April 30, 2009
I’ve been amazed at how much I’ve come to rely on Internet access while commuting. Long gone are the days of reading a book on a train – I expect to be able to work or play via the web at all times.
The iPhone has much to answer for. It wasn’t long ago that I took pride in getting my laptop out on the train and watching a DVD either to or from work. But that’s so passé these days – if I can’t do it on my iPhone then it can’t be done.
However, the iPhone and other smartphone handsets wouldn’t be as attractive without the network behind it. The mere fact that I can sit on a train, use a touch-screen device to write a blog post and know that once I click ‘publish’ the network will just take care of it is incredible.
O2, Vodafone, and all carriers advancing their networks should be commended since they bring the connectivity we desire to the handsets we love.
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Posted by Noel
April 29, 2009
I was at the Apple Store on Regent St again this morning, and in between buying a MacBook Pro and a raft of software, I quizzed a couple of the Apple bods about web speculation on a new handset.
The first guy I spoke to completely dismissed the idea; ‘rumour is part of Apple culture’ and quite right too. It’s clear that he didn’t want to say anything and I’m sure there’s some kind of non-disclosure that they sign up to.
For the 2nd guy I thought I’d try a different tac; ‘have you cleared much space in your warehouse for all the new iPhone handsets you’ll be receiving for the June launch?’ He looked a little stunned, possibly that I’d landed on the truth… in any case he neither confirmed or denied the existence of a new handset, but we danced around the reports of hackers finding links to video conferencing software in the 3.0 iPhone firmware beta.
After Twittering about a screenside webcam for the iPhone a couple of days ago, I got feedback that rumours abound that a new handset with a screenside camera exists.
Roll on June 09.
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Posted by Noel
April 28, 2009
My son loves his nano but yesterday the click-wheel stopped working. This evening I stopped by the Regent St store and managed to get a slot at the genius bar. It was diagnosed and as it was still in warranty, I was offered a replacement. However, they didn’t have any in stock, so I’m waiting for a call back (which I should receive by Friday 1st May).
In any case, I just wanted to say that it’s a great level of service, that the fault has been recognised and will be sorted essentially in store.
Top marks
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