Movistar made a press release today saying they will sell the iPhone 3G on Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador,Guatemala, Peru and Uruguay.
They announced that it will bring iPhone 2.0 Software (which we all knew…). “The demand for iPhone 3G has been unprecedented from our customers in the UK, Spain and Ireland and we expect the same success in Latin America,” said Jose María Álvarez-Pallete, managing director of Telefónica Latinoamérica.
Telefonica also stated that pricing details will be announced at a later date.
***UPDATE***
Comcel Colombia is also launching the iPhone that same day.
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexico’s America Movil SAB (AMX), Latin America’s largest mobile operator, said Wednesday that it plans to launch the iPhone 3G in 10 more countries in the region at the end of the month.
In a press release, the company said the iPhone 3G will be available in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay on Aug. 22.
America Movil became the first carrier to offer the iPhone 3G, made by computer and multimedia firm Apple Inc (AAPL), in Latin America when it launched the handset in Mexico last month.
You can download the complete Movistar PDF Press Release Document below.
iPhone Firmware 2.0 has had several problems and apple seems to me aware of it so they have introduced an update today evening. It only notifies as bug fix update no new feature as we expected earlier (maybe copy & paste or turn by turn GPS) but we will have you up to date on what this update brings us.
I have discovered that Movistar Colombia (finally) has posted a teaser of the New iPhone 3G. When you enter the page the announcement appears. You can register and add your info so they can have you up to date on the iPhone launch. Comcel made that announcement a few days after the iPhone 3G was announce by Steve Jobs at the WWDC at San Francisco on June 9th.
RUMORS: We have been hearing that the launch date may be on August 20. Less than a month we think.
More good news to come, Apple has launch an App Store in Colombia already and its working perfectly with Colombian credit cards. I have used mine and bought several Apps and has been a great experience, but iTunes only lets you access the App Store and not the music or video store. I was worried regarding the App Store in Colombia since Apple has lots of problems with international credit cards. You can uses the Colombian App Store without worries its a safe place to buy on the internet.
Here are some are some screenshots we captured on Movistar.
I have been wondering what would be the difference between the Apps Stores around the world. I went to the US App Stores and to the Colombian App Store and they are relatively different. Continue reading »
I’ve been wanting this app for a long long time. Finally they have released it into the wild. You can download it HERE. This is the product description at the App Store.
It seems just some few days or less left to see the new iPhone 3G unlocked, and lets not forget that this means that they have unlocked the new update called Firmware 2.0. We will have you up to date on news regarding iPhones Unlocked.
I have used for the new iPod Touch firmware 2.0 since friday it has been great, fast, and responsive.
Pros:
- App Store on iPod is great, the Apps download and are installed fast. You can get great Apps, such as Facebook(free), Super Monkey Ball($9.99), Google(free), Tap Tap Revenge(free) and much more.
- Mail App support 2008 excel, powerpoint and word documents.
- Mobile Me works very good as push mail and contacts, but calendar doesn’t work very good because it pushed my iCal appointments to the iPod but the iPod doesn’t push the new ones to the cloud.
- Apple remote works perfectly with my mac, but have had some trouble setting it up on my Vista. I love it best App ever. I thank Apple for giving it away for free. If you loved the small remote that the mac brought well is similar but you can see what you are playing and see what song comes next. Imagine having this remote at a party at your house?? YOU WILL ROCK!!! I recommend this remote and Super Monkey Ball to people that like games. Yes I know its hard at first with the accelerometer but after you get the hang of this it’s a great App to have fun while waiting at a doctors office, ext.
Cont:
- Mobile me still has to improve a little regarding the push service on the calendar on my experience.
- Some Apps freeze on the iPod when installing directly from the App Store at the iPod.
Il keep you up to date with news about the 2.0 firmware Update
Apple has announced they sold over 1 million sold on the first weekend. Also 10 million Apps sold in the same period. I think Apple passed its first weekend expectations.
This is a new blog that talks about technology gadgets. I know I talk a lot about mac stuff but what can I do I am a mac addict. By: Erick Tarud Follow me on Twitter @etarud.
