Apple posted two new videos related to the upcoming release of the iPhone 3G. First, Apple has released a 37 minute video which is a complete guided tour of the iPhone 3G.

There is also a 10-minute “What’s New” which outlines only the new features of the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 2.0 Software release.

AT&T has announced detailed pricing information for its iPhone 3G plans and will start selling the iPhone 3G at 8am on July 11th in the U.S.

AT&T also confirmed that they will be subsidizing the price for new and current iPhone customers at the WWDC-announced price of $199 (8GB) and $299 (16GB). These prices are specifically available to the following customers:

- iPhone customers who purchased before July 11
- Customers activating a new line with AT&T
- Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount

For AT&T customers who are ineligible for the subsidized pricing, AT&T is offering an “early upgrade” price of $399 (8GB) and $499 (16GB). You can check your eligibility in your online AT&T account (screenshot).

Finally, AT&T is offering an unsubsidized price of $599 and $699 at a later date as a “no commitment” price for individuals who do not wish to sign a long-term contract.

AT&T is offering a iPhone 3G common questions guide for existing and new AT&T customers.

After a brief period of time where I was unable to update this website due to personal “real-world” commitments, I am back in action. AllThingsApple has shifted its primary focus from “competing” to be a rumor and news hub to becoming more of an Apple-related intellectual blog, posting stories, reviews and other articles. We will also be updating you on rumors and information on upcoming progress, even citing some of the websites that were initially our competition but we will leave it to them to provide you with second-by-second accounts every time someone utters the words “3G iPhone”.

So why should you continue to check out AllThingsApple? For the simple reason that we will still be providing you with interesting, quality stories about the products that brought you to our website in the first place.

If you have any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to email us.

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This has been a recurring thing I’ve noticed with people being lazy. Though it’s not a big deal, a thread I saw on Macrumors made me realize how many people call the new iPod touch the “iTouch”. Not only is this wrong, if someone was to use it commercially, it would be illegal. Check out the thread here.

For more information about Apple branding, etc. see this interesting page on Apple’s 3rd Party Copyright information.

AllThingsApple will be providing a concise and lengthy explanation of the the Roadmap to SDK for iPhone. Check back soon.

Apple had a busy day today. After releasing updates to the popular Macbook and Macbook Pro line, they went on to release the newest iPhone Firmware (1.1.4). This update is listed as only addressing bug fixes, but it does a little more. While not necessarily adding any new applications or fancy features, the update does:

So far, here is what we know:
- No Flash support
- iToner 1.0.6 still works
- ZiPhone may work, but the developer warns not to upgrade as it hasn’t been tested.
- Text message ordering fixed, according to one report
- Camera works better for some
- Safari Tabs now preserve content (don’t go to “white” screens)
- Fixes Bluetooth connectivity

Apple today updated its popular MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo Penryn processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models.

MacBook Pro

In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple’s innovative Multi-Touch trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air.

The new MacBook Pro features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology with up to a 2.6 GHz processor with 6MB of shared L2 cache; up to 4GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory and up to a 300GB hard drive, plus NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics with up to 512MB of video memory.

Every MacBook Pro now includes a trackpad with Multi-Touch gesture support for pinch, rotate and swipe, making it more intuitive than ever to zoom and rotate photos in iPhoto or Aperture 2 or browse web pages in Safari; an illuminated keyboard that makes it ideal for dimly lit environments such as airplanes, studios or conference halls and a built-in ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the keys as well as the brightness of the display for optimal visibility.

MacBook

Featuring a 13-inch glossy widescreen display, and with prices still starting at just $1,099, the new MacBook lineup comes in three models and includes faster processors and larger hard drives across the line; white 2.1 GHz and 2.4 GHz models with 120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm hard drives and a black 2.4 GHz model with a massive 250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, previously only available as an option. The 2.4 GHz MacBook models ship with 2GB of memory standard, expandable up to 4GB across the line.

Every MacBook and MacBook Pro includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go; Apple’s MagSafe Power Adapter that magnetically connects the power cord and safely disconnects when under strain; the latest generation of 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g; built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking; Bluetooth; analog and digital audio inputs and outputs; USB 2.0; FireWire and a built-in SuperDrive.

Pricing & Availability

The new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

Everyone has been counting down the days to February since the Macworld Keynote Address, and more importantly, where Steve Jobs announced that Apple was working on an SDK that would allow third-party developers to create “native” applications for the iPhone.

Well, February came and is almost gone. Generally, the media is given at least one weeks notice as to any special event. Earlier this week, there were rumors that the event would take place under “cover” of a Apple/Linkin Park concert at the Apple Store in SoHo. That concert happened last night. Apple’s only involvement was that they recorded the group’s six songs to use as a “Live” album on iTunes.

The idea that Apple will be holding a special media event in the last week of February, seems far less likely as each day passes.

My Prediction: Apple will quietly introduce the SDK’s final version into the wild before February is over, and wait until one or two good apps are done. Then they will have an announcement in March and Apple will explain that “it took a little longer than expected to make this safe”.

Update:In a short blog post, BusinessWeek claimed that the SDK will be delayed.

Apple had no comment, and as yet there’s no word on any events related to an SDK release next week. However I’m also hearing that the situation is fluid, and a lot of last-minute decisions are close to being made about what precisely will or will not be disclosed next week, if anything. There are, apparently, a lot of moving parts to something this complex.

Today, after many weeks of speculation and developer seeds, Apple released a software update for Mac OS X Leopard. The new update, which brings Leopard-based macs to 10.5.2 corrected a number of bugs, provided some further RAW and digital camera support as well as gave users some new features.

Some highlights include…

- Optional Transparent/Non-Transparent Menu Bar
- List View in Stacks
- Time Machine control from Menu Bar

According to Apple:

The Mac OS X 10.5.2 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.5.1 Leopard. It includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.

After you complete the update to OS X 10.5.2, check your software update screen again. There will be a Graphics Upgrade that you need to do as well.

I’ve been using 10.5.2 and the Leopard Graphics update for about 15 minutes, and while it may be my imagination, iChat, Safari, etc. seem a little snappier.

Fore more information from Apple, go to: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307109.

Well…by now, everyone should know about the new size upgrade for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Apple quietly updated the Apple iPhone to 16GB and updated the iPod Touch to 32GB. I was surprised when I read this, but then realized that Apple’s decision to leave the iPhone at just 16GB made me realize they are giving themselves more options when it comes to the 2G iPhone as well as more marketing options. If they were to do it now, they would have less surprises later on
That’s my logic anyway. Check out the new iPhone and iPod Touch revisions at apple.com!