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I don't know how at&t would let this happen:
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Apple and AT&T Have Reportedly Worked Closely on 3G Network Performance Issues
Wednesday March 31, 2010 10:07 AM EST; Category: iPhone
Written by Eric Slivka
The Wall Street Journal reports (subscription required) on AT&T's recent efforts to beef up its cellular network in the face of criticism from customers over performance. As part of the report, the Journal notes that Apple and AT&T have worked closely on addressing the issues, with Apple even going so far as to tweak how the iPhone connects to the network in order to reduce load.
Apple rejiggered how its phones communicate with AT&T's towers. As a result, the phones now put less of a load on the network for such simple tasks as finding the closest tower or checking for available text messages.
"They're well past networking 101, 201 or 301," said Mr. Donovan. Apple, he said, is now "in a Master's class."
AT&T also reportedly sent high-ranking company executives to Cupertino to personally meet with Apple CEO Steve Jobs to assure him that network issues were being addressed. According to the report, AT&T rolled out a "100-day plan" in mid-December to rapidly improve service in high-density markets such as Manhattan and San Francisco that have been the focus of customer complaints. The carrier's efforts may be paying off, as its network showed marked improvement in a recent study of 3G wireless performance, although there is certainly still work to be done.
AT&T's race to improve its network comes as rumors of a Verizon iPhone continue to circulate and the iPad nears its launch, providing additional incentives for the carrier to invest in its infrastructure.
Wednesday March 31, 2010 10:07 AM EST; Category: iPhone
Written by Eric Slivka
The Wall Street Journal reports (subscription required) on AT&T's recent efforts to beef up its cellular network in the face of criticism from customers over performance. As part of the report, the Journal notes that Apple and AT&T have worked closely on addressing the issues, with Apple even going so far as to tweak how the iPhone connects to the network in order to reduce load.
Apple rejiggered how its phones communicate with AT&T's towers. As a result, the phones now put less of a load on the network for such simple tasks as finding the closest tower or checking for available text messages.
"They're well past networking 101, 201 or 301," said Mr. Donovan. Apple, he said, is now "in a Master's class."
AT&T also reportedly sent high-ranking company executives to Cupertino to personally meet with Apple CEO Steve Jobs to assure him that network issues were being addressed. According to the report, AT&T rolled out a "100-day plan" in mid-December to rapidly improve service in high-density markets such as Manhattan and San Francisco that have been the focus of customer complaints. The carrier's efforts may be paying off, as its network showed marked improvement in a recent study of 3G wireless performance, although there is certainly still work to be done.
AT&T's race to improve its network comes as rumors of a Verizon iPhone continue to circulate and the iPad nears its launch, providing additional incentives for the carrier to invest in its infrastructure.
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I have to admit, I use
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a lot too
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#1531
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From everything I'm reading, the iPhone 4 (a.k.a. iPhone HD, a.k.a. iPhone 2010) will hit ATT stores this June and Verizon (CDMA version) next year.
I understand that it will have a user replaceable battery, video conferencing, HD video, photo, and audio, and 3rd party multi-tasking.
I HOPE is also serves as a 3G router for other wi-fi devices.
At any rate, I'm eligible for a new ungrade this July... Yay.
I understand that it will have a user replaceable battery, video conferencing, HD video, photo, and audio, and 3rd party multi-tasking.
I HOPE is also serves as a 3G router for other wi-fi devices.
At any rate, I'm eligible for a new ungrade this July... Yay.
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iPhone OS 4.0 to Bring Expose-like Multitasking?
Wednesday March 31, 2010 01:20 PM EST; Category: iPhone
Written by Eric Slivka
AppleInsider offers some details on multitasking in iPhone OS 4.0, which would allow users greater ability to run multiple apps at a time and easily switch between them. According to the report, multitasking on iPhone OS 4.0 will utilize an interface similar to the Exposé function found in Mac OS X.
Those familiar with the design of iPhone 4.0 said that the user interface will resemble Apple's desktop Expose feature, in that a key combination -- reportedly hitting the Home button twice -- will trigger an expose-like interface that brings up a series of icons representing the currently running apps, allowing users to quickly select the one they want to switch to directly. When a selection is made, the iPhone OS zooms out of the Expose task manager and transitions to that app.
While Apple currently offers limited multitasking for apps that ship with the iPhone operating system, it has yet to implement true multitasking for all applications despite it being one of the highest profile requests from users. Apple developed a workaround with Push Notifications, launched last June, which allow applications that are not currently running to serve alerts to users via a remote server.
Talk of true multitasking in iPhone OS 4.0 surfaced in the weeks leading up to the iPad media event in late January as some observers expected the updated operating system to be demoed there. Additional claims arrived earlier this month, and Daring Fireball's John Gruber also hinted earlier this week at the capability for iPhone OS 4.0.
Today's report also notes two other features that have reportedly been observed in iPhone OS 4.0: a "global mailbox view" and the ability to place individual contacts to the device's home screen. Neither of these advancements are a particular surprise, however, as Apple CEO Steve Jobs himself recently claimed that a universal inbox is under development, and a patent application published in January revealed Apple's interest in adding contacts to the home screen.
Wednesday March 31, 2010 01:20 PM EST; Category: iPhone
Written by Eric Slivka
AppleInsider offers some details on multitasking in iPhone OS 4.0, which would allow users greater ability to run multiple apps at a time and easily switch between them. According to the report, multitasking on iPhone OS 4.0 will utilize an interface similar to the Exposé function found in Mac OS X.
Those familiar with the design of iPhone 4.0 said that the user interface will resemble Apple's desktop Expose feature, in that a key combination -- reportedly hitting the Home button twice -- will trigger an expose-like interface that brings up a series of icons representing the currently running apps, allowing users to quickly select the one they want to switch to directly. When a selection is made, the iPhone OS zooms out of the Expose task manager and transitions to that app.
While Apple currently offers limited multitasking for apps that ship with the iPhone operating system, it has yet to implement true multitasking for all applications despite it being one of the highest profile requests from users. Apple developed a workaround with Push Notifications, launched last June, which allow applications that are not currently running to serve alerts to users via a remote server.
Talk of true multitasking in iPhone OS 4.0 surfaced in the weeks leading up to the iPad media event in late January as some observers expected the updated operating system to be demoed there. Additional claims arrived earlier this month, and Daring Fireball's John Gruber also hinted earlier this week at the capability for iPhone OS 4.0.
Today's report also notes two other features that have reportedly been observed in iPhone OS 4.0: a "global mailbox view" and the ability to place individual contacts to the device's home screen. Neither of these advancements are a particular surprise, however, as Apple CEO Steve Jobs himself recently claimed that a universal inbox is under development, and a patent application published in January revealed Apple's interest in adding contacts to the home screen.
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WSJ: Apple 'developing new iPhone,' plus another for Verizon (update: iPhone HD, front-facing camera?)
By Darren Murph posted Mar 29th 2010 5:26PM
Breaking News
You heard right, folks -- according to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is currently "developing a new iPhone to debut this summer," and as if that weren't enough, it's also "working on another model for US mobile phone operator Verizon Wireless." As of this moment, details about the break are nowhere to be found, but it's not like either tidbit is shocking. This summer will mark the one-year anniversary of the iPhone 3GS, and if the Cupertino-based company keeps with its historical refresh pattern, we're just a few months out from seeing the latest and greatest iPhone. There's also been no shortage of iPhone-to-Verizon rumors over the years, with the latest of 'em happening during the run-up to the iPad's launch.
Update: We're now learning that the "next iPhone is being manufactured by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry," which just so happens to be the same outfit responsible for crafting all prior iPhones. That's according to "people briefed on the matter" and sourced by the WSJ. It's also stated that the world's first CDMA iPhone will be manufactured by Pegatron Technology, which we caught just last week dabbling in some of NVIDIA's Tegra 2-based wares. If all goes well, Pegatron could begin mass production of the CDMA iPhone (exact model not disclosed) this September, so it's hard to say if Sprint or Verizon would have access before the all-too-lucrative holiday season. As for quotes on the matter? Most everyone involved wouldn't say a word, but an AT&T spokesman did utter the following: "There has been lots of incorrect speculation on CDMA iPhones for a long time. We haven't seen one yet and only Apple knows when that might occur."
On a week that couldn't possibly get any bigger for Apple, that's exactly what just happened. Everyone suspected that a fourth-generation iPhone was in the works, but having an outlet like the WSJ confirm it just makes the summer that much harder to wait for. There's also the possibility that 2010 will be the final year that AT&T retains its death-grip on the iPhone, but by the sound of this report, it still seems as if the nation's largest GSM carrier may nab exclusive rights on the latest iPhone. We also can't help but wonder about the future of a true 4G iPhone -- will Sprint manage to grab a WiMAX-enabled version? Will Verizon get its grubby paws on an LTE model? We figured only Jobs would know, but now... there might just be someone else out there willing to spill the beans.
Update 2: Soon after the news broke, we were informed that the next-generation iPhone would be announced on June 22nd (a Tuesday, naturally) and would be dubbed the iPhone HD (a name that has been tossed around before). That certainly makes sense given that Apple almost certainly has to up the pixel count in order to rival the EVO 4G, HD2 and all of those other high-res handsets, but we're still reserving judgment until we see that fateful media invite hit our inbox.
Update 3: John Gruber's just weighed in with some more tidbits, in his characteristically polite way. Gruber says the next model will have an A4-class SoC, a 960 x 640 display, a front-facing camera, and that iPhone OS 4.0 will enable third-party multitasking. A pretty safe set of predictions, in all, but Gruber's done pretty well in the past, so we'll just have to wait and see.
By Darren Murph posted Mar 29th 2010 5:26PM
Breaking News
You heard right, folks -- according to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is currently "developing a new iPhone to debut this summer," and as if that weren't enough, it's also "working on another model for US mobile phone operator Verizon Wireless." As of this moment, details about the break are nowhere to be found, but it's not like either tidbit is shocking. This summer will mark the one-year anniversary of the iPhone 3GS, and if the Cupertino-based company keeps with its historical refresh pattern, we're just a few months out from seeing the latest and greatest iPhone. There's also been no shortage of iPhone-to-Verizon rumors over the years, with the latest of 'em happening during the run-up to the iPad's launch.
Update: We're now learning that the "next iPhone is being manufactured by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry," which just so happens to be the same outfit responsible for crafting all prior iPhones. That's according to "people briefed on the matter" and sourced by the WSJ. It's also stated that the world's first CDMA iPhone will be manufactured by Pegatron Technology, which we caught just last week dabbling in some of NVIDIA's Tegra 2-based wares. If all goes well, Pegatron could begin mass production of the CDMA iPhone (exact model not disclosed) this September, so it's hard to say if Sprint or Verizon would have access before the all-too-lucrative holiday season. As for quotes on the matter? Most everyone involved wouldn't say a word, but an AT&T spokesman did utter the following: "There has been lots of incorrect speculation on CDMA iPhones for a long time. We haven't seen one yet and only Apple knows when that might occur."
On a week that couldn't possibly get any bigger for Apple, that's exactly what just happened. Everyone suspected that a fourth-generation iPhone was in the works, but having an outlet like the WSJ confirm it just makes the summer that much harder to wait for. There's also the possibility that 2010 will be the final year that AT&T retains its death-grip on the iPhone, but by the sound of this report, it still seems as if the nation's largest GSM carrier may nab exclusive rights on the latest iPhone. We also can't help but wonder about the future of a true 4G iPhone -- will Sprint manage to grab a WiMAX-enabled version? Will Verizon get its grubby paws on an LTE model? We figured only Jobs would know, but now... there might just be someone else out there willing to spill the beans.
Update 2: Soon after the news broke, we were informed that the next-generation iPhone would be announced on June 22nd (a Tuesday, naturally) and would be dubbed the iPhone HD (a name that has been tossed around before). That certainly makes sense given that Apple almost certainly has to up the pixel count in order to rival the EVO 4G, HD2 and all of those other high-res handsets, but we're still reserving judgment until we see that fateful media invite hit our inbox.
Update 3: John Gruber's just weighed in with some more tidbits, in his characteristically polite way. Gruber says the next model will have an A4-class SoC, a 960 x 640 display, a front-facing camera, and that iPhone OS 4.0 will enable third-party multitasking. A pretty safe set of predictions, in all, but Gruber's done pretty well in the past, so we'll just have to wait and see.
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wait, so if i double tap the home button now, i wont goto my camera anymore? ![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
what about if i am listening to music, it wont bring up that pop up dialog anymore?![Shrug](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif)
i guess we will have to wait and see.
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what about if i am listening to music, it wont bring up that pop up dialog anymore?
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i guess we will have to wait and see.
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Apple has begun sending email invitations to select members of the media inviting them to a “sneak peek of the next generation of iPhone OS software.” The invitation features a large graphic with a large “4” shadow spread across a blue background, with “Get a sneak peek into the future of iPhone OS” overlaid in white text. The event will be held on Apple’s Cupertino, CA campus and will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on April 8.
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You need to quit being so impatient.
They're announcing what will be in the next OS. Next logical step after that is to release it.![Captain Obvious](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/captainobvious.gif)
anyways can't wait to see what they have in store.
I also wonder what this means for ipad.
They're announcing what will be in the next OS. Next logical step after that is to release it.
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anyways can't wait to see what they have in store.
I also wonder what this means for ipad.
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cant wait for 10am PDT tomorrow~!!
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i guess it also means a preview of some stuff that could be going to the iPad as well.
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and how does that work when JB, what i mean is what is the process to switch between apps.
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Say I want Pandora to run in the background...
-open Pandora
-hold down home button until "backgrounding enabled" message is displayed
-release home button and you're taken to home screen with Pandora running in the background
To quit Pandora...
-return to the app by opening it
-hold down home button until "backgrounding disabled" is displayed
-release home button and Pandora will quit as it usually does
The easier way to quit it is to swipe your finger on the upper portion of your screen with SBSettings and kill the app with the kill process feature
-open Pandora
-hold down home button until "backgrounding enabled" message is displayed
-release home button and you're taken to home screen with Pandora running in the background
To quit Pandora...
-return to the app by opening it
-hold down home button until "backgrounding disabled" is displayed
-release home button and Pandora will quit as it usually does
The easier way to quit it is to swipe your finger on the upper portion of your screen with SBSettings and kill the app with the kill process feature
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so not really that easy to switch between open apps. but i guess it works.
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I only want to keep pandora open without jailbreaking...
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My Garage
Wreaked havoc on my phone and would crash all the time, but when it worked, it was really nice.
Nothing that compares to Android multitasking though.
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Don't get to read the updates on the new OS until 11am ;(
I sit deep inside a concrete building at work so the data/cell service is pretty bad, even on a coworkers verizon phone![Shrug](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif)
only way I'm on right now is the break area is next to a window
I sit deep inside a concrete building at work so the data/cell service is pretty bad, even on a coworkers verizon phone
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only way I'm on right now is the break area is next to a window
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No wifi at work ![Sad](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
But
finally multi tasking
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But
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I dont know if I have any need to multitask... LOL
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you've painted a very grim picture of your workplace, zouse.
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Holy shit folders now?
Guess that's one less thing that JB people have over nonJB.
You can stuff all yer games into one folder.
Guess that's one less thing that JB people have over nonJB.
You can stuff all yer games into one folder.
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oMG unified inbox, threaded emails!!! And support for more than one exhanche account!!
And I can change the BG on my home screen!
And I can change the BG on my home screen!
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Xbox live type service for games on iPhone nifty
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No multi tasking on non-3GS iPhones and 2nd gen iPod touch.