A problem with the online registration system run by the O2 network meant that many people could not activate their devices at Apple stores. The new iPhone 2 version, which is cheaper & faster, went on sale in 22 countries. Some customers who had waited patiently to buy the new iPhone could not get them activated and those who were trying to upgrade were left disappointed with blocked or broken phones.

Video Title: 3G and GPS iPhone
Video Desc: USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham & Edward Baig from the Apple Developer's Conference, where they offer their take on the new 3G Apple iPhone and other announcements made at the show.

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Info: USA TODAY's Edward C. Baig reviews the new 3G iPhone on the "Talking Tech," web video show. Baig gives the new iPhone 3.75 stars.

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At&T are advising customers to sync their iPhones with iTunes from home. Christopher Finke told the TechCrunch blog “If you stand in line to be one of the first people to buy a new gadget, don’t be surprised when things don’t go smoothly. That’s the price you pay for being first.” (news.bbc.co.uk)