“The wait is almost over. On Monday (US time) Apple CEO Steve Jobs is expected to take the wraps off the new iPhone in a calculated show of bravado intended to wow the world,” Stephen Hutcheon reports for The Sydney Morning Herald.
“When the iPhone made its debut a year ago, it was first launched in the US before becoming available in five European countries. This version – one that will use the faster third generation or 3G mobile network – is being pitched at the world,” Hutcheon reports.
“True to form, Apple has not given any hints about what’s in store. Remarkably, it has managed to keep details about the phone, its price, its features tucked away under a heavy veil of secrecy,” Hutcheon reports.
Hutcheon covers the scuttlebutt, including:
• June 29 release date
• Global reach (70 countries and counting, not “50,” Stephen)
• Australian availability on June 19th or later to allow for Apple Store Sydney to open
Hutcheon also looks at potential price(s), features, and “one more thing,” in the full article here.
I predict the stock is going to drop 10 bucks that day. The sideways action the last few weeks indicates that people are not that excited about the news. Compare the stock runup with last year for instance.
We pretty much know all there is to know about iPhone 2.0: 3G and third-party apps.
Hardly a daring prediction, since Apple stock usually drops on good news. The stock market doesn’t have anything to do with reality anyway. It’s all based on what the big money wants a stock to do.
June 29 release date?
The iPhone is ‘groomed for world domination’ but we know absolutely nothing about it.
Journalism at its best.
Uh, June 29 is a Sunday. I bet it will be released on June 13.
Apple does not want to go a month not selling any iphones in its online store and Apple Stores nationwide
It’s all good. 3rd party apps, enterprise ready, 3G and software update 2.0. It’s all good stuff.
The app store is the big deal because it officially solidifies the iPhone as a viable development platform. And, because it’s the first out of the gate with this sort of wide-spread distribution model, iPhone expansion and adoption will power forward.
I think Monday will be interesting to see what Steve emphasizes as THE BIG DEAL. Though we all have our personal hopes and dreams (Gee willikers, I want GPS so I can play frisbee tag in the Himalayas), Apple is pushing to execute a broader global vision for the company and the device. Good times, good times.
Wouldn’t it be funny if iPhone 2.0 has been sold for the last couple of months as iPhone 1.0… and there will just be an unlock for it, similar to the way Apple first released 802.11n wireless in laptops.
Conspiracy theorists talk amongst yourselves.
“We pretty much know all there is to know about iPhone 2.0: 3G and third-party apps.”
That’s not enough to fill up a keynote talk. You can bet that there’s a lot more to it than that.
-jcr
Folks,
Remember that this is a Developers Conference so the emphasis will be on software. Don’t be surprised if there are few hardware announcements. The purpose of WWDC is to prime the development community on what they need to be prepared for in developing their own software over the next year.
Of course there will be presentations on what to expect in OS X 10.6 from a third party development standpoint. That is precisely the point of the conference.
This isn’t MacWorld.
“bravado?”
OK, let me make my own ludicrous predictions:
1. iPhone (1st gen) will be sold as is (maybe with a few small upgrades) for the next 4 years.
2. iPhone 2 will be sold unlocked, so you can use it with any network you want.
3. AT&T;is gonna have a big flaming cow, citing the 5 year exclusivity contract wrt #2 .
4. Steve is going to explain the exclusivity contract applies to iPhone (1st gen), and Apple is honoring that contract (see #1)
Think it’s farfetched? Remember Mac OS 8 & killing off the clones? I think the money they’ll make from iPhone 2 in this manner will more than offset what they’ll lose keeping iPhone 1 around for several more years.
Just my 0.5-baked idea.
Steve Jobs, please ship this f.ucker out on the 9th.
thank you.
Those who ask when iPhone next gen will start selling, remember this phrase:
“Starting today…..”
Needless to say who says that.
Re: “2. iPhone 2 will be sold unlocked, so you can use it with any network you want.
3. AT&T;is gonna have a big flaming cow, citing the 5 year exclusivity contract wrt #2 .
4. Steve is going to explain the exclusivity contract applies to iPhone (1st gen), and Apple is honoring that contract (see #1)”
Lord, I hope so since I live in a non-AT&T;area!
Or maybe just buy them out of the contract? Possibly financed on the side by other carriers who now see the light?
“”We pretty much know all there is to know about iPhone 2.0: 3G and third-party apps.”
That’s not enough to fill up a keynote talk. You can bet that there’s a lot more to it than that.”
oh there must be! after all, the iPhone is all Steve can talk about in the keynote. Macs? so last year! iPods? phasing out for iPhones! OS X? turns out there is a little known law that prohibits talking about unix based operating systems on the second monday of June. who knew?
yes there must be SO MUCH MORE because there is NOTHING else that could possibly be of ANY interest to anyone else.
in other words, you “jcr”, are an ignorant ass. please at least make the attempt to actually use logic and reason when you try to make an argument.
is there likely “more than that” to be announced? sure, i suspect that there is. but the amount of time to fill up in a presentation does NOT dictate the features/release/innovation involved in a product.
“those who speak do not know, those who know do not speak”
so Lao-tzu tells us, in a book of just 6000 words. what a blabber mouth he turned out to be for such a wise man.
now that i have spoken long enough to have shown that i too lack wisdom, i return you to your regularly scheduled program…
Angry much? Maybe you should get out of your mother’s basement every once in a while and get some clean air. It does wonders for the disposition.
my prediction.
mac os x 10.6
new macbook pros
iphone 2
iphone 2.0 software
sdk
app store with first apps
me and mobile me
one more thing:
the iTab (6″ and 8″ touch tablet devices)
… ah i am dreaming …
@Kevin J. Weise
I hope you are an Apple VP who knows what he’s talking about.
@Uh Oh
You may be right, with absolutely nothing leaked, noone can get really excited that much and AAPL is ignored…which means Apple is going to really have to deliver on Monday.
One way to follow the economy is to keep your eye on Las Vegas, which is down what, 26% thus far. Possibility AAPL may downturn for awhile, but I will sit pretty.
New MacBook Pro’s less than five months ago, albeit minor upgrades.
There will be no new Mac Book Pro’s next week. There better not be
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@MikeR,
I’m certainly old enough to be an Apple VP. But, no, I’m just a worker bee, and not even for Apple. Heck, our only local Apple Store just opened last Saturday (although I confess I will still frequent the local Apple VAR who’s been here for the last 20+ years).
MDN word: “answer”, as in: I hope this answers your question.
Well Kevin,
You are a nice guy. Our Apple VAR stores have been dismal is promotion, dismal in display and dismal in action. I can’t wait for a real Apple store. The pathetic efforts from our VAR’s should have had their license pulled. In Edmonton the VAR still uses the rainbow Apple. Hello….there have been some changes lately to the brand.
The Apple Store is going into West Edmonton Mall so the death of that VAR should be a near certainty.
@Okanagan Apple
Sorry to hear about the state of your Apple VAR; it’s a pity. Ours has done a good job of keeping up to date. The owner was probably relieved some when the local CompUSA packed up & left; but I’ll bet he’s still worried some now that the Apple Store is open. I hope with all the new people & businesses moving in (yes, this is one place positively impacted financially by the most recent BRAC) & Apple’s sure & steady resurgence that there will be enough business for both.