tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44935903967037822182011-04-21T20:58:24.614-07:00This blog keeps track on general iPhone news, especially those related to its availability to non-USA residents.Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-85938980164247469702007-08-07T20:08:00.001-07:002007-08-07T20:08:32.326-07:00

Plus, it has all the feature needed.Incoming, outgoing calls, sms, EDGE data access is possible now. The steps are probably a bit too technical (we're trying to unlock a phone, after all), but if you want them this forum post has it. Also, you might also want to check the post at myitablet.Remember that doing this will without a doubt void your warranties.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-90643900454262761282007-07-27T17:09:00.001-07:002007-07-27T17:09:44.402-07:00

Will be available by Q4 of 2007 which is December, very likely.Apple will release them to a select few countries (UK, France, Germany?)Apple will work with more than one carriers to bring iPhone in Europe.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-25842316936879141822007-07-20T08:00:00.001-07:002007-07-20T08:00:09.707-07:00

Hm, how do I put this. Pretty much everyone pre-iPhone release was wondering whether the puny EDGE connection is good enough. Nevertheless, once everyone get a hold of their own iPhone, the complaints were quickly replaced by awe and joy.So, I don't see why Vodafone is concerned that the current iPhone does not work in 3G. That's like getting themselves away from a deal with Apple, I think.Here's

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-85050672569515092032007-07-18T04:31:00.001-07:002007-07-18T04:31:36.012-07:00

Another day, another rumor, and today PC World supplies us with another dose of iPhone UK news: Sources close to Apple informed PC Advisor about stuff that, in the end, can be deducted that the Apple iPhone handset will be available in UK by September. Well, logically, there's no handset without a phone, right?Here's the full scoop at PC World.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-1787311825142482262007-07-12T04:19:00.001-07:002007-07-12T04:19:42.998-07:00

After a couple slow days on the iPhone outside the USA news front, here's a small scoop from Computerworld. It is said that, according to an analyst from Italy, the first European batch of iPhones will be on EDGE. This dismisses previous rumors that the iPhone will be 3G at day one in Europe.The full scoop is available at ComputerWorld.com.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-1240725691128767022007-07-08T01:06:00.001-07:002007-07-08T01:06:23.973-07:00

Uniquephones, an UK based company, has mentioned that they already have 75% of the iPhone unlocked. They are going to complete it and sold the software for about 50 pounds.It is pretty interesting to notice that according to the US Copyright Office, consumers are allowed to unlock their phones so it can be used with other carriers. We still don't know how Apple would react to this, though.Here is

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-84178970096053910142007-07-07T04:49:00.001-07:002007-07-07T04:49:42.856-07:00

After a slew of European iPhone news, MarketWatch.com releases an article questioning whether hackers might hurt Apple's iPhone deals, especiallyin Asia.We know that hackers has been able to get some iPhone features to work without AT&T activation. Browser and iTunes work on WiFi, and it is predicted that hackers might even be able to get VoIP calls done with WiFi as well.They mentioned that it

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-54682973656791330932007-07-07T04:42:00.001-07:002007-07-07T04:42:33.291-07:00

I just blogged about the confirmation that O2 had sealed a deal with Apple to bring iPhone to UK. But just now I read from The Register that everything is just speculation!The idea that any UK network operator has agreed a launch date, and retail price, for the iPhone is pure fantasy. Such things won't be sorted out until much closer to any launch, and will depend on market conditions at that

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-89411207681994913882007-07-06T22:38:00.001-07:002007-07-06T22:38:30.894-07:00

Times Online UK reported that O2 has won against rival (including Vodafone) to seal the deal with Apple to bring iPhone to the UK. The phone is scheduled to be released in Christmas this year. It's good to mention that the phone is expected to be sold at £ 300. Would be interesting to see how it would fare, since I heard that most phones are given away free there, tied with services

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-52595275929313513812007-07-06T04:13:00.001-07:002007-07-06T04:13:25.716-07:00

International Herald Tribune releases an article about a Berlin-based mobile phone consultant who flew to the US and acquire an iPhone. He returned and showed the phone to his clients, which then revealed this finding: those interested with iPhones are those into graphics or real Apple freaks. Mostly the same group of people, mostly, I should say.The difficulty to write SMS, no push email, no

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-29919165368255312882007-07-05T03:43:00.001-07:002007-07-05T03:43:47.849-07:00

Just got the news from Independent.co.uk regarding the whole iPhone-in-Europe speculation. Yesterday we heard about the Apple and T-Mobile deal for Germany. Yesterday post also mention that Vodafone will be the one for UK and Deutsche Telekom for France.However, today's news from Independent.co.uk reveals another speculation that O2 is the one closest to bringing iPhone in UK, while Orange is

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-5393041061399081752007-07-04T06:52:00.001-07:002007-07-04T06:52:05.752-07:00

T-Mobile is expected to sell Apple iPhone for about 450 euros ($612) in Germany. The full-scoop is available from Reuters, which gets its source from Rheinische Post.There is no news update on other parts of Europe, but it is believed that the potentials would be Vodafone in Briain, Deutsche Telekom in France, and Telefonica in Spain.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-53118539575436811732007-07-03T06:46:00.000-07:002007-07-03T06:58:18.846-07:00

Finally, someone found out a trick to do it. Here's an excerpt:But here’s the loophole: iTunes then asks if you wish to get a prepaid account. Ka-ching!He promptly cajoles his US-based sister to let him use her US debit card to get the account and some pre-paid minutes (which cost him all of US$30), upon which the phone is, of course, activated.Everything worked – internet surfing, email, photos

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-28184504128494644302007-07-01T20:51:00.000-07:002007-07-01T20:53:54.730-07:00

Here is another contest with an Apple iPhone as the prize. It's not that hard to join this competition,You write a post on your website about some great place you think belongs on the Things You Should Do list. You email me the link to your post to enter the contest.You should be a US resident, as usual.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-62144881052001340012007-07-01T20:48:00.000-07:002007-07-01T20:50:38.352-07:00

And they're holding a contest, of course. All you have to do is link to them from your home page, and you can enter the drawings where you can get 1 8GB iPhone (provided you're lucky enough of course!).The competition is for US resident only, but it's probably a good thing to know.The iPhone contest from Apple Phone Show can be read here.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-53771774805999754172007-07-01T20:43:00.000-07:002007-07-01T20:45:31.686-07:00

It's going to be a Mahalo contest, but they haven't decided yet what contest it would be. This is pretty much the contest with the biggest count of iPhone to give away, so if you want this phone for free you're best to keep an eye on the future Mahalo iPhone contest.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-73566579308527416552007-07-01T20:42:00.001-07:002007-07-01T20:42:55.753-07:00

Viddler is giving away two 8GB iPhones in their latest contest here.Anyone submitting a MeToday video, in hopes of getting an iPhone, should read our full contest rules. Before being awarded an iPhone, you will be asked if you read the latest copy of the rules. We’re just covering our butts here, mmmkay?Oh, and the contest rules are here.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-56378743672542764242007-06-30T22:57:00.000-07:002007-06-30T23:08:28.568-07:00

Aside from the obvious-looking Windows and Internet Explorer icon, can you notice how similar is the China-based Meizu MiniOne M8 with iPhone?While the feature is more-rock solid that the current iPhone (3G, HSDPA with WiFi, 16GB flash), I wonder if there's any credibility left when the design is so close to the original iPhone. This phone is scheduled to be out by 2008, and I am sure there will

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-39320893677060067102007-06-30T22:47:00.001-07:002007-06-30T22:47:39.301-07:00

Steve Jobs hinted that Edge is indeed not ideal for web connections, but cramming 3G connection inside the present iPhone will disrupt the design, since the space needed for the components will be different and the power consumption will rise as well.However, in the future these trade-offs will go towards 3G, meaning that the next iPhone will have different shape, and power management, and who

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-44928139794959863712007-06-30T05:02:00.001-07:002007-06-30T05:02:00.988-07:00

This week and a call to Rogers Wireless’ customer support lines later, things look to be a bit more optimistic. According to comments from a customer service representative, Rogers will be carrying the iPhone and will actually function as the exclusive Apple iPhone carrier for the nation of Canada. No exact release date or price could be specified, even though the carrier claims it will provide

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-85356145810380226322007-06-29T18:59:00.001-07:002007-06-29T18:59:29.182-07:00

Here's the original source. Key questions:1. 3G instead of EDGE?2. Partnership not only with Vodafone but Vodafore, T-Mobile (as carriers) and Carphone Warehouse (as virtual network carrier).Engadget asks whether it's possible a 3G iPhone would arrive first in Europe instead or at least at the same time with US.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-7899347446323359132007-06-28T08:12:00.001-07:002007-06-30T03:43:39.732-07:00

Reuter reports that Vodafone is in alk with Apple to launch the iPhone in Europe. According to the article, another possible candidates are Deutsche Telekom and Orange.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-84001073796412623342007-06-28T08:08:00.001-07:002007-06-30T03:43:52.716-07:00

Apple iPhone Black Unlocked GSM Cellular Phone, at Pure Mobile, a CNET certified Store. They mentioned that it should work Cingular, T-Mobile, Fido, Rogers and other GSM Carriers in United States and Canada.By the way, definitely go there before the Apple lawyers team goes there and sue their ass off or I don't know what. Is this thing even legal?

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-53381300278816156762007-06-28T08:04:00.001-07:002007-06-30T03:43:07.609-07:00

While the official release would be around 2008, news has it that grey market operators in India claimed that they can unlock the iPhone so that it can be used in any network in India. Theoretically, if this is possible, then it would be possible in other places as well. Here is the full scoop at Business Standard.Digital Inspiration added that even though those grey market operators might be

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-70809360459204853442007-06-28T07:53:00.001-07:002007-06-28T07:53:33.565-07:00

From now on I will be trimming the updates on the general news, I will be posting only on the subject of iPhone for those outside the USA.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-9518575579756142362007-06-26T17:40:00.001-07:002007-06-26T17:40:22.610-07:00

The keyboard was simply described as "disappointing". Keyboarding with two thumbs often registers multiple key presses (two or three at a time) resulting in a lot of mistakes. The best way to type is with a single finger (as shown in most of Apple's demos), but two thumbs is supposedly very difficult. After trying it for a number of days our source gave up using their thumbs.The text

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-79672168017011648802007-06-26T17:35:00.001-07:002007-06-26T17:35:51.304-07:00

There's an article regarding iPhone disappointments at Blah Blah! Technology. It turns out that there's so many weaknesses on the oh-so-great iPhone we all adore!(hint: It's not serious)

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-41326319571417571702007-06-26T17:29:00.001-07:002007-06-26T17:29:40.860-07:00

While there's no news about whether Apple's own docking station will have a bluetooth headset spot, 4UStuff from China has already produced said product. We don't know how good will this thing integrate with the iPhone, but at least we know it's there.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-44541840920832242172007-06-26T17:25:00.001-07:002007-06-26T17:25:40.913-07:00

Anyone considering holding their breath for a $120 Apple iPhone should have medical attention standing by at all times.This is regarding the opinion by John Jackson, wireless industry analyst at the Yankee Group, who said, "When the iPhone Nano comes out at $120, everyone is in big trouble."I don't think the prices will go that low, but I believe there will be a stripped-down, cheaper version of

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-55204591826282030072007-06-26T17:20:00.001-07:002007-06-26T17:20:51.857-07:00

Shipments of this advanced strain of touch screens are projected to jump from fewer than 200,000 units in 2006 to more than 21 million units by 2012, with the bulk of the components going to mobile phones, according to a forecast by iSuppli Corp., a research company."This new user interface will be like a tsunami, hitting an entire spectrum of devices," predicted Francis Lee, chief executive of

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-73369533767306942032007-06-24T19:09:00.001-07:002007-06-24T19:09:19.368-07:00

Say what? What did they measure and how did they come up with the number?The i-Mate Ultimate series is said to be 30 times stronger than the iPhone. Here's the spec details. Also,i-mate is due to launch a series of new devices in September including the Ultimate, Urban and Jama ranges, however Morrison refused to disclose how many models there would be in each range. He said that the Ultimate's "

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-59088575679381201882007-06-24T18:59:00.001-07:002007-06-24T18:59:55.599-07:00

Where Google comes into this story is with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT), an open source compiler that compiles Java source code into optimized browser-specific JavaScript code. GWT makes writing AJAX apps like writing regular apps in the sense that developers can use many of the tools they are used to. And GWT adds the advantage that the GWT compiler handles all the problems of working with

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-74277658118075788952007-06-24T18:55:00.001-07:002007-06-24T18:55:10.801-07:00

The hype has been enormous. Apple says its iPhone is "literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone." A stock-market analyst says, "The iPhone has the potential to be even bigger than the iPod." I think not. An iPod is a divergence device; an iPhone is a convergence device. There's a big difference between the two.I would actually cringe on this article, seeing myself rooting for the

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-17420380508921962862007-06-24T18:52:00.001-07:002007-06-24T18:52:01.799-07:00

With even moderate success for the iPhone, Apple will rapidly end up leading mobile development and mobile browser market share, both powered by open standards and an open source browser engine. Apple will also maintain wide cross-platform reach of its Safari browser, making it easy for mobile developers on any platform to build applications that can be tested to work against a standards

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-8129786508807093152007-06-22T19:07:00.001-07:002007-06-22T19:07:39.578-07:00

Go go go! Note that regarding the typing process on iPhone, the guide man said:"In about a week you'll be typing faster on the iPhone than on any other small keyboard, especially if you trust the intelligence of the keyboard."

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-83669752278110509072007-06-21T18:24:00.001-07:002007-06-21T18:24:22.340-07:00

Engadget reported the news (with video) of an Apple iPhone knockoff named tPhone. By the looks of it alone, well, it resembles an iPhone, plus it holds removable batteries and microSD slots. A knockoff is a knockoff, however, so if you just want to show-off that you can own an "iPhone" while living outside USA this might be the phone to look for. Otherwise, just stay here so you can keep up with

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-91451493761571399332007-06-21T18:16:00.001-07:002007-06-21T18:16:16.869-07:00

Adobe is going to hold a free-for-all, iPhone DevCamp event which will talk about how to develop web-based applications and optimize web sites for iPhone. The scheduled date is Friday 07/06, Saturday 07/07 dan Sunday 07/08. The hour varies each day, so you might want to check the home page of the event for further information.You will have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before attending the

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-38065662325385565252007-06-21T18:04:00.001-07:002007-06-21T18:09:48.878-07:00

MarketCircle.com releases iPhoney, and here's what they have to say about it:iPhoney gives you a pixel-accurate web browsing environment—powered by Safari—that you can use when developing web sites for iPhone. It's the perfect 320 by 480-pixel canvas for your iPhone development. And it's free.I think it's important to mention that iPhoney is not an iPhone emulator, it only emulates the browsing

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-83441403171464683442007-06-21T17:59:00.001-07:002007-06-21T17:59:38.878-07:00

Here's what you have to do to win: Create or design an original invention (emphasis on original - no recycled projects please) and send in a sketch, render, mockup, blueprint or some kind of image plus a description detailing your invention to contests@gizmodo.com with "Made in Eureka" as the subject.There's not much legal information in it, but I'm pretty sure it's for USA residents only.

Hafiz Rahmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493590396703782218.post-46310102612397824302007-06-21T03:57:00.001-07:002007-06-21T03:57:56.652-07:00

My name is Hafiz and I am an Indonesian. I would love to own an iPhone, just like every single one of you there, but since I live outside USA I will have to wait a little longer to have it. So, I create this blog so I can keep track on news and everything iPhone-related, especially news for the majority of us who lived outside USA but wants an iPhone as well.So stay tuned! You might want to

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