Apple Changes Everything. Again.

This morning was Apple’s most-talked about event; Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, also known as WWDC. It’s the event for Apple evangelists and enthusiasts because it’s in this event new products are announced, shown and launched.

It’s got so much attention, even us Malaysians were staying up in the wee hours of the morning following updates from gadget blogs like Mashable, Engadget and others.

Here’s proof of talks going on while I was sleeping this morning.

Right now, Twitter environment is filled with desire and discussion of the spanking new Apple iPhone 4 too. Article sharing of how an Apple iPhone 4 would compare to the newly released HTC Evo 4G powered by Google’s Android and others.

And when Apple does a new product launch or upgrade, they make it a statement. Especially, in their website as you can refer below.

Now, which Malaysia brand you know of with confidence like this?

Apple iPhone 3GS is Accessible to Disabled Users

Last year I attended a website accessibility conference organized by the Malaysian Association of the Blind (MAB) and there I made friends with a blind user who’s a geek in person; Moses Choo. Bet you’d have never expected a disabled user to be a geek.

Well, Moses is a geek because he recently shared with me news of the Apple iPhone 3GS is being made usable for the blind. Recently, the NST did an article on how the Apple iPhone 3GS has a feature called; VoiceOver, enabled blind users to use the Apple iPhone 3GS. Now, that is really cool.

I’d show you guys the video demonstration NST recorded of Moses and his friends using the Apple iPhone 3GS but I don’t want to be blamed for hotlinking their video.

If the NST editor or web team reads this, please implement an embed function to your videos. Or even better, host them on YouTube so anyone can share it.

Nonetheless, here’s a screenshot of the video.

And Moses has this message he wants to share with Apple and all Apple iPhone owners around the world:

While many of us have been spending money to purchase a software to install onto a mobile phone, Apple has come out with a phone that has a built in speech application. Though the phone is still rather expensive and beyond most malaysians, we need to join all our friends from the rest of the world to congratulate Apple for their initiative. What we can hope for is the cost to come down.

As much a geek he is, he too feels the economic pinch to afford an Apple iPhone. Well, maybe Apple could plan a scheme for the disabled to purchase Apple iPhone’s at special prices.

Who knows, it might happen. Also, I know Moses reads my blog from time to time. So I’d like to thank him for sharing with me this news.

Maxis Releases Apple iPhone 3Gs Price in Malaysia

While Maxis hasn’t officially launched the all-new Apple iPhone 3GS in Malaysia yet, they’ve already placed step-by-step pre-order form for the Apple iPhone 3Gs. Plus, they’ve also updated the website with latest prices of the upcoming Apple iPhone 3GS in Malaysia.

You can click on the image for a larger version. And when you do, you’ll notice the real retail price (RRP) for the Apple iPhone 3GS which is going to be set by Maxis.

Maxis Apple iPhone 3GS prices:

• Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB: RM2490
• Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB: RM2990

As far as I know, the Apple iPhone 3GS availability is very quiet in Malaysia. Even my reseller hasn’t informed me of the arrival for his stock.

In the Low Yat forums, there are some who’ve started bulk orders but the price quoted is from RM3099. The one selling at the mentioned price is bringing in units from Hong Kong.

It’s not hard to realize that’s an exorbitant fee to pay. But like fashion, being seen with it is a statement.

However, I’m very glad to see Maxis finally make a decision to position the Apple iPhone 3Gs in Malaysia at an affordable expected price. Just that, I’d like to see how they handle the upgrades of current Apple iPhone 3G owners in Malaysia.

What do you guys think?

p.s.: I’m still here, just swamped with work right now. Therefore, I’m doing 140 character updates via Twitter right now. Follow @dannyfoo on Twitter.

iPhone 3GS Launches in Singapore in July

News on the brand spanking awesome incoming new iPhone3GS is being widespread right now – especially in Singapore. Because apparently, official Singapore iPhone telco distributor; Singtel, will be launching the iPhone 3Gs on July 10th, 2009.

Source: Lester Chan (this guy also plays, Team Fortress 2 sw33t!)

That’s right iPhone users, Singapore is getting the iPhone 3GS before us. And I too would say it, damnit! If you haven’t heard of the iPhone 3GS or seen it’s introductory video, have a peek.

I don’t know about you but the first thing I’m going to get dirty with the iPhone 3GS is it’s camera. Tap here, it focuses and tap there, it focuses. Cool-ness!

Is an Apple iPhone The Only Prize Worth Winning?

I was observing the current advertisements on my blog and noticed Nuffnang’s now running the McDonalds Value Lunch campaign. The same one you hear on the radio to buy a McValue meal for only RM5.95. Besides advertising, McDonalds is also running an online blogger contest.

It’s the same old story, they invite a blogger to blog about their experience having a McValue lunch and they’ll stand a chance to win a prize. The grand prize for this is an Apple iPhone 3G + Maxis Value Plus 80 (8GB, 6-month contract) Plan worth RM3,020.

Yes, hooray to those who want the iPhone – even after I said Blackberry trumped Apple iPhone in the US smartphone market. But what I’m getting at here is, why is the grand prize an Apple iPhone?

I’d have expected something else like:

• 1-year (or, 6-months) supply of McDonalds vouchers.
• Family vacation – Disneyland, maybe?
• GPS device – find nearest McDonalds?
• Computer – who doesn’t want a desktop or laptop?
• Gaming prizes – Software Boutique voucher upto RM1000?

Know this, I’m not complaining about the prize but the thought put in coming up with the prize. By the way, there’s only 1 grand prize and no other prizes – based on their minisite.

On another note, they’ve removed their Double Cheeseburger McValue meal from the McValue Lunch.