Talk:History of the iPhone
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[edit] Europe missing
Isn't it kinda strange that the announcement that the iPhone will be available in France, Germany und Great Britain is missing? I'd say that that's more significant then all those hacks. --Pentiumforever 20:04, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Software Update?
I'm aware that there's a version of firmware (1.1.2) available. Should I add that to the article? --user:wiknerd(I didn't bother to sign in...) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.77.95.16 (talk) 08:53, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
[edit] No Cash payments
KelleyCook believes that including the fact that iPhones cannot be paid for with cash is irrelevant and NPOV. Please explain why you think this is irrelevant and NPOV. Many in the privacy sphere think this is pretty astounding, that US CURRENCY is not allowed to be used for a purchase. I think it is an extremely relevant point of interest for this secondary iPhone page. Not too mention, I am simply stating fact - not some rumor. Apple has acknowledged and defended their practice, and its in accordance with federal law. This article is the best place for this fact, since the main iPhone article does not mention price whatsoever. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.197.70.15 (talk) 14:47, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
- a) Create an account instead of logging in via various Boston U IPs and more people may take your arguement seriously. b) Please go read WP:NOT especially the sections on blogs and catalogs. c) Apple's model in the U.S. is really is irrelevant and your wording and the pushing of the issue shows your NPOV on this subject. d) Reverted once again. -- KelleyCook (talk) 20:24, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
- I have tried re-wording, but you seem content on erasing entries instead of attempting agreeable change. A Wikipedia account is not required to make changes to Wikipedia, FYI. As you will see, my next reference comes from The New York Times, so if my other references were not acceptable, I'm not sure how you will shoot down an international news publication. Apple's US Model is not irrelevant since this is their product, and the subsection is in regards to US. Your actions constitute NPOV by preventing information from being included from this article. This is a historical part of the iPhone, for a while they did not limit number of sales and allowed cash payments, and they have recently changed that policy. Its part of the history of the product. You will need another person to make a judgment on these changes, or I will keep on re-adding this information. 128.197.70.15 (talk) 15:19, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- I've added In addition, in the U.S. and some other countries it can only be acquired with a credit card precluding a completely anonymous purchase. with all three of your references. See, this I believe that this has all the relevant aspects of your cherished factoid without being preachy about it and thus violating WP:NPOV. And yes this issue is clearly irrelevant to the pricing controversy that resulted in Apple giving a $100 credit to all the early purchasers which is the section you tried to put it in. -- KelleyCook (talk) 17:26, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- I would have re-named the section Pricing Controversy, or something like that, but god forbid an unregistered user makes edits on an open and free encyclopedia. Thank you for creating a compromise. 128.197.70.49 (talk) 18:25, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- I've added In addition, in the U.S. and some other countries it can only be acquired with a credit card precluding a completely anonymous purchase. with all three of your references. See, this I believe that this has all the relevant aspects of your cherished factoid without being preachy about it and thus violating WP:NPOV. And yes this issue is clearly irrelevant to the pricing controversy that resulted in Apple giving a $100 credit to all the early purchasers which is the section you tried to put it in. -- KelleyCook (talk) 17:26, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
- I have tried re-wording, but you seem content on erasing entries instead of attempting agreeable change. A Wikipedia account is not required to make changes to Wikipedia, FYI. As you will see, my next reference comes from The New York Times, so if my other references were not acceptable, I'm not sure how you will shoot down an international news publication. Apple's US Model is not irrelevant since this is their product, and the subsection is in regards to US. Your actions constitute NPOV by preventing information from being included from this article. This is a historical part of the iPhone, for a while they did not limit number of sales and allowed cash payments, and they have recently changed that policy. Its part of the history of the product. You will need another person to make a judgment on these changes, or I will keep on re-adding this information. 128.197.70.15 (talk) 15:19, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] expiration of exclusive distribution?
Currently AT&T has an iPhone exclusive in the USA. Presumably this exclusive contract with Apple will expire some day. Can anyone say when the iPhone will go non-exclusive in the USA? Funkyj (talk) 23:41, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
