It’s here! The 3G iPhone launched today, with lines forming around the country. Word has it that the new features touted for business users work great (damn I may have to go get one tomorrow…)

And of course, the Apps Store launched, which promises to bring a huge number of new applications to the iPhone for users to download and consume, from a salesforce.com app to MLB scores. And of course, plenty of games. Users of advanced mobile devices such as iPhones, crackberrys, and WinMo devices are more likely to download and install new apps than users of more traditional handsets. Other carriers recognize the big impact the Apps Store could have for Apple, and are rushing to beef up their offerings.

Much to my dislike, the great news of the masses lining up for iPhones is being drowned out by the sinking NASDAQ, but ohh well–that’s nothing new.

If you’re one of those heading out to get your iPhone today, here’s some help:

Lines are said to be shorter, and you’ll get AT&T’s…great(?) customer service. That being said, I spoke to an employee of my local Apple Store earlier in the week and he indicated that the store would have “plenty” of stock to meet demand, even if I was a bit lazy and wanted to sleep in to get one on Saturday. Of course, the AT&T location half a block away indicated to me, amid a number of if-this-then-that scenarios for how much the iPhone is actually going to cost me, that they would have the most stock for the iPhone launch. But I take everything that AT&T has ever told me at much less than face value–your mileage may varry.

And when you head down to the store, don’t forget:

  • Credit card
  • Social security number
  • Valid government-issued photo ID
  • Current wireless account number and password or PIN (if you’re new to AT&T)
  • If you already own an iPhone, remember to sync it with iTunes one last time before you get your new iPhone 3G

Good luck!


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