So that’s it! Basically what we learned today was that the new iPhone is now the iPhone 3G, it’s going to have 3G and GPS built in. The iPhone 3G will come in black and white, 8GB and 16GB versions. The 8GB goes for $199 and the 16GB goes for $299, the white version will come in only the 16GB version. What’s scary is that I bought an iPhone last December, but for $200 I would totally buy a new one. What does everyone think about all the new stuff?!

11:52: Did I mention it comes in white as well? haha… way cool.

11:46: THE 8GB IPHONE IS GOING TO BE $199!!! Shut the front door. That is so totally insane. And that price is for the whole world, no matter where you are. They just killed, raped, mauled and utterly destroyed all competition. The 16GB is going to be $299, and they’ll be realeased, in all selected countries, on July 11th.

11:44: Built in 3G ANNNDDDD GPS. Google Maps on the iPhone is hands down one of my very favorite things about it. I feel bad for all those people who make GPS systems, they are major screwed. The iPhone 3G should be available in over 70 countries by this fall.

11:36: And there she is, the new iPhone 3G. Still pretty much the same but a little smaller, black, plastic back. The new 3G phone is wayyyy faster I guess, nearing WiFi speeds. Hopefully AT&T can step up their game and make this worthwhile.

11:19: MobileMe. Takes all of your info, stores it in an “information cloud” that constantly updates all of your connected devices. Change a date in your iCal or update a contact on your iPhone? Your computer knows soon after. Works with Mac or PC, even in Outlook. Me.com is going to be the most popular site on the net VERY soon.

11:09: Wow. You can view all iWork documents on the iPhone now, as well as all MS Office docs as well. Bulk delete and move in email, save images from an email to your iPhone, scientific calculator, added languages. iPhone 2.0 software will be released in July. Free for iPhone, $9.95 for iPod Touch users. The update can be downloaded wirelessly!

11:01: Whoa, crazy game by Digital Legends. Kind of God of War-esque.

10:53: News to make my roommate Garrett happy. MLB.com is going to have an app that allows for instant scors, real-time video replays, even minutes after they just happened. Dudes everywhere now want an iPhone.

10:49: More new games, Cromag and Enigmo, try them now, $10 for the iPhone. Also a British insurance salesman made a game call Cow Terry, which is musical instruments on the iPhone, piano, drums and a “blues application”.

10:45: A slew of new interfaces like eBay, Typepad, Loopt, and even The Associated Press. Wordpress is also coming out with one, so says the guys at Gizmodo. Helloooooo mobile blog posting.

10:31: Oh Shit, Monkey Ball! And it only costs $10! I hope they announce that I can buy the game in like 2 hours, or I might be a little annoyed, haha… The images look like the Nintendo DS, easy. Fun times!

10:20: So far they’re just talking about the SDK and how you’ll be able to write your own programs, as well as how they’ve been working with big Fortune 500 companies to make the iPhone more big business friendly. YAWN!

Today is the big day! Apple is releasing all sorts of new goodies, so I’m going to try and keep up and post the things I find to be really cool! I think most people are going to be salivating for the new iPhone most of all, but I’m sure they’ll be more surprises then just that!

Bobby

12 Comments »

1. This is such a blast to read. Thanks for doing this; it’s really brightening my day at work.

   $199?!

   Comment by Tim — June 9, 2008 #

2. great coverage - thanks Bobby.
   i wonder what the iTouch will retail for now - it’d have to be cheaper too, right?

   Comment by luke — June 9, 2008 #

3. Am I the only person that has a philosophical problem with that Loopt app?

   Comment by dusty — June 9, 2008 #

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5. So sad that Russia did not included in the list of the countries..
   Just for the record.. with the black market price for 8gb IPhone as high as $600 to $1500 it’s the most popular gadget…

   and they did not include Russia…

   so sad…

   Comment by Nick Sushkevich — June 9, 2008 #

6. Problem with the new iPhones is that you can only get them with a 2 year plan to AT&T which, with the data pack thing, accumulates to $720 by the end of it all. Not sure if that includes the calling package. If it doesn’t…it’s a killing for the phone company.

   In any case, it’s still very cool.

   Comment by Yreka — June 10, 2008 #

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8. Yreka: Where are you getting this $720 number? The phone is $200, you have to pay for coverage which is $30 a month plus your regular contract, which should be considered to be a part of what everyone has to do.

   Comment by Bobby — June 10, 2008 #

9. if new 8gb iphone is 199…is any one even considering a 299 itouch…im feeling more changes on the horizon!

   Comment by gems — June 10, 2008 #

10. Dusty, no, you’re not the only one. Kind of freaky.

    Comment by Lex — June 10, 2008 #

11. “Shut the front door”.. your too funny bob

    Comment by becca — June 11, 2008 #

12. the price is very shocking, but i think they know the real money is in the service plans…which i can assure you all will definitely rise

    so the phone itself might be more affordable, but the cost to USE it will surely make up for any “savings” you are getting up front

    it’s all smoke a mirrors gang…that’s how they get’cha….and with that said, i’m probably going to get one, hahahaha

    oh yeah, here is some interesting news about the GPS on iPhone: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/12/apple-forbids-navigation-apps-on-iphone-3g-except-its-own/

    Comment by TallFace — June 13, 2008 #

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