Apple's App Store launches with more than 500 apps

Apple said Thursday that more than 500 native applications are now available on the iPhone's App Store for use with the new iPhone 3G that goes on sale tomorrow.

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Apple's MobileMe push service now live

Apple early Thursday morning switched on MobileMe, its new Internet service that delivers push email, push contacts and push calendars from the MobileMe service in the "cloud" to native applications on iPhone, iPod touch, Macs and PCs.

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Apple releases iTunes v7.7, Apple TV software v2.1

Apple early Thursday morning released iTunes 7.7, which has been designed exclusively for iPhone and iPod touch models that will be running iPhone software version 2.0 or later.

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iPhone 3G plans to start at $55 in Austria, $47 in Belgium

T-Mobile Austria will sell the next generation of the iPhone with subsidized pricing depending on the choice of plans, which start at $55 per month. Belgians will have a less expensive $30 rate but, in an unusual twist from local laws, have little option but to buy a pricier unlocked Apple device.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 11

Rogers to offer Canadians limited time $30 6GB iPhone 3G data plan

Rogers Wireless and its carrier partner Fido have announced that iPhone 3G buyers concerned about data usage on their new handsets can subscribed to a $30 per month 6GB data plan through a limited time promotion.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 87

iPhone frenzy heats up in Switzerland: a view from within

Across Europe, Apple's mobile service partners and mobile phone retail outlets have begun prominent marketing efforts for the new iPhone 3G. Here in Switzerland, mobile phone stores and electronics stores have been selling iPhone accessories for months, despite the fact that nobody has been selling the iPhone itself.

Prince McLean 17 years ago 11

First iPhone 3G reviews via the WSJ, USA Today and NY Times

Three of Apple's favorite journalists have weighed in on iPhone 3G and reckon the device to be a major — though not perfect — improvement on its predecessor. We break down the highlights of each review.

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Additional notes on iPhone 3G software, activations, plans, etc

Included are some rough and dirty notes on: the build number of iPhone Software v2.0 gold master, iPhone 3G sales to Apple store customers unaware of their upgrade pricing eligibility, in-store activation times, FamilyTalk plans, and more.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 17

O2 UK warns of weeks-long iPhone 3G shortage ahead

In a cautionary message to potential iPhone buyers, Britain's O2 says a rush of customers that brought down its online orders for iPhone 3G is a sign of a looming supply crunch that could last for weeks.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 24

Apple retail chief on what to expect at Apple stores on Friday

Speaking to Bloomberg on Tuesday, Apple retail chief Ron Johnson offered some clarity on how his retail staffers will service droves of queued iPhone 3G hopefuls this Friday, how long each activation will take, and what kind of supply stores will have on hand.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 24

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.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 31

Spat with Rogers leaves Canadian Apple stores without iPhones

Apple, disgusted with Rogers Wireless for dumping egregious service plans on would-be iPhone 3G buyers, has decided that its Canadian retail stores will have no part in helping the carrier market the new handset to customers, AppleInsider has learned.

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iPhone 3G plans to start at $60 in New Zealand, $44 in Mexico

Due to their geographical location, New Zealanders will be the first in the world to have the opportunity to purchase an iPhone 3G on Friday (Thursday morning Eastern time), and Vodafone has just announced plans for the region starting at $60 per month. Meanwhile, Telcel of Mexico has also unveiled its iPhone plans, which start at $44 per month.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 21

Apple says MobileMe service to go live Wednesday evening

Apple on Monday night gave word that it would launch MobileMe just ahead of iPhone 3G, turning on the lights during a six-hour window on Wednesday evening.

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Apple stores to open at 8:00 a.m. Friday for iPhone 3G launch

US-based Apple retail stores will join those of AT&T by opening at 8:00 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11th, to usher in the new iPhone 3G, the company said Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 18

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