Was just given a hand out from the folks at Apple while waiting on line that goes over what you need to purchase your new iPhone 3G S.  Here is what it said:

You MUST be 18 years of age or older to purchase an iPhone because you must be able to enter into a valid contract with AT&T. 
   *If you are part of a Family Plan with AT&T, the Primary Account holder must be present at the time of purchase.

The following forms of ID are necessary to purchase and activate the iPhone:

If you are new to AT&T
Credit Card
Social Security Number
Valid U.S. Government-issues photo ID
if porting a number, your account number & password
   *this is different than your phone number
A deposit may be required
A $36 activation fee will be charged to your new account

If you are currently an AT&T customer
Your AT&T phone number
The last four numbers of your social security number
Your Billing Zip Code

***The Apple Store can only sell iPhone for Persona rate plans.  All Business customers must purchase their phone at an AT&T retail location.  The nearest one to this store is....

If you are upgrading from a previous iPhone:
You will lose voicemail in the upgrade, be sure to listen to them before the purchase
If you are a MobileMe subscriber, all of your contact and calendars from your previous iPhone can be updated to your new phone here in the store.

Ask us about MobileMe!

Links Mentioned in this Episode:
NextWorth - For selling old iPhones
Boy Genius Report - Skinny on Rogers / Fido
KezNews.com - How to update iPod Touch to 3.0 for free
USA Today - AT&T not ready for all Apple iPhone 3G S functions
How to - Selling your iPhone for instant gratification


Apps and Software Mentioned in this Episode:
Photon
Say Who
Adela Voice Dialer
BeatMaker App
Voice4mail

Link to AT&T letter

If you are a 3G owner and wanted to upgrade at the $199 / $299 pricing - AT&T heard you and has changed the pricing for the Upgrade assuming you were set to be able upgrade in July / August or September.  Please read the post from AT&T at the link above to see if you are one that would qualify this week for the lower pricing. 

Kudos to AT&T for listening - now get us that MMS and Tethering.  :)


FYI - Thanks to Chris in NY for sending this along.

Cover Art from Terry in Temple TX using the App - TypeDrawing

Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Modmyi.com - Official SDK in Windows
Stromcode: The incredible App Store Hype
Boing Boing - iPhone 3G $ saddled to worlds worst carrier
InformationWeek - Apple iPhone users cry foul over AT&T
iPhone Atlas - iPhone 3G $ Jailbreaking prohibited by Apple ToS
PC World - 4 Reasons why iPhone owners hate AT&T
Engadget - Apple iPhone 3G $ gets FCC clearance like Clockwork
ZDNet - AT&T the iPhone's Anchor
ZDNet - AT&T's $200 early upgrade fee & iPhone eligibility
InformationWeek - iPhone Fans agry with AT&T
Engadget - Apple launching free iDisk iPhone App
Technologizer - Sorry, iPhone 3G owners I'm not sympathetic
iPhonestalk.com - Family plan may allow iPhone 3G upgrade to 3G $
Gizmodo - How to enable 3G tethering in your iphone 3.0 now
iSmashPhone - 15 Apps rendered obsolete by the new iPhone 3G$
MacDaily News - T-mobile spills the beans
T-Mobile Netherlands
Timothy Karr - AT&T plays dumb as iPhone romance hits Rocks
iPhone Buzz - New iPhone 3G $ has olephobic coating on Screen
Apple Vibration - iPhone Push Notification test for AIM
PC World - Where and when you can get iPhone 3G $
YouTube - Captain Beeble Video
Tech News World - Should you spring for an iPhone 3G $
ITProPortal - TomTom to release Turn-by-Turn Satnav App
Ty's iPhone Help.com
Mashable - 6 Steps to building a better iPhone App
MacLife - Apple knows what you did with your iPhone
Engadget - MMS and Tethering functional on some AT&T iPhone 3Gs
MocoNews - AT&T says forget about Cheaper Data rates for 3G $
Engadget - AT&T iPhone 3G $ pre-orders already sold out
AT&T FAQ
AT&T Calling Plan pricing
Boy Genius Report - iPhone 3G $ sold out
MacWorld - Twitter apps broken
Apple Patent suggests solar powered iPhone


Apps and Software Mentioned in this Episode:
iFunBox
Momo
Notebook by Appigo and Todoodle Do
Evernote
Tweetie
Vlingo
Recall
Voice Lookup
Qtweeter
Phone View
iFitness
iStay Fit
Fit View

Paper Toss

Free download of Paper Toss is available for a limited time.

Thanks to Carlos for the heads up.

Rob W

The company I work for Wizzard Media - yesterday announced that we have acquired the distribution rights to another app - Super Mastermind - I am very excited about the work Wizzard is doing in the iPhone space.  Personally this ties together everything I have worked on for the past 4 1/2 Years in Podcasting and 2 plus years with the iPhone. That said this post is also about full and fair disclosure.  As Wizzard acquires more and more iPhone apps - the question is bound to come up - is the app I just talked about on the show - one that is under the Wizzard umbrella.  So as more apps are acquired I will be posting them up here - to point out who they are  to make sure you know where I stand.  Becasue sometimes I am doing the show at 2 or 3 in the morning and well I forget to mention things I should.  Like mentioning I own apple stock each show and I am long on Apple - but you know if you listen to the show that does not stop me from criticizing Apple when I feel they deserve or need it.  So here is the list of apps that are currently under the Wizzard umbrella:

Super Mastermind
Omnomnom
Touch Scan Pro
Blue Attack
Blue Defense
Sudoku Unlimited
Sudoku Classic

You can find an updated list of the shows HERE

Now per the news side of things - all of those apps are currently at a reduced price of $0.99 thru Tuesday June 16th - according to the press release. As I said above I am very excited with what Wizzard is doing in combining Podcast Advertising with iPhone App promotion - it is one of those obvious Peanut Butter and Jelly combinations where both sides will benefit. And as a podcast listener myself - I would much rather hear an ad for an App I might be interested in - than another ad for a domanin name company.

Again - I will do my best to mention conflicts of interest on the show - but will definitely put those conflicts up here on the site for all to see.

Thanks for listening different.

Rob W

Links mentioned in this episode:
Crunch Gear - The iPhone 3GS
Apple - iPhone View all features
Mac Forums - Photos of next Gen iPhone
AppleInsider - iPhone 3G users to pay $200 premium for early upgrade
Crunch Gear - Want an iPhone 3GS and already have an iPhone 3G?
PC Mag - What Processor is the iPhone 3G S running?
Apple - iPhone Compare 3G vs 3GS
TechCrunch - Why the iPhone 3GS may be a suckers bet right now
TechCrunch - Say Helloto the iPhone 3GS
Gizmodo - iPhone 3GS complete feature Guide

Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Trendhunter - Slide to Unlock Panties
ZDNet - WhitePaper from Sybase for IT managers
AppleInsider - Testing Agency says 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32 GB iPhones
iAPPetite - Apple to charge again for re-downloads on iPhone
Wired.com - Leaked Photos show new iPhone hardware
AppleInsider - Best Buy issues memo warning of iPhone constraints
MacWorld - Apple posts iTunes 8.2
Boy Genius Report - Fido's 2009 roadmap leaked $99 iPhone
Boston Globe - RedEye turns iPhone into Universal Remote
The iPhone Blog - Do not install iTunes 8.2 if you jailbreak
Phone Reviews - iTunes 8.2 affects QuickPwn and Pwnage Tool
Mac Rumors - Apple wraps up Push notification testing
AppleInsider - Apples new iPhone software may let users share apps
Engadget - Mossberg on new iPhone
AppleInsider - Apple looks towards digital media sharing during calls
TUAW - New iPhone to be called "iPhone Video?"
The iPhone FAQ - iPhone Video V3 - More evidence
Gear Live - iPhone Video to launch June 8th at WWDC (BS)
The Next Web - New iPhone specs and prices leaked?


Apps and Software Mentioned in this Episode:
CardStar
Sales Tax
VW Bug Count
PaintBook 2.5  and PaintBook 2.5 Lite
Artist Touch
Vlingo
iCombat
ZelekSoftware
YAMiPod

One of my listeners has confirmed the iPhone 09 will be announced next week and going over with them their "investigative" journalism techniques I am 100% convinced the iPhone 09 will be announced next week.  My source confirmed that qualification testing has been completed and Apple was informed today (morning time PST) of the completion of those tests.  So I put my neck out there and state - the iPhone 09 will be announced early next week.  No date on availability.  I will talk about this a little more on Episode 81 of Today in iPhone - coming out tomorrow night - late.

Update - And it is no longer free. World War - Click here

Free download of World War - Action Game - for very limited time.