iPhone SDK goes international, T-Mobile on 3G iPhone in Austria
iPhone SDK goes international
Recent updates to the text on Apple's official iPhone developers site indicate that iPhone SDK has unofficially launched internationally.
Whereas the site previously stated that "the iPhone Developer Program will initially be available to a limited number of developers in the U.S. and will expand to other countries in the coming months," a message now says that it "will initially be available to a limited number of developers during the beta period."
At least one developer in the UK is reported to have enrolled in the program for £59 ($117), though a screenshot of the international enrollment process suggests the program is now open to 26 other countries in addition to the US and UK.
T-Mobile says 3G iPhone coming to Austria
During a press conference in Vienna on Monday, T-Mobile Austria is reported to have confirmed that a 3G version of the iPhone is on its way to the region.
Specifically, a German-laguage report in derStandard.at states that officials from the carrier said a "UMTS version" of the iPhone would be made available in Austria "shortly," and that the country would be one of just a handful to serve as a "testing" ground for the next-generation device.
In recent weeks, reports have suggested that Italy's TIM and Belgium's Mobistar would also see similar treatment.
Readers interested in tracking and referencing the plethora of 3G iPhone reports can turn to AppleInsider's 3G iPhone page for a continually updated list, or subscribe to the page's RSS feed.
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T-Mobile says 3G iPhone coming to Austria
During a press conference in Vienna on Monday, T-Mobile Austria is reported to have confirmed that a 3G version of the iPhone is on its way to the region.
Specifically, a German-laguage report in derStandard.at states that officials from the carrier said a "UMTS version" of the iPhone would be made available in Austria "shortly," and that the country would be one of just a handful to serve as a "testing" ground for the next-generation device.
In recent weeks, reports have suggested that Italy's TIM and Belgium's Mobistar would also see similar treatment.
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Wait. Why test? I thought the iPhone would just come in and take over. A sure thing never needs testing. Sounds as though Apple got their hands smacked and are not taking the European market for granted this time around. Smart move.
The registration works fine in Belgium. I have to say that the informations around the purchasing process are not realy clear. It took me a while trying to figure out where to get my SDK Registration Key, and finally received it by email a few hours later while the confirmation email was telling me to get it from the website. A bit confusing.
What about countries without iTunes store, like Iceland?
Do we get the 3G iPhone or are will still being screwed...
Wait. Why test? I thought the iPhone would just come in and take over. A sure thing never needs testing.
Does the 3G version of the iPhone still need FCC approval? If so, anyone heard from Apple that it has applied to the FCC to obtain said approval or will that be shortly before new iPhone release? How long does FCC take to approve? 2 - 3 weeks or several months?? Does Europe require similar governmental authorization? Is it quicker to obtain in Europe and that is why iPhone being "tested" in Germany and possibly elsewhere in Europe?
The month of June cannot come fast enough!
Rare that the prices of Apple's stuff (or anyone's for that matter) are so accurately translated to pounds sterling. I'm impressed. (For those outside the UK, sales tax is included in the quoted price except for business purchases. This is calculated at 17.5%)