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Revision as of 11:08, 23 July 2008

Australian Apple iPhone 3G Wiki Entry

Apple iPhone 3G Front Photo - Copyright Apple Pty Ltd.

Apple iPhone 3G Rear Photo - Copyright Apple Pty Ltd.

Australian Pricing / Plans

Telstra

• Pricing: http://www.telstra.com.au/nextgnetwork/ipricing.htm
• 3G Coverage: http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/networks/coverage/maps.cfm

Optus

• Pricing: http://personal.optus.com.au/web/oca...&site=personal
• 3G Coverage: http://www2.optus.com.au/
• Comprehensive plan breakdown by DarkYendor: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showpost.php?p=9086219&postcount=1373

Vodafone

• Pricing: http://store.vodafone.com.au/iphone/
• 3G Coverage: http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/services/coverage/maps/index.htm

Data Usage

• Short article to help those unsure of how much data is enough: http://apcmag.com/analysis_how_much_data_do_you_need_for_iphone_3g.htm
• Test your iPhone speed: http://testmyiphone.com/

iPhone 3G Features

Colour/Capacity

• 8GB model: Black

• 16GB model: Black or White

Cellular/Wireless

• UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)

• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)

• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

• Assisted GPS

In The Box

• iPhone 3G

• Stereo Headset with mic

• Dock Connector to USB Cable

• USB Power Adapter

• Documentation

• Cleaning/polishing cloth

• SIM eject tool

MobileMe / Enterprise

Formerly know as .Mac

Features include:

• Push email

• Push contacts

• Push calendar

• Global Address List (GAL) support

• Certificates and identities

• WPA2/802.1X

• Enforced security policies

• VPN

• Device configuration

• Remote wipe

http://www.apple.com/mobileme/migrating/
http://www.apple.com/iphone/enterprise/

Accessories

Screen Protectors

• invisibleSHIELD http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/cell-phone/apple
• Gecko Screen Protector http://rushfaster.com.au/product.php?pProductID=GEK-GG700015

iPhone 3G Cases

• General Cases http://www.rushfaster.com.au/iphone-case/
• CapsuleRebel http://www.switcheasy.com/products/Rebel/Rebel.html
• Griffin Cases http://www.griffintechnology.com/devices/iphone/iphone3g
• Belkin Cases http://www.belkin.com/ipod/iphone3g/

Fixes/Hints & Tips

Yellow Tinge Fix (3G)

Most people have complained that the 3G shipped with a yellow tinge to the screen.
This can be fixed by connecting the iPhone to iTunes and hitting restore.

Screenshot

If you want to take a screen shot of what is currently on screen, hold the home button and press the power button.
The screen will flash white and your screen shot will be in photos

Must Have Apps / Programs

• iTunes - http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
• Maps offline(jail broken only?) - http://nambrot.com/index.php/home/33-mapsoffline/46-presenting-maps-offline

Ringtone creator

• http://www.iringer.net/
• http://audiko.net/

Honourable Mentions

damageinc for possibly being the first person in the world to have a 3G iPhone

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showpost.php?p=9087744&postcount=1446