No. 12: First software update: July 31, 2007

iPTIB is counting down the top 25 moments in iPhone history -- 1 a day until the iPhone 3G launches on July 11.

Most notable because Apple promised that the iPhone would be unique in that it would bring software updates that would almost infinitely expand the functionality of the device. Since this time, we've gotten a few upgrades and now we wait for the motherload of 2.0.

But many folks -- myself included -- will say that Apple fell far short on its promises of software updates. They addressed things on their schedule and really didn't take into consideration things that should have appeared in the first release -- like cut and paste.

Basically, in one year, we got a few updates that brought some cool stuff, but hopefully what we get in 2.0 blows that all away.

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You just wonder why some of those simple features just are not available to us. This is 2008...even the crappy phones have things like MMS... Weird

SCOTT'S REPLY: It's actually the great iPhone mystery -- an idea for a post. Is it Apple or AT&T that doesn't want it? Don't know. I guess Apple, simply because AT&T stands to make a fortune off MMS. And that's why I truly believe that AT&T is developing an app for the app store that will deliver that -- for a premium of course.

But since all of the people who want MMS -- the people like myself -- know there is a cost associated with it, they shouldn't be surprised by that and AT&T can make a profit off the want.

I don't think they could before when Apple was in control of the handset. Now that it's subsidized, AT&T gets that control back that they wanted and voila ... MMS!

That is, of course, unless Apple specifically in the contract says no MMS. I don't know why they would, though, so I don't think that's the obstacle.

I believe we'll see it. I really do, despite the news lately that it's not coming to some countries -- Norway for example. If it truly is up to the carrier to implement it, then maybe that carrier doesn't want it.

I can't imagine, though, from a business standpoint, why a carrier would not want it.

Is a great idea for a post! To discuss why we aren't getting these basic things that so many other phones have and have had for a while now. It is rather baffling.

SCOTT'S REPLY: It is baffling indeed.

Hi Scott,

An off topic question. I'm all for getting the iphone on July 11 but I work that day. Do you think the iphone will sell out that day? Should I call in "sick" for work or do you think i stand a chance of buying the phone when i get out of work (4pm)?

SCOTT'S REPLY: It will matter where you live -- bigger cities have more stock -- but I really think you'll be ok if you don't call off. I can't promise, but I think you'll be fine.

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