Operators offer incentives to early iPhone buyers

Israel's mobile operators are offering incentives for the first iPhone buyers at their points-of-sale that will open one minute after midnight on the night of Wednesday into Thursday.

The first customers arriving at Pelephone Communications Ltd. stand in the Ayalon Mall in Ramat Gan will receive a gift kit of Philips mobile speakers and anchor for the iPhone. Early customers will also receive a NIS 250 gift certificate for iPhone peripherals at stores of Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) franchisee iDigital Ltd.

 

iPhone will choose T-Mobile to AT&T

For the US, it is generally assumed that the ultimate marriage between device and carrier would be the iPhone on Verizon. The iPhone is unquestionably the most popular single phone out there for consumers and Verizon is the largest network in the US with impressive coverage and a great 3G network. The iPhone though may be headed to T-Mobile first.

The iPhone has been an AT&T exclusive since it launched in 2007. It has long been rumored that 2010 was the year the exclusivity agreement would run out and the general feeling is Verizon is going to get the iPhone. On Tuesday, StreetInsider.com reported that Apple's stock actually dipped because of rumors that T-Mobile would be the next Apple partner. I guess having Verizon as a partner was actually priced into Apple's share price to some extent and when rumors indicated it was going from the largest network to the smallest of the big four, it caused a bit of nervousness from investors.

More reports came on Wednesday reinforcing the idea that Verizon and the iPhone are not meant to be. Verizon seems to be committed to its V Cast music service and the iPhone, of course, relies on iTunes. AT&T also gives Apple over twice as much money for an iPhone than Verizon gives for its most popular smartphone, a RIM device.

The point is, Apple and Verizon both have areas that they aren't likely to budge on and it may ultimately prevent an iPhone deal from ever materializing. That is a shame too. I think the iPhone needs to launch on a CDMA network in the US. By going with T-Mobile, Apple would be picking the nations second largest GSM network. It is already on the largest GSM network. My gut says that almost anyone that is on T-Mobile that wanted an iPhone would have already switched by now. I am not sure how many people on Verizon or Sprint that didn't switch to AT&T for the iPhone would do so with T-Mobile.

These are, of course, just rumors, but if true, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me. I don't see the upside for Apple with this move. Neither, apparently, did investors.

Best Way to Unlock iPhone 3GS

If you want to insert in your iPhone other SIM card than the one from AT&T first to have to unlock it and you can find many ways to do it. You can find many software unlocking programs on the internet that will guide you to the process step by step and if you pay attention of the instructions you will see that is very easy to unlock the iPhone 3g.

One of the software programs is iPhone Unlocking; this program unlocks your iPhone 3g, you can jailbreak it as well is you want to add knew applications to your iPhone, application you can't find on iTunes Store.

After you used the software in a matter of minutes you can use whatever SIM card you want like T-Mobile, Orange or Vodafone. This software runs in any firmware version and it is able to find solution for iPhones that have been damaged or have been relocked because of the upgrading through iTunes.

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Jailbreak and Unlock iPhone 3G/3GS 3.1.2 Using blackra1n and blacksn0w for Mac OS X Edition

blackra1n is the latest, simplest Jailbreak tool from iPhone hacker George Hotz (Geohot) and supports all modern iPhone and iPod touch devices running the latest 3.1.2 firmware. blacksn0w is the associated Unlock utility. (Jailbreaking lets you run software not approved by Apple, like background tasks, Google Voice apps, etc. Unlocking lets you use your iPhone on other carriers, like T-Mobile US or international carriers when traveling). blackra1n makes the process faster and easier than ever before, but if you need extra help, TiPb has your back.

Note: For those of you who are planning on jailbreaking your new iPhone 3GS with the updated bootrom, you should be aware that BlackRa1n supports only a tethered jailbreak. This simply means if you have to reset your phone or your battery runs out on you, you will need to connect your device to your computer and run BlackRa1n to be able to boot your iPhone.

Disclaimer: Neither TiPb nor I take any responsibility for any problems/issues/bricking/etc. that may occur while using this software to modify your iPhone. Please be aware of what you are doing. If you don’t understand it — don’t do it.

Lets get started, after the jump!

Preparation

First things first, before we start please be sure you are currently on the 05.11.07 baseband. If you are not, connect to iTunes and update your software to 3.1.2. Once that is done it is time to begin. You will need to go to the BlackRa1n homepage, and click on the Apple to download the proper software. You will want to save the zip file to your desktop and then double-click on it. This will then create the BlackRa1n launch icon.

The Jailbreak Process

Connect your iPhone to your computer. Once connected double-click the BlackRa1n icon to begin the process.

Now simply click “make it rain”. Your device will now enter recovery mode.

Your device will now reboot.

Once your device reboots the jailbreak process is complete and you will see the following message on your desktop.

Installing Cydia/Rock/Unlock

On your Springboard you will now see the BlackRa1n icon. Make sure you have a data connection and then press the icon to proceed.

* If you plan to unlock your device for T-Mobile USA (or any carrier not supporting iPhone 3G bands) you must first disable 3G in your settings before proceeding. *

Here you will now choose your installer. Your choices are Cydia and Rock. You can also select “sn0w” if you are unlocking your device. After you make your selections press “install”.

* Do not select “sn0w” if you are not unlocking your iPhone. *

Once complete your Springboard will reset and you will now see Cydia or Rock, whichever you chose, on your screen.

Congratulations, you have successfully jailbroke/unlocked your iPhone. If you wish, you can uninstall BlackRa1n from your iPhone by simply going back into the application and pressing “uninstall”.

If you are in need of some further help with this process please visit our iPhone Jailbreak/Unlock forums as there are many friendly forum members who are always willing to help you out.

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