It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Apple released the the iPhone. To mark the anniversary and to keep upping the bar, Apple has announced the iPhone 3G. Started at $599 for an 8GB iPhone and is now $399. The iPhone 3G 8GB will go for $199. A 16GB version is available for $299 and this model only is available in white (sweet). Available for purchase July 11th .
Most significant is the increased off wi-fi network internet speeds. 3G browsing is 2.8X faster than on the Edge network. The battery life is impressive (300 hours of standby, 10 hours 2G talk-time, 5 hours of 3G talk-time, 5 to 6 hours of high-speed browsing, 7 hours of video, 24 hours of audio). –Via Mac Rumors Live
After nearly a year since the original debuted, Apple is rumored to soon be releasing its new version of the iPhone. As with most of it’s products, Apple is keeping those details tightly under wraps, but many are pointing to somewhere between June 9th -19th. No word yet on whether its appearance will be the same but it will support 3G. Other rumors include built-in GPS, more memory (potentially up to 32GB), and support for stereo Bluetooth headsets. Those in the know are saying that the 3G iPhone will probably come in either an 8GB model for $399 and a 16GB one for $499. Perhaps even a third 32GB model for $599. A small rumor according to Fortune, was that AT&T might shave off $200, which could make the 8GB model as cheap as $199.
For those of you who just bought an iPhone can still enjoy the new firmware version 2.0 which includes the new application store (chock-full of applications by third party developers), support for Microsoft Exchange servers and a variety of security features.
Hardshell plastic with a wall thickness of 1mm. Interior rubber guardrails provide shock absorption in addition to impact and scratch protection and the removable bottom cover makes for easy dock connection. Available in glossy white or black here for $35.
If you’re lucky enough to get an iphone, ipod or a laptop from santa this christmas, we’d highly recommend giving it that extra personalization by laser engraving it. Engrave can laser engrave just about anything you can come up with, giving your high tech gadgets that little extra bling. You can chose from a variety of provided options or create your own custom ones.
Leave it to Tobias Wong to come up with this. His new ccPhone is constructed from an iPhone which is given an elusive matte black surface. Content added to the phone includes screen artwork, video, music and CITIZEN:Citizen’s address book in v-card format, to be updated semi-annually. The you can pick it up here for $2000.
If you’re looking to up the bar on stylish accessories, consider iWood, an iPhone case made entirely of wood. Available in five woods (oak, padouk, cherry, mahogany, and walnut). Now your iPhone can match your mid-century credenza. Prices vary based on material ($85 to $105) and they can be purchased on the Minot website.
