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AT&T rethinking Google Voice and Skype? I hope so!

Adam Wyss — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:30:20 +0000

iPhone Buzz is reporting that another one of those infamous “sources close to the subject” claim that not only will Google Voice be allowed on the AT&T network but Skype could be coming along for the ride as soon as tomorrow. What this means is that AT&T would have had to work with not only Apple, but Google and Skype to get their apps lined up and approved for release in the App Store on the date of the announcement. Given the App Store review process, I’m not sure how likely that would be that AT&T could really influence Apple to help approve 2 apps, especially when Google Voice was rejected and Skype was gimped (by AT&T no less).

I personally hope this is really true as I use both services and would love to see this happen, especially Google Voice. I have said nothing but good things about the AT&T network in my area. I know that huge cities such as NYC and San Francisco who have probably at least 10x the number of AT&T and iPhone users as my city does do nothing but complain about dropped calls and lack of coverage. Those users will probably hate this announcement as it would just mean more problems for AT&T’s already strained network but with Verizon’s announcements today announcing Android phones and Google Voice support I’m not sure that AT&T has much of a choice at this point. AT&T has been the subject of much criticism for their network coverage/reliability and we all know how much Apple has been criticized over the App Store so we’ll have to wait and see if this pans out.

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AT&T Network Holding Back iPhone 3.0 Goodies That We All Want

Adam Wyss — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:28:53 +0000

This explains it all! AT&T’s lack of MMS, tethering, all the cool stuff that international carriers already have ready even though the iPhone 3G S does not go on sale until Friday. There is one thing that I really don’t like about the mainstream media’s tech coverage is that they don’t get everything right. They say that the iPhone 3G is not HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) compatible. That is not entirely true. We get HSPA on the 3G however the 3G S is faster, hence the extra S! The 3G gets 3.6 Mbps (theoretical) and the 3G S gets 7.2 (again, theoretical). The network is the problem, the iPhone uses a lot of network capacity and now with push notifications, MMS, streaming video, and tethering we will be using up more than ever. AT&T’s data network is already the most strained in the country and things are only going to get worse with the $99 iPhone 3G plus the 3G S using more bandwidth with the faster speeds things could get interesting for AT&T’s engineers.

Hit up the link below if you want the full USA Today rundown.

AT&T network not ready yet for all Apple iPhone 3G S functions – USATODAY.com

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Should you buy the new iPhone?

Jack Cook — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:38:50 +0000

I suppose that is a question that current users are asking as well as potential new adopters. Walt Mossberg from WSJ.com has some very interesting thoughts that you should read if the new iPhone is in your radar. Battery life and overall cost has to be a consideration and Walt seemed to hit those nails very hard.

There are two big hidden costs to the new iPhone’s faster speed and lower price tag. First, in my tests, the iPhone 3G’s battery was drained much more quickly in a typical day of use than the battery on the original iPhone, due to the higher power demands of 3G networks. This is an especially significant problem because, unlike most other smart phones, the iPhone has a sealed battery that can’t be replaced with a spare.

Second, Apple’s exclusive carrier in the U.S., AT&T Inc., has effectively negated the iPhone’s up-front price cut by jacking up its monthly fee for unlimited data use by $10. Over the course of the two-year contract you must sign to get the lower hardware prices, that adds $240, overwhelming the $200 savings on the phone itself. If you want text messaging, the cost rises further. With the first iPhone, 200 text messages a month came free. Now, 200 messages will cost $5 a month, or another $120 over the two-year contract.

Check out his thoughts here at WSJ.com

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A Guided Tour of the iPhone 3G

Jack Cook — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:01:19 +0000

Thinking of getting the iPhone 3G? Get up to speed by watching the guided tour. Click on the picture or the link below.

Apple – iPhone – A Guided Tour

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A 3G On/Off Option for the New iPhone?

Jack Cook — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:23:45 +0000

There was a post on Mac Rumors that a developer has activated an On/Off option that enables 3G speeds on the latest iPhone 2.0 Beta 5 distributed to developers. Evidently the preference is hidden and will not work on current iPhones … so dig deep for that new iPhone that is coming …. but be aware that enabling the option will most likely dramatically increase power consumption. I guess that is why there is the On/Off option so you can fall back to EDGE. Too bad there is not a bigger battery or better still, a user replaceable battery.

via iPhone Alley

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