesterdays dismal O2 performance its now time to give The Carphone Warehouse a big thank you. I decided to brave the weather, sleep deprivation and crowds and ventured out early this morning to try and nab an iPhone 3G. My first stop was the O2 store in Team Valley Gateshead only to be met with a huge queue of at least 50 people and if rumours are to be believed, stock of only a few dozen iPhones.
Here she is: the iPhone 3G, captured on video. Engadget have gone through a number of the new features on the device and in the 2.0 software release, but apologies in advance if you’re looking for side by side speed tests (there are some coverage issues where we’re at). Video of the unboxing, new feature walkthrough, and GPS use (while on a train) after the break.
There has been a bit of speculation as to what’s in the new Sidekick, as per usual no one can tell. However, Engadget Mobile has manage to grab a picture of it. I like the Sidekick, however, like the iPhone and Treo it’s always been one step behind the most recent features. I hope this time around the Gecco/Gekko/2008 will pack in all in an become a phone that most will desire.
Pocketnow finally do the review of the Toshiba Portege G910. This was a phone I was very interested as I appreciated the form factor a great deal. Sadly the phone seems to have its problems and merely receives a medocre review.
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.
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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
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