Apple Announces iPhone 3G for Just $199

After months of anticipation, the heavily rumored 3G iPhone was announced today during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference Keynote.

The new iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking, built-in GPS, and iPhone 2.0 software that supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications built with the iPhone SDK. Available in 22 countries on July 11, iPhone 3G comes in two models: an 8GB model priced at $199 (US) and a 16GB model priced at $299 (US)

Introducing iPhone 3G. With fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one — a revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G.

What’s new on iPhone 3G :

Technical Specifications :

Size and weight:

Height:   4.5 inches (115.5 mm)

Width:    2.4 inches (62.1 mm)

Depth:    0.48 inch (12.3 mm)

Weight:  4.7 ounces (133 grams)

Color :

• 8GB model: Black 
• 16GB model: Black or white

Capacity:

• 8GB or 16GB flash drive

Cellular and wireless:

• UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

GPS:

• Assisted GPS

In the box:

• iPhone 3G
• Stereo Headset with mic
• Dock Connector to USB Cable
• USB Power Adapter
• Documentation
• Cleaning/polishing cloth
• SIM ejector tool

Display:

• 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
• 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Camera and photos :

• 2.0 megapixels
• Photo geotagging
• iPhone and third-party application integration

Power and battery:

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Talk time:

• Up to 5 hours on 3G 
• Up to 10 hours on 2G
• Standby time: Up to 300 hours

Internet use:

• Up to 5 hours on 3G
• Up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi
• Video playback: Up to 7 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 24 hours

Pricing and Availability :

The iPhone 3G will be available July 11th in 22 countries for $199 for 8 GB and $299 for 16 GB. The 16 GB model also comes in white. Apple has posted details on their website, but it is currently overwhelmed.

Source : Apple , Macrumors.

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