When iCloud was launched back in October 12, 2011 Apple gave MobileMe members complimentary 20 GB iCloud storage upgrade. As of October 1, 2013 that complimentary storage upgrade has ended. Former MobileMe member should see their iCloud storage revert back to 5 GB.
Siri is Dazed and Confused
I asked Siri directions to Apple Store South Coast Plaza and it gave me directions to my home.
This must be a bug in iOS 7.
iOS 7.0.2
Apple releases iOS 7.0.2 to address the lock screen bypass bug.
- Fixes bugs that could allow someone to bypass the Lock screen passcode
- Reintroduces a Greek keyboard option for passcode entry
iOS 7 users can get the delta update by using Software Update; Settings > General > Software Update
Nine Millions
From Apple PR:
First Weekend iPhone Sales Top Nine Million, Sets New Record
CUPERTINO, California―September 23, 2013―Apple® today announced it has sold a record-breaking nine million new iPhone® 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20. In addition, more than 200 million iOS devices are now running the completely redesigned iOS 7, making it the fastest software upgrade in history. Both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK. Demand for iPhone 5s has exceeded the initial supply, and many online orders are scheduled to be shipped in the coming weeks.
One week ago Apple stock took a beating because Apple did not announce the iPhone 5c first weekend pre-order number. On Monday, Apple stock gained 23.23 points after the announcement.
Apple Retail Store are sold out of Gold iPhone 5s, while the Silver and Space Gray model can be relatively found in stores.
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Go on Sale
When the clock struck midnight Pacific Daylight Time, both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c went on sale. Within minutes United States Apple Store Online quoting 7-to-10 days shipping time for the contract-free T-Mobile iPhone 5s. The same went for Gold iPhone 5s. Twenty-two hours later, US Apple Store Online is quoting October shipping time for all iPhone 5s.
Surveying three Apple Stores in Southern California, almost all iPhone 5s were sold by 20:00 hours. The leftovers were 16 GB and 32 GB iPhone 5s for Verizon and Sprint; mostly Sprint.
Meanwhile, Apple Store have plenty of iPhone 5c stock. Late shoppers at Apple Store South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, California were looking to buy some iPhone 5c.
According to Apple Store employees, they were expecting some iPhone 5s shipment on Saturday.
September 20, 2013 is a huge day for iPhone 5s. It was not made available for pre-order on September 12, 2013 like iPhone 5c, the colorful-polycarbonate sibling.
Apple is likely to announce its first week launch number of both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c together this Monday, if not sooner.
US Apple Store Online is Down ahead of iPhone 5s Launch
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c went on sale on Friday September 20, 2013 first in New Zealand. US customers still have to wait for the clock to strike 12:01 Pacific Daylight Time.
US Apple store Online just went down ahead of iPhone 5s launch. Based on a few chatters, Apple might not be offering unlocked iPhone 5s on launch day.
iOS 7 is released
Apple releases iOS 7 to the general public on Wednesday September 18, 2013. It carries build number 11465 which is the same build with iOS 7 Golden Master which was seeded to developers on September 10, 2013.
iOS 7 is available through over the air Software Update or download through iTunes.
In addition to that, Apple also released iTunes 11.1 today.