The Apple iPhone

Capping literally years of speculation on perhaps the most intensely followed unconfirmed product in Apple's history -- and that's saying a lot -- the iPhone has been announced today. Yeah, we said it: "iPhone," the name the entire free world had all but unanimously christened it from the time it'd been nothing more than a twinkle in Stevie J's eye (comments, Cisco?). Sweet, glorious specs of the 11.6 millimeter device (that's frickin' thin, by the way) include a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen display with multi-touch support and a proximity sensor to turn off the screen when it's close to your face, 2 megapixel cam, 4GB or 8 GB of storage, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP, WiFi that automatically engages when in range, and quad-band GSM radio with EDGE. Perhaps most amazingly, though, it somehow runs OS X with support for Widgets, Google Maps, and Safari, and iTunes (of course) with CoverFlow out of the gate. A partnership with Yahoo will allow all iPhone customers to hook up with free push IMAP email. Apple quotes 5 hours of battery life for talk or video, with a full 16 hours in music mode -- no word on standby time yet. In a twisted way, this is one rumor mill we're almost sad to see grind to a halt; after all, when is the next time we're going to have an opportunity to run this picture? The 4GB iPhone will go out the door in the US as a Cingular exclusive for $499 on a two-year contract, 8GB for $599. Ships Stateside in June, Europe in fourth quarter, Asia in 2008.

The review
iPhone review

It goes on sale Friday, June 29th at 6PM!
iPhone on sale 6pm "local time"

More iPhone news and information
To keep up to the minute on all the iPhone news and developments, please go here and here (also available in RSS here and here).

Selected news
Apple lays down iPhone purchase rules -- max 2 per person
iPhone facts from the first reviews
How does the iPhone stack up in total cost?
iPhone rate plans revealed, at-home activation announced
New details about the iPhone
Apple iPhone dock revealed: charges Bluetooth headset too?

More news
YouTube hits Apple TV today, headed for the iPhone as well
Apple announces third-party software details for iPhone
iPhone ain't even an iPod without service
Apple takes you on an iPhone guided tour
AT&T preps landlords for iPhone campers

iPhone sightings
iPhones are arriving at stores, being unpacked
iPhone in the wild: French edition
iPhone spottings, "first hand" claims abound
iPhone spotted in public?

Launch coverage
iPhone multi-city lineblog
Video: Interview with Steve Wozniak!
iPhone first hands-on and unboxing
iPhone splayed for your pleasure
iPhone first hands-on in HD!
iPhone stress test: how did it do?
The Definitive iPhone user interface gallery

First iPhone pics!

More iPhone pics

iPhone first hands-on and unboxing

The definitive iPhone user interface gallery

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 6th 2009 4:53PM]

hello. i am from Azerbaijan.I want to buy apple iphone.I want to order.what am i do? please send me.thanks

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 6th 2009 2:39PM]

Recently i unlocked my 3GS 3.1.2 iphone and i want to know if its safe, i used http://www.unlock-iphone.org , please tell me if its safe

[Nigeliciousx3 Posted Nov 29th 2009 7:43PM]

I would do anything for one of these phones... now, in 2009, it is my dream to own a first-generation iPhone.

[REFinden Posted Dec 2nd 2009 11:02PM]

I wish they didn't change the body on the 3G/S

[LloydChiro Posted Dec 28th 2009 12:54PM]

What happened to Cingular?

Also, sorry about the non sequitor, but my chiropractic office in Santa Rosa is the best:

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[LloydChiro Posted Dec 28th 2009 12:55PM]

http://lloydchiro.com

[LCDBox Posted Feb 24th 2010 12:14PM]

HISTORY WAS MADE HERE

January 9, 2007
The iPhone was introduced, and
revolutionized the way
we look at mobile phones.

[mattscradle Posted Mar 3rd 2010 8:05AM]

I like Apple IPhone however the cost of having one is very expensive, that is why I chose to bought Nokia 5800. Below is a simple comparison between N5800 and 3G Iphone

Comparing Nokia 5800 Xpress Music With Apple 3G Iphone
http://mattscradle.com/?p=113

[mattscradle Posted Mar 3rd 2010 8:08AM]

http://mattscradle.com/?p=113

Comparing Nokia 5800 Xpress Music With Apple 3G Iphone

[beyondthetech Posted Apr 30th 2010 9:20AM]

I still come back to this thread to see where it all started.

"5 years ahead of any smartphone." It's 3 years and counting...

[LloydChiro Posted Jun 8th 2010 4:42PM]

It's funny to go back in time to see the original iPhone. What a landmark moment when this came out Truly a game changer.
http://lloydchiro.com

[EvanSei Posted Jun 28th 2010 10:35PM]

ah classic goodness!

[jdog25 Posted Jun 30th 2010 12:59PM]

If they only would have known that Android was coming like a bat out a hell.

[feelthevibe Posted Jan 9th 2007 1:56PM]

woot!

[J400uk Posted Jan 9th 2007 1:28PM]

wow

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2007 12:51PM]

Hmm, Trademark problems anyone? Besides that, once we see a picture, I may want one. If its at least as functional as a nano.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2007 2:31PM]

They made a deal with Cisco to use the iPhone name -
http://today.reuters.com/news/articleinvesting.aspx?view=CN&WTmodLOC=C3-News-2&symbol=CSCO.O&storyID=2007-01-09T190050Z_01_N09161330_RTRIDST_0_APPLE-IPHONE-CISCO-URGENT.XML&type=qcna

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2007 11:19PM]

new phone- and still 5 years behind

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2007 8:22AM]

Well, do they give you a wipe with this phone? I hate when they are fingerprints on my screen when I am watching a movie.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2007 4:12PM]

I want it

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2007 7:03AM]

actually, CISCO has sued them - no deal was made before the announcement, but Jobs went ahead anyway and apparently never got back to Cisco.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=4266&tag=nl.e589
And Apple says - first time the name is used for a cellphone - but if it has wifi, which it does, then it's really close to the iPhone that Linksys sells. (voip anyone?) and I wouldn't bank against cellphones and voip converging in the near future. Cisco holds a very good hand here.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 14th 2007 11:45AM]

Cisco may have lost its chance to make money off of Apple's recognizable "i" product line. After all, when ever anybody see's an iPod, iDock, iTune, iPhoto we all think Apple. So even if Cisco had the name we would all assume iPhone is Apple. Who is trying to screw who out of profits here? Obviously the world associates iProducts with Apple.

However it appears the boat left without Cisco on this one. Good try though:

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/technology/archives/2007/01/14/cisco_lost_rights_to_iphone_say_experts.html

[(Unverified) Posted May 25th 2007 5:28PM]

I'm sure that they'll have trademark issues as well ... but these are going to sell fast, and even if they run out you can always try to win one I guess. Came across this youtube video, this concierge company Red Butler always gives away crazy stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LouUpcA02DQ

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 21st 2007 6:35PM]

Who looks like the dumbass now? This Sim card slot IS on top of the phone in an ejectable tray that you need to use a paper clip to push the eject button. The battery is an internal component and the inside of the phone can't (or shouldn't) be accessed. If you need a new battery, Apple will have to replace it for you. So before you start calling people names, you should definitely KNOW what you are talking about.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 27th 2007 7:47AM]

This is the best phone ever created by the mankind. Congrats Apple


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[(Unverified) Posted Nov 30th 2007 5:41AM]

I think that I will stick with my VIRTUAL IPHONE http://vphone.red-rome.com until Apple releases the 3G version.

[Saint78 Posted Jan 9th 2007 12:51PM]

Oh joy, OH JOY. Anybody want my W810 for free?

[ericpell Posted Jan 9th 2007 12:59PM]

I'll take it!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2007 2:43PM]

yes i do.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2007 1:37PM]

I'll take it. Pretty Please.

[Mihaylov Posted Jan 9th 2007 3:13PM]

I do...I do PLease send it to me!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 9th 2007 3:34PM]

me, too ;)

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2007 9:52AM]

i'll gladly take your phone. my new L6 just broke and now i have no way to replace it :( . very sad. haha. please, i need a phone- and since your offering :). thank you!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2007 5:53AM]

give it to me boy.... w810...i ll have a good deal

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2007 8:27AM]

I'd be so happy & overjoyed to get your W810 for free! Thanks!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2007 11:44AM]

Sebastian i will take your phone!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 11th 2007 12:39AM]

I'll take it!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 10th 2007 10:32PM]

please please may i have your phone? i have a nokia 5165

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 7th 2007 9:33PM]

I want it .... w810 for Free ^__^

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 12th 2007 10:16PM]

Hi,
I am using Nokia 6610.It's quiet old and time to change the phone.Since you are offering your phone absoultely free of cost I would like to grab this opportunity.Please let me know your email address so that I cab send you my postal address.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 14th 2007 12:05AM]

haha, u're better off ebaying it to pay for this baby.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 16th 2007 4:46PM]

ill take it

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 19th 2007 1:05PM]

I'll definately take it.

[TheAdamKramer Posted Jan 22nd 2007 10:30PM]

guys chill.....i'm sure he's not serious.

(email me if you want 100 bucks for it)

;-)

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 6th 2007 1:47PM]

The iphone looks neat but for $500 you could get an really nice ipod and cell phone. BTW I'll take the W810!!

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 20th 2007 7:28PM]

Sure I will as long as it's free! :)

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 1st 2007 3:36AM]

you better keep it, you will need a good phone:))
the iphone i announced to appear in 2007 , the n95 from nokia which is a 2006 model cand kick iphone's arse very easily, the iphone is just some sort of eye candy, i have a 6680 and i would'n trade it for iphone:)
try comparing the iphone with the n95 on gsm arena, you will be surprised.
cheers mate!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 9th 2007 10:22PM]

I do if you dont want it

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 23rd 2007 4:16PM]

I would love to take your phone. I am in desperate need of a cell. Please contact me

[(Unverified) Posted May 14th 2007 7:23PM]

Hello, I might be interested. What is the W840? or what you were talking about?