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IPhone 3G: It’s not world peace, but it’s close
Apple faithful talk about their dreams, centered around a little smart phone
5 Reasons to Buy the Apple iPhone 3G
Now may be the time to become an Apple iPhone owner at last.
Apple iPhone 3G (8GB, black)
While some of the rumors panned out–the new handset will offer full GPS–other rumors, like the addition of a 32GB model, fizzled. But even with the long list of basic features that Apple still is denying us (hello multimedia messaging?), the addition of 3G support is a big win
The Cheaper, Faster iPhone
Steve Jobs did something never before seen in the history of Apple: he unveiled a cutting-edge product that’s relatively cheap.
New Apple iPhone 3G: Steve Jobs unveils £100 model at WWDC
The next-generation device is thinner than its predecessor and will also run on the 3G mobile phone network. This will allow users to surf the internet at faster speeds than is currently possible on the original iPhone, which uses slower Edge technology. It will also feature built-in GPS technology, which will enable users to use their iPhone as a satellite-navigation device both in-car and on-foot using Google Maps.
Apple takes aim at wider market with new iPhone
Chief Executive Steve Jobs on Monday unveiled new versions of the iPhone that are lighter and thinner at the edges, feature much faster Web surfing and cost $200 less than the current models.
It’s an iPhone and it’s 3G!
We’ve always bet upon it and finally it’s come true! Apple CEO Steve Jobs has lifted the wraps on iPhone II that marries features of iPhone I with 3G networking making it “twice as fast and at half the price of its predecessor”.
iPhone 3G software
eBay gets its own native iPhone app (update)
On Monday, eBay announced and demonstrated its new Auctions app at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Users can log in to their accounts to buy and sell items wherever they are.
Apple iPhone 3G: The best of the new Apps
The real news is the forthcoming launch of the iPhone 2.0 software that will power the device, effectively turning it from a mobile phone into something nearing a pocket computer.
Doubters, Complaints and Frustrations
New iPhone 3G falls short, enthusiasts say
Some of the iPhone’s biggest fans – tech bloggers, mostly – have had a lot to say today about the new iPhone’s shortcomings.
Five Reasons NOT To Buy The 3G iPhone
But there are still a few detractors to keep certain people away. Here are five reasons explaining why you may want to avoid the 3G iPhone.
The iPhone 3G is facing a different landscape, and its rivals have stepped up their games.
$199 iPhone? Sure, with a 2-year contract
Unlimited data plans for iPhone 3G customers will be $30/month while business users will have to pony up $45/month.
That ‘Cheaper’ iPhone Will Cost You More
Think that new $199 iPhone is going to save you money over the older $399 model? Guess again.
Phone 2.0: What Might Have Been
Brokenhearted Apple watchers wasted no time in bemoaning all the missing features that remain unaddressed: There’s still no user-swappable battery, physical keyboard, copy-and-paste function, memory card slot, video recording, Bluetooth stereo audio or MMS (the ability to send photos to other cellphones).
Apple’s iPhone 3G costs less, but monthly plans don’t
Apple’s not giving these babies away, and as you’d expect, there’s a catch.
iPhone 3G – questions still remain
8 Unanswered Questions About Apple’s 3G iPhone
What’s with the plastic back, does the iPhone 3G have real GPS, what’s the future of the iPod Touch, and many other questions spring to mind.
Six Questions (So Far) About the New iPhone
Now that I’m out of Steve Jobs’ famous reality distortion field, I have a few questions about the iPhone 3G announcement.
The Real Cost of the IPhone 3G
Of course, $199 isn’t the real price, from either side. You, the customer, will also have two years worth of monthly payments to the evil telco of your choice.
History
iPhone timeline
The iPhone is announced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, and becomes an immediate classic, and a benchmark against which all other smartphones will be compared to.
Business Analysis
Apple pushes iPhone 3G at the enterprise
Apple has been touting the new 3G iPhone as an enterprise communication tool at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Apple iPhone SDK Reflects Major Developer Strategy
CEO Steve Jobs claims that 35% of the Fortune 500 companies have participated in Apple’s beta program for developing business applications for the iPhone.
The £100 iPhone aimed at boosting sales, but is Apple eating humble pie?
Dropping the price marks a shift in its strategy, which originally involved selling iPhones at the high price of £269, rather than subsidising the costs, as is usual in the mobile phone industry.
iPhone 3G Plays Catch Up
The biggest news was a price reduction, offering the current iPhone model at $199, and the sale of iPhones in 70-some international markets
iPhone 3G ‘not a significant player’: Analyst
Nevertheless, with all its talked-about features, will the iPhone still be enterprise friendly? Hartley does not sound enthusiastic
Apple: The Street Weighs In On The iPhone 3G
It’s time for a roundup of the Street’s views on Apple’s (AAPL) launch yesterday of the new “zippy” iPhone 3G.
What does the iPhone 3G mean for Blackberry?
The iPhone 3G’s enterprise features pose a big challenge to Blackberry maker RIM. Should it be worried?
3G iPhone Going For Market Share
The new 3G phone delivers on all that was expected from it the past few weeks – 3G, low price, GPS, push e-mail, tighter security, and longer battery life.