AT&T preparing for new iPhone launch with deployment of HSPA 7.2

AT&T has formally announced plans for deploying its 7.2 Mbps mobile data service upgrade this year, which will support faster iPhone models expected to be released this summer.

AT&T said the upgrade to “High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology,” which delivers theoretical peak speeds twice that of the company’s current 3G network, will continue through 2011. Next year, the company will also begin trials of LTE (Long Term Evolution), with deployment of that technology to begin in 2011. LTE plans to eventually reach theoretical peak speeds of

20 Mbps.

Both HSPA and LTE are components of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies, which include GSM/EDGE and UMTS, the worldwide “3G” service supported by the iPhone 3G.

Because AT&T’s network is currently based on 3GPP standards, the company can deliver the upgrade to HSPA 7.2 service immediately to support faster smartphones prior to the buildout of LTE, which isn’t expected to become widely available until at least 2011-2012.

So it appears AT&T is nearly ready for the new models to be released.

Amsterdam Interactive City Guide 3D released for iPhone

This is the first three-dimensional panorama travel guide app in the world, specially developed for the iPhone. Users of the Apple iPhone don’t have to use their old guidebooks for the Dutch capital anymore with the Amsterdam 3D Guide.

The Amsterdam 3D Guide is available now. iPhone users can download this brand new interactive 3D application via the app store. The application, which is made specifically for the very popular iPhone, is the first 3D city guide application ever created. It was completed within

nine months by the people who made www.eatdrinketc.com and it contains the latest information about Amsterdam’s restaurants, cafes, bars, coffee shops, hotels, museums and more.

This is how it works: locate yourself with GPS or select a preset location. Select restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. Listings show the nearest places within the preset distance from your location. View a photo, review and details of each place, and even peek inside in 3D.

This could open up a huge market with detailed guides of other cities around the globe. The app is in the App Store now and will run you $5.50 USD or so

Apple iPhone 3G - 16GB, black (AT&T)

• Manufacturer:Apple
• Part Number:9025477

Telecom

• Data servicesSMS , E-Mail , Voice mail
• Cellular enhancement protocolEDGE

General

• Dimensions (W x D x H)2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.6 in
• Weight4.7 oz
• Built-in devicesCamera
• ColorBlack

Operating System / Software

• OS providedApple MacOS X
• Software includediTunes 7.7 or later

Memory

• Flash memory installed16 GB

Input Device

• Input device typeTouch-screen

Messaging / Data Services

• Internet BrowserYes
• GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)Yes
• Mobile EmailYes
• Supported Email ProtocolsPOP3 , IMAP4
• Messaging / Data FeaturesPDF support , Microsoft Word support , Microsoft Excel support

Cellular

• Cellular technologyWCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
• Service ProviderAT&T
• Band / modeWCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• Phone styleCandy bar
• Call TimerYes
• AntennaInternal
• Wireless InterfaceIEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
• Conference Call CapabilityYes
• SpeakerphoneYes
• Polyphonic RingerYes
• Additional FeaturesaGPS

Digital Player / Recorder

• Digital player supported digital audio standardsAAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Apple Lossless

Display

• Display type3.5 in
• Color support32-bit (128K colors)
• Max resolution480 x 320

Power

• Battery installed (max)Lithium ion
• Max supported batteries1
• Talk timeUp to 600 min

Expansion / Connectivity

• Wireless connectivityBluetooth 2.0

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