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Apple announces iPhone 3G, available July 11th for $199
At the WWDC 2008 conference, Steve Jobs announced the next generation iPhone. Called the iPhone 3G, it will feature:Faster, 3G data networking.
- Faster, 3G data networking. One demo took 59 seconds on the old EDGE network, 21 seconds on the iPhone 3G, compared to 17 seconds on WiFi. Apple claims it's 26% faster than competing models from Nokia and Treo.
- Longer battery life. 300 hours standby, 10 hours 2G talk, 5 hours 3G talk, 5-6 hours browsing, 7 hours video, 24 hours audio.
- Better audio. No details were available on this.
- Integrated GPS, including live GPS tracking.
The iPhone will be available July 11th in 22 countries. The 8GB model will be $199 (black only), and the 16GB model will be $299 (black or white), with a new 2-year rate plan (sold separately).
Update: The Apple web site has come back on-line, with more information about the iPhone 3G.