Ralph de la Vega, AT&T Mobility CEO told Gizmodo during a luncheon that AT&T was expecting a 3G iPhone within the next few months.

Ralph de la Vega is quoted as saying:

“Let me repeat what I said: I think that you’re going to see our integrated devices be 3G devices in the not-too-distant future, and I mean months. That should be clear enough.”

This is great news for those who have debunked the iPhone for EDGE performance. It seems Apple made the right move in waiting for better battery performance before adopting the 3G model.

Labels: 3G iPhone, ATT, EDGE

It's out and it's selling like mad and the reviews are coming in with a mix of those waxing poetic and others having activation problems who are cursing the device.

iPhone has managed to capture the hearts of many of those who waited in line for the estimated half million units sold in the first 24 hours. "It's awesome, it's the best thing I ever saw in my life," said New York private detective Jerry Gregory. "Once people see this phone they are going to want one. Everybody I show this phone wants one, even people who were anti-iPhone."

The sentiment runs deep among many early adopters that this is quite simply the most gorgeous device ever brought to market. It does not score 100% in all departments, but it raises the bar on cell phone design in ways that only Apple could do.

Some customers have experienced delays in activating the phone. AT&T spokesperson Michael Coe remarked "We are working on any issues on an individual basis with customers who were impacted." Nearly all customers have been able to activate their phones within five to eight minutes, he said. That doesn't take the sour taste out of the mouths of those who waited so long for the iPhone only to find themselves unable to get activated for as long as 14 hours.

The "wows" are being heard as people describe the ease of use and gorgeous UI Apple has built into the phone and they seem to far outnumber the "whoas" of those having troubles.

Labels: Apple, ATT, iPhone

AT&T and Apple on Tuesday said wireless service plans for the iPhone will range from $59.99 to $99.99 a month.

The $59.99 monthly plan includes 450 minutes of voice time, a $79.99 plan includes 900 minutes, and a $99.99 plan includes 1,350 minutes. All three offer 200 text messages, unlimited data services, minutes that roll over month-to- month, and mobile-to-mobile calls. There also is a $36 activation fee.

For me these plans pale in comparison to what I can get from Verizon. Two hundred TXT messages wouldn't last nearly long enough and unless Apple can add Instant Message ability or a web2.0 site offers IM for the iPhone through the browser this doesn't much appeal to me.

I also rather think the thirty six dollars is just a kick in the shins after shelling out the cash for the device to begin with.

Am I going sour on the iPhone? No. But I do have to wonder if the rate plans will open up a bit for those of us who happen to prefer TXT over voice.

Labels: Apple, ATT, Instant Message, TXT, Verizon, Web2.0

AT&T President of National Distribution Glenn Lurie let slip in an interview recently that:

You have the widgets, some of the Google applications that are coming - there are just so many things here that the price will not be an issue.”

Yes, folks, Google applications that are coming. We know about maps, but is the Calendar feature going to be Google's and what about Blogger? I am thrilled to learn there are more things to expect from Google on the iPhone and I am eager to discover what those might be.

What would you like to see on the iPhone coming from Google?

Labels: Applications, ATT, Google, iPhone

Harris Interactive has revealed in a recent study that nearly 20% of all US adults have an interest in purchasing an iPhone. Combine this level of intrigue with the million plus who have signed up to be notified of more information when the device becomes available and a continued avalanche of potential builds for Apple.

Although the Harris poll suggests many will wait for prices to come down it is evident that the marketing genius at Apple is churning out a product that can make or break the next revolution for the company.

"Apple's new iPhone has shaken the industry to its core," said Joseph Porus, vice president of Harris Interactive's technology practice. "Look for strong sales and a new cult to develop around iPhone."

That cult already exists as evidenced by the hundreds of iPhone related websites, forums and blogs.

Citing the usual suspects for adoption hindrance Harris notes that price point and lack of carrier options may be the biggest impediment to sales of the iPhone meeting the buzz.

Labels: ATT, Harris Poll