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Apple Offering $30 iTunes Credit for Flubbed iPhone Activations
Author: +866.com21 Jun
Did you get the iPhone 3G-S this weekend only to be greeted by a failed activation and an expectation of waiting 2 days before it could be activated? Apple wants to say sorry by offering you a $30 credit to iTunes.
While nobody will take the blame, it seems as though Apple is pointing the finger at AT&T on this one. After all, it was AT&T’s system that failed last year during the ill-fated iPhone 3G launch. We can tell that there wasn’t as large a failure this year, but plenty of things still went wrong for new iPhone users.
Since enough users were having problems activating their new phones, Apple sent an email out to those users to handle a little damage control.
Here is the email:
Dear Apple Customer,
Thank you for your recent Apple Store order. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in your iPhone activation.
We are still resolving the issue that was encountered while activating your iPhone with AT&T. Unfortunately, due to system issues and continued high activation volumes, this could take us up to an additional 48 hours to complete.
On Monday, you’ll receive an email from Apple with an iTunes Store credit in the amount of $30. We hope you will enjoy this gift and accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience this delay has caused.
Thank you for choosing Apple.
Sincerely,
Apple Online Store Team
So while there isn’t any guarantee you’ll receive a credit, keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow for an email with a Redeem code for $30, just in case. And do please let us know if you were affected, and if you got the Apple credit.
via EverythingiCafe
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New iPhone3GS Feature: Dog Whistle
Author: +866.com21 Jun
We all know the new functionality that comes with the new iPhone 3G-S: faster processor, more storage capacity, compass, video recording, and dog whistle. Wait, what?
Reports all over the web have come out this weekend that the iPhone 3G-S is emitting a strange buzzing sound immediately after system sounds (unlock, SMS notifications, etc) at around the 15 KHz frequency.
This buzzing is at such a high frequency that not everyone notices; but for those who do, it’s annoying. I’m pretty sure most dogs aren’t happy about it either. What has been reported, however, is that it doesn’t happen when the phone is in vibrate mode.
(photo courtesy BGR)
BGR, in reporting the issue, is almost certain that it is software related. This ultimately means that it can be fixed with the next OS update. Perhaps 3.0.1? Or 3.1? Only time will tell, but if enough people are experiencing this, it is in Apple’s best interest to get it fixed pronto.
via BGR
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New details on the next iPhone’s specs: 32GB, digital compass and more
Author: +866.com28 Apr
There’s still nothing official about the third-generation Apple iPhone, but more and more rumors are starting to appear.
The latest rumor comes from China, providing an insight on what the new iPhone might bring, hardware-wise.
According to this thread from the WeiPhone forum, the next iPhone (model number MB717LL) will rely on a 600MHz processor and 256MB of RAM.
Moreover, the new smartphone should also feature: FM radio, digital compass, 32GB of internal memory and a 3.2MP autofocus camera (it’s not the first time we hear about the 3.2MP camera). And, needless to say, the device will run on iPhone 3.0 OS.
Sadly, it looks like there will be no major changes when it comes to the external case, the display and the battery. Not that there’s something wrong with iPhone 3G’s case, screen and battery, but I think that a fresh design and a display with a higher resolution would be more than welcome. After all, most high-end touchscreen phones now have 480 x 800 pixels screens.
Of course, none of the above specs are confirmed. Let’s hope there’ll actually be much more coming from Apple – the Cupertino company will probably announce the new iPhone during WWDC 2009 (June 8 – 12), at about the same time with the Palm Pre and Microsoft’s new, mysterious Zune.
Via MacRumors
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Sony Ericsson CS8 and CS5 release dates unveiled
Author: +866.com28 Apr
Alongside the 8MP Sony Ericsson CS8 (aka C905a), T-Mobile USA will also launch the CS5 – another camera phone made by SE.
Apparently, Sony Ericsson CS5 is a North American version of the C903 Cyber-shot (pictured below), which we first saw back in February.
In consequence, T-Mo’s users should expect the CS5 to come with a 5MP dual-LED flash camera, a QVGA display, 3G, GPS and TV out.
According to CellPhoneSignal, T-Mobile will release the Sony Ericsson CS8 on June 24, while the CS5 should hit the shelves on July 8.
No word yet on pricing, but the CS8 will most probably be more expensive than the CS5.
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2.5G LG Renoir KC910E headed for China
Author: +866.com28 Apr
LG Renoir KC910 has been available in Europe since the end of last year, and now a Chinese version has appeared on LG’s official website.
Called LG Renoir KC910E, the new phone lacks 3G, so it only provides tri-band GSM connectivity (900/1800/1900 MHz) with GPRS and EDGE.
Of course, the rest of its features, as well as its design, are similar to the ones of the 3G Renoir.
So Chinese users will find in the KC910E a 3 inch touchscreen display with 240 x 400 pixels, an 8MP autofocus camera with Xenon flash, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, MicroSD card support and so on.
The retail price of LG Renoir KC910E should be of around 3,200 CNY ($470).
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Sony Ericsson CS8 Visits The FCC
Author: +866.com27 Apr
It’s not real surprise, but it’s still pleasant to hear news that a variant of Sony Ericsson’s C905 will be reaching America via T-Mobile. Dubbed the CS8, the device will sport an 8.1-megapixel camera and also support T-Mobile’s 3G bands. You can expect this megapixel monster to be available around June 24th. You might want to start saving some of those pennies in the meantime.
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$150 For Refurbished 16GB iPhone 3G
Author: +866.com22 Apr
Don’t want to pay the (probably) hefty price for the latest iPhone when it’s finally launched? Well, if you don’t mind refurbished phones, AT&T is currently offering refurbished 16GB iPhone 3Gs for just $150 (bundled with a 2-year contract of course). The offer is limited to one purchase per household, and remember, it’s for a new line or new customer, so not everybody is eligible. If you’re not one to take good care of your phones, getting a refurbished one might be just the way to save a few bucks (aside from not buying a new phone, of course).
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Levono oPhone Pictured Again
Author: +866.com7 Apr
We’re previously seen screenshots of the Lenovo oPhone, but now live pictures of the device (together with its user interface) have appeared online, and it’s no surprise to see that the actual user interface does look a lot like Apple’s iPhone. In case you’ve forgotten, the oPhone runs with OMS (Open Mobile System), which is a fork of Android. The oPhone will have a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and flash, Wi-Fi, microSD card expansion and support TD-SCDMA (China’s 3G).
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No agreement between Apple and China Unicom yet
Author: +866.com3 Apr
Although there were lots of details pointing to an imminent iPhone 3G release in China, it may still take a while until the smartphone gets to be officially introduced in the world’s largest mobile market.
According to China Tech News, Chang Xiaobing, China Unicom’s chairman, recently declared that negotiations between the carrier and Apple are still underway and they might not have the expected result.
Various Chinese sources pointed May 17 2009 as a possible iPhone 3G release via China Unicom, but now it seems that customers shouldn’t get their hopes up just yet.
Obviously, both Apple and the Chinese operator want to make the most out of iPhone 3G’s availability in China. Hopefully for Chinese mobile users, an agreement between the companies will be reached soon.
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iPhone 3G Repair Costs Soar
Author: +866.com30 Mar
Lots of people were rejoicing over the fact that Apple has started offering the iPhone 3G without a contract, albeit at a much higher price. While most people are prepared to shell out $599 and $699 for the 8GB and 16GB respectively, it’s a whole different issue to find out that the cost of getting replacement units for phones that have been dropped or exposed to water have gone up by $400 over the past few days. Previously the cost of replacing a non-warranty device would be between $199 and $299, depending on the model. After you found out the cost of fixing your iPhone 3G, will you still opt for the no-contract option?