CheapChic

OK, here it is. the new iphone G3 is compatible with the Scion Ipod connector and plays like before, but the connector will not charge the iPhone while using it. Scion uses fire wire pins for charging and the G3 only support USB power pins for all charging.

GOOD NEWS, there will be an adapter available any day now, that allows you to use it the same as all IPOD before..

xbean

Sigh...it's 3G....

MikeMayer

And where would one get said adapter?

Lukenlogs

When you're listening to music on your iPhone, the phone goes straight to voicemail. Doesn't even tell you someone is calling.

Is that the way it was w/ the first-gen iPhone?

The dream would be to have not just the phone ring but then also be able to answer it. I'd always hoped that those three little slits in the ceiling up by the front dome lights was a microphone.

MikeMayer

1st gen iPhone would make the music fade and the ring would play though the speakers.

Worked great when used in conjunction with a bluetooth system... then you could talk right away.

nytlemgr

Exactly! That is how I have mine setup.

shorberg

can't find an adapter, basically from what i can tell the iphone 3g still works in most stereos, but you don't get it to charge unless it's plugged in via USB. There are aftermarket radios available with USB plug ins, but I hope to find an adaptor that we can use so that the phone will charge with our existing systems.

IntegreS_350

Here's the update on that (from Scion)

Our understanding is that our audio system will not charge the iPhone due to Apple's Specification Change for Charging Voltage.

The 08MY Scion and previous will not charge the iPhones-
We are looking into making changes to the audio system that will work with the iPhones in the future

CheapChic

Does that mean we with older units are stuck

shorberg

Unless you are willing to go aftermarket or wait for an adapter or not have your phone charge, then yes.

IntegreS_350

To add to what I previously stated, the new Apple iPhone and iTouch devices are compatible with iPod capability audio systems in Scion and will function like all previous generation iPods but (as you know), will not charge.

This is due to a design change on Apple's part that was not communicated to Scion and its audio suppliers until after the launch of the latest generation Scion radios.

Hope that clears things up a bit

ShaffNasty

meh... i can charge it at home or work... Does the new one fade the music when a call/text comes in?

CheapChic

yes, all is the same but does not charge as you are using it with the current connector

darrenf1

Any update on the adapter? I need to be able to charge the 3g, the battery life SUCKS!!

shorberg

I bought the Alpine IDA-X100 and it works great, I am really happy aobut the upgrade.

By the way, I am selling my older Alpine CDA-9857 for $150 if anyone is interested.

ExcelRevs

the iphone G3 sounds like a car apple would make

lipton

I have an Iphone 3G and I've only had it for 2 weeks. I started noticing a little green dot on my screen, does anyone else see it on there phone?

CheapChic

Are you in google map with location on in settings

shorberg

green dot all the time is bad.