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Steve Talks Up The iPhone?

Despite being uncharacteristic of the secretive Steve Jobs we have grown to know, AppleInsider reports that the Apple CEO has been boasting about Apple's upcoming phone offering to his inner circle. Apparently, Steve's own excitement over the product has lead him to produce a few "zealous ramblings" dating back as early as this past spring.

AppleInsider also offers a little more information (although cryptic) on the characteristics of the phone.

One person familiar with the ongoings believes the Apple cofounder has commissioned the release of cell phone prototypes to at least two potential OEM manufacturing partners in recent months. Current designs are said to conform to Apple's integrated model and leverage its tightly-knit digital media franchises, that person added.


In addition, AppleInsider quotes a source who states that the phone is indeed set to launch "earlier than some people may be expecting, in the form of a 'big bang' introduction that will catch even some insiders off-guard." ThinkSecret has previously stated that the phone has seen delays that could set it back as far as next year, whereas Engadget has recently stated that the phone could arrive as early as this month.

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72 months ago
*woot*

Please let it be good so I can trash my Treo.
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72 months ago

*woot*

x2

My dad is gonna get one as soon as it comes out.

I hope it looks NOTHING like the mock ups we have seen.
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72 months ago
These iPhone rumours continue to persist. I admit to being a sceptic, but maybe I'm wrong! I just hope that if they do do it, they do it well.
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72 months ago
My t610 is on it's last legs. Please let this be true.
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72 months ago
bring it on!! my razr isn't that impressive. in fact, not any phone i've ever had was. maybe apple can change this
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72 months ago
Apple may or may not have a phone. It may launch this month, or a year from now.

Gee... :confused:
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72 months ago
Wow, must be hella good.

I bet it will be something that makes us think "Why didn't I think of that?"
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72 months ago
We always have "next tuesday"
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72 months ago
What OS will the iPhone be running? :confused:
If people want a Treo replacement, you are going to have top consider:
1. calendar - hopefully you can port over Palm to iCal
2. contacts - to Mail/Address book
3. will there be a keyboard - personally I send a lot of mail/texts so would want to keep the "thumb-board" ;)
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72 months ago
I really hope Apple comes out with a phone that's an awesome phone, music player, and smart phone... Is that asking too much?

Oh, and it needs to cost US$200 or less (preferably less). :D :rolleyes:

edit: after reading article, it looks pretty promising! :)
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