Apple Inc. and T-Mobile of Deutsche Telekom AG jointly launched the iPhone on Nov 9, 2007.

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I trim a bit to shrink the horizontal width to 950 pixels, and it seems better to suit the cascading styled face-lift.

Picture shown above is the web look in vertical and horizontal orientation of my blog using the 1000 pixels bloated width, browsing through the gorgeous iPhone's Safari Browser.

Keep improving is my goal. I feel good about it.

Wonderful pix. Thanks, Dude!

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This is obviously the game of the Cat n' Mouse.

Apple released the iPhone, iphoneSimFree team unlocked it with their smart software based decipher. Apple 'iBrick' the iPhone with new firmware upgraded to v1.1.1 and successfully killed all the "illegal" iPhones like a brick.

Apple retaliates, iphoneSimFree escalates. Awesome!

iphoneSimFree team recently released the "un-bricking" SimFree v1.6 version, in order to set free the crippled "iBricks". Details can be further reviewed at iphoneSimFree website.

SimFree is a commercial software, you have to pay for it.

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Credit: Macfans.com.cn

Apple warns unlocking iPhone users, in particular, for those who installed commercial hacking software to bypassing AT&T SIM card and hacked to make compatible with another cellphone carrier as well as unauthorized Ringtone modifications tampering. Apple's future iPhone software updates will soon to disable and cripple the hacked iPhone like a brick. Guys! Don't even try to think about it.

"Users who make unauthorized modifications to the software on their iPhone violate their iPhone software license agreement and void their warranty," the company said in a statement. "The permanent inability to use an iPhone due to installing software is not covered under the iPhone's warranty."

"This has nothing to do with proactively disabling a phone that is unlocked or hacked," Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, said in an interview. "It's unfortunate that some of these programs have caused damage to the iPhone software, but Apple cannot be responsible for ... those consequences."

As with any Apple product, hacking into the iPhone will void its warranty, Apple said.

Picture shown one of the shops in Sincere Podium Cellphone Shopping Mall of Hong Kong is now promoting parallel imports of iPhone from States, provided "Full Unlocked" 8GB iPhone asking the price of HK$4,980 (US$640/Euro 455). Parallel imports retail marketing is common in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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Chief Executive Didier Lombard of France Telecom claimed earlier today, that Orange won the exclusive rights and partnership with Apple to distribute iPhone in France. The Apple iPhone will be distributed in France 'before Christmas, probably in November,' Lombard said.

No further details disclosed at this moment and no official announcement from Apple Inc., however.

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iPhone to Debut in UK on November 9

Apple and O2 today announced that iPhone would debut in the UK on November 9 with O2, the leading wireless carrier in the UK, as its exclusive carrier. “Our strategy at O2 is to bring our customers the best products and experiences,” said Matthew Key, CEO, O2 UK. “The iPhone is a breakthrough that is changing the way people use their mobiles forever, and we’re thrilled to have it exclusively for O2 customers in the UK.” [News release by Apple Inc. on Sep 18, 2007]



iPhone debuts in Germany on November 9

Apple and T-Mobile today announced that iPhone will debut in Germany on November 9 with T-Mobile, the leading network operator in Germany, as its exclusive carrier. “I am proud that Apple and T-Mobile have become partners. The best mobile device currently on the market will soon be operating on the best network in the country,” said Hamid Akhavan, CEO, T-Mobile International. [News release by Apple Inc. on Sep 19, 2007]

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If you bought your iPhone before August 22, you may be eligible for an instant $100 electronic credit toward the purchase of products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store. Requests for the $100 credit must be submitted by November 30, 2007.

Early iPhone owners should first read the terms and conditions, limitations are applied.

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News released from Apple Inc.

Yesterday, just 74 days after its introduction on June 29, Apple sold the one millionth iPhone. “One million iPhones in 74 days—it took almost two years to achieve this milestone with iPod,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We can’t wait to get this revolutionary product into the hands of even more customers this holiday season.” [Sep 10, 2007]

AAPL stock share has skyrocketed during Pre-Market from 132.45 (08:00 EDT) to 136.79 (09:25 EDT).

Way to go, Apple!

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More pix of web browsing on iPhone has sent to me the other day. Let's take a closer look on the following real-world photos.

1. Full Size Web Page Browsing

Left: iPhone has shown a full size web page in portrait viewing mode.
Right: Airis using IE mobile browser, has shown only a partial section of a web page.

2. Closer Look Of The Web Page

iPhone(left) and Internet Explorer(right) has shown respectively the webpage orientation on normal magnified viewing mode.

3. Closer Look On Landscape Viewing Mode

iPhone(top) and Internet Explorer(bottom) has shown webpage in landscape orientation on normal magnified viewing mode respectively.

4. Large Magnified Viewing

iPhone(left) has shown tack-sharp fonts of contents, as IE(right) displayed not-so-favorable fonts.

5. W3C Web Format (Apple Website)

iPhone at left has shown a full size Apple home page. Yet, IE could not display the webpage in normal format.

6. W3C Web Format (Microsoft Website)

iPhone(left) has shown the homepage of Microsoft in full page orientation, and again, the IE(right) has shown a crippled page layout.

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That's hell of a Cool

One of our readers sent me his iPhone photos from California, U.S.A., with his generous permission and let me post it up for showcasing on my personal blog.

The top photo is using iPhone's built-in Safari web browser to surf the internet from his place in U.S.A., and visiting Tomahawk Photo Gallery, in landscape viewing mode, and also the bottom photo reveals the web page in portrait viewing mode, respectively.

However, I was told that his iPhone has not yet been activated for its exclusive AT&T cellular service, due to his binding contract with the existing cellular network. In the meantime, he has been manipulating his iPhone only for iPod'ing and web surfing.

Many thanks, Dude!

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There is a reason to believe that Apple iPhone is powered by an OEM Samsung S3C6400 Mobile CPU, a 32-bit RISC microprocessor of ARM1176 based SoC (Silicon On-Chip), 533/667MHz Operating Frequency, cost-effective, low power, high performance Application Processor solution for mobile phones.

Furthermore, audio processing chip by Wolfson (U.K.), Wi-Fi chip provided by Marvell Technology (U.S. based), cellular network power amplifier by Skyworks Solutions Inc., while Bluetooth chip by Britain's CSR Plc.


Source: Block Diagram from Samsung.

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List of U.S. Apple Retail Store indicates iPhones unavailable at 11:30 Hours (EDT) on July 01, 2007.

State of California:
Burlingame,
Canoga Park,
Corte Madera,
Emeryville,
Glendale,
Irvine,
Los Angeles, Century City.
Los Angeles, Beverly Center.
Manhattan Beach,
Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center.
Palo Alto, Palo Alto.
Pasadena, Pasadena.
San Francisco, Stonestown.
San Francisco, San Francisco.
Santa Clara,
Sherman Oaks,
Simi Valley,
Walnut Creek,

State of Florida:
Miami, The Falls.

State of Nevada:
Las Vegas, Fashion Show.

State of New Jersey:
Atlantic City, The Pier.
Paramus, Garden State Plaza.
Woodcliff Lake, Tice's Corner.

State of Texas:
Austin, The Domain.
Plano, Willow Bend.
Southlake, Southlake Town Square.

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Apple U.S. Store accepts orders for purchasing the iPhone online, starting today. However, you need to wait for another 2-4 weeks for the delivery. iPhone is pretty hot these days and according to the news that iPhone has sold 10,000+ units during magic hours on the first night.

iPhone is only compatible with AT & T mobile networks in States.

Although, tens of thousands iPhone buyers are lined up on "i-Day" at the Apple Stores and AT&T retail outlets longing for the iPhone purchase, Apple's website indicates that iPhone availability is still good in supply.

Picture shown below is the supply status of Apple Stores in New York State, at 20:00 Hours Local Time. Green Lights!

iPhone Availability Web page: http://www.apple.com/retail/iphone/

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Picture shown the back side of iPhone.

Browse iPhone info at http://www.iphone.org

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The "iDay", iPhone will be off the shelves at 18:00 Hours (U.S. local time) on Friday, June 29 and will be sold only in the United States through Apple’s retail and online stores and AT&T's 1800 retail stores.

iPhone will be available in a 4GB model for $499 (US) and an 8GB model for $599 (US), and will work with either a PC or Mac.

iPhone activation requires an Internet connection; an iTunes Store account or a major credit card; a valid Social Security number (as required by AT&T); the latest version of iTunes available at www.itunes.com and a PC or Mac with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later; Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Edition. iPhone requires a new two-year AT&T service plan. Customers with existing AT&T accounts will have the option of keeping their existing phone number and upgrading their account to work with iPhone.

"Users will be able to activate their new iPhone in the comfort and privacy of their own home or office, without having to wait in a store while their phone is activated," Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, said in a statement. "There are tens of millions of people in the US who already know how to sync their iPods with iTunes, and syncing their new iPhone with iTunes works the same way."

Apple and AT&T jointly announced the iPhone Service Plans today. Rates refer to charts as of below (Sources: Apple website):

Individual Plan:


Family Plan:


Existing Customers:

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High Technology Specification:
Screen size: 3.5 inches
Screen resolution: 320 by 480 at 160 ppi
Input method: Multi-touch
Operating system: OS X
Storage: 4GB or 8GB
GSM: Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Wireless data: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0
Camera: 2.0 megapixels
Battery:
* Up to 5 hours Talk / Video / Browsing
* Up to 16 hours Audio playback
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm
Weight: 4.8 ounces / 135 grams

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(Picture shown an artist illustration of forthcoming Apple iPhone)

Mac users and market analysts take wild guesses on Apple future products, rumors and speculations are all around these days. Let's review these exciting bubbleware and cross our fingers, one of these days, they might turn out to be true.

1. Apple iPhone, a black and a white iPod nano form-factor, 3G & GSM cellular phones.
2. Apple Intel-based dual 4-Core Kentsfield architecture super Mac Pro Desktops.
3. 15"-inch MacBook, black model and white model.
4. All new Apple HD Cinema Displays, starting 20", 24", & 30"-inch.
5. Apple AMD CPU powered notebook computers.
6. Apple reveals Blu-ray drive in Mac Pro Desktops.
7. Wireless iPod.
8. Wide-Screen video iPod with touch screen controls.

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