O2 to offer iPhone 3Gs free with some plans

The UK carrier is going to speak the preferred language of customers all over the world when it comes to the iPhone 3G: free. With select plans, current O2 iPhone customers will be able to renew their contract to score a free 8GB or even 16GB iPhone 3G. Read More...

published on Tuesday, the 10. June 2008, ars-technica

iPhone SDK Beta 7 now available

You might have wanted the 1.0 version of the iPhone SDK but, instead, you get Beta 7.Read More...

published on Tuesday, the 10. June 2008, ars-technica

Apple Cracks Down On IPhone Unlockers

An anonymous reader writes "It looks like Apple and its wireless operator partners have finally figured out a way of cracking down on iPhone unlockers by making it a requirement to sign up for a contract before you can get your hands one. "It's obvious why this has happened though. This method means you're tied into a contract, or you're paying O2 and Apple a massive wad of cash for the privilege of owning a 3G iPhone. We're disappointed about this decision, but it does make business sense." Both ATT in the US and O2 in the UK are implementing the new activation system on July 11th, when the iPhone 3G goes on sale."Read more of this story at Slashdot.

published on Tuesday, the 10. June 2008, apple-slashdot

iPhone Apps Announced: Super Monkey Ball, Loopt, Pangea games

During today's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, Apple showed off some of the applications that have been developed using the iPhone Software Development Kit. We've highlighted some apps of interest here. Sega Super Monkey Ball...

published on Monday, the 9. June 2008, macrumors

iPhone's Game Potential As a Threat to Java Phone Games

Ian Lamont writes "In the runup to Apple's WWDC 2008, Chris Tompkins thinks that the iPhone's gaming potential 'might finally put the lackluster Java-based cell phone gaming market to death.' He cites the iPhone's use of Core Animation adapted for ARM processors, which he says allows for the advanced effects of OS X and now OpenGL-accelerated 3D games, as well as the importance of an on-demand store and Internet connection. Tompkins says that while certain genres lend themselves to the iPhone's touch controls, such as real-time strategy games (think StarCraft) the lack of physical controls will force developers to creatively approach the multitouch and accelerometer on the iPhone. His advice to Apple — make a compelling overture to independent game designers, and treat them like rock stars. Tompkins, incidentally, is one of several people who have recently pointed to Apple's mobile gaming potential."Read more of this story at Slashdot.

published on Sunday, the 8. June 2008, apple-slashdot

iPhone 2.0 Takes on the World

As Apple prepares to unveil the next version of its iPhone on June 9, fans will be focused on how much better the new device is than its predecessor. It will likely be able to run on speedier wireless networks, it may boast improved navigation services, and it's expected to support a batch of new software tools and features made by third-party developers.

published on Sunday, the 8. June 2008, macnewsworld

Apple to Allow iPhone Subsidies?

FinancialTimes reports that the next Apple iPhone will be sold at "significantly lower prices" than the current one. According to the author, Apple has agreed to allow mobile carriers to subsidize the iPhone:Apple has bowed to pressu...

published on Saturday, the 7. June 2008, macrumors

Apple to allow subsidies on iPhone

A $200 price subsidy overlaps with analyst expectations of a low-priced iPhone.Read More...

published on Saturday, the 7. June 2008, ars-technica

Cool Things You Can Do With an iPhone - or Any Phone

Did you know your cell phone can name that tune? Access your e-mail -- even if it's not a fancy iPhone or BlackBerry? Cut short a lousy date or boring meeting? Ah, such power. And it'll even make phone calls. We've compiled a list of cool things your cell phone can do. Some only work on specific phones, but most are applications or features you can try with any ol' model.

published on Saturday, the 7. June 2008, macnewsworld

3G iPhone's firmware purportedly leaked, hints at assisted GPS

3G iPhone's firmware purportedly leaked, hints at assisted GPS A late leak has allegedly revealed the inner workings of the next-generation iPhone's cellular chipset, down to its specific parts and most of its capabilities.. A "reliable" sour...

published on Friday, the 6. June 2008, appleinsider