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Steve Jobs Officially Announces 3G iPhone

Steve Jobs Officially Announces 3G iPhone

Posted June 9, 2008 at 2:59pm by iClarified
Steve Jobs as expected officially announced the 3G iPhone during his WWDC 08 Keynote Address.

Details are as follows:
GPS is now built into the 3G iPhone and can be used in combination with cell tower triangulation and Wi-Fi to help locate an iPhone. Finally real-time positioning in Google Maps.

The device is thinner at the edges, has a full plastic back for improve reception, solid metal buttons, and a flush headphone jack. Audio quality is also improved.


The iPhone can last for 5 hours of 3G talk time and 10 hours of 2G -- up from 8 hours on 2G. Browsing is the same at between 5-6 hours, while video and audio playback have been upgraded to 7 and 24 hours respectively.

The device will be available in 70 countries and will sell at $199 for an 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model. The 16GB model will also be available in white!

The 3G iPhone will ship to 22 countries on July 11th, with more following afterwards.

Steve Jobs Officially Announces 3G iPhone
(Source: Engadget)


Steve Jobs Officially Announces 3G iPhone

Steve Jobs Officially Announces 3G iPhone
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Henrik
Henrik - June 9, 2008 at 3:01pm
May the force be with you Steve!
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