Apple Continues iPhone Hype at One Million Mark
Date : 14 Jul 2008 Category : Technology
NewsFactor NetworkThe new iPhone 3G combines all the original features of the iPhone plus 3G networking that is twice as fast, built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software, which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs more than 800 third-party applications available through the new App Store. In the U.S., the new iPhone 3G is priced at $199 for the 8GB model, and $299 for the 16GB model.
A 'Great Start'
The iPhone 3G is selling in 21 countries -- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the U.S. -- and will go on sale in France on July 17.
"iPhone 3G had a stunning opening weekend," said Apple CEO Steve Jobs. "It took 74 days to sell the first one million original iPhones, so the new iPhone 3G is clearly off to a great start around the world."
10 Million in Three Days
Apple also announced that iPhone and iPod touch users have downloaded more than 10 million applications from the App Store since its launch late last week. More than 800 native applications are available, with more than 200 offered free and more than 90 percent priced at less than $10.
Developers have created a wide array of mobile applications ranging from games to location-based social networking to medical applications to enterprise productivity tools. Users can wirelessly download applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod touch and start using them immediately.
"The App...