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The New iPhone Is absolutly incredible. We are getting more images by the minute. The iPhone 4 will have more than 100 new features.

In our previous post we where in a bit of a hurry and may have mis informed some readers. The Newest Apple iPhone is the "iPhone 4" and it will arrive June 17, 2010.
We have also learned that the new phone is seamless, has glass on both sides and also has a front facing cell phone camera.
Up to 32GB of storage; Quad-band HSPDPA/HSUPA. 7.2Mbps down; 5.8 Mbps up. "That's theoretical because the carriers don't support it yet…" Dual mic for noise suppression; 802.11n; GPS + Bluetooth.

Well we finally know what and where about the New iPhone. The iPhone will be called "iPhone 3.0" featuring Apple OS4 and will ship worldwide June 17, 2010.
We have only preliminary reports from WWDC as Steve Jobs is yet to deliver his keynote.
Tethering, Voice Control and some other fascinating features have been announced.

A leading provider of rating and policy administration solutions is pleased to announce the release of DecisionMaker™ Mobile for the iPhone®. DecisionMaker Mobile can be integrated with any policy administration, billing or claims system. Regardless of the back end system generating the request, DecisionMakerMobile can be configured to connect to the platform and complete a transaction through standard internet protocols.
Using DecisionMakerMobile, insurance customers can be notified of upcoming payments, pay bills, download insurance identification cards, report claims and file endorsements with attachments.

Insurers using DecisionMakerMobile can apply their own company branding to the applications and distribute them to their customers through the iTunes store. In addition to iPhone, DecisionMakerMobile services can be utilized through the iPad for claims adjuster entry and quoting of amendments, endorsements or new business. Because DecisionMakerMobile leverages the existing DecisionMaker services foundation, additional functionality can be easily exposed through the mobile application specific to each carrier’s business requirements.

“DecisionMakerMobile technology will allow carriers to improve the customer experience by making their system adapt to the customer’s schedule thereby strengthening the relationships with the customer,” said Karen Yamamoto, Executive Vice President of DRC. “Mobile devices are ubiquitous today and they have become the preferred communication platform for consumers globally” added Yamamoto.

“Smartphone applications are an important component in a carrier’s multi channel strategy,” said Chad Hersh of Novarica. “Not only are they cool, but they improve the ability to reach today’s customers, have the potential for improving service with lower costs, and for early adopters, are generating a lot of free publicity and media buzz.”

DRC will continue to roll out services for the remaining prominent mobile devices. “DRC is partnering with a client to complete delivery of a branded iPhone application that the client will make available to its customers through the iTunes store,” said Stephen Korow, DRC’s Vice President of Technology. “DRC will also be releasing a version for the Android before the end of the year.”
Source: HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DRC (Decision Research Corporation)

Many people don't really understand how the New Smartphones connect to the internet and have no idea how much data they use. If you havnt paid attention to data usage you will now.  AT&T has changed how you with pay for data transfers.

On June 2, 2010 the wireless network announced that New Customers will not automaticly get unlimited data with  their Highend and Smartphones including the Apple iPhone. This was a shock to many. Especially those who have been waiting for the 4G HD Apple iPhone due in just a few day after the press release.

Are people rushing out to switch to AT&T? Yes we took a ride down to our local AT&T Store and Walmart and found that both saw increased new customer traffic and inquaries. The staff at Walmart said that since the news hit Twitter and Facebook a constant flow of call and visits was very noticable. The guys at AT&T werent so libril with information, but we can say it was very busy and we chated with more than one person leaving with a new iPhone 3G S.

Press Release From AT&T:

AT&T*, the U.S. smartphone leader, today introduced new wireless data plans that make it more affordable for more people to enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet. Customers can pick the new data plan that best meets their needs – either a $15 per month entry plan or a $25 per month plan with 10 times more data. Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.

“AT&T helps mobilize everything on the Internet – your favorite web sites, TV shows, music, games and social networks. Virtually everything previously done while sitting at a computer can now be done on the go,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “To give more people the opportunity to experience these benefits, we’re breaking free from the traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ pricing model and making the mobile Internet more affordable to a greater number of people.”

Each plan includes unlimited access at no additional charge to more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S. Customers can also use unlimited Wi-Fi at home, in the office or elsewhere if available. AT&T will also help customers manage their wireless data usage by sending free text messages after customers reach different usage intervals and by providing online tools, including a smartphone app that shows monthly usage information.

The new wireless data plans – including a new tethering option – will be available beginning June 7.  Current AT&T voice and texting plans are unchanged.

More Choice

The new AT&T plans provide large amounts of data to enable people to enjoy their favorite online activities:

• AT&T DataPlus. Provides 200 megabytes (MB) of data – for example, enough to send/receive 1,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 150 emails with attachments, plus view 400 Web pages, plus post 50 photos on social media sites, plus watch 20 minutes of streaming video – for just $15 per month.**  This plan, which can save customers up to 50 percent off their wireless data charges, is designed for people who primarily like to surf the web, send email and use social networking apps. If customers exceed 200 MB in a monthly billing cycle, they will receive an additional 200 MB of data usage for $15 for use in the cycle.  Currently, 65 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 200 MB of data per month on average.
• AT&T DataPro. Provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of data – for example, enough to send/receive 10,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 1,500 emails with attachments, plus view 4,000 Web pages, plus post 500 photos to social media sites, plus watch 200 minutes of streaming video – for $25 per month.**  Should a customer exceed 2 GB during a billing cycle, they will receive an additional 1 GB of data for $10 for use in the cycle.  Currently, 98 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 2 GB of data a month on average.
• Smartphone and iPhone Tethering. Smartphone customers – including iPhone customers – who choose the DataPro plan have the option to add tethering for an additional $20 per month.  Tethering lets customers use their smartphones as a modem to provide a broadband connection for laptop computers, netbooks or other computing devices. Tethering for iPhones will be available when Apple releases iPhone OS 4 this summer.

With the new wireless data plans, pricing for a smartphone voice and data bundle now starts at just $54.99 per month for an individual plan, or $24.99 per month for an additional line on a FamilyTalk plan, $15 per month less than the price of the previous entry level bundle.

For new iPad customers, the $25 per month 2 GB plan will replace the existing $29.99 unlimited plan. iPad customers will continue to pre-pay for their wireless data plan and no contract is required. Existing iPad customers who have the $29.99 per month unlimited plan can keep that plan or switch to the new $25 per month plan with 2 GB of data.

AT&T Wi-Fi at 20,000 AT&T Hot Spots

The vast majority of smartphones that AT&T offers have built-in Wi-Fi, which lets the devices automatically switch from the wireless network to a Wi-Fi hotspot without prompting, making Wi-Fi even more convenient and easy to use. This enables customers to use Wi-Fi in the home, office and at public locations where available. Wi-Fi will generally provide consistently fast speeds and does not count against a customer’s monthly data plan usage total. In addition, virtually all AT&T smartphone customers have access at no additional charge to more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S. Customers can get more information on how to use Wi-Fi and find the location of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at AT&T.

Monitoring and Managing Usage

To help customers easily check their data usage, AT&T has made the information readily available in a number of ways***:

• Customer Text Notifications On Data Usage. When customers begin to approach their monthly usage limit, AT&T will send three text notifications – after they reach 65 percent, 90 percent and 100 percent of the threshold.  Customers will also be sent emails if AT&T has their email address.
• Data Usage Monitoring. Additionally, customers with iPhones and other select devices can use the free AT&T myWireless application to check data usage. The application is available for download in several smartphone app stores. Also, AT&T customers can call *DATA# from their wireless phone to check their data usage for the current billing period. They receive a free text message with their usage information. Customers can also go online to AT&T to see all of their usage information, past and present.
• Data Calculator. The easy-to-use online data calculator enables customers to estimate their mobile data usage and get a better sense for which data plan is right for them. It’s located at www.att.com/datacalculator.