WWDC: Attack of the Apple "Fans"

Apple's keynote address from its Worldwide Developers Conference may be over, but the dust surrounding the event has not yet settled. Overall, many fans were happy to see what Apple announced during the speech, but there were also howls of derision directed at AT&T, and sometimes even Apple.

Here's a breakdown of the reactions:

AT&T

AT&T is getting slammed right now for to its inability to keep up with international iPhone carriers. Unlike other iPhone users around the world, AT&T customers will have to wait until later this summer to use fancy new iPhone features like Multimedia Messaging and tethering.

Dan commenting on the iPhone blog kept it simple and said, "AT&T sucks, period." KRG over on CrunchGear, meanwhile, made a crack about AT&T service, "Why would you want to make calls [with the iPhone 3GS]? I didn't think that was a working feature in the old iPhone 3G anyway."

Blogger Matthew Schulz is starting his own grassroots campaign against AT&T on Twitter: "ACT NOW: Tweet @ATTNews re: WWDC FAIL! We can make a difference!"

Weighing in on the iPhone 3GS pricing debate, Technologizer and former PC World editor-in-chief Harry McCracken, Harry McCracken said he has no sympathy for iPhone 3G users who may have to pay more to get the new iPhone. That set off an interesting debate. Commenter Michael started his argument with a literary allusion, "Harry McCracken...You're a Douche." But John Doe was quick to defend the Technologizer with a counterpunch directed at Michael, "Wait, someone disagrees with my whine? Let me attack them."

iPhone 3GS

The new iPhone is supposed to be faster than current models, it has a compass (something that got one WWDC audience member a little too excited), and an upgraded still camera with video functionality.

But some people just weren't buying it, literally.

[via PC World]

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iPhone 3GS announced!!!

As endlessly predicted, Apple's unveiled a new iPhone today at WWDC, the iPhone 3GS -- the "s" stands for speed. It's much, much faster than the 3G -- some tasks are almost four times faster. Data speeds are upped to 7.2Mbps HSDPA, and the camera is now a 3 megapixel unit with autofocus and auto white balance -- and just as expected, it now supports 30fps VGA video recording.

Seeing as the new iPhone OS 3.0 is set to arrive on June 17th, we're guessing that's when this model will ship as well, but Apple hasn't confirmed anything yet -- stay tuned.

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Last Minute Rumor Updates on Apple WWDC '09: New iPhone, New iPhone OS, Cheaper iPhone

New iPhone, New iPhone OS, Cheaper $99 iPhone, Steve Jobs is Back...


Apple's WWDC 2009 liveblog is just a weekend away. On the menu: Definitely Snow Leopard, new iPhone, new iPhone OS, and maybe even a guest star appearance of Steve Jobs himself. Here are the latest updates:

Search for What we know today for the updates.

The new iPhone

The biggest announcement and biggest question mark is the new version of the iPhone. A new model is coming for sure, but we don't know what will be in it.

Most probably, the new Apple cell will keep its current design. Since Steve Jobs came to Apple, dramatic industrial design changes have only happened across various generations of gut changes. Historically, the iMac, the Powerbook/Macbook, or the Mac Pro went through several iterations before experiencing a complete redesign. It's too early for the iPhone to change its face dramatically, specially when the current form factor works so well. And, after all, there are only a few ways to do a touch-screen phone. The iPhone 3G's design is simple, elegant, and works extremely well, so there is no reason to see a big re-design now.

Some people are talking about multiple color versions. With the iPod mini, nano, and shuffle, color became a way to convert the low-end hardware into fashion accessories. The iMac also went through that phase, which was later abandoned. The iPod, however, always stayed either white or black, becoming an icon on its own right. The iPhone is also a higher-end icon. Down the line—maybe in a different incarnation, as the iPhone OS product family expands—color will appear. But for now, looking at Apple's past history, logic dictates that the iPhone won't see the variety of colors that the iPod nano has now.

Other rumors point at something called "the unibody iPhone", which is a retarded notion at best. The iPhone is already "unibody." It may not be carved out of a single piece of aluminum, but there's no need for that. It is a single surface—which is made of plastic to make reception better—and a glass top. It doesn't get any simpler than that.

What we know today:

• Like I said above, we knew that the new iPhone was coming already, but Walter Mossberg—who is well known for having a very tight relation with Apple—strongly suggested that the new hardware is a sure shot next week. He did it in his Palm Pre review, potentially offsetting the Pre's current advantages with unrevealed incoming features in the iPhone.

• The Financial Times, BGR, and Engadget also say their sources claim that $99 iPhones are on the pipeline.

• There may be sightly different components in the design, as shown in the pages of a Chinese original components wholesaler.

• The new iPhone may also experience a change of materials, going from shiny to matte.

[via Gizmodo]

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iPorn to Host Sexy After Party for Apple iPhone Developer Conference

SAN FRANCISCO — iPorn announced today that it will host the Un-Official After Party for the Apple iPhone World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) taking place June 8th - 10th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. A representative from the company said, "Since iPorn is one of the fastest-growing iPhone user communities on the web short of iTunes itself, we thought sponsoring a party would be a really nice way of showing our appreciation to Apple and to all the iPhone developers who have contributed to the iPhone’s tremendous success. We’ll be heading up to San Francisco with a gang of smoking-hot, sexy iPorn Girls to host the after party for Apple and all the top iPhone developers who flew in from around the world — and to announce the release of the new iPorn mobile site, offering near-perfect resolution playback to the iPhone and iPod over a 2G, 3G, or WiFi network."

Super-sexy iPorn Girl Nikki B. said, "I’m so excited to go! I love geeky guys … I think they’re hot, I always have — ever since high school. All the girls can’t wait to go party in San Fran!" This exclusive party, taking place on Monday June 8 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (opening day of the Apple conference) is open to WWDC attendees, investors, and media only. The party will be held at San Francisco’s famed gentlemen’s club — the Gold Club located at 650 Howard Street — 1 block east of Moscone Center West.

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[via TechBurgh]

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