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Apple iPhone 3G Release date is July 11 - iPhone 3G Apps and Accessories also Expected to be Available

Steve Jobs announced that the new iPhone 3G will be released on July 11th during his keynote at the 2008 Worldwide Developers Conference. Also announced were Apple's new iPhone 2.0 software, a new version of Mac OS X called "Snow Leopard," and the "MobileMe" Internet service which will replace .Mac soon at Me.com.

The new iPhone 3g will be enhanced with apps from third-party developers, including applications in categories likegames, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. These new apps will be available at Apple's App Store. The new iPhone 3G smartphone supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE connectivity, and it features built-in GPS. The new iPhone 2.0 software includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, which provides over-the-air push email, contact and calendar syncing. The new 3G iPhone sticks with an ordinary 2-megapixel camera unfortunately. A flush headphone jack, improved audio quality, and better battery life are a few of the positive changes.  iPhone 3G delivers 10 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 5 hours using 3G, up to 5 to 6 hours of web browsing, up to 7 hours for video playback and up to 24 hours for audio playback. The 16 GB iPhone 3G is priced at $299, and will be available in black or white.  The 8GB iPhone 3G, available in black, will cost just $199 with a new two year contract with AT&T in the U.S.

iPhone 3g accessories are already popping up. Belkin has introduced new iPhone 3G Cases, Sleeves and Protective Covers.

Steve Jobs iPology for iPhone Price Drop

OK iPhone owners out there, Steve Jobs and Apple are going to offer customer who purchased an iPhone from either Apple or AT&T a $100 store credit towards the purchase of any product at an Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store. That is, if you did not receive a rebate or any other consideration after purchase.

 

To all iPhone customers:

I have received hundreds of emails from iPhone customers who are upset about Apple dropping the price of iPhone by $200 two months after it went on sale. After reading every one of these emails, I have some observations and conclusions.

First, I am sure that we are making the correct decision to lower the price of the 8GB iPhone from $599 to $399, and that now is the right time to do it. iPhone is a breakthrough product, and we have the chance to 'go for it' this holiday season. iPhone is so far ahead of the competition, and now it will be affordable by even more customers. It benefits both Apple and every iPhone user to get as many new customers as possible in the iPhone 'tent'. We strongly believe the $399 price will help us do just that this holiday season.

Second, being in technology for 30+ years I can attest to the fact that the technology road is bumpy. There is always change and improvement, and there is always someone who bought a product before a particular cutoff date and misses the new price or the new operating system or the new whatever. This is life in the technology lane. If you always wait for the next price cut or to buy the new improved model, you'll never buy any technology product because there is always something better and less expensive on the horizon. The good news is that if you buy products from companies that support them well, like Apple tries to do, you will receive years of useful and satisfying service from them even as newer models are introduced.

Third, even though we are making the right decision to lower the price of iPhone, and even though the technology road is bumpy, we need to do a better job taking care of our early iPhone customers as we aggressively go after new ones with a lower price. Our early customers trusted us, and we must live up to that trust with our actions in moments like these.

iPhone Price Drop Announced!

Leading up to the holiday shopping season, Apple has announced a price drop for the iPhone. With almost a million iPhones sold so far, this news should further entice consumers to take the jump and buy an Apple iPhone with AT&T service. An iPhone with 8GB of storage drops from $599 to $399, making it very interesting indeed. Also, the 4GB iPhone model is being put to rest, and will be sold while supplies last. The 8GB iPhone is available immediately for $399 in the US through Apple’s retail and online stores and AT&T retail stores.

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iPhone is now available in the US from AT&T, and in Europe in late 2007, and Asia in 2008, in a 4GB model for $499 (US) and an 8GB model for $599 (US)  Looking for the latest At&t Apple iPhone news, reviews, features, facts, and details? more Apple iPhone details