on my iphone calendar the buttons are at the top, not the bottom. is that a preference choice somewhere or a change in 2.0 that wasn't worth commenting on?
you know when you said "the TUAW", you should have said just TUAW because in that statement you have said, "the the unofficial apple weblog". nice job.
These comments just remind me of something... nothing directed at the opening comment, but it worries me that people are so concerned that 3G is not included in this update. 3G would mean a hardware upgrade, not software.
What concerns me is that people aren't purchasing the phone because of 'this 3G thingy', yet don't even know what it is or does. It's more like they are just following what everyone else says. If you aren't aware of what it is or does, you probably shouldn't be too concerned about it.
Still, I will purchase my next iPhone when 3G comes out, I want streaming internet radio!!!
You can't actually brick an iPhone. That's because Apple was smart in how they set it up. People often talk about bricked iPhones but they are using the term incorrectly because it's not difficult to recover from. A software update for the iPhone is technically NOT a firmware update because unlike a Windows Mobile phone, the OS is not stored in ROM (Read Only Memory). I believe only the bootloader is stored in ROM. Therefore, updating the iPhone OS is a much less worrysome event compared to other phones and this is why we will see many more updates for iPhone users...and that's a GOOD THING.
Another benefit of storing the iPhone's OS in the general flash is that it has a lot of growing room for more features. Other phones can not be upgraded as much because the ROM memory capacity is only slightly larger than what the OS requires.
@ Ionecow I am just tired of apple pushing firm wear (on purpose) I want some better over all tech. My 2 year old samsung has a better cam quality and voice quality. Tired of apple flaunting un real changes.
all i can say to the rest is the like apple. they are spiff even though i only like windows
okay! we get it! you want 3G WE want 3G but you know it isn't here YET. How hard is it to simply accept what we have from apple so far or wait for 3G. Its their first phone whether you hate apple or not you cant get everything in one hit.
Here is a BIG BIG question. Where the heck is Bluetooth for the IPOD side of the Iphone??? I mean, my old LG phone with MP3 player would work with my BT Stereo Headset but the Iphone DOESN'T???? What's up with that! What is the point of having a phone with Ipod and you still have to have a wire hanging from your EAR!
The BT works on the phone side of things, which is expected...but if you were like me and shelled out 100 bucks for a Stereo headset, you will be PEAVED for sure!
PLEASE tell me that a firmware update will fix this!!! and that it's coming soon!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
R0B3RT @ Mar 18th 2008 1:12PM
no 3g yet i still dont care. or other better features.
lonecow @ Mar 18th 2008 1:29PM
Am I the only one sick of hearing, "No 3G = No buy!"?
We get it. Keep holding out brother.
ssuk @ Mar 18th 2008 1:48PM
The rest of us are sick of Engadget pretending to be the TUAW.
alexis @ Mar 18th 2008 2:02PM
Will there be 3G yes or no??
rtdunham @ Mar 18th 2008 2:16PM
on my iphone calendar the buttons are at the top, not the bottom. is that a preference choice somewhere or a change in 2.0 that wasn't worth commenting on?
Darren @ Mar 18th 2008 2:21PM
iPhone 2.0 is a software update.
3G is a property of the hardware.
Sam @ Mar 18th 2008 2:35PM
you know when you said "the TUAW", you should have said just TUAW because in that statement you have said, "the the unofficial apple weblog".
nice job.
mmendoza27 @ Mar 18th 2008 2:42PM
These comments just remind me of something... nothing directed at the opening comment, but it worries me that people are so concerned that 3G is not included in this update. 3G would mean a hardware upgrade, not software.
What concerns me is that people aren't purchasing the phone because of 'this 3G thingy', yet don't even know what it is or does. It's more like they are just following what everyone else says. If you aren't aware of what it is or does, you probably shouldn't be too concerned about it.
Still, I will purchase my next iPhone when 3G comes out, I want streaming internet radio!!!
James @ Mar 18th 2008 2:56PM
@Sam
Yeah i get annoyed by that stuff too like people saying the "atm machine" instead of just the atm like it should be.
I don't know why it just bothers me.
James Cameron @ Mar 18th 2008 3:20PM
How many Firmwares this phone need to go through? Or is it their excuse to brick people's phone?
Chris @ Mar 18th 2008 4:38PM
James,
You can't actually brick an iPhone. That's because Apple was smart in how they set it up. People often talk about bricked iPhones but they are using the term incorrectly because it's not difficult to recover from. A software update for the iPhone is technically NOT a firmware update because unlike a Windows Mobile phone, the OS is not stored in ROM (Read Only Memory). I believe only the bootloader is stored in ROM. Therefore, updating the iPhone OS is a much less worrysome event compared to other phones and this is why we will see many more updates for iPhone users...and that's a GOOD THING.
Another benefit of storing the iPhone's OS in the general flash is that it has a lot of growing room for more features. Other phones can not be upgraded as much because the ROM memory capacity is only slightly larger than what the OS requires.
R0B3RT @ Mar 18th 2008 6:29PM
@ Ionecow I am just tired of apple pushing firm wear (on purpose) I want some better over all tech. My 2 year old samsung has a better cam quality and voice quality. Tired of apple flaunting un real changes.
all i can say to the rest is the like apple. they are spiff even though i only like windows
iB3nji @ Mar 20th 2008 5:05AM
okay! we get it! you want 3G WE want 3G but you know it isn't here YET. How hard is it to simply accept what we have from apple so far or wait for 3G. Its their first phone whether you hate apple or not you cant get everything in one hit.
Jonathan @ Mar 31st 2008 11:44AM
Here is a BIG BIG question. Where the heck is Bluetooth for the IPOD side of the Iphone??? I mean, my old LG phone with MP3 player would work with my BT Stereo Headset but the Iphone DOESN'T???? What's up with that! What is the point of having a phone with Ipod and you still have to have a wire hanging from your EAR!
The BT works on the phone side of things, which is expected...but if you were like me and shelled out 100 bucks for a Stereo headset, you will be PEAVED for sure!
PLEASE tell me that a firmware update will fix this!!! and that it's coming soon!
ron @ Mar 24th 2008 2:16PM
if my iphone had 3g i still would be left out because of at&t service
joey15024 @ Apr 10th 2008 9:05PM
i want side ways text and then i think i would be happy