iPhone Apps
I intend to purchase a 3G iPhone and keep my original. I will not activate the original (after the #swap) and will be using my old iPhone as an iPod touch (with speaker). My question involves software purchases via the app store. If I purchase a game (for example), when I sync my iPhone I assume the game is synced back to my computer via iTunes. When I sync my other iPhone will that game also sync to my other iPhone?
pjpaul pjp@cheerful.com
Apple hasn't made that clear
Apple hasn't made that clear but I'm betting the answer is no. Apple would want you to buy that game for the 2nd device. :(
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iPhone Apps (All Good)
I now own both an original iPhone and a 3G version. Both are running 2.0 software, are are therefore capable of using the App store. I had installed about 20 apps (most free) on my original iPhone. Prior to purchasing and activating the 3G I followed Apple's advice and synced the unit (therefore backing it up). When I restored the 3G it put most (but not all) of my apps on the new iPhone. When I attempted to download the apps that did not get automatically transferred I was warned (via a dialog box) that I had previously downloaded the app (as I had - to my original phone) but could download it again. That was for some missing FREE apps. For the apps that required purchasing I received a similar dialog box that stated I had already purchased said app, but the download would be FREE this time. Apple, Inc. is obviously not trying to gouge you, but rather to keep its customers happy.