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#53 Using Your iPhone in Ireland July 22, 2008

An overview of iPhone service in Ireland, as well as it's capabilities for easy photo uploads, blogging and photo blogging.

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Episode Notes

00:00
Intro - Opening song: “The Devil’s Bit” Theresa Larkin and Noel McQuaid

00:38
Preview of Episode #54 Using Mobile Phones in Ireland

00:49
iPhone Coverage in Ireland uses both O2 & Vodaphone
The Irish landscape can inhibit coverage
Drivers are not allowed to use mobile phones while driving

01:32
Calls - International plans range from 99 cents to $1.00 per minute
Available Features
International Assist
Visual Voice Mail

2:20
Why AT&T advises users to turn off their iPhone when not taking calls

03:00
Internet and Email
Our “Edge” network coverage
iPhone 2G vs iPhone 3G

4:05
Mapping Features
Maps are often labeled by townlands
Map View vs Satellite view
Visit Google Maps to sample

4:50
WiFi Usage
Free WiFi at Shannon Airport (not free at Dublin Airport)
Free WiFi access in Ireland is limited
WiFi in Hotels and B&Bs - Realize there may be passwords, dead zones and technical difficulty

06:15
Data Roaming OFF or ON

06:33
Easy to email photos
Liam’s case study - anniversary gift & Father’s Day

07:45
iPhone 2.0
Apps Store
Liam's iPhone photo gallery
Liam’s PhotoBlog using the Flickr App
Blogging with the iPhone - http://irishfireside.wordpress.com/category/liams-latest-iphone-photo-blog/
Photo blogging: Clare Glens and Dingle Boat images
Limitations of the camera

09:15
AT&T service 1-800-331-0500
AT&T/iPhone Billing
Checking the usage status right on the iPhone

11:00
3G? & using the iPhone in Ireland and around the world

11:16
Close “Wissahickan Drive” Theresa Larkin and Noel McQuaid

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