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MDNZ replied on August 31, 2008 20:32 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Apple may be working with AT&T on iPhone tethering plan:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/...

etrain replied on August 31, 2008 10:09 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

everyone I have spoken to has asked me how the iphone 3G is. I told them it is great but it hasn't got full bluetooth capabilities. Almost all of them said they would not purchase the phone owing to this!!

Surely Apple must understand that they are indeed losing many many more customers, owing to this alone!

ste333 replied on August 21, 2008 10:02 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

The thing that disappoints me is that I can't transfer the files from my old phone to the iPhone and that if my wife wants to send me a file from her Samsung phone, she has to go through the convoluted process of pulling the file off her phone to her laptop, booting up my pc and copying the file to my system, then synching my iPhone to pick up that file. For a device that is supposed to make tasks easier, this seems to be more than a little daft.

Eric Suesz replied on August 18, 2008 21:39 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

David,

That would be pretty awesome. You've identified an example of Bluetooth that might make me care.

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Why does the rest of the world have to suffer due to USA AT&T restrictions on tethered usage on plans? – MDNZ, on August 18, 2008 21:06

MDNZ replied on August 18, 2008 21:05 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

My prefs for Bluetooth usage: wireless sync & file/object transfer (however less of issue if able to do so over Wifi/Airport), tethered Modem (number 1 requirement)

David Flory replied on August 18, 2008 20:46 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

The only reason _I_ would like better bluetooth is to be able to use my wireless keyboard with my iPhone. Other than that I see no need for it.

Eric Suesz replied on August 18, 2008 20:25 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Apple once took away the floppy disk drive, which many people thought was outrageous. Turns out, no one missed it after all. Apple was ahead of the curve. I, myself, was puzzled about Apple's decision with that one. I was wrong. I don't even own a single floppy disk anymore (not even for nostalgic reasons). (Dell finally followed their lead five years later.)

But with Bluetooth, I am not as puzzled. If I want to, for example, share a picture, I just e-mail it from my iPhone. I guess I have already moved past Bluetooth. I have a Bluetooth dongle I haven't used in ages, and I definitely don't miss it. I guess it would be nice for some people to use it for particular devices and headsets. But, not me. I just use the headphone mic they gave me with the iPhone. Works great, and I don't look like a Borg member walking around with a piece of futuristic-looking plastic sticking out of one of my ears.

If you're not a long-time Apple user, thinking like I do takes some getting used to ("use what they gave you"). I think that the best thing to say is that if Bluetooth is a deal-breaker -- or a higher MP camera, or video -- then the iPhone is probably not for you.

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

why not voice it directly
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.... – MDNZ, on August 18, 2008 05:47

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

I can understand why many are frustrated by the limited BT functions/services that are supported (I am one of those frustrated) however to be furious? Since the release of iPhone 3G it has been voiced in many forums and in journalist reviews to the limited BT support. Also Apple do not promote that BT is for anything more than headset. I too am hoping this will change very soon, and we will be able to use more services, but as it stands we are well informed from the iPhone community and can made educated purchasing decisions accordingly. – MDNZ, on August 18, 2008 05:43

yaz replied on August 18, 2008 05:17 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

I was so happy to get an iPhone the other day!!! but today when I tried to connect with my friend bluetooth to share a song, it was unable to dectect her and she was unable to detect me, I am so furious about this!!!

kshal replied on August 15, 2008 19:03 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

i had just planned to buy a aplle iphone 3g...buh wad d !@#$...it doesnt e1 support bluetooth...

n my friend henry u tawkin a bout emailin stuff...I stay in india n here to email a song or a video u need to activate ur GPRS system..which wld again charge you heavyly...n itz not affordalbe by most..n if u hav a bluetooth..it simply bcomez so eazy to transfer data...that to fee of cost...
n yeah thats a basic thing every tom dick n harry has on hiz phone...
n firstly it doesnt even hav a good camera..so a bluetooth wld hav made up for a bad camera..as v can plan sumthin like gettin a photo clicked on sum other phone n then been sending it on d iphone..
n here the phonez gonna b launched for 24000Rs/-..thats sumthin around 600 USD....if they r relli plannin to sell th phone for such a high cost..wldnt it b worth buyin it onli if it has all watz needed by the locals here...huh!!!...
itz relli hopeless unless sum1 cumz up with a good solution atleast for the bluetooth issue.....

Ameen replied on August 04, 2008 17:34 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

The propaganda made by apple to market iPhone 3G has just failed. Now every simple cell phone has features that iPhone 3G does not.

It is fun to use iPhone 3G but it is a dump to own one with missing basics specifications.

Apple must understand user's expectations and release new one with the following features at least:

- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Front 3G Cam
- At least 5MP Camera with Xenon flash
- Voice Recording
- MMS
- Longlife Battery
- Software Update

The most important thing is to be open for all users internationally.

NO MONOPOLY to specific Carriers.

Regards.,..

Richard Henry replied on August 04, 2008 12:37 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

I agree with you that the iPhone has certain areas that need improving, but I'm not even sure that MMS is one of them. Apple were one of the first manufacturers to take away the floppy disk drive on a computer, and people thought they were crazy. MMS is an outdated system that Apple probably doesn't want to support. People should be emailing photos between phones, and I'm sure that's where we'll be headed two years from now.

The camera on the other hand, is an aspect that definitely does require boosted functionality. The camera on the iPhone 3G seems quite a lot better than that of the original iPhone, but it's still the same base resolution.

I understand the drawbacks to having a higher resolution camera — namely that the phone would have to be thicker than it currently is, and would be more expensive. Hopefully solutions will become available for the next release... and a flash wouldn't be bad either.

Bluetooth is another aspect I'm on the fence about. Most of the people I know have email access on their phone, so they simply know to use that to send me stuff now. Yes, it would be useful to be able to bluetooth directly to other phones, but on the other hand, if emailing photos and media between phones is what Apple would like to become the norm, then this makes this a moot function.

Who knows. This phone is years ahead of it's time, and people will always cry out when you take features away... but it's probably intended. If you don't like it, you could buy another phone.

etrain replied on August 04, 2008 12:15 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Has anyone queried this issue with apple yet?

As most basic phones have full bluetooth capabilities.

Also I agree with dem, however unlike him I didn't research the iphone before purchasing it, I found out later about the no MMS, bluetooth issue, no video recording and a measly 2mp camera.

Most phones these days have all the above as standard, and a better camera.

dem replied on August 04, 2008 10:48 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

what???????

I decided yesterday to get an iphone, and started to investigate. What I found?... No MMS. useless bluetooth (for me since I have never used any kind of handsfree), 2mp camera, no video recording???????

what the h***!
thanx for the information. Now im going for the HTC Diamond or Samsung Omnia

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Yep, have the same problem witht the last poster. Nokia can see the iphone (3g) but iphone can't see the nokia or laptop. Geeze, I thought when it had bluetooth on the box i could transfer contacts and pics. That together with the poor battery life, I'm wondering if I should have bought from apple :( Poor show Mr Jobs – scoop, on July 30, 2008 11:10