Two days ago we posted a rumor about white iPhone units appearing in UK and US stores. A Sky News video indeed showed some people in a UK store using a white iPhone 4, but some followers of mine on Twitter confirmed that they saw Apple Store employees with a white unit in the US, too.
White iPhone in UK Store? It Was a Review Unit.
Apple Sells 1.7 Million iPhone 4 Units in 3 Days
Apple has just issued a press release announcing that they have sold 1.7 iPhone 4 units in 3 days. In the press release, Steve Jobs says that the iPhone 4 launch has been the most successful in Apple’s history and they apologize to all those people who haven’t been able to buy an iPhone 4. No official word about the “antenna issues” yet.
As for the July launch in 18 more countries, it is still scheduled by the end of next month.
Check out the full press release after the break.
Caffeinated App: A NetNewsWire Theme
Remember Caffeinated app? It’s an upcoming Google Reader app for Mac which we previewed last year, and the developers are still working hard to get a first alpha version out there.
In the meantime though, you can get the look of Caffeinated with this good-looking theme for NetNewsWire created by Francesco Papagno over at MacDev. Just download it and install it like any other NNW theme.
For Caffeinated updates, follow @caffeinatedapp on Twitter.
July iPhone 4 Release Date Spotted on Orange Website?
Apple hasn’t announced the official July release date for the iPhone 4 yet, but there are a few hints suggesting that it might launch between July 15 and July 31. Remember the white iPhone? Apple said it would launch by the second half of July because they’re having some problems manufacturing it. Then, some providers have already removed their iPhone 3GS plans from their homepages and said new plans for “something new” are coming “soon”.
Now, ApfelBlog has discovered some strings in Orange’s website (the provider that carries the iPhone 3GS in Switzerland) which report that the iPhone 4 is “not available yet but will launch on July 31”.
Kindle App Gets Video and Audio Support
Last night Amazon announced an update for its official Kindle app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to add support for embedded audio and video in books. The first books to support the enriched audio & video experience include Les Miserables, Together We Cannot Fail and Best of Beatles. It’s available in the App Store here.
Fake Steve Jobs on the iPhone 4 Antenna
iPad + Velcro Viral Video Posted on Apple’s Website
Remember the iPad + Velcro video? Yes, that one. Well, it went viral and millions of people have watched it so far. For this reason, Apple decided to post it on its website. Believe it or not, it’s available for your streaming pleasure at: apple.com/ipad/velcro.
Awesome, isn’t it? Yes, but *do not attempt.
Apple Posts New iPhone 4 Commercial, Featuring FaceTime
If you downloaded the WWDC ‘10 keynote from iTunes (or watched it online), you’ve already seen this. In case you haven’t, Apple has posted a new iPhone 4 commercial entirely focused on FaceTime, the video calling technology built in the new iPhone. You can watch the ad here.
The 1 minute video shows different usage scenarios for FaceTime: a deaf couple signing, a kid graduating, a baby smiling to his dad on the iPhone screen. Like I said when I first saw the ad, well done.
Bought a Black iPhone but Still Want White? Just Return within 30 Days
So you’re not happy with that piano black iPhone you just cancelled your previous contract for? Fear not you picky color-picker person you, for there’s a white future in store. Simply return your black iPhone 4 to the Apple Store, and get it replaced by a white one. App Advice has confirmed this with Apple, and it’s honored as a store policy:
“If you are not satisfied with your iPhone purchase, please visit online Order Status or call 1-800-676-2775 to request a return. The iPhone must be returned to our warehouse within 30 calendar days from shipment to avoid an $175 early termination fee. The iPhone must be returned in the original packaging, including any accessories, manuals, and documentation.”
Though White iPhone 4 handsets aren’t expected until mid-July, so early adopters may not have the chance to reach that deadline if shipments are late – yet another reason you shouldn’t wait in line for the first day, “Just because.”
App Advice does provide a disclaimer that Apple may charge a 10% restocking fee for opened iPhones, but that isn’t clear quite yet.
[via App Advice]