More Details From AT&T Training Manual
The AT&T Training manual (pdf link) posted by The Boy Genius Report is turning out to be a treasure trove of information.
iPhone Bluetooth
The iPhone currently supports two Bluetooth profiles: Hands-free (v1.5) and Headset. The Apple-branded Bluetooth headset uses Hands-Free Profile 1.5, and may be compatible with other third party Bluetooth enabled devices that support the profile. We have previously reported that Apple's Bluetooth headset would be priced at $129.
3rd Party Accessories
Apple has created a "Works with iPhone" program, similar to the "Made for iPod" program. If the iPhone detects that a non-certified device is connected to the docking port, it will alert the user that the experience may be less than optimal, although doing so will NOT void the warranty. Such a method was recently described in an Apple patent.
SIM Card Portability
While AT&T and Apple have made it clear that the iPhone will not accept SIM cards from other carriers, the document does explain that it will be possible to move the iPhone's SIM card to other AT&T phones. MMS and IM messages sent from the new phone are included in the iPhone Data Plan. However, contacts added to the SIM while in another device will not appear in iPhone.
Warranty/Repair Process
Notable details are as follows:
- iPhones which are Dead on Arrival(DOA) will not be exchanged over the counter. They must go through AppleCare.
- Apple expects repair turnaround as 3 business days.
- For a small fee, Apple will provide an AppleCare Service iPhone to the customer while their iPhone is repaired.
iPhone Bluetooth
The iPhone currently supports two Bluetooth profiles: Hands-free (v1.5) and Headset. The Apple-branded Bluetooth headset uses Hands-Free Profile 1.5, and may be compatible with other third party Bluetooth enabled devices that support the profile. We have previously reported that Apple's Bluetooth headset would be priced at $129.
3rd Party Accessories
Apple has created a "Works with iPhone" program, similar to the "Made for iPod" program. If the iPhone detects that a non-certified device is connected to the docking port, it will alert the user that the experience may be less than optimal, although doing so will NOT void the warranty. Such a method was recently described in an Apple patent.
SIM Card Portability
While AT&T and Apple have made it clear that the iPhone will not accept SIM cards from other carriers, the document does explain that it will be possible to move the iPhone's SIM card to other AT&T phones. MMS and IM messages sent from the new phone are included in the iPhone Data Plan. However, contacts added to the SIM while in another device will not appear in iPhone.
Warranty/Repair Process
Notable details are as follows:
- iPhones which are Dead on Arrival(DOA) will not be exchanged over the counter. They must go through AppleCare.
- Apple expects repair turnaround as 3 business days.
- For a small fee, Apple will provide an AppleCare Service iPhone to the customer while their iPhone is repaired.
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60 months ago
their plans sound very good, i like how this whole thing is being planned
60 months ago
iPhone can't read/write SIM contact information? Why the hell not? How hard would that have been to add Apple?
60 months ago
I don't agree with the DOA issue either. For $600, if the thing doesn't work out of the box, they should take them back or immediately replace them IMHO
60 months ago
iPhone can't read/write SIM contact information? Why the hell not? How hard would that have been to add Apple?
I think they're doing it in a vCard format. Believe it or not, it actually is easier for Apple to implement, as all they have to do is get programs to send their vCards over to the iPhone (via iTunes). However, the vCards would be stored on the phone memory itself, not the SIM.
Oh well...
60 months ago
iPhone can't read/write SIM contact information? Why the hell not? How hard would that have been to add Apple?
Does it matter? They're not compatible, are they?
Edit: Nevermind, read more carefully.
60 months ago
iPhone can't read/write SIM contact information? Why the hell not? How hard would that have been to add Apple?
hell, you're right, how did i pass that part up... WTF apple!! at least i got my contacts already done on outlook.... (whew!) :apple:
60 months ago
SIM Card Portability
MMS and IM messages sent from the new phone are included in the iPhone Data Plan.
MMS and IM???? what? why would they include something in the plan when you cant do it from the phone?
im so confused.
60 months ago
Does this mean we won't be able to use Bluetooth keyboards with iPhone? :p
60 months ago
Does this mean we won't be able to use Bluetooth keyboards with iPhone? :p
why would you want to? The iPhone's keyboard is so revolutionary ;)
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