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AT&T iPhone MMS Launches Today

Written on September 25, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 28 people have commented

According to the Twittersphere, AT&T has begun flipping the switch on MMS across the U.S. today. Sources say that AT&T will be sending out text messages, beginning at 10 A.M. EST today, to notify customers when MMS service is available for their use.
Customers and industry watchers alike are waiting anxiously to see how AT&T’s network [...]

iPhone 3G S: 1M Served in Opening Weekend

Written on June 22, 2009 by Darrell Etherington and 23 people have commented

While the tech blogging community may have made much of the Palm Pre’s potential ability to take on the iPhone 3G, the world at large didn’t seem to be aware of any competition, since they went ahead and purchased a staggering 1 million 3G S phones over launch weekend. Compare that to the Pre’s estimated [...]

3, 2, 1: We Have iPhone 3G S Launch!

Written on June 19, 2009 by Nick Santilli and 9 people have commented

This morning, in many parts of the country, the iPhone 3G S is already being doled out to anxious customers. Despite the bumpy upgrade plan that has been laid ahead of many current iPhone owners, there are still lines at some AT&T stores.
Locally, the retail stores have said that first-come-first-served iPhone sales will open at [...]

Why this year’s iPhone launch was very un-Apple

Written on July 14, 2008 by Brandon Eley and 40 people have commented

I remember standing in line last year for the iPhone. It was a momentous occasion. There was excitement in the air and people just having a great time waiting for 6 PM when the iPhone went on sale. People were camped out in lawn chairs and owners of shops came out to see what the [...]