Archive: June 2007 — page 3
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David Pogue Reviews iPhone
Following an initial review by Walt Mossberg, David Pogue offers a less serious but just as factual look at the iPhone. Video review. Slideshow of photo s taken with iPhone. Highlights from review: Glass stayed mark free, smudges are present but wipe off easily Web…
Walt Mossberg Posts First Ever iPhone Review
Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal has released the first ever review of the Apple iPhone. Mossberg writes the following summary about the iPhone: Our verdict is that, despite some flaws and feature omissions, the iPhone is, on balance, a beautiful and breakthrough handheld…
iPhone Speedlinking: Three Days 'Til Launch
Following on from yesterday's speedlinking here is another collection of stories regarding the iPhone. News/Rumours Apple announces pricing plans for iPhone Apple unveils that iPhone can be activated through iTunes , offers video tour . Exchange Server access announcement tomorrow? VPN client on iPhone?
In Brief: Exchange Direct Push Coming to iPhone?
ZDNet is reporting that contrary to previous reports the iPhone will be compatible with Microsoft's Exchange Server. The report states that Apple could announce as early as June 27 that it has licensed the Exchange ActiveSync licensing protocol. using this license iPhone users will be…
In Brief: No iPhone iPod Without Activation, Apple Stores Closing 2-6 on Friday
No iPhone iPod Without Activation On the small print of Apple's service plan page it explicitly reads that a 2-year contract is required to make use of any iPhone features, including iPod. Minimum new 2-year wireless service plan and activation fee required to activate iPhone…
iPhone Activation and Syncing Video
Following an earlier announcement about price plans Apple has released a video about how to activate the iPhone in iTunes. Activation works for both new and existing AT&T customers and allows users to transfer their existing number to the iPhone. The video appears to contain…
iPhone Can be Activated at Home
As well has announcing service plans for the iPhone Apple has also unveiled that users can activate their iPhones using iTunes. “Users will be able to activate their new iPhone in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait…
Apple Announce iPhone Service Plans [Updated]
Apple has announced via press release that it will offer six service plans to buyers of the iPhone, all plans include unlimited data transfer. AT&T monthly plans for iPhone The six plans are as follows, all include unlimited data 200 SMS text messages, roll over…
Exclusive: Apple Publishes ZFS Preview Seed to Developers
Following disappointment at WWDC earlier in the Month, Apple appears to have taken somewhat of a U-turn. Apple seeds disk image allowing developers full read/write access to ZFS in Leopard Just before WWDC Sun Microsystems CEO, Jonathan Schwartz touted that ZFS would become a usable…
Photos of iPhone Dock, Three iPhones, VPN on iPhone?
> 9to5mac.com has posted a picture of three iPhones, two of which are docked in the type of docks we saw during the Macworld keynote, the third is attached to a dock cable that has two cables leaving it. Three iPhones | Courtesy 9to5mac.com 9to5mac…
In Brief: iPhone Data Plan Pricing?
Boy Genius Report claims to have its hands on the iPhone's data plan, the site says that the plan will be around $34.99 - $44.99 per month and include unlimited data transfer, and either 2000 texts or unlimited texts. The report also mentions that Fed…
iPhone Speedlinking: Four Days 'Til Launch
With just under 4 days remaining until 6PM Eastern time on June 29th, the iPhone hype continues to build rapidly, everyday World of Apple will roundup the best and post it in a concise article. News/Rumours Craigslist is filling with adverts where people are offering…
5th Avenue iPhone Line Begins [Updated]
According to news site Vicarious Music a line has formed at Apple's flasgship 5th Avenue store in New York. The line which currently consists of two people is in the exact same place where people began queuing for the opening of the Fifth Avenue store…
In Brief: Store Security Bumped Due to iPhone
ifoAppleStore is reporting that Apple is ramping up security by banning the use of "personal technology" by employees. Employees are said to have to hand their phones, iPods, laptops, cameras or camcorders over to the store manager, or leave them at home. The move is…
Leopard Development Road Map Revealed?
MacScoop claims to have been provided a roadmap of Leopard's development from now until the release which is scheduled for October. The roadmap is broken down into 5 main points: New seed in early July The site claims that a new build will appear anytime…
iPhone Contract Cancellation Fee $175?
Boston.com is reporting that AT&T will charge users wishing to terminate their contracts $175 to do so. Even though AT&T isn't subsidizing the iPhone's hefty price -- $499 to $599, depending on the storage capacity a customer chooses -- the company will charge a $175…
Apple Releases Security Update 2007-006
Hot on the tail of Mac OS X 10.4.10, Apple has released Security Update 2007-006 for users of 10.3.9 and 10.4.9 or later. Security Update 2007-006 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following component: WebKit Security Update 2007-006 (PPC) -…
Safari 3.0.2 Released for Windows and Mac
Apple has released its second update to Safari 3 in just 2 weeks since its announcement at WWDC. Safari 3.0.2 is available for download from the Apple website and also available by Software Update. Changes in Safari 3.0.2 for Windows beta: Latest security updates Improved…
Apple Updates iPhone Pages, Offers Quick Tour
iPhone playing Red Hot Chilli Peppers Apple has updated the iPhone pages once again, a 20 minute video tour of the iPhone has also been placed on the iPhone website. The video tour is available to view in small, medium and large formats as well…
iPhone Displays at Apple Stores [Updated]
Apple Store employees guard giant iPhone display Over night it appears that some Apple Stores in America have begun putting up iPhone displays, although keeping most of them shrouded under white paper. The displays seem to consist of a giant iPhone that appears to have…