Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple, iPhone
Apple answers your questions about the iPhone
There is no denying that the hype surrounding the iPhone is... well, a bit much. We here at TUAW are as guilty as anyone for contributing to it, but I would point out that it is our job to obessess over Apple (and we do it so well!). All the blame for the hype shouldn't be placed squarely on the tech media though, it is clear Apple is egging us on by slowly releasing information about the iPhone as we get closer and closer to launch (in contrast, Microsoft would have had all this information about the iPhone available the first day it was announced... and no one would have cared).
The newest news from Apple is this iPhones Questions and Answers section on Apple.com. It answers some typical questions about the iPhone like what OSs the iPhone will work with (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and OS X), can I used my existing iPod accessories (maybe), and what kind of headphones can I use with it (most standard headphones should work). However, the most exciting thing for the iPhone crazed is the above picture. That's the first clear picture of the iPhone accessories that Apple will be making. We can see the Dock (which included a space for recharging the Apple bluetooth headset), the Apple Bluetooth headset, and the iPhone charger (which looks just like the iPod charger. Sweet!).
Thanks to everyone for sending this in.
Update: Engadget has confirmed that the dock seen in the picture is included with the $120 Apple Bluetooth headset.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Dima K said 10:40AM on 6-27-2007
Did anyone else notice that VPN is now confirmed? I haven't seen this anywhere before!!! Ugh i Can't wait till 6pm
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Quix said 10:41AM on 6-27-2007
Why would they make a white dock for the iPhone??? An odd choice.
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mdc said 10:51AM on 6-27-2007
It's really crafty of them to release a little bit of news everyday until the day of release. It's not like iPhone really needs it, but it keeps it in the news.
People keep reporting on the latest tidbit Apple just released.
Well played Apple, well played. :)
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Ahmad said 10:51AM on 6-27-2007
"it is our job to obessess over Apple (and we do it so well!)."
you do it so well, it's actually really, really annoying.
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Matt said 10:54AM on 6-27-2007
Also, Apple has updated the "Tech Specs" portion of the iPhone's website. It confirms that the dock is included, not an additional expense. That is probably a dock without a stand for the bluetooth headset. The dock in the "Accessories" section of the "Questions and Answers" section probably comes with the headset.
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Duscrom said 10:55AM on 6-27-2007
Our Local AT&T store already has the iPhone display set up.
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pentumforever said 10:56AM on 6-27-2007
I guess tats due to Corporate Identity. I like it, its gonna match my iMac nicely that is when the iPhone hits Europe.
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Dan said 11:04AM on 6-27-2007
"you do it so well, it's actually really, really annoying."
Ahmad... you do realize your in the unofficial apple weblog, right? and you do realize you make the concious decision to read apple news from said weblog, right? Futhermore, you make the concious decision to read news from said weblog despite the fact that you also conciously made the decision that the news from said weblog is annoying.
Basically, you've either have me confused, or your confused.
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Rob said 11:07AM on 6-27-2007
"Can I use the SIM card from my current mobile phone?
You should use the SIM card that came preinstalled in the iPhone."
This is strange.
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punkassjim said 11:09AM on 6-27-2007
Y'know, I had just about gotten myself to buy the $599 iPhone, and SMACK, I'm reminded that there's also that bluetooth headset. Dammit, now I'm gonna have to get the $499 phone...I don't want the mrs. to kick me out.
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Ahmad said 11:22AM on 6-27-2007
It's so eerie when strangers on the Internet call be by my first name, lol.
but I understand, I just like to ruffle some feathers and stuff....
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Dan said 11:25AM on 6-27-2007
I figured. and completely understand. It helps me get through work. haha
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superg said 11:37AM on 6-27-2007
Anyone notice that it says that iphone works with Windows 2000SP4????
"Will iPhone work with my PC and Microsoft Windows?
Yes. iPhone works with Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2), and Windows Vista. See specifications for more details."
The specifications does not mention win2k. Very odd, especially since Win2k can't run iTunes (iirc).
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harsh said 11:40AM on 6-27-2007
Has anyone noticed that the operating temperature is only from 32-95 degrees? I live in NY, where it's regularly below 32 in the winter, and sometimes over 95 in the summer. The high is 92 for today! Is the operating temperature in line with most phones?
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ralph said 12:08PM on 6-27-2007
notice that the charger is actually smaller than an ipod charger!
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Quix said 12:08PM on 6-27-2007
"Dammit, now I'm gonna have to get the $499 phone...I don't want the mrs. to kick me out."
Come on Jim, it's $100. For double the storage capacity. You're going to want every single byte you can get on this thing.
Spend the extra dough. Beg for forgiveness from the little lady later.
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punkassjim said 12:55PM on 6-27-2007
@14 harsh:
The specified operating temperature is something that helps you to understand how to take care of your phone. For example, this spec should help you to understand that you should not make calls while laying down in a snowbank. And perhaps you shouldn't let it sit out on the curb overnight in the dead of winter. It's their subtle, diplomatic way of saying "don't do something dumb."
@15 ralph:
no, it's about the same size as the charger that the retail stores have been carrying since the switch to USB. They're pretty small.
@16 Quix:
It's the difference between $580 (4gb) and $690 (8gb) when you factor in tax and activation fee. Let's say, for the sake of argument, that this stellar headset is $100 (on par with a nice tiny Motorola BT headset, but I think I'm shooting low, since it supposedly includes a dock). That means almost $110 with tax, which brings my total up to $690 just for a 4gb iPhone and headset. And $800 if I wanted the 8gb, which I do...but I can't justify $800 even to myself, let alone to management.
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Ben Campbell said 2:01PM on 6-27-2007
I note that they do not give clear answers to the two questions that are tantamount to "What will happen if I install my T-Mobile SIM in an iPhone".
Does anyone know what ATT's unlocking policy is for _other_ phones?
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Eric said 2:59PM on 6-27-2007
What are the chances that Apple will also include a Universal Dock insert for using iPhone in the hundreds of iPod speakers that use the adapters?
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Eric said 3:07PM on 6-27-2007
I don't mean to double-comment, but iTunes does work on Windows 2000... it always has.
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