The iPhone 3G News RoundUp

1422 days ago in Articles, Contributors, iPhone by Spencer Scott | 5 Comments

With the first day of July upon us, today seems to be the day that more info about the upcoming iPhone 3G release is surfacing. With that being said, the hype over the release has really increased. I thought I would list some of the recent news to make it easier to sort through.

Apple releases Guided Tour of iPhone 3G. This new tour takes you through some of the new (and old) features of the iPhone 3G and the 2.0 software update.
AT&T rate plans and pricing announced. The much awaited pricing plans for the new iPhone have been posted on the AT&T website.
AT&T posts videos on purchasing iPhone 3G. There are also other videos that show other tips like how to hand your old phone down to someone, and upgrades for existing users.

It was also announced that the iPhone 3G will be available at 8am on July 11th. Last year it was 6pm, and I can only presume this is because of the required in-store activation. As I said, the AT&T price plans are generating a lot of debate, mainly because of the dropping of included text messaging and the increased cost. What is your opinion of the plans? Will they affect your plans to purchase or upgrade to an iPhone 3G?

http://www.virb.com/tedbeme Ted Byars

I intentionally held out buying an Iphone because we were all told the new, better, faster,etc… version was coming out. I really feel let down to be honest. My wife and I are already on a family plan and I will not be able to afford an iphone because of the monthly rate. My bill normally runs 130 to 180 a month. By adding a 3G iphone to my plan, it will double my cell bill. So now what? In my opinion nothing compares to the Iphone. Do I try the “alternative” iphone like types? In some way, Its like wanting lego's for Christmas but getting some other brand that looks like legos, but none of the pieces really fit like they're supposed to, the colors are a not right, and at the end of the day its just cheaper not better. I'm tempted to try the palm centro, like I asked, is cheaper better?
http://iboughtamac.com brentspore

approval
llightner

I will def still buy a iPhone it is not that bad of a plan still and if you are going to get all the gadgets and gizmos you are going to have to pay for them!!
llightner

Ted Byars I have a Palm Centrno right now and it is a great phone I really like it but being that i am a apple lover now days, i have been craving a iPhone. I am sorry to hear that you will not be able to get the iPhone. I would honestly say that you would prob be really happy with the centrno. it is not a iPhone but it is a good alternative!!
Gnorb

I'm with Ted Byars. I held out, waiting for the iPhone. 3G. While I can sort of explain away the added monthly cost (3G rollout, yada yada yada), the fact that SMS is not included is pretty insulting, especially given the price. I'm already on the family plan with AT&T, and while I'm still considering the iPhone (for the integration capabilities with my other systems in the house), I've decided to take a “wait and see” attitude instead of jumping on the bandwagon.