iPhone 2.0
June 9, 2008
Steve Jobs announced a new iPhone today. Sleeker, faster and cheaper than the prior version. One of the biggest changes has nothing to do with the phone. Apple has changed its financial relationship with the carriers. They will not have to share their monthly revenue with Apple, this will allow them to subsidize the new phone for end users as they currently do for most of their other phones. Apple’s plan is that the iPhone will become a mass market item that will propel sales of their computers.
Other changes:
- It supports 3G networks – though it will cost you more to use it (EDGE is a bit pokey, but it’s cheap).
- GPS support – new apps take advantage of interactive maps.
- Longer battery life – This is an accomplishment considering that 3G uses more power.
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