iPhone 3G international launch lineblog
July 11, 2008 – 9:24 amFiled under: Cellphones
We know there are people lined up all over the world for the iPhone 3G — so if you’re among the intrepid souls out there waiting to get yours, send in your photos (and stories) for our international launch lineblog. Just hit us up at iphone@engadget.com.
10:32AM ET: Indeed, depending on what employee you talk to, in-store activation via iTunes is either “slow” or “down” — but either way, they’re handing you the phone unactivated, which needs to be completed by connecting to iTunes from the comfort of your home. Beware: if you’re upgrading, your old SIM will be immediately bricked, so you’ll be phoneless until you complete the activation!
10:21AM ET: We’re hearing that Apple’s activation servers are having intermittent problems, with lines coming to halt at both Apple and AT&T stores, and that some carrier stores worldwide are sending people home because they can’t activate phones. Stranger still, some people are being told that they can “activate at home using iTunes.” We’re getting more info as fast as we can, we’ll let you know.
9:42AM CT: Things are wild in Chicago as well — at least 500 strong at the Apple flagship on Michigan Avenue, 100 at the AT&T flagship on State, and at least 200 at the AT&T store on Chicago. Austin and Andy here started waiting at 3PM yesterday, through some major rain — that’s nerd dedication.
Keep going past the break for updates from Chicago, NYC, the rest of the US, and all the other international mayhem. Also, be sure to hit us up with your own pictures and experiences at the email address above!
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