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Tuesday, July 08, 2008, 01:00 pm
Apple updates iPhone 3G launch info as unboxing photos appear
Apple has issued emails and updated its iPhone pages with new information regarding iPhone 3G launch day procedures. Meanwhile, the first sets of unboxing photos are appearing on the Web now that demo units have started to arrive at retail stores around the world.All Apple Stores opening at 8:00 a.m.
"Apple Retail Stores will open early this Friday to help you get set up and get going with your new iPhone 3G," the company said in an email to US customers this morning. The same message confirmed that Apple Specialists will be on hand to offer a "Personal Setup" that will help you choose your phone model, select a rate plan, and prep your new handset so that it's "ready to make calls, browse the web, and receive email right on the spot."
What you'll need
Separately, Apple updated its iPhone websites with information on How to Get Ready for the new iPhone 3G and What To Bring to Apple (or AT&T) retail stores when you're ready to purchase. Much of the information on these pages echoes information published (1, 2, 3) by AppleInsider in recent days.
For instance, Apple says that in order to purchase iPhone 3G, you will need to have a credit card, your social security number, a valid government-issued photo ID, and your current wireless account number and password or PIN (if you’re new to AT&T).
"Current and new iPhone users who now receive or will receive service under a corporate account and wish to purchase iPhone 3G need to contact AT&T directly," the company added. "Also, if you want your Phone to access your business email account, check with your IT manager first."
Official iPhone 3G accessories
A list of official Apple-made iPhone 3G accessories is now also available, and includes the iPhone 3G Dock, existing iPhone Bluetooth Headset, Apple USB Power Adapter, iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable, Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable, iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack, and iPhone TTY Adapter.
First unboxing photos
Meanwhile, photos of the first iPhone 3G unboxing have appeared on the Portuguese-language iPhonePortugal website just as a set of in-store display photos hit the Swiss website Gadget O'Mac.
Given that the neither the iPhone nor its packaging have changed much compared to the original iPhone, the photos are not particularly revealing.
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Conspiracy theories aside, what's with needing to provide your Social Security number to Apple? I understand 'credit check' but I already have an ATT account as I'm sure many of us do. Any opinions on this?
That picture just swayed me into the white model.
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Originally Posted by manfrommars 
Conspiracy theories aside, what's with needing to provide your Social Security number to Apple? I understand 'credit check' but I already have an ATT account as I'm sure many of us do. Any opinions on this?
Conspiracy theories aside, what's with needing to provide your Social Security number to Apple? I understand 'credit check' but I already have an ATT account as I'm sure many of us do. Any opinions on this?
I am thinking that this is for new accounts only, but is interesting. Does anyone know if you need your SSN to get a new account at the AT&T store for other phones? Is this SOP?
I will bring mine, but will be asking why it's needed at the store.
OMG im getting a white iPhone. Black just looks like any other phone.
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Originally Posted by manfrommars
Conspiracy theories aside, what's with needing to provide your Social Security number to Apple? I understand 'credit check' but I already have an ATT account as I'm sure many of us do. Any opinions on this?
Conspiracy theories aside, what's with needing to provide your Social Security number to Apple? I understand 'credit check' but I already have an ATT account as I'm sure many of us do. Any opinions on this?
I don't like it at all. But....
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs10-ssn.htm#11
Must I give my Social Security number to private businesses?
Usually, no, you do not have to provide your Social Security number. You are not legally required to provide your SSN to private businesses including private health care providers and insurers unless you are involved in a transaction in which the Internal Revenue Service requires notification. (MediCal and Medicare are government health plans and can require a Social Security number.)
There is no law, however, that prevents businesses from requesting your SSN, and there are few restrictions on what businesses can do with it. However, even though you are not required to disclose your SSN, the business can refuse to provide you with service if you refuse to give it.
I can't wait till get this phone I hope it live up to all its anticipation.
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Originally Posted by rbonner
I am thinking that this is for new accounts only, but is interesting. Does anyone know if you need your SSN to get a new account at the AT&T store for other phones? Is this SOP?
I am thinking that this is for new accounts only, but is interesting. Does anyone know if you need your SSN to get a new account at the AT&T store for other phones? Is this SOP?
Yes, it is SOP.
Still no information on whether there is a limit per customer. I want to buy an iPhone for myself and my wife on a family plan. AT&T claims that both people should be present, but that is just stupid. Why cant I buy two if they get placed under my name on a family plan anyway.
Come on Apple...update that piece of info for all of us.
Hope they will have a white version to demo. Curious to see how it holds up fingerprints, smears, etc compared to the black version.
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And there we have the lovely draw back of all plastic - that thing is a finger print magnet! I bet all the conspirators are thinking the gov't paid them to do it so they'll be able to take your finger print whenever they want