11 posts and columns on 3G S

Time to Stop Betting the Under on Apple Earnings–If You Haven’t Already

in Mobile on April 20, 2010 at 9:00 am PT

Apple is scheduled to report earnings after the closing bell today, and by most accounts they’re likely to be strong, although the company’s January-to-March quarter is historically not its best.
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The iPhone Lost Market Share in Q4? Who Cares?

in Mobile on February 1, 2010 at 12:30 pm PT

In its fourth quarter, Apple shipped some 8.7 million iPhones–nearly double the number shipped in the same quarter a year earlier and 18 percent more than it shipped in its third quarter. Impressive gains by any measure. Interesting to learn, then, that Apple actually lost smartphone market share.

New iPhone Is Better Model–Or Just Get OS 3.0

in Personal Technology on June 17, 2009 at 10:00 am PT

Apple’s new iPhone 3G S and OS 3.0 offer plenty of new features. But the software may be enough of a boost to keep many users from buying the new model, Walt Mossberg writes.
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Senators Call BS on Carrier Exclusivity

in News on June 16, 2009 at 2:30 pm PT

Welcome news for folks who love the iPhone, but hate AT&T: The increasing prevalance of exclusivity agreements between wireless carriers and cellphone manufacturers, like the one between Apple and AT&T, is drawing some government scrutiny. Four U.S. senators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to review such deals with an eye toward determining whether they unfairly restrict consumer choice and hamper competition.
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Why Advertising Still Doesn’t Work: Sprint Tries Its Hardest To Sell Me an iPhone

in Media on June 16, 2009 at 9:17 am PT

I’m a Sprint customer, so the wireless company knows where I live, how to find me online, what kind of phone I have and what I spend each month. And it knows my contract expires at the end of the month. So why isn’t it trying hard to keep me from the clutches of AT&T and its iPhone?
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If iPhone 3G S Pre-Orders Are Already Sold Out, Someone Better Tell Apple…

in News on June 15, 2009 at 3:36 pm PT

Apple’s new iPhone 3G S is en route to many of those who preordered it last week following its debut at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple began issuing shipping notifications and tracking numbers to some customers over the weekend.
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iPhone 3GS on the Way

in News on June 15, 2009 at 11:53 am PT

This Year's Pre? Or Last Year's iPhone?

in News on June 9, 2009 at 4:30 am PT

Palm picked a hell of a day to launch the Pre. Two days before Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference. Two days before the unveiling of the iPhone 3G S, a new version of Apple’s iconic handset that runs twice as fast as its predecessor, shoots video with an improved three megapixel camera and boasts longer battery life and greater storage. And worst of all, two days prior to the announcement of a new $99 price point for the iPhone 3G, a disruptive move that puts the device in reach of far more consumers.

This Year’s Pre? Or Last Year’s iPhone?

in News on June 9, 2009 at 4:30 am PT

Palm picked a hell of a day to launch the Pre. Two days before Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference. Two days before the unveiling of the iPhone 3G S, a new version of Apple’s iconic handset that runs twice as fast as its predecessor, shoots video with an improved three megapixel camera and boasts longer battery life and greater storage. And worst of all, two days prior to the announcement of a new $99 price point for the iPhone 3G, a disruptive move that puts the device in reach of far more consumers.

QOTD: I Feel So…"Valued"

As a valued AT&T customer, AT&T can offer you an early iPhone upgrade with a new 2-yr commitment and an $18 upgrade fee. You may qualify for a standard iPhone upgrade on 12/29/2009.

$299.00*–8GB iPhone 3G (black)
$399.00*–16GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)
$499.00*–32GB iPhone 3G S (black or white)

…For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).

– The ugly fine print for some existing AT&T (T) subscribers planning to purchase an Apple (AAPL) iPhone 3G S.

QOTD: I Feel So…”Valued”