New GPRS attach icon in the iPhone 3G v2.1 firmware

Just curious, why Apple should again change the icon that represents the current data network attach mode. I now see either the blue square with 3G in it, or this, when in GPRS coverage:

iPhone v2.1 - new GPRS icon

Note that this is GPRS, and not EDGE – it would be interesting to see what the icon for that is now, maybe a squiggle?

3 Responses to “New GPRS attach icon in the iPhone 3G v2.1 firmware”

  1. Ryan February 27, 2009 at 02:13 #

    I don’t have GPRS enabled, but this icon still shows, why’s that so?

    3G > Off
    Edge > Off
    Data Roaming > Off
    Location Services > Off
    Fetch New Data > Off
    Cellular Data Network APN changed to a random name

    Help will be much appreciated.

  2. michanos April 28, 2009 at 17:39 #

    Hi there!!

    the bubble icon states that you do have GPRS activated on your iphone.. perhaps you can check your mobile plan to see if there is any data plans in it?

  3. Simon May 27, 2009 at 20:27 #

    You have to go into your settings and ENABLE 3G to override the GPRS or EDGE connection.

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