Phone launch announced
11 Jun 2007
US technology firm Apple announced the US launch details for its hotly anticipated iPhone this week.The new iPod-on-a-phone, which was first unveiled at the Macworld Conference in January, will come with either 4Gb of storage capacity or 8Gb, retailing from June 29th for $499 (£250) and $599 (£300) respectively.
The iPhone features all the music, video and storage capabilities of existing iPods with the addition of a crystal clear 3.5-inch screen, a Wi-Fi internet hub, a built in two megapixel camera and all the functionality of a regular mobile phone.
Combining an iPod and a smartphone into one sleek and sexy device, the iPhone has already stirred intense interest among consumers.
In a recent US poll, six per cent of mobile phone users claimed that they would be extremely likely to buy an iPhone in the first year, despite the hefty price tag.
As of yet, no details of the European launch have been released, but industry experts expect Apple will aim to ship the iPhone to the UK in time for the Christmas rush.
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