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DawnTreader

Posted: 17 June 2009 12:44 PM

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I’ve been checking periodically this morning for the availability of the iPhone 3.0 update and the advisory in iTunes just displayed it’s available!

I’m downloading it now…

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Posted: 17 June 2009 12:51 PM

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The 3.0 update is downloading first to iTunes.

Just an aside: I’m downloading the iPhone 3.0 update my Mac, while simultaneously performing a Time Machine backup to a Time Capsule and posting in the forum, all over a home wireless network. I forgot to turn the iTunes radio on this morning otherwise I’d be streaming music to a home stereo right now as well. The products are an impressive set of solutions.

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Posted: 17 June 2009 12:51 PM

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This is apparently one very big update…

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Posted: 17 June 2009 12:56 PM

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All iphone updates are a full disk image.
Just finish the upgrade and other then a few icons being moved around all is well. I was looking at MLB app and lo and behold they will be offering streaming video Full game starting on the 18th. Will be interested to see how it looks. No longer do I have to miss the home team when I’m out on the road.

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Posted: 17 June 2009 12:58 PM

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Full streaming of MLB games? Get a mobile battery charger for the phone!

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Posted: 17 June 2009 12:59 PM

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pats - 17 June 2009 12:56 PM
All iphone updates are a full disk image.

Yep. But I’m assuming 3.0 will also have a larger memory footprint than 2.0.

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Posted: 17 June 2009 01:09 PM

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DawnTreader - 17 June 2009 12:59 PM
pats - 17 June 2009 12:56 PM
All iphone updates are a full disk image.

Yep. But I’m assuming 3.0 will also have a larger memory footprint than 2.0.

Agreed.
Just noticed on the App store via the Iphone you can now redeem itunes gift cards.

For those trying to figure out the differences
iIounge has a nice guide Iphone 3.0

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Posted: 17 June 2009 01:11 PM

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pats - 17 June 2009 01:09 PM
Just noticed on the App store via the Iphone you can now redeem itunes gift cards.

Nice find!

My download is finished. Now for installation of the update!

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Posted: 17 June 2009 01:19 PM

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Just downloaded 3.0 also. I’m impressed with download speeds… got it in 6 minutes on launch day.

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Posted: 17 June 2009 02:24 PM

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3.0 downloaded… but error code on the activation….
activation-server not available….

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Posted: 17 June 2009 02:31 PM

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Find my iPhone isn’t activating yet. Must be a very busy day for MobileMe.

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Posted: 17 June 2009 03:34 PM

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Downloaded the 3.0 this morning and just getting a chance to play around.

DT ... did you make sure to enable “Find my iPhone” on your phone ?

Landscape mode while texting is worth the price .... well, if there was a price !

GO APPL

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Posted: 17 June 2009 04:16 PM

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N.L. - 17 June 2009 02:24 PM
3.0 downloaded… but error code on the activation….
activation-server not available….

Same here. gonna keep trying until I have to leave this morning.

Jose

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Posted: 17 June 2009 04:45 PM

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Yes!! I got a connection to Apple! iPhone is restarting now. Progress bar ( first time I’ve ever seen that on my phone I think) looks like this will take about three or five minutes. Super, I can play with the phone while I’m in the lineup for vehicle inspection.

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Posted: 17 June 2009 05:05 PM

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Is anyone else noticing that icons are clearer and crisper under 3.0 then they were before, or am I just imagining it?

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Posted: 17 June 2009 05:59 PM

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9to5Mac has a bunch of links to video reviews of the new OS3.

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