Apple iPhone Launched!!! OMG, OMG!!! (EDIT: Feb 5th - New memory sizes)

hydrashok · 9th January 2007, 23:20

OhMyGodddddd... they just launched the iPhone. I'm watching the liveblog of MacWorld happening right now. Touchscreen Widescreen iPod, Internet Communicator Device and the iPhone (I wonder how they can hang on to that name, with Cisco having patented/TMd that name)

Whoooops. Its all 3 things in one! Has a virtual keyboard with some new Apple magic tech!

It runs OS X!

First pic:

8 GB!

Syncs all data (not just music, vids and photos) with iTunes (huh?)

3.5" screen. 11.5mm thick (!!!!), 2MP cam in the back.

3.5mm jack.

Quote:

3 advanced sensors. It's got a proximity sensor, bring the iPhone to your ear and your display shuts off and toushccreen shuts down. Ambient light sensor -- adjusts brightness, saves power. Third thing is an accellerometer, it can tell whether you're in landscape and portrait

(From Engadget and TUAW)

Pics:

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Quote:

iPhone is a quad-band GSM + EDGE phone." No 3G! "We have WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0"

Engadget quoting Steve Jobs

Vid6639 · 9th January 2007, 23:22

I'm seeing the minute update on engadget. how about you?? iphone sounds way too cool.
even the apple tv.

looks way tooo cool.

boybandreject · 9th January 2007, 23:28

lol yeah iPhone has been announced today in collaboration with Cingular. I just hope its unlocked for gsm users so that i can get one and use it here in india !

amitverma · 9th January 2007, 23:43

this is stunning piece of information....was waiting for it for over an year now....who wouldnt wanna own this...
wud have preferred it more in Apple(R) white.

speedzak · 9th January 2007, 23:44

WOW!!
A laudable effort from Apple. They seldom go wrong on a product, right?
Is it just the launch for now?? When do we expect to see them on the shelves? or better... in somebody's pocket?

Details of all the features etc...??

Now I think somebody is going to sell their O2!!!

Vid6639 · 9th January 2007, 23:47

features will be out in a short while. It will take time to come to india. Currently available only in US from cingular for $350.

swale84 · 9th January 2007, 23:48

Vid, hydra..how bout a link..please...?

abhibh · 9th January 2007, 23:48

Looks kool and slim

... $350 is good.. If launched @ 15 - 20K in india sure shot bomb...

hydrashok · 9th January 2007, 23:49

My O2 XDAIIi just went outta the window :-)

The Show is still on. They usually have the stuff available in stores the very next day. Pricing will probably come last in the keynote (it is happening as we speak).

Go to Engadget or The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) for the live blog.

danlalan · 9th January 2007, 23:51

350$ thats way to cheap for that phone...iam sure its going to cost a bomb when it launches here....iam guessing atleast 80000/-

hydrashok · 9th January 2007, 23:51

Free push email (IMAP) from Yahoo. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Quote:

"It connects to any POP3 or IMAP email -- Yahoo Mail, MS Exchange, Mac Mail... POP3: Gmail, AOL mail, and most ISPs... let's highlight one, Yahoo mail. Today we are announcing Yahoo will offer free push-IMAP email to iPhone customers. This isn't just IMAP, this is push-email, same as a BlackBerry."

Web Capability Summary

From Engadget

Steeroid · 9th January 2007, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Touchscreen Widescreen iPod, Internet Communicator Device and the iPhone (I wonder how they can hang on to that name, with Cisco having patented/TMd that name)

Whoooops. Its all 3 things in one! Has a virtual keyboard with some new Apple magic tech!

It runs OS X!

8 GB!

Syncs all data (not just music, vids and photos) with iTunes (huh?)

3.5" screen. 11.5mm thick (!!!!), 2MP cam in the back.

3.5mm jack.

All thats fine, but what about the PHONE??? Is it GPRS, 3G, HSDPA, does it feature bluetooth, GPS, et al? Does it have an intelligent keypad and predictive text SMS? Can it sync remotely with your Outlook?

All the other stuff mentioned are nice to haves for a phone. Syncing all data with iTunes is no big deal either since your iPod can currently sync and store contacts and calendar info with Outlook thru itunes.

GIMME PHONE SPECS !

Vid6639 · 9th January 2007, 23:55

no 3G. has bluetooth, wifi, EDGE, only GSM based. no GPS.

it has predictive sms. intelligent keypad with patented multi tap on the display.

Also has the safari browser for internet.

Quote:

iPhone is a quad-band GSM + EDGE phone." No 3G! "We have WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0"

Steeroid · 9th January 2007, 23:57

Latest news - NO KEYS WHATSOEVER. Its a complete touchscreen device without stylus....now this is a totally new concept.

I4U News - Apple iPhone [Update]

How will you take to a phone that you cannot click to take or cut a call?

hydrashok · 9th January 2007, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Does it have an intelligent keypad and predictive text SMS? Can it sync remotely with your Outlook?

Outlook sync is probably going to be a problem till 3rd part devs get on the job.

Here's the virtual kbd

Browsing on Safari... Sigh...

9th January 2007, 23:22	#2
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,483 Times View My Garage	I'm seeing the minute update on engadget. how about you?? iphone sounds way too cool. even the apple tv. looks way tooo cool. Last edited by Vid6639 : 9th January 2007 at 23:24.
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boybandreject Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Manipal/kuwait Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	lol yeah iPhone has been announced today in collaboration with Cingular. I just hope its unlocked for gsm users so that i can get one and use it here in india !
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amitverma BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 426 Thanked: 141 Times	this is stunning piece of information....was waiting for it for over an year now....who wouldnt wanna own this... wud have preferred it more in Apple(R) white.
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	WOW!! A laudable effort from Apple. They seldom go wrong on a product, right? Is it just the launch for now?? When do we expect to see them on the shelves? or better... in somebody's pocket? Details of all the features etc...?? Now I think somebody is going to sell their O2!!!
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Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,483 Times View My Garage	features will be out in a short while. It will take time to come to india. Currently available only in US from cingular for $350.
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hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	My O2 XDAIIi just went outta the window :-) The Show is still on. They usually have the stuff available in stores the very next day. Pricing will probably come last in the keynote (it is happening as we speak). Go to Engadget or The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) for the live blog.
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danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	350$ thats way to cheap for that phone...iam sure its going to cost a bomb when it launches here....iam guessing atleast 80000/-
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Latest news - NO KEYS WHATSOEVER. Its a complete touchscreen device without stylus....now this is a totally new concept. I4U News - Apple iPhone [Update] How will you take to a phone that you cannot click to take or cut a call?
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