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iPhone 3.0 Software Walk Through Posted in Berry-Free Talk on 17 Jun 2009 10:05 by Kevin Michaluk | 
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Knowledge is power. That's why from time to time we like to run non-BlackBerry content here on the CrackBerry blogs... so when you're sitting at the bar chatting smartphones you can woo your friends not only with your know-how of BlackBerry, but all things related. That said, it's a big week for iPhone owners. The iPhone 3G S goes on sale this Friday, and today (rumors suggest 1pm EDT, though it could be anytime), Apple will release its iPhone 3.0 software. This software update fills in a lot of the functionality gaps iPhone owners have faced since its launch. Rene over at our sibling site TheiPhoneblog put together a CrackBerry-style walk through of the iPhone 3.0 software (over 7,000 words.. sniff sniff.. I'm soo proud!), which I'd encourage you browse through if you want to stay on top of your smartphone game. Take a peek! And now I'm curious too... anybody reading this thinking about picking up a 3G S when it hits? Bookmark/Search this post with:
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Already Pre-ordered two 3G-S 32G iPhones =) Hurry up Friday!
Cannot wait for this phone to come out.. Nothing beats BB for email but the iPhone is in a class of its own that is still untouched...
Get an iPhone 3Gs, nope, not my thing.
However, its great to see that Apple is continually updating the iPhone's hardware/software, although RIM has some features already in place.
Here's to hoping that RIM STEP UP their game and begin to consider attractive visual appearance and robust OS as a necessity rather than an option.
I am sad to announce, but I posted my Storm on Kijiji for free to anyone willing to take over balance of contract. I ship it away today and assume iPhoner status on Friday. Sorry RIM, Telus. The 3G-S is just a better device.
I just have to ask--
How can people afford all these luxurious/new phones? I can BARELY justify keeping my BB each month. I guess being in grad school doesn't help; I am very jealous of those of you living in the real world (money being just one of the highly desirable perks I long for)
It (they) are nice devices but everytime I pick up my Black Berry storm I think back to my first and second smartphones (Treo 700W and XV6800 respectively) and I just think WOW how did I live without a BB. With that said I might have looked at an iphone had it been on the Verizon network but ATT did not cut it for our company so I personally or corporately would not jump back to ATT.
That being said I have no use for a phone that has tons of storage for music. Satellite Radio is where I go. Of course I do have 3 or 4 movies on my storm which is GREAT.
To each his own. Competition helps us all. Comca$t was lucky not to have one for years. Sorry just a quick dig.
Our company had 3 Verizon Blackberry Curve 8330's. The Disabled GPS/WIFI and additional $15 monthly fee to connect to Exchange server was enough for us to switch to the new iPhone.
We were going to transfer the phone to out-of-contract Verizon customers, but Verizon stated that we would lose our phone numbers as part of the process. (Lame.)
We found that we could sell each Blackberry for $107 and recuperate the $110 early termination fee:
http://www.gazelle.com/
I like touchscreen for everything EXCEPT typing; so, no way to the iPhone for me.
I went to Apple's web site and watch the video about typing on the iPhone -- don't like how the phone flashes every key you press (maybe it can be disabled), doesn't look like a comfortable way to type all day.
Glad to see the iPhone has caught up to the rest of us when it comes to basic functions (ie: video, copy/paste, etc.)
Must admit i do like the look of the iphones and have been tempted to get one, have got a Bold at the moment which I'll never give up. Might go out and get the new iphone as a secondary unit (for fun, I'll also be able to get ride of my ipod)
All my m8s have the iphone and must admit i do quite like being the only one with a Blackberry.
That said i am very curious about the iphone as i have a mac and at least everything would work, as i can't use Blackberry's Desk Top Manager, tried Missing sync & Pocket Mac but nothing ever seems to work! But then again having a Blackberry and an iphone... ooh that's just too exiting for words.
That is what has me curious about the iPhone as well. Syncing a BB with a Mac is an unbearable chore and is really the only major reason I would consider an iPhone. I am thinking about it, but have decided to give RIM until Labor Day (early September in the States) to get a DM to us. I am choosing to believe all the rumors that one is near, but at some point my imagination will run out! :)
I think I'll skip it for my itouch. After reading that review I see nothing worth wild.
With the new I Phone and firmware coming out this week, RIM has a golden opportunity to steal some of the thunder away from Apple by releasing some updates of its own like OS 5.0. It will be interesting to see what comes our way in response to the 3GS!! I just hope RIM is LISTENING!!
I preordered my 3GS last Friday. Make me an offer on my unlocked 9530 Storm. It never lived up to its potential.
What a way to market your phone..."Here, buy my worthless phone!"
Like WC Fields said- There's a sucker born every day. I will sell the Storm easily.
The one and only thing i will miss most about the blackberry is the pin feature. It tells you when the message has been delivered and in blackberry messenger, when it was read.
I was also afraid that I would miss the ability to assign different tones and alerts to each app, but the latest 3.0 OS tackles that.
As for email push and calendar sync, MobileMe answers that so at the end of day, all we need is an app or OS upgrade that provides the pin functionality. And it will come.
As an ex-Storm user, the ability to type in landscape without the click-back just tickles me.
Even though I've ditched my Storm, I will still be on this site. I am a crackberry at heart and eagerly anticipate the Storm2. But I dont think I will be in any pain for the next year, waiting with my 3G-S.
So I guess this will officially be the last time I read Crackberry. This should be one of the (few) sites that is completely free of any i-Garbage... Sad.
(And LOL at everyone that complains about using BB with a Mac...)
(And yes I am in a bad mood, but that doesn't change anything about anything Apple related)
Yes, I'm going to buy the new iPhone, just as soon as I can get my hands on one (here's hoping the local Fido stores all have lots of stock on Friday). No, I won't get rid of my BlackBerry. I've had both a Javelin and an iPhone for a couple of months now and I love them both for different reasons. My BB gets used while I'm at work, for setting up appointments that actually show up on all my calendars (work and home - my company won't allow me to sync my personal BB with their system, so I just send myself a lot of meeting requests). I love its notification light, and my accuracy while typing is significantly higher and faster than on the iPhone. My fiance and I exchange lots of PINs daily. I don't think I will ever be able to teach him how to send an SMS.
My iPhone is what I use for browsing the internet, logging onto Facebook, reading ebooks, listening to all my podcasts (all of which can be done on the BB, it's just a better experience on the iPhone). Lots of stuff that will be in the OS 3 will solve many of the issues that I've had with my iPhone (no copy/cut and paste!), and I'm slowly getting better at typing (and typing on the iPhone for an extended period of time hurts my wrists less than on my Javelin), but I really can't see me replacing my BB any time in the near future.
it's out downloading now for my touch
I'm looking to get a touch does anybody know if there is gonna be new hardware like the 3gs but for the touch ie. Ipod touch S?
they usually come out with new hardware about 3 months after the iphone updates. So think right after school starts, in time for holidays.
It's a great update to a great phone. I just don't like typing on it, and I would miss my lightning fast email notifications and BBM. MobileMe still isn't fast enough for my tastes now.
I would love to have a real media player/podcasts/gaming. But that's the fun stuff and I need my device for business.
PLUS. ATT can kiss my butt. Here's hoping Storm 2 is more than just hype.
I have already ordered my iPhone 3gs. I HATE to leave Verizon. I have been with them for over 10 years but unfortunately the funtions of the iPhone is something that I desire more over any of the current BB models out there. Yea you can't beat a BB for mail...... I need something a little more then that. Maybe in the next couple years RIM will wow me again and I will switch back, but I have to say, overall I feel very let down with my Storm.
I have owned a Storm since the first week. Recently I recently won an Itouch. I have long wondered what the thrill is with Iphone, now I see. I type much faster on the Itouch than my Storm. Since my work wont allow me on our BES server the Exchange email is really nice. I purchased and currently installing 3.0 OS on my 2 generation Itouch.
I am impressed with some of the new features. Bluetooth will be nice along with Cut and Paste with the Landscape keyboard.
Yes, we finally caught up with basic cut and paste. But have RIM and Palm really have matched the Safari and the tons of free and $0.99 Apps? Not in a million years.
RIM's browser is still ancient, despite having the iPhone's Safari for nearly 2 years now they have not caught up.
Sure, many people doesn't like the touchscreen, but hey, the Storm is the worst touchscreen ever.
Maybe wow my friends, but woo? Not happening!LOL
Wow this walk through is so making me want to get an iphone :/
It's no rumor... the new 3.0 firmware is out
I'm not going to jump on it yet. We have a 3G, but after discussing it for quite awhile last week we decided that we will wait and see if Verizon gets it next year. We don't see the point in upgrading the 3G and still being stuck with AT&T, nor do I have any reason to rush out and replace the two Storms. The device is awesome though...I'm sure there will be many happy people! But, if I run into some screaming deal or someone has a contest for one, well, who am I to say no?
I love my BB Bold and really think it's an iPhone killer! Now that the new 32GB iPhone has arrived, I will also buy it, but it CERTAINLY won't be replacing my Bold. I plan to use the iPhone for massive amounts of iTunes music and heaps of photos I have of Deanna Durbin who was born in Winnipeg. Now with these phones I think I have the best combo for those who love technology!!
Why dont you just buy an itouch then?
well, i have the storm, i love it, i though about gettting the iphone so much, but to think about it, i only like to the apps, and the music, but the BB does the same. just not the touch screen frienly when it comes to the apps, but the iphone excels in apps, and music, but i like the BB cuz it does so much more!! with the 3.0 software, i think it will be better when it comes to doing things that LAG, or apps or games, but for us business people, i say we have work to do, and the way to it, is BB(storm :)) but if u want the apps, and games , just get the itoch it does the same thing just not calls!!! smart people learn to choose between what is work or play..dont compare them if
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