Apple Announces The iPhone

MacRumors · Jan 9, 2007, 01:52 PM

In a lengthy speech that included an appearance by Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Yahoo chief Jerry Yang, Apple at long last announced the much-anticipated "iPhone."

Hardware Features
- 3.5" Widescreen touch-sensitive display
- 11.6 mm thin
- 2 megapixel camera
- proximity sensor, accelerometer, and ambient light sensors
- GSM/EDGE
- WiFI
- Bluetooth
- Battery Life: 16 hours audio, 5 hour

Software Features
- Runs version of OSX. "Full desktop-class applications"
- conference call support with up to 3 participants
- multiple SMS session support (iChat-like interface)
- Safari: first fully useable HTML browser on a phone
- "coolest photo management app ever"
- Widget support
- Yahoo IMAP mail
- Google Maps (with satellite image) integration

The phone will be offered exclusively through Cingular in the US in June, and will come to Europe in Q4 2007, and Asia in 2008. A 4 GB model will be offered for $499 with a 2 year contract, and an 8 GB model will fetch $599 with similar contract provisions.

~Shard~ · Jan 9, 2007, 01:54 PM

What can I say, I'm very impressed! The price is a little on the high side, but people have to keep in mind what all you're getting for that. This is a truly revolutionary device and only the beginning. Once again, Apple has set the bar so high that it will take the competition years to catch up.

amacgenius · Jan 9, 2007, 01:57 PM

I'm impressed, but for the carrier (at least around here), features, functionality, and contract rates, it's not worth the hefty price tag.

If all that's going to be released today is the iPhone and the Apple TV then in my opinion this was a waste of a keynote, and nothing new is going to be available today.

monkeyandy · Jan 9, 2007, 02:01 PM

I don't understand the people above who are complaining about this. This is everything you wanted and more! Stop complaining and get saving for this amazing phone. Say goodbye to the Zune!

Dm84 · Jan 9, 2007, 02:02 PM

The iPhone looks awesome, but it's just too expensive for most people.

~Shard~ · Jan 9, 2007, 02:03 PM

So this exclusive Apple-Cingular partnership - where does this put us Canadians?

Uk in Q4 and Asia in 2008 - seems like a long time away....

NEENAHBOY · Jan 9, 2007, 02:04 PM

Wow, extremely disappointed that there's no MVNO. Talk about a letdown.

BlueRevolution · Jan 9, 2007, 02:04 PM

When they say iPhone prices include a 2 year contract... does that mean it's more expensive without the contract, or you're getting the contract with the price of the phone?

Hey, I can dream.

Anyway, looks awesome. Wonder when it'll be available in Canada.

Arn - how did adding photos work for you? I gotta figure that would increase bandwidth by an order of magnitude...

Now, to the Apple website...

Timpdude · Jan 9, 2007, 02:04 PM

I must admit.. I was not excited to see an 'iPhone' when all the rumors kept on coming over the past year. For some reason I didn't think Apple could hit the phone market with a 'bang' like they did. I think this will make Nokia, Motorola, etc... really nervous. It won't put anyone out because they are only fighting for 1% of the market (Steve said it himself), but this device will cause people to really look at what they are getting when they buy 'smartphones'. I don't look at my Treo the same way right now than I did when I woke up and started working this morning. It appears 'less of a phone' now. I wasn't to pumped to see the price, but at least it gives me a few months to save up to spend the big bucks.. I just wonder what the deal will be for me since I have only had my Treo at that point for a year and a half.. I hope they will let me upgrade (I am a cingular customer and have been for over 10 years).

Heres to the future!

Chimera · Jan 9, 2007, 02:05 PM

This is a breathtaking device that I can see alot of people wanting, especially me! I wonder who they will partner with in the UK? Congrats Apple Inc!

ich1ban · Jan 9, 2007, 02:05 PM

Wow! I saw the pics on engadget and I have to say it's awesome!!

At first I wasn't really hyped up about it, but hearing it can run OSX and other features..I want it now!

ksz · Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM

Very impressive! Worth the standing ovation and the $6 gain in AAPL share price.

Now the long wait begins.

How they kept the name "iPhone" is impressive in its own right!

~Shard~ · Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRevolution

When they say iPhone prices include a 2 year contract... does that mean it's more expensive without the contract, or you're getting the contract with the price of the phone?

My understanding is that the 2-year contract would be included in the price (but I could be wrong.)

retroneo · Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEENAHBOY

Wow, extremely disappointed that there's no MVNO. Talk about a letdown.

Some of the features like visual voicemail are provided network-side.

shunpike · Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM

For what it does $599 isn't bad even if it comes with a contract

WildCowboy · Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM

It'll be interesting to look back on this thread in a few years, much like we do today with the famous Thread #500, and see how people's gut reactions match up with reality.

SBG88 · Jan 9, 2007, 02:09 PM

Would love the phone, but not switching to Cingular for it.

mrmma · Jan 9, 2007, 02:09 PM

Is this going to be one of those Cingular contracts where you have to pay out the nose for digital service as well? It looks like $20/month more for unlimited data (which is what you'd want with this phone).

It'd be nice to not have to get the contract with that because I spend all of my time near wireless servers where I wouldn't need to have cingular data...

Anyway, looks great.

maveness · Jan 9, 2007, 02:10 PM

I definitely want one. But I was curious that there is no hook allowing it to be a handset for iChat... which seems like a no-brainer for a bluetooth capable device.

Who knows, by June, with Leopard...

~Shard~ · Jan 9, 2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildCowboy

It'll be interesting to look back on this thread in a few years, much like we do today with the famous Thread #500, and see how people's gut reactions match up with reality.

Yeah, but "Thread #500" has such a better ring to it than "Thread #267804"...

People also have to keep in mind that this is the first of its kind - there will be issues, there will be shortcomings and there willl be negatives. But I really like the future of this device, and yes, it will be interesting to see where things are at in a few years' time.

scan · Jan 9, 2007, 02:13 PM

does it have 850band. thats all I ask! I want it!

nagromme · Jan 9, 2007, 02:13 PM

Thread 500:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...=&threadid=500

I do wish it cost $39 though, with no contract.

Regardless, I wanted OS X in my pocket, and now I can have it. And I can hope for real OS X apps (maybe via unsupported hack) so I can make changes to documents in a pinch.

Speaking of pinch, pinch-zooming satellite maps is too cool!

kalisphoenix · Jan 9, 2007, 02:14 PM

Holy **** that thing was cool!

*eats crow*

Manzana · Jan 9, 2007, 02:15 PM

love this phone, hate the fact that you have to have a contract.

why not pre paid cards?

kresh · Jan 9, 2007, 02:15 PM

Now admit it.

Who out there called Steve's number that showed up when the picture on Engadget showed Steve's phone synced?

hehe, hope I'm not the only fool

It wen't to Apple customer service.

Jan 9, 2007, 01:52 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Announces The iPhone In a lengthy speech that included an appearance by Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Yahoo chief Jerry Yang, Apple at long last announced the much-anticipated "iPhone." Hardware Features - 3.5" Widescreen touch-sensitive display - 11.6 mm thin - 2 megapixel camera - proximity sensor, accelerometer, and ambient light sensors - GSM/EDGE - WiFI - Bluetooth - Battery Life: 16 hours audio, 5 hour Software Features - Runs version of OSX. "Full desktop-class applications" - conference call support with up to 3 participants - multiple SMS session support (iChat-like interface) - Safari: first fully useable HTML browser on a phone - "coolest photo management app ever" - Widget support - Yahoo IMAP mail - Google Maps (with satellite image) integration The phone will be offered exclusively through Cingular in the US in June, and will come to Europe in Q4 2007, and Asia in 2008. A 4 GB model will be offered for $499 with a 2 year contract, and an 8 GB model will fetch $599 with similar contract provisions.

Jan 9, 2007, 01:57 PM	#3
amacgenius macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY	I'm impressed, but for the carrier (at least around here), features, functionality, and contract rates, it's not worth the hefty price tag. If all that's going to be released today is the iPhone and the Apple TV then in my opinion this was a waste of a keynote, and nothing new is going to be available today. __________________ "...And you can't stop love, not even with bars nor handcuffs. You can't stop love with a casket." -Lil Wayne

Jan 9, 2007, 02:01 PM	#4
monkeyandy macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2006	Amazing! I don't understand the people above who are complaining about this. This is everything you wanted and more! Stop complaining and get saving for this amazing phone. Say goodbye to the Zune!

Jan 9, 2007, 02:03 PM	#6
~Shard~ macrumors 604 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	So this exclusive Apple-Cingular partnership - where does this put us Canadians? Uk in Q4 and Asia in 2008 - seems like a long time away.... __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Jan 9, 2007, 02:04 PM	#8
BlueRevolution macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ailleurs	When they say iPhone prices include a 2 year contract... does that mean it's more expensive without the contract, or you're getting the contract with the price of the phone? Hey, I can dream. Anyway, looks awesome. Wonder when it'll be available in Canada. Arn - how did adding photos work for you? I gotta figure that would increase bandwidth by an order of magnitude... Now, to the Apple website... __________________ "In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal a loaf of bread." —Anatole France

Jan 9, 2007, 01:54 PM	#2
~Shard~ macrumors 604 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	What can I say, I'm very impressed! The price is a little on the high side, but people have to keep in mind what all you're getting for that. This is a truly revolutionary device and only the beginning. Once again, Apple has set the bar so high that it will take the competition years to catch up. __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

Jan 9, 2007, 02:02 PM	#5
Dm84 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allston, MA	The iPhone looks awesome, but it's just too expensive for most people.

Jan 9, 2007, 02:04 PM	#7
NEENAHBOY macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago, IL	Wow, extremely disappointed that there's no MVNO. Talk about a letdown.

Jan 9, 2007, 02:04 PM	#9
Timpdude macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2006	I must admit.. I was not excited to see an 'iPhone' when all the rumors kept on coming over the past year. For some reason I didn't think Apple could hit the phone market with a 'bang' like they did. I think this will make Nokia, Motorola, etc... really nervous. It won't put anyone out because they are only fighting for 1% of the market (Steve said it himself), but this device will cause people to really look at what they are getting when they buy 'smartphones'. I don't look at my Treo the same way right now than I did when I woke up and started working this morning. It appears 'less of a phone' now. I wasn't to pumped to see the price, but at least it gives me a few months to save up to spend the big bucks.. I just wonder what the deal will be for me since I have only had my Treo at that point for a year and a half.. I hope they will let me upgrade (I am a cingular customer and have been for over 10 years). Heres to the future!

Jan 9, 2007, 02:05 PM	#10
Chimera macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Surrey, England	This is a breathtaking device that I can see alot of people wanting, especially me! I wonder who they will partner with in the UK? Congrats Apple Inc! __________________ If I had more time, I would have written a shorter post

Jan 9, 2007, 02:05 PM	#11
ich1ban macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2006	Wow! I saw the pics on engadget and I have to say it's awesome!! At first I wasn't really hyped up about it, but hearing it can run OSX and other features..I want it now! __________________

Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM	#12
ksz macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA	Very impressive! Worth the standing ovation and the $6 gain in AAPL share price. Now the long wait begins. How they kept the name "iPhone" is impressive in its own right!

Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM	#15
shunpike macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxford, UK	For what it does $599 isn't bad even if it comes with a contract

Jan 9, 2007, 02:06 PM	#16
WildCowboy macrumors god Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nowhere near the infinite loop anymore	It'll be interesting to look back on this thread in a few years, much like we do today with the famous Thread #500, and see how people's gut reactions match up with reality. __________________ 15" 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro -- 15" 1.67 GHz PowerBook -- 14" 1.2 GHz iBook

Jan 9, 2007, 02:09 PM	#17
SBG88 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2003	Would love the phone, but not switching to Cingular for it.

Jan 9, 2007, 02:09 PM	#18
mrmma macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri	Is this going to be one of those Cingular contracts where you have to pay out the nose for digital service as well? It looks like $20/month more for unlimited data (which is what you'd want with this phone). It'd be nice to not have to get the contract with that because I spend all of my time near wireless servers where I wouldn't need to have cingular data... Anyway, looks great.

Jan 9, 2007, 02:10 PM	#19
maveness macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2004	I definitely want one. But I was curious that there is no hook allowing it to be a handset for iChat... which seems like a no-brainer for a bluetooth capable device. Who knows, by June, with Leopard...

Jan 9, 2007, 02:13 PM	#21
scan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	does it have 850band. thats all I ask! I want it!

Jan 9, 2007, 02:13 PM	#22
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	Thread 500: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...=&threadid=500 I do wish it cost $39 though, with no contract. Regardless, I wanted OS X in my pocket, and now I can have it. And I can hope for real OS X apps (maybe via unsupported hack) so I can make changes to documents in a pinch. Speaking of pinch, pinch-zooming satellite maps is too cool! __________________ nagromme Don’t let democracy be replaced by corporations

Jan 9, 2007, 02:14 PM	#23
kalisphoenix Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	Holy **** that thing was cool! eats crow

Jan 9, 2007, 02:15 PM	#24
Manzana macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orange County, CA	love this phone, hate the fact that you have to have a contract. why not pre paid cards?

Jan 9, 2007, 02:15 PM	#25
kresh macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2005	Who Called Steve? Now admit it. Who out there called Steve's number that showed up when the picture on Engadget showed Steve's phone synced? hehe, hope I'm not the only fool It wen't to Apple customer service. __________________ Please click here to help add native TrueCrypt encryption to Pathfinder by voting for this feature in CocoaTech's Feature Suggestion Voting System, No registration required. Spread the word!

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