We’re all anticipating the arrival of the 3G iPhone soon. Similar to someone about to have a new baby, there are a few steps that should be take in preparation.
The first is to check if AT&T Wireless’s 3G network is accessible in your area. There’s no use preparing for something you can’t use. Most metropolitan areas are covered, but if you live out in the boonies, you may currently be out of luck. To check your area, travel on over to AT&T’s coverage map. You’ll see a link at the bottom that says “View 3G/Mobile Broadband coverage (in select areas).” This will bring up a list of cities sorted by state. Click on your city and a heat map will appear showing strength-of-signal coverage.
If you are going to replace the previous version of the iPhone, it may be time to plan what to do with the old one. You could give it as a gift to a loved one or keep it as a backup phone. You could jailbreak it and use it as the world’s coolest Skype phone (note: you may soon be able to do this officially soon thanks to the SDK). Or, you could sell it on eBay. There are used iPhones going for around $300 on eBay right now (but probably less once the new version comes out).
You could also prepare yourself spiritually for the 3G iPhone. Fasting will clear your mind in preparation for fighting the ADD that faster 3G speeds will surely bring. It will also save tons of money on food, which, in turn, will help you afford the iPhone and its, perhaps, more expensive data plan.
If you have any ideas on how to prepare for the iPhone, leave them in the comments section.
Links:
MacWorld’s no-so-glowing review of Fring (Skype app for jailbroken iPhones).
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