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Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

Juegos Gratis — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:55:17 -0000

iPhone 3G has some missing features and at least in Spain, i'ts very expensive. Is is worth the money?

I'm thinking of buying it for xmas!

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

cgranier — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:29:53 -0000

Yes, I'd definitely like the speed to enjoy MLB's game update app with video clips... Will I wait until the next new iPhone comes out? Probably not... I'm sure I'll be getting a 3G at some point. I'm just not lining up at the Apple Store right now.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

lsal77 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:18:06 -0000

I agree with each item on the list and I'm particularly disappointed that there's no Flash, video or modem tethering. What I don't agree with is this not being a "must upgrade". The two biggest things I most wanted to see on an iPhone were 3G and GPS and that's what we got. And yes, though the 2.0 software update will be available to 1st gen iPhones, and therefore the App Store, Many of the apps that are really going to make this new iPhone shine just won't work or work well on the older unit. I'll be getting one, but feeling bummed knowing I'll probably have to get the next one too.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

cgranier — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:17:18 -0000

@Pete, I agree that most of these can (and most probably will) be patched by software developers. Who knows, maybe it's Apple's way to get developers coding for the iPhone (not that I think they need further convincing).

Another hardware issue I did not mention is memory capacity. Where are the 32GB and 64GB models? Granted, I still haven't filled my 16GB, but I find that I use the iPhone more as a multimedia content device than as a phone (it's not a multimedia-capable cellphone, it's a cellphone-capable multimedia tool), so in time it will completely replace my iPod.

I do hope the new OS allows developers to quickly incorporate all these needed improvements. (Luckily, they should all work on the first-generation models).

Finally, about the AT&T contract, if the iPhone is available unlocked overseas (and that's not certain yet), then it creates a local problem... though I'm sure the 2.0 software will eventually be unlocked as well.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

Pete — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:02:26 -0000

I agree with your list but I will point out with the exception of #4 those are all issues with software not hardware. There is no reason through updates all of the items on the list could not be resolved. In terms of #3 from what I recall it was a 5 year commitment and with respect to Flash it was not about the network speed but more about the amount of battery life flash used and the strain on the processor. We will see flash here on the iPhone shortly, I'm sure Adobe will make it happen.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

cgranier — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:57:47 -0000

Well, they seem to have this covered with the new MobileMe service, although at $100/yr.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

cgranier — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:56:49 -0000

Yes, no MMS either. Although I haven't really needed it (probably because it's not available on the iPhone). I mostly send pictures as attachments, or should I say attachment (singular), as you can only attach one image per message.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

Jgoal55 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:44:35 -0000

Also missing data text messaging. Why cant i send a picture via text message?? Still the best phone in the market I think but they really dropped the ball with the cut and paste.

Re: 7 Missing Features from the iPhone 3G

Reckon — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:34:59 -0000

how bout iPhone synchronizing with an online backup account i used the nexthaus app to sync contacts and events at my zyb account and it worked with no issues!!