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It's faster: As you may have heard, the new iPhone, is 3G-capable, which means that surfing the Web and getting e-mail, among other tasks that require data networks, will be at least three times as fast as the current generation iPhone. Don't worry, the new iPhone will still be Wi-Fi-capable, which means you can get even faster download speeds when you're in a Wi-Fi hotspot.
It has real GPS: Yes, the current iPhone has Google Maps and can get you from point-A to point-B, but only by getting coordinates from the cell phone network, which is less than efficient and sometimes doesn't work. The new iPhone will get up-to-the-minute GPS data from satellites (with supplements from connections via cell phone networks and Wi-Fi), which is generally more accurate than the current iPhone navigation system and allows for cool location-based services such as Loopt.
It lasts longer: According to Apple, the new iPhone's improved battery life will give 300 hours of standby, five hours of talk time, 5-6 hours of Web browsing, seven hours of video playback, and a marathon-esque 24-hours of audio playback.
It'll work with any set of headphones: The new iPhone has a flush headphone jack that means you no longer need an adapter to use your favorite set of earbuds or headphones.
It's affordable: Well, at least compared to the current iPhone. The new 8-gigabyte (GB) iPhone with a glossy black rear will cost $199, while the 16-gigabyte version will cost $299 (it also comes in white).
It's coming out next month: The new iPhone will be available through AT&T on July 11 in 22 countries, including the US (and will roll out to about 70 countries total by year's end).
Only things missing from the announcement (and the new iPhone) that we were looking forward to are: a) a better camera (the same old 2-megapixel is on this new iPhone, too) and b) a better keyboard (that touch keypad is still way too inaccurate for anyone who likes to type a lot of e-mails). For more up-to-the-minute analysis and information about the new iPhone, make sure to check Engadget Classic's coverage. And for pictures, take a look at our gallery below. [Sources: Apple and Engadget]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsrosebluelapis1Jul 12th 2008 10:09PM
My question is about the battery is it still built into the phone or is it removable?
When I heard that once the battery goes you need to throw the phone away, I knew I didn't want to buy this phone at all.
Even though the cost is lower it would still be expensive to throw a phone away due to a battery malfunction.
AriannaJun 9th 2008 7:30PM
AT&T is the best service I have ever had! Yea, Apple! Now I can get an affordable iPhone!
W. C. PetersonJun 9th 2008 7:49PM
Wouldn't it be neat if they made a cell phone that actually made cell calls and held onto the signal all the way to the end of the conversation? I'll stay away from all the gadgets until I read about a phone that does that.
AT&T: Fewer Bars in More Places.
BobJun 9th 2008 9:20PM
That is typical that Apple would come out with a cheaper version,I would go get one but can't afford the gas to drive to the store!
BMOORE0866Jun 9th 2008 10:48PM
I have a 8 gig Iphone, i love it, i have no need to upgrade to the new one, the wife and kids will be getting them, everyone trashs the service from AT&T, i have never had any issues with my service, and my Iphone is fully hacked/unlocked, i can switch to other service providers if i need to, just a great feature to have.
It seems like all the people that DO NOT have an Iphone are the first ones to trash talk Iphones, and AT&T.
Tommy TuneJun 10th 2008 11:41AM
Download Apple's mobile search application
EARTHCOMBER.com to your IPhone.
It's the best thing Apple has ever invented. Great for GPS phones as well.
christoniJun 18th 2008 6:01PM
i am definatly getting the new upgraded iphone when it comes out on july 11th. i've had att all my life so i dont really think it is the worst. nut i'm looking all over the place to see if it has a video camera. does anybody no?