http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Add User requested features like copy/paste etc!]]>Aug 1st 2008 7:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
Do you know how happy people would be if they didn't have to buy a PC card or USB cellular modem and could just use the phone to fill in that duty?


The Battery life SUCKS. They need advanced Lithium Polymer.]]>Aug 1st 2008 7:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 8:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
cut and paste would be nice..
bb msger? lol
30$ data plan is comparable to almost ANY other data plan in the US.. if you want a smartphone.. expect to pay for the data..

all carriers should lower txt msg plans.. its criminal how expensive they are..]]>Aug 1st 2008 7:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/How bout I compare it to the 2.5G iPhones dataplan?

Hmmm... $20 vs. $30. "Um, no thanks, I think I'll stick with what I've got."

Drop the data plan back down to $20 and throw back in the txt messages and you've got another sale.]]>Aug 1st 2008 8:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/use as a Mass Storage Device.]]>Aug 1st 2008 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/P.S. First OS X 86 post first time I used OS X]]>Aug 1st 2008 11:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 9:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/when it overheats]]>Aug 1st 2008 9:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
Except for Canada. heh]]>Aug 1st 2008 9:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 10:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 10:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 11:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 2nd 2008 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
But there is a work-around.

First make a contact named Blacklist. Then make a 30 second or less mp3 of nothing. Then convert it to a ringtone via the iTunes renaming hack and assign it to the contact. It will still vibrate and light up when you get a call, but it's better than nothing.]]>Aug 2nd 2008 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 2nd 2008 1:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
so, $30 for the same thing on att and only coming with.. what.. 200 messages on their standard text pack? they can do better.. rather, they should do better.]]>Aug 2nd 2008 2:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Bug free and more responsive FW
Auto Focus camera, slightly higher res
Universal inbox for email
Cut and paste
Spotlight
Build in Spam filter
iChat camera at front (but this would only be meaningful with better battery life).
Allow apps to synch to to-dos and other stuff on Mac
Faster syncing (via cable)
No more hic-ups with (charging) with iPod certified equipment
Full bluetooth




]]>Aug 2nd 2008 4:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 2nd 2008 4:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/2. At least CONSIDER making a CDMA version for the US. Verizon/Sprint needs love too, guys.
3. A2DP Bluetooth, Stereo. You've made a friggin mobile media center and blatantly held back this feature. Especially lacking on the iPod Touch version...
4. If you can't ditch AT&T, at least force them to bundle texts again. This is just plain extortion. Taunt us with iChat-like SMSing, and then rape us with the cost of it.
5. Fix the cracking
6. Longer battery life, way longer. Perhaps Power Savings/Balanced/High Performance settings like in OS X/other mobile platforms?
7. Fix Safari random crashing
8. Offer a non-commit price at the stores, and make your people actually know about it, so I can buy one and not walk out having to AT&T activate (I swear, I've gone in 3 or 4 times, told them it exists and that I will pay ANY AMOUNT, and get blank deer-in-headlights stares)
9. Tethering; do it. Out of box. I can already create a mobile WiFi AP on my WinMo device. Do it with Apple finesse.
10. FIX MOBILE ME
11. FIX MOBILE ME
12. FIX MOBILE ME (DID I MENTION, FIX MOBILE FAIL?)
13. Better signal quality reporting, and switch to EDGE voice when 3G signal is way too low. Honestly, sometimes EDGE (good signal) seems faster than 3G (bad signal). Figure that one out.
14. Stop lying about "double the speed, half the price," AT&T was the fine print which makes that a blatant lie. ]]>Aug 2nd 2008 4:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
Please, please, please let's have Adobe Flash player?!! I don't care how you do it, just bloody do it.]]>Aug 2nd 2008 8:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 2nd 2008 11:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
Hardware changes:

- battery life
- better camera (2MP+, better lens, flash,autofocus, faster shutter,zoom hardware shutter button)
- changeable battery
- memory card slot
- more capacity
- front facing camera
- no more hic- ups with (charging) with iPod certified equipment
- A2DP bluetooth
- stereo speakers
- IR LED for use as TV remote
- back surface non- slippery and non- fingerprint sensitive
- include a dock
- haptic Feedback
- higher resolution screen
- allow game controller snap- on accessories
- fingerprint reader and strong encryption


Software changes:

- copy/paste
- video recording
- file system / mount as hard drive
- legal tethering
- Bug free and more responsive
- File browser
- easier switch to different mail account
- sync tasks, to do lists, notes
- faster syncing (via cable)
- editing word docs
- local file storage accessible between apps
- MMS
- sort email by sender, subject
- landscape keyboard everywhere
- turn by turn nav
- ‘Adobe’ Flash support
- ability to attach photos and files from within an email message
- undo function while typing
- text to speech engine for reading out SMS and E- Mail messages
- standard included voice dialing
- bluetooth sync options
- SMS Receipt Notification
- ability to put full res photos so you can actually make good use of the pinch zoom
- ability to delete/hide default icons
- keep my program icons where they are when updating.
- mail / message icon on the top status bar
- more useful "today" type of screen that shows appointments, to- dos, missed calls, etc.
- when a new email arrives, read the name of the email sender and the subject over the headset
- GMail Push
- iTunes Store access over 3G
- the ability to tap status icons at the top of the home screen and get information.
- agreement with Hulu so we can watch the stewart, Colbert, and 30Rock
- shortcuts to common actions (turn off WIFI, turn on VPN)
- open new tab" functionality in Safari
- ability for non- itunes audio apps to run in background
- fix backup speed
- open contacts with search mode and keyboard active
- more google maps functions, e.g. move waypoints, avoid tolls etc
- better calendar month view
- customize home button double click action
- context menus
- print via Bluetooth
- choice of browsers
- improved email handling (multiple signatures )
- HID BT Profile (to allow use with a BT keyboard)
- sound profiles (e.g. Silent, Pager, etc)
- VOIP, like Skype OVER 3G
]]>Aug 2nd 2008 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
lock certain applications

restrictions to display certain "notes" items

ability to delete photos (synched from itunes, not the ones created by the phone)]]>Aug 2nd 2008 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/About the snap on game controller i see no reason a accessory using the 32-pin dock connector couldn't work as a dock conector (im not sure...)]]>Aug 2nd 2008 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 2nd 2008 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 2nd 2008 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 4th 2008 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 4th 2008 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
http://www.fixmy3giphone.com and log your issue.

The more complaints / reports of 3G poor reception we get the sooner Apple will at least admit there is a serious problem.]]>Aug 7th 2008 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 11th 2008 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
I'd use it several times to paste that you're a moron after each of your comments!]]>Aug 1st 2008 7:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 7:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/Aug 1st 2008 10:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
I LOVE SPRINT!

Low Ranked for sure :). ]]>Aug 1st 2008 11:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
First, it's lame Treo.

Second, everyone has roaming included on the iPhone.

Finally, you're one Sprint's last remaining customers (due, in part, to customer service a la ETFs evidenced by court's ruling against them).

But, one man's trash is another man's treasure.]]>Aug 1st 2008 11:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
Enjoy your extremely high monthly rates and taking out that loan to support it.

iPhone has too many limitations for a real Smartphone user :).

]]>Aug 2nd 2008 5:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
1) fix shit casing... doable!
2) use the iPhone as 3G modem... this is a software issue... doable! (holy crap, my 5$ HUAWEI work cellphone can act as a 3G modem and the iPhone can't????!?!?!??!?//)
3) lower AT&T plans and/or unlocked from factory... it could be done but that would defeat the Purpose which is... MAKING SHIT-LOADS OF MULLAAH!!
4) copy/paste, turn-by-turn GPS, editable iWork/Office documents, iChat that works in the background, compatible with every single social network conceivable by man... yeah whatever.. doable (or already available via alternatives)
5) Stereo Bluetooth... highly doable!
6) Bluetooth Object Push profile.. cannot be done! Apple interfaces your computer with the iPhone via iTunes it does not support Mass Storage and it will never support it because of its policy. Transfering files easily isn't doable. Plus why would you copy you media from one iPhone to another when you can simply buy music, movies and TV shows using iTunes... it would defeat the Purpose!
7) USB Mass Storage... see # 7)
8) Change the FUCKING HEADPHONES!!! for fuck's sake... a 10 $ pair of standard Creative earbuds is better than those crappy Apple earbuds...
9) that would be all... but keep in mind that you should thing reasonably... some things just can't (or rather WON"T) be done...
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a) they're not extremely high when compared globally or across most carriers...

b) no loan needed... my income supports my lifestyle... but since you're of the mindset a loan for the iphone is required... your income must be leave something to be desired... which is why you're with sprint, on a treo, with a $30 plan... but again, that's not a jab... just inferences based upon your provided commentary.

you buy what you can afford.. it's only sensible... no one faults you for it... i just think the treo and sprint are both jokes... esp after they tried to nail me for the ETF 4 months outside of my contract and then required me to pay late fees when i refused to pay it. and now that they're struggling big time... the courts rule they're, in fact, major douchebags. ]]>Aug 2nd 2008 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
Really, do you think the ruling, if/when it stands, is only going to affect Sprint and the way they handle ETFs, I'm pretty sure every US carrier had/has the same policy?

Since it sounds like Mommy and Daddy are paying your over priced iPhone plan, did they also buy you your Escalade, since they can probably also afford your over priced gas bill as well?]]>Aug 3rd 2008 5:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-3g/
The iphone is a good device but I won't switch over to a service that charges me more for less. My use of Sprint is based on the cost per benefit, not how popular it is. I could care less if more people are on ATT or VZW. They cost more and provide equal or lesser service in my city. As such, I am waiting for some Android phones to show up and see what is available on a decent carrier that doesn't advertise more but charge higher rates.

Oh, and you want to complain about some issue with ETF? I would much rather deal with a company that is no more shady than the next regarding contracts but I won't do business with a company that illegally monitors millions of Americans for the feds.]]>Aug 4th 2008 3:27PM