More on Apple iPhone Issues

Looks like we can expect frequent software updates for the first few months after the release. At least they're trying to stay firm on the shipping date.

I have no doubt initial demand will be tight--that's been the case for less-unique products in the past.

As for "issues"--it's hard to imagine a complex software-hardware device NOT having "issues" still in progress 2.5 months before release. Evidence of anything more dire than that is lacking--just anonymous vague comments and speculation.

Software issues are the best kind at least :)

Of course, this thing can't be buggy beyond an acceptable level when it ships with all the hype, especially if early adopters are to be your promoters. You don't want someone saying this thing has this problem and that.

I think I'll be taking a 2nd generation iPhone :p Definitely :D

I think I'll be taking a 2nd generation iPhone :p Definitely :D

And that would be released when? Christmas? I'm thinking MacWorld in January.

Of course, this thing can't be buggy beyond an acceptable level when it ships with all the hype, especially if early adopters are to be your promoters. You don't want someone saying this thing has this problem and that.

Agreed. Can't forget the buzz about Nanos scratching that was around right after their release.

"50 OS engineers working around the clock in Taipei..."

And if they work long enough, they could possibly reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare, and, if we're lucky, Leopard by October.

I think I'll be taking a 2nd generation iPhone :p Definitely :D

I will too... Of course, I'll be taking a 1st generation iPhone first :p

I don't like to hear about delays causing supply issues, I was hoping that Apple would ramp up production a couple months in advance to meet demand.

There's a few things about this rumor that seem a bit off to me. For one, if the problems are software-related, then why have the engineers been shipped to Taipei?

And two, would software issues really cause production shortages? iPhones that have already been manufactured could simply be updated before they're boxed up and shipped out. That's not going to cause a delay on the scale the rumor implies.

Maybe I'm not familiar enough with the development processes involved, but this one just isn't fitting together.

The fantastic part about the device, and all new Apple devices is their ability to update themselves. The iPhone will not be used heavily without being synced to a computer. This means apple can push any software updates it needs too whenever they need to. Unlike most cell phones that have maybe 1 update their entire life cycle, the iPhone can be updated monthly if needed. Plus the majority of people will charge their iPhone at their computer at least 3 times a week, so people will not be going long stretches without software updates unable to update their device. Furthermore much of the batterlife is dependent on OS optimization which can be updated. As long as the hardware components are reliable and work well together, the iPhone will work the way apple intends because the experience will come down to the software. I cannot wait to line up at the Apple store the day of the release and play with the device. It is going to be crazy.