iPhone 3G Launch & iPod Touch Firmware Update Almost Available

The iPhone 3G went on sale in the US today. People began getting in line about a week ago, and there has been a great customer response. Aside from the in-store activation which can take 10-12 minutes per phone, and the pricy data plans, people were still insanely enthusiastic about this device. It was probably because of it's very affordable price of $199. I can't get service here, but if I could, I'd definitely consider this as my new phone.

On a side note, when you plug in your iPod Touch, it will tell you that the new update is available, however when you click the link to get it, it does nothing. The iPhone 2.o firmware update actually came out today, my previous post was incorrect. People had found the link to the updated firmware in Apple's xml files, and posted it. I am very excited about the software update, so I can begin playing with the apps on my brother's iPod Touch. I need to get myself one, but I'm still paying off the Mac Mini.

iPhone 2.0 Software and iTunes 7.7!

The iPhone 3G goes on sale tomorrow, but today Apple has released the iPhone 2.0 Software, and an update of iTunes (7.7). The updated iTunes includes the app store, and so does the iPhone 2.0 software, but there is no update for the iPod Touch software yet, but when it comes out, it will cost $9.99. It's free for iPhone owners. I'm anxiously waiting for the iPod Touch software update, so I can play around with some of the free ones on my brother's new iPod Touch.

App Store Launch Deadline July 7th

Developers must get their iPhone Apps finished, and submitted to the App Store by July 7th for them to be included in the App Store in the launch. The launch of the App Store is expected to be July 11th, along side the new 3G iPhone, however, Apple could still change things up a bit, and release it a little earlier. Having an app in the store on the first day would give quite a bit of free publicity, as everyone will be playing around and seeing all the new things they can do with their iPhone/iPod Touch.