Only 11 more sleeps… and to celebrate Apple has posted a guided tour of the new iPhone 3G!

It may only be a short video but it showcases all that’s new in the iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 software update. Nothing mentioned or talked about that most of you won’t already know,  but its sure to get you excited and add to the current iPhone 3G frenzy!

Check it out at the Apple iPhone Website

written by Councillor Ben \\ tags: 11th of July, 3G, Apple, iPhone

We are nearing the launch of the new iPhone 3G.  AT&T is gearing up for their July 11th 8:00am launch date, by announcing the prices of the plans needed for the new iPhone 3G.  For those looking to start a new contract or are eligible for an upgrade can grab the iPhone for $199(8GB) or $299(16GB).  While those that want to upgrade the phone but can’t upgrade the contract must pay $399(8GB) and $499(16GB). AT&T has also prepared a video to help you help them.  It highlights what you need to have ready for when you buy the phone, since you need to activate in-store.  Here is a view of the prices of the plans that will be available for your new iPhone purchase.

Here are the individual plans, which do not include text messaging:

And here is the Family Plan, which also does not include text messaging:

And here are the texting options:

We leave you with the video AT&T created to help you make the proccess easier for the both of you.  Enjoy, and start making your plan of what to do while waiting in line for the new iPhone 3G!

AT&T iReady

written by Councillor Wes \\ tags: 3G, Apple, AT&T, iPhone

Everyone go straight to Apple’s Software Update program and get your copy of Leopard updated! (>Software Update)  Today Apple released an update to their current OS, Leopard.  I’m going t ogive you a quick rundown of the new features of the new update.  Engadget.com has a great break-up of the new update, which i will post here.

From Engadget.com (all credit goes to their authors)

General

• Includes recent Apple security updates.
• Resolves an issue with saving and reopening Adobe Creative Suite 3 files on a remote server.
• Includes additional RAW image support for several cameras.
• Addresses an issue that may result in a partially installed X11 application.
• Improves L2TP VPN client reliability.

AirPort

• Addresses AirPort reliability issues with 5GHz networks.
• Addresses AirPort issues that may result in slower performance in Logic Studio or MainStage.

iCal

• Improves overall iCal reliability for meeting requests, cancellation notices, delegation, and syncing with iPhone.
• Resolves an issue that prevents deleting an iCal event without notifying the creator.
• Addresses an issue in which events in all calendars affect availability. A checkbox now enables information-only calendars to be transparent from free/busy lookups.
• Resolves a UI issue preventing delegated calendars from showing up as a separate window.
• Addresses an issue with copying and pasting attendees from one event to another.
• Resolves an issue in which iCal may not delete events after a specified time interval, even when set to do so in iCal preferences.
• Addresses an issue in which To Dos cannot be marked private.

Safari

• Addresses a potential performance issue when loading secure web pages.
• Resolves issues that may be encountered when accessing secure web pages with client certificates that reside on a smart card.

Spaces and Exposé

• Addresses an issue in which switching from a space with a Finder window keeps the Finder as the active application instead of the application residing in the destination space.
• Fixes an issue in which dragging an application from the list of application assignments in Spaces System Preferences does not assign the application to the desired space.
• Resolves an Exposé issue that may result in only a subset of windows being shown.

Go now and update with Apple’s updater and post your thoughts about this update in the comments section.

written by Councillor Wes \\ tags: Apple, leopard, OS X, Software

Yes, Telstra will begin selling the iPhone 3G on July 11, joining both Optus and Vodafone. Telstra is the first of the three to reveal any Australian pricing for the iPhone. While there’s no full details yet, Telstra has given us more information than we’ve seen from anyone else.

On a 24-month contract from $30, the 8G iPhone will be available for an upfront cost of $279, or $399 for the 16GB version. On plans above $80 a month, there’s no upfront charge for the phones. Still $80 a month means that you’ll be paying $2000 over the course of the contract.

Telstra has two obvious starter advantages in the marketplace: the extensive coverage of its Next G network, and the ability to offer free WiFi access in all its hotspots (which include McDonald’s and Starbucks outlets as well as Qantas lounges).

Time will tell how it compares to the other networks pricings…

[via LifeHacker]

written by Councillor Ben \\ tags: 3G, australia, iPhone, Telstra

Bundled with the new iPhone SDK 8 beta release that Apple shipped out to developers the other day was the pre-release of iTunes 7.7. It seems that iTunes 7.7 will be a requirement for the new iPhone 3G and iPhone 2.0 firmware.

According to the readme file inside the new iTunes Beta, iTunes 7.7 will allow iPhone and iPod touch users to download a free application that can remotely control iTunes on their mac’s. It is said that this will most likely work via a home network wi-fi connection. Reportedly, this free application will be available in the App Store upon the 2.0 firmware release.

Could we see Apple allowing a similar feature through Apple TV soon? Or even Airport Express Capabilities?

written by Councillor Ben \\ tags: Apple, iPhone, itouch, iTunes

For those of you chomping at the bit to get your hands on the new OS X Snow Leopard, more information on the system has arrived.  A German site has released screen shots of the new OS’s ability to save a webpage as a Web App.  These could lead you to your favorite sites, Mactropolis (hint, hint), Photoshop Express, Google Docs, etc.  These applications will be similar to the ones you are familiar with on the iPhone/iPod Touch.  Snow Leopard will also add extended JavaScript capabilities to the Safari 4.0 browser.

For all your Snow Leopard information, tune in here.  We will keep full coverage when new screens come out.  We are just as excited as you!

If you can read German, or if you simply want to see more screenshots (click on the thumbs)… Go ahead and visit Apfeltalk.de.

written by Councillor Wes \\ tags: Apfeltalk.de, OS X Snow Leopard, Snow Leopard