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Apple unveiled its next version of the hugely popular iPhone today, confirming the many rumors that have been surrounding the already-legendary phone for months. The iPhone 3G will feature 3G data speeds – far outpacing the current iPhone's Edge network speeds, and very closely rivaling Wi-Fi speeds.
In addition to the faster speeds, the iPhone 3G will have GPS, a flush headphone jack (so you can use your favorite headphones, instead of needing iPhone-specific headphones), a choice of colors (black or white back), and improved audio.
Thanks to the iPhone 2.0 firmware upgrade (also available for original iPhones), the iPhone 3G will have Exchange support and VPN for corporate users, as well as access to third party software and games via the Apps Store.
The iPhone 3G's battery life will actually improve on the previous iPhone, supplying 300 hours of standby, 10 hours of standard talk time, 5 hours of 3G talk time (most of any 3G phone), 5-6 hours of Web browsing, 7 hours of video watching, and 24 hours of audio playback.
The price for the iPhone 3G is drastically lower than the previous iPhone, starting at $199 for the 8GB model (available in black), and $299 for the 16GB model (available in black or white).
The iPhone 3G will be simultaneously released in several countries around the world, including the United States, on July 11, 2008.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1. I say "Boycott Apple!" I purchased the 8 GB shortly after it was released for a total $650+. Shortly afterwards, they lowered the price as a huge isult to the first buyers and then released the 16 GB. I payed an excessive warranty price for the phone as well. I now own the 16 GB model costing $500. And now the much improved model is only $300 for the 16 GB??? WTF! I will never purchase another apple product again.
Posted at 1:25PM on Jun 16th 2008 by dunkmasterflex74
2. I agree Boycott apple, but then we wouldnt have ipods...
Posted at 11:50AM on Jun 27th 2008 by martyr888