13:30 05Feb08 PRN-Apple Adds New iPhone & iPod touch Models <AAPL.O>
CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple(R) today added
new models of the iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch which have double the memory,
doubling the amount of music, photos and videos that customers can carry with
them wherever they go. The revolutionary iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model
for $499, joining the 8GB model for $399. iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model
for $499, joining the 16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299.
"For some users, there's never enough memory," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's
vice president of Worldwide iPod and iPhone Product Marketing. "Now people can
enjoy even more of their music, photos and videos on the most revolutionary
mobile phone and best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world."
Both iPhone and iPod touch feature Apple's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM)
user interface and pioneering software that allows users to find and enjoy all
their music, videos, photos and more with just a touch of their finger. All
iPhone and iPod touch models include the latest software enhancements
announced last month including the ability to automatically find your location
using the new Maps application*; create Web Clips for your favorite websites;
customize your home screen and watch movies from the new iTunes(R) Movie
Rentals. Both iPhone and iPod touch feature the world's most advanced mobile
web browser in the world with Safari(TM) and great mobile applications
including Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes.
Pricing & Availability
The new 16GB iPhone is available immediately for a suggested retail price
of $499 (US) through the Apple Store(R) (
http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail
stores and AT&T retail and online stores. The 32GB iPod touch is available
worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) through the
Apple Store (
http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized
Resellers. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. iPhone and iPod
touch require a Mac(R) with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X 10.4.10 or later and
iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows
XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.6.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple
II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.
Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its
award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional
applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its
iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered
the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac
OS, Macintosh, iPhone, iPod, Multi-Touch, iTunes, Safari and Apple Store.
Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
* Availability and precision of Maps positioning features will vary
depending on actual location.
SOURCE Apple
Christine Monaghan, +1-408-974-8850,
cmonaghan@apple.com, or Jennifer Bowcock,
+1-408-974-9758,
jennifer.b@apple.com, both of Apple
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