iPhone 3G[s] - Page 75

Burble · 02-09-2009, 09:38

I'm quite a heavy data user on the iPhone so I've been affected by all the outages. It's been a right pain!

Orange and T-Mobile are definitely going to have the 3G but I believe the 3GS will stay an O2 exclusive for now.

Ditto, I'd be very happy if Vodafone were to get the iPhone. I've got a femtocell sitting on my desk here that I keep meaning to take home. O2 are working on femtocells but they're not very focussed on them so it'll be a while before they're available.

Davey_Pitch · 02-09-2009, 09:38

My 3G works pretty well for me in Liverpool too, not in my office unfortunately, but then I am in the basement and I never even had a signal here with Orange, so just getting service down here is an improvement.

Desmo · 02-09-2009, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

I was told by someone last night who has contacts within Orange that they'll have the iPhone 3GS by the end of the year along with another company.

As burble says, others are getting the 3G but the 3GS is meant to be remaining as an exclusive.

Mark · 02-09-2009, 09:55

I'd read that Orange and T-Mobile should be getting the 3G in October, but as others have said, the 3GS will remain O2 only (for now).

Given the iPhone's reliance on a data network. I'd hope that Apple get some of the fallout from O2's mess and end up ending the exclusive deal completely.

Jhadur · 02-09-2009, 14:00

At work the O2 signal strength is great, I go 2 miles down the road to my mums and I can't get a signal at all. Very annoying.

Mark · 02-09-2009, 15:15

Quick n00b question - If I buy an app and install it, can I delete it and install it again later without paying twice?

PS - this is guiding my choice as to whether to get the 16GB or 32GB version (I may as well use the iPod and I'm sure I could fill either with media).

Feek · 02-09-2009, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Quick n00b question - If I buy an app and install it, can I delete it and install it again later without paying twice?

Yes.

I only ever delete apps from the device, everything I've ever downloaded is still within my iTunes. If I want to put it back on the iPhone then I just re-tick the box. However I've been away from home and I've wanted to reinstall an app I'd previously deleted and I've just re-downloaded it from the app store for free.

Burble · 02-09-2009, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Quick n00b question - If I buy an app and install it, can I delete it and install it again later without paying twice?

You can indeed.

Mark · 02-09-2009, 15:42

Cool, I don't mind keeping the £100 difference firmly in my pocket then. It's the big stuff like navigation apps that might get in the way.

Current shopping list:

iPhone 3Gs 16GB PAYG (Apple Store) - probably the white one, for a change
AppleCare (eBay)
SwitchEasy CapsuleNeo (Play.com)

Time to break out the plastic then I guess.

Thanks for everyone's help/input/telling me to STFU, as appropriate.

Desmo · 02-09-2009, 16:15

You can also share apps between phones

As long as you activate iTunes with the other persons account, you can also use their apps without paying twice. You can activate up to 5 computers.

02-09-2009, 09:38	#742
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	My 3G works pretty well for me in Liverpool too, not in my office unfortunately, but then I am in the basement and I never even had a signal here with Orange, so just getting service down here is an improvement. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

02-09-2009, 14:00	#745
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	At work the O2 signal strength is great, I go 2 miles down the road to my mums and I can't get a signal at all. Very annoying. __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

02-09-2009, 15:42	#749
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Cool, I don't mind keeping the £100 difference firmly in my pocket then. It's the big stuff like navigation apps that might get in the way. Current shopping list: iPhone 3Gs 16GB PAYG (Apple Store) - probably the white one, for a change AppleCare (eBay) SwitchEasy CapsuleNeo (Play.com) Time to break out the plastic then I guess. Thanks for everyone's help/input/telling me to STFU, as appropriate. Last edited by Mark; 02-09-2009 at 15:44.

02-09-2009, 16:15	#750
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	You can also share apps between phones As long as you activate iTunes with the other persons account, you can also use their apps without paying twice. You can activate up to 5 computers. __________________

02-09-2009, 09:38	#741
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'm quite a heavy data user on the iPhone so I've been affected by all the outages. It's been a right pain! Orange and T-Mobile are definitely going to have the 3G but I believe the 3GS will stay an O2 exclusive for now. Ditto, I'd be very happy if Vodafone were to get the iPhone. I've got a femtocell sitting on my desk here that I keep meaning to take home. O2 are working on femtocells but they're not very focussed on them so it'll be a while before they're available.

02-09-2009, 09:55	#744
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'd read that Orange and T-Mobile should be getting the 3G in October, but as others have said, the 3GS will remain O2 only (for now). Given the iPhone's reliance on a data network. I'd hope that Apple get some of the fallout from O2's mess and end up ending the exclusive deal completely.

02-09-2009, 15:15	#746
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Quick n00b question - If I buy an app and install it, can I delete it and install it again later without paying twice? PS - this is guiding my choice as to whether to get the 16GB or 32GB version (I may as well use the iPod and I'm sure I could fill either with media).