Reports indicate that the much maligned lack of a copy/paste feature on the current iPhone 3G is set to be resolved in the near future with the release of an OS update.

The Apple iPhone OS 2.1 is also expected to include new GPS functionality as well as internet radio support, but it is the presence of a simple function - pioneered by Apple back in their formative years - that is likely to bring more users to the device.

Selling the iPhone 3G as a productivity tool and then missing out the ability to cut, copy or paste text or mail addresses is about as useless as selling a TV without a screen.  The fact that the device got through QA testing without anyone raising alarm bells is tantamount to confirmation that the iPhone 3G was rushed through production.

Now, has anyone at Apple got any plans to add a video camera?

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Users of the Apple iPhone 3G application store were caught unawares by a high ticket item recently - so unawares, in fact, that they forked out $1000 on an app that does nothing!

$1000!

And yet, it’s not like it wasn’t obvious.  The item description reads:

“The red icon on your iPhone or iPod Touch always reminds you (and others when you show it to them) that you were rich enough to afford this. It’s a work of art with no hidden function at all.”

Although not breaching any regulations, the item was pulled - but not after 8 buyers lined the pockets of creator XX, who was puzzled as to why the item was removed.

“I have no idea why they did it and am not aware of any violation of the rules to sell software on the App Store”

He has a point.  Especially with those who forked out for it opining bitterly.

“I saw this app with a few friends and we jokingly clicked ‘buy’ thinking it was a joke, to see what would happen.”

Hey dude, why not stick your hands in a mains terminal and “see what happens”…?

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The o2 website continues to be without Apple iPhone 3G stock to sell online - however stock levels appear to be on the rise, with Saturday’s list (below) featuring a huge range of o2 stores across the UK.

Furthermore, there is still the opportunity to purchase from Carphone Warehouse, meaning ultimately that the iPhone 3G shortage can pretty much be considered over.

Here’s the list…

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Just when we think the insane shortage of Apple iPhone 3G devices at stores of UK carrier o2 is over - they announce another shortage.

Just 4 stores in the UK are stocking the devices today, according to o2.co.uk

Store Name Address Opening Time Closing Time
Belfast - Castle Lane 14-16 Castle Lane, BELFAST, Northern Ireland, BT1 5DA 09:00 17:30
Omagh Unit 4 Main treet, OMAGH, Northern Ireland, BT78 1BA 10:00 17:30
Newry Unit 6, Buttercrane Shopping Centre, NEWRY, Northern Ireland, BT35 8HJ 10:00 21:00
Leicester - Gallowtree 37 Gallowtree Gate, LEICESTER, Leicestershire, LE1 5AD 09:00 18:00

It’s all getting a bit beyond a joke now… for personal use, I’ve finally made a decision on my mobile phone future and it’s the going to be a superior WM 6.1 device.

Why?

Simple - the Apple iPhone 3G doesn’t have a video camera, comes with an insulting 2mp static camera… and I can’t use it as a modem, which frankly is unacceptable.

Plus with a new mobile browser now available on WinMo devices, the slickness that Apple’s most wanted product yet in the UK is just a gadget too far…

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The latest o2 list of Apple iPhone 3G stockists in the UK. Remember Apple stores have a much larger supply.

It’s Saturday, so move quickly!

(via o2.co.uk)

Store Name Address Opening Time Closing Time
Ayr 187 High Street, AYR, Scotland, KA7 1QT 09:00 17:30
Ballymena Unit 71, Tower Centre, BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland, BT43 6AH 09:00 17:30
Barking 53 East Street, BARKING, Greater London, IG11 8EJ 09:30 18:00
Belfast - Castle Lane 14-16 Castle Lane, BELFAST, Northern Ireland, BT1 5DA 09:00 17:30
Bridgend - Caroline Street * 19-23 Caroline Street, BRIDGEND, Wales, CF31 1DW 09:00 17:30
Bury * 19-21 The Mall, BURY, Greater Manchester, BL9 0QQ 09:00 17:30
Cambridge - Lion Yard * 1 Lion Yard, CAMBRIDGE, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3NA 09:00 17:30 (more…)

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More stores seem to have stock as of Friday morning, as the UK iPhone 3G shortage begins to be relieved.

From o2.co.uk:

Branch Name Address Opening Time Closing Time

Aberdeen - Bon Accord Unit 3 Bon Accord Centre, George Street, ABERDEEN, Scotland, AB25 1HZ 09:00 17:30
Antrim Unit 40 Castle Centre, Market Square, ANTRIM, Northern Ireland, BT41 4DN 09:00 21:00
Ayr 187 High Street, AYR, Scotland, KA7 1QT 09:00 17:30
Ballymena Unit 71, Tower Centre, BALLYMENA, Northern Ireland, BT43 6AH 09:00 21:00
Bangor - Bloomfield Centre - NI Unit 11, Bloomfield Centre, BANGOR, Northern Ireland, BT19 7HB 09:00 21:00 (more…)

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A so-called glitch with new iPhone 3G devices has been blamed for problems - yet the O2 website is currently preventing orders, and the only realistic way of getting hold of a device for most of the UK is a visit to Carphone Warehouse.

What a sham.

A quick visit to the O2 users forum reveals a host of issues, missing orders, failed orders resulting in a phone… the list goes on.

It is one almighty cock-up, of the kind that really shouldn’t be seen in the early 21st century, and certainly not orchestrated by a company as high profile as O2.

This is the mobile phone equivalent of Heathrow Terminal 5.

I’ve been in touch daily since my initial online order went down with the paltry O2 e-commerce solution on Monday, and continue to await a suitable resolution.

Existing iPhone users meanwhile have been dealt a blow by Apple stores, who are selling only new handsets to new customers. A firmware upgrade is available to original iPhone users, but these don’t give 100% iPhone 3G functionality.

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If the accompanying image is anything to go by, the rumoured 3G iPhone (ie the next version to be released) is set to have firmware to enable the use of the 3G network - this surely is the clincher.

This is of course long, long overdue and something that the device should have had as standard.

After months of speculation, it is a good bet that this finally confirms the 3G compatibility of the next iPhone - and with the device currently unavailable in the UK, it gives us something to look forward to!

Looks like they’re finally getting the mobile market - perhaps they’ll do away with demanding money for the device when entering into a contract with a network next?

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No none knows what Apple iPhone 3G will bring - but there are certain stories that keep coming back.

For instance everyone seems certain it will be a 3G device.

Some sources say it will be thicker, yet elsewhere consensus is that it will be thinner, and made from plastic.

No doubt US users will get first dibs, so when it makes its way over to the UK there will be no one left under any illusion as to whether GPS is available.

But I think where Apple will strike gold is with gaming.  From zdnet:

The only thing for sure about the iPhone in the summer and fall is that this mobile platform will be a hot gaming machine. This was clear from vendor reaction at the announcement of iPhone SDK and later.

 

At the SDK launch event, several game developers said they were committed to the platform, including Electronic Arts, which will release Spore in Sept., and Sega, which showed a version of Super Monkey Ball for the iPhone. According to reports, both companies have more iPhone games in the pipeline.

The touch interface is perfect for gaming, and I think it is safe to say that Apple have a DS beater on their hands.

Of course they might be opening the device up for game development, but do Apple really know the full potential of the device?

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