Traffic:   10 Incidents
Weather: 84°F
  04:30pm ET, 07/06/09
Search:    kyw1060.com  Web  Audio
KYW Newsradio
Text Size:   A   A   A

Posted: Monday, 09 June 2008 3:16PM

Thinner, Faster, Cheaper: Apple Unveils Newest iPhone

by KYW's tech reporter Bob Bicknell

Apple has announced its successor to the iPhone. It's thinner and faster than its predecessor -- and less expensive. 

It's called the iPhone 3G, and it’s the long awaited high-speed iPhone fans have been waiting for since the first was announced 18 months ago. The new iPhone features the speedier third generation internet connection -- hence its name -- and a thinner black plastic case. IPhone 3G also offers GPS location, and a greater battery life than its predecessor.

But it won't cost you nearly as much as the original iPhone. An eight gigabyte model will cost just $199, and a 16 gig white iPhone will cost $299. Each, of course, comes with an AT&T contract which will cost you $10 more a month.

If you want one you'll have to wait. The iPhone 3G won't be released to stores until July 11th -- about the same time current iPhone customers will get a free upgrade allowing them to install third party applications and games.

 
 
Top Stories
Nutter Freezes Some City Worker Pay Raises
Phila. Woman Admits Montco Credit Card Thefts
More KYW Headlines
Print Page Email This Page
KYW Tech Tips 101
  Tech Tips 101: iPhone 3G
KYW's Ian Bush talks with KYW Tech Reporter Bob Bicknell about Apple's new 3G iPhone -- it's cheaper and faster than the original.
 
 
ADVERTISEMENT