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UPDATE: Some users have had success using the Apple Store iPhone app to reserve the iPhone 4 for pickup. ——- A number of users are experiencing difficulty pre-ordering the iPhone 4, as Apple and AT&T servers appear to be crushed by demand for the new device. Users attempting to pre-order from the online Apple Store [...]

At approximately 10:30 PM PST on June 14, the online Apple Store began to display the familiar “We’ll be back soon; We are busy updating the store for you and will be back shortly” message, which indicates that the ability to pre-order iPhone 4 is nigh. Reports from readers who have spoken with representatives at [...]

Wondering if you’re eligible for an AT&T subsidized upgrade to the iPhone 4? You can find out in 10 seconds or less by dialing the following on your keypad, then pressing “Call”: *639# You’ll receive a text message back that states your eligibility, e.g.: “As a valued customer, we can offer you an upgrade with [...]

AT&T will apparently continue to sell 16GB and 32GB iPhone 3GS models after the iPhone 4 debuts on June 24th. According to a press release: “AT&T said it would also offer current iPhone 3GS 16GB and 32GB models at new, lowered price points of $149 (16GB) and $199 (32GB), with a two-year term commitment plus [...]

Although Apple explicated the iPhone 4′s biggest new features (A4 processor, “retina” display, gyroscope, front-facing camera, increased battery life,  etc.), a few important albeit less-sexy features are also included in the model. New HSDPA spectrum support. The iPhone 4 includes quad-band rather than tri-band HSPA connectivity. This means that the new iPhone runs on an [...]

A number of users report an inability to connect to Wi-Fi networks after the iPhone OS 3.1.3 update. The problems usually fall into one of the following categories, or a combination thereof: Wi-Fi completely inaccessible; option is grayed out in Settings. No networks can be found Cannot connect to found networks Signal repeatedly drops As [...]

Some users have reported an issue in which iPhoto no longer recognizes the iPhone as a camera, and is therefore unable to import images from the device. This problem may occur after a firmware update or seemingly at random. Fixes Delete photos. It appears that the presence of some imported images, or (strangely enough) screenshots [...]