GTAIII marked the series’ transition to 3D, and was a phenomenally popular title. The mobile version of the classic game will be playable at New York Comiccon this weekend, though we don’t know when the actual game will be released. One thing — you’re going to need a very new iOS device to play it, it looks like the game needs an A5 processor to run properly, so iPhone 4S and iPad 2 only.
They’re not the only ones dropping prices either. Here are a couple of pages showing some of the huge sales going on right now, and AppShopper’s constantly updating Price Page will also show who else has had a price change recently.
“Sprint today reported its best ever day of sales in retail, web and telesales for a device family in Sprint history with the launch of iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. We reached this milestone at approximately noon CT/1pm ET. The response to this device by current and new customers has surpassed our expectations and validates our customers’ desire for a truly unlimited data pricing plan.”
Were you one of these new Sprint iPhone 4S customers? What was your previous phone?
For Sprint, the launch of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S on their network brought record sales in just half a day. Fared Adib, Sprint Product Chief, issued the following statement:
With new and existing customers invited to purchase an iPhone and Sprint offering unlimited data plans starting at just $79.99, it’s not exactly a hard sell for those looking to get into an iOS equipped device.
The moment you leave the Apple Store, take that shipment from UPS or Fedex, comes the unboxing. We do it with every new iPhone and iPad, so here it is, the obligatory iPhone 4S unboxing video.
There have been no shortage of folks struggling with iPhone 4S activations today on AT&T. The wireless company responded via Twitter, although it might not be the answer you’d like to hear.
We are on track to double single day record for activations. This may produce slower activations for some: systems continue at record levels
So, basically sales are great, but they are resulting in slower activations. Hang tight if you are unable to activate, though it must be tough.
Source: AT&T on Twitter
It is iPhone 4S release day which means activation troubles. Many people, including myself, have had their new, shiny iPhone 4S in their hands for hours, but have yet to get past the activation screen. When trying to activate with iTunes or directly on the phone, users are presented with the following message:
Your activation is still pending. You will receive an email notification once your activation is complete.
We’re sorry. There was a problem connecting to the server. Please try again later.
It appears that this only an issue with AT&T. iPhone 4S customers on Verizon and Sprint are activating without any issues.
Other users are reporting of receiving an email telling them that their iPhone 4S cannot activate and instructs them to call with a reference number.
Many other users have let me know that they put in their old sim card before turning on their iPhone 4S and it started up without a problem and did not prompt them to activate. So if you have not received your iPhone 4S yet, you may want to try this first. I tried my old sim after trying to activate with my new sim, and I’m still getting the same message.
Who’s still waiting to activate? Who has successfully activated? Does anyone have any tricks to getting our iPhone 4S’s to activate quicker? Anyone wishing they went with Verizon or Sprint, instead?
Update: I called AT&T and they said that since I ordered my iPhone 4S through Apple, it never made it to AT&T’s system and my activation never entered the queue. The customer service representative told me that the current wait is 1-2 hours and manually entered my IMEI and ICCID numbers to put me in the queue. So if you purchased through Apple.com, I highly recommend you give AT&T a call.
