Wednesday, June 27, 2007

What the iPhone Doesn't Have

What the iPhone Doesn't Have
• Songs as Ringtones
• Games
• Any flash support
• Instant Messaging
• Picture messages (MMS)
• Video recording
• Direct iTunes Music Store Access (Over Wi-Fi or EDGE)
• Voice recognition or voice dialing
• Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Streaming

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What the iPhone Doesn't Have

What the iPhone Doesn't Have
• Songs as Ringtones
• Games
• Any flash support
• Instant Messaging
• Picture messages (MMS)
• Video recording
• Direct iTunes Music Store Access (Over Wi-Fi or EDGE)
• Voice recognition or voice dialing
• Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Streaming

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The iPhone will be compatible with Microsoft Exchange, after all

The iPhone will be compatible with Microsoft Exchange, after all
The rumors of Apple's indifference to Exchange were wrong, I hear. My sources say Apple will announce this week -- possibly as soon as June 27 -- that it has licensed the Exchange ActiveSync licensing protocol that will allow iPhone-Exchange compatibility.

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iTunes 7.3 with Custom Ringtones?

iTunes 7.3 with Custom Ringtones?
While not mentioned in any of the reviews, we've received word that custom Ringtone support is in fact a feature of iTunes 7.3.

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Third Party Cocoa iPhone Apps Coming... "Soon"

Third Party Cocoa iPhone Apps Coming... "Soon"
During one of the many evening parties which took place during WWDC I overheard something very interesting from a key member of the iPhone development team that answers at least part of our question.

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Apple places full-screen QT, ZFS, more hidden features in Leopard

Apple places full-screen QT, ZFS, more hidden features in Leopard
Although Apple touts several key features for its latest Mac OS, numerous minor but welcome changes have already been discovered, AppleInsider has learned.

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How does the iPhone stack up in total cost?

How does the iPhone stack up in total cost?
"It's no secret or surprise that Apple pushed AT&T into whipping up some new plans for the iPhone -- specialness aside, one look at AT&T and users can get lost in its myriad plans, 44 in all (including prepaid, data, etc.). "

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Shut Up About the iPhone, Already! - PCWorld's Dvorak is at it again

Shut Up About the iPhone, Already! - PCWorld's Dvorak is at it again
"This is the last week of Apple iPhone hype, hyperbole, and hand-wringing. Oh wait, I mean the last week of pre-iPhone hype, hyperbole, and hand-
wringing
—we have a few more post-iPhone months left on the calendar. I am sick of it. It's all anyone talks about. It dominates the news. It dominates the podcasts and videocasts and magazines."

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Pogue's iPhone Video Review

Pogue's iPhone Video Review
This is why we love Pogue. He reviews it, goes meta, and gives Mossberg a poke. And btw, he hates AT&T's EDGE network.

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"The iPhone Matches Most of Its Hype" says the NY Times in an early review

"The iPhone Matches Most of Its Hype" says the NY Times in an early review
So how is it? As it turns out, much of the hype and some of the criticisms are justified. The iPhone is revolutionary; it
’s flawed. It’s substance; it’s style. It does things no phone has ever done before; it lacks features found even on the most basic phones.

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Activate iPhone from home, not in store.

Activate iPhone from home, not in store.
From Steve himself, you will not have to wait in store to activate your iPhone.

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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About RAM for Macs

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About RAM for Macs
RAM upgrades are the best way to get a performance boost from your computer. Mac OS X loves to hog up all the RAM you've got, so the more you have, the better! Here are a few often asked questions and their answers regarding RAM and Macs.

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Funny Document Outlining Sprint anti-iPhone battle plan Leaked

Funny Document Outlining Sprint anti-iPhone battle plan Leaked
The document notes that Sprint staffers "are being told to expect an initial drop of up to 6 percent of their current 'smart phone' customers" beginning with Friday's iPhone launch. One of the most entertaining anti-iPhone talking points is this little gem, quoted directly from the document : ""We have many handsets that are MP3 players."

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6 Ways To Cancel Any Cellphone So You Can Get An iPhone

6 Ways To Cancel Any Cellphone So You Can Get An iPhone
If you want to get an iPhone but you're stuck in a contract, here's some ways to leave your service without paying a $175 cancellation fee.

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Roundup: Apple iPhone Reviews

Roundup: Apple iPhone Reviews
The embargo is no more. Check back for updates as reviews flood the Interwebs

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