HONEST questions answered.

[Saiko]

I believe apple did everything in there power to make a device that fits your expectations....

as qouted by an AT&T ceo.... "your expectations are too low"

Dang son, I am so excited. Also, Mav - good questions.

[JackBauer]

Does the iPhone support Flash?

[kcarr91]

is there a secret app (the 12th app) if so can u tell us or are u not allowed

[kolizion]

- Does purchase require a new 2 year activation contract?

YES... You will be required to sign up for either a 2 year contract to start, or a 2 year extention. HOWEVER, you will have 14 days after purchasing your iphone to return it to an apple store if you are unhappy... and 30 days to cancel your AT&T plan. ((would you really want to tho?))

- Are there any eligibility requirements?
If you are under a buisness / corperate plan.. you will be unable to purchase the phone. ONLY SINGLE USE subscribers will be able to purchase at launch.

- How will Apple or AT&T handle current AT&T customers already under contract, not eligible for an upgrade?

you MUST sign a 2 year extention, no way around this.

- How will activation work at Apple stores?
After purchasing your phone, you will be required to contact at&t via an automated service to activate the phone. This is how you enter your two year extention.

- How will Apple stores handle current AT&T customers?
APPLE is in charge of handling ALL device issues, and AT&T is in charge of all service issues.

- Will Apple stores be able to handle complex AT&T contracts, like adding lines to existing accounts, family talk plans, accepting deposits, etc?

Please read above

- Is there a required data plan and if so, how much per month?
The plans are still being worked out to my understanding and will be finallized later this week.

- Will the iPhone be available as a GoPhone, prepaid plan?
Currently NOT available at launch.... this might be a future discussion at some point, but currently not in the plans.

- Why and how is iTunes required to setup the iPhone?
An upgraded version of itunes will be available at launch with the sync abuility to connect to the phone. This will be handled exactly like your ipod.

- Are there any 11th hours surprises Apple has in store for us? Surprise feature?

Without saying too much.... think of your phone being like an ipod... it's hardware, running software.. that can be updated via internet.

- How many will be available at launch?
There will not be enough to meet everyones demand.

They WILL sell out.

-Will the unit support flash

If your apple browser can run it, iphone can run it...

[Saiko]

How will activation work at Apple stores?
After purchasing your phone, you will be required to contact at&t via an automated service to activate the phone. This is how you enter your two year extention.

Will this have to be done in the apple store (or AT&T store), or can you take it home and activate it there?

[kolizion]

Will this have to be done in the apple store (or AT&T store), or can you take it home and activate it there?

You may do this wherever you have a signal.

[mav]

Thanks kolizion!

As a follow-up question, will the required activation via the automated AT&T service occur inside the Apple stores or post-purchase from home on our own?

[bllzll]

wow, i almost kind of wish this discussion wasnt even here. its making me 10000x more excited for it. "if your apple browser can run it, iphone can run it" which basically shoudd mean games, AIM exress, etc.. all that good stuff should work.. that would seriously be nothing short of amazing

[kolizion]

Thanks kolizion!

As a follow-up question, will the required activation via the automated AT&T service occur inside the Apple stores or post-purchase from home on our own?

your question is answered above

wherever you have a signal

[Saiko]

Yeah thanks kolizion for all the help and answers you have provided us. I have one more, will we be required to pick a plan when we purchase the device? Or will we be able to purchase the device and set up the plan later on?