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Tuan Nguyen (Blog) - December 6, 2006 4:03 PM

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Rose says iPhone will launch on all providers

Kevin Rose, co-founder of Digg this week confirmed Apple's upcoming iPhone. Although much of it has been confirmed already over at Foxconn earlier last month, Rose confirmed some technical details, some were previously known and some new. According to Rose, the iPhone will:

Launch in January from all providers, both in CDMA and GSM models
Very small form factor
Have a two battery design. One battery for music playback and one for communications
4GB or 8GB models to be introduced
Be a slider
Possibly a touch screen (not confirmed)

One of Rose's interesting details is the fact that the iPhone may launch from all providers. DailyTech previously reported that Apple had signed a contract with Cingular Wireless for the iPhone launch, making it an exclusive item although other providers were not confirmed for later release. Many users seemed to be thrown off from the iPhone being a Cingular-only product and perhaps Apple has since changed its launch program.

The two battery design is also a unique allowing the iPhone to use two different reserves for various functions. Comminucation time can be maintained all while a user can enjoy his or her music collection for extended hours.

Although no details of what models will be released, Rose says a 4GB and 8GB model will be released for $249 and $449 respectively. No official launch date has yet been announced.

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two batteries!

By dubldwn on 12/6/2006 7:17:57 PM , Rating: 3

mp3 phones usually suck because you're using your phone battery to play music. Two batteries is a gem.

RE: two batteries!

By othercents on 12/6/2006 9:57:14 PM , Rating: 2

Two batteries will also make it heavier. Plus if it is a small form factor phone along with two batteries I imagine a nano taped to the back of one of those L2 Motorola phones. I would like to see what they actually come up with.

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RE: two batteries!

By Dfere on 12/7/2006 2:28:50 PM , Rating: 2

What will the life be? And are they going to actually be replaceable, unlike the iPod?

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Pricing

By ksherman on 12/6/2006 4:48:23 PM , Rating: 2

It will be interesting to see what comes of the pricing. if the 4GB model really is only $250, I will bu surprised. Seen the prices of cell phones (with out rebates) these days?

RE: Pricing

By Alpha4 on 12/6/2006 5:48:50 PM , Rating: 2

It does sound a bit too good to be true. Can I assume these prices are for unlocked phones?

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cosmetic Design

By Alpha4 on 12/6/2006 5:53:39 PM , Rating: 2

Can I also assume these devices will look like ipods? Thankfully in a worst case scenario talking into a bar of soap would still look better than speaking into a taco. (Ie. Ngage)

At $250 for the 4 GB one, I will replace my phone and my girlfriends phone with them.

By s12033722 on 12/6/2006 6:07:45 PM , Rating: 2

The main reason I don't have an ipod is because I don't need something else taking already cramped pocket space. If I could replace my phone with it, though, and especially if I can also use it to transport data like the current ipods, I will be purchasing a couple. My girlfriend is planning to get a nano if she doesn't end up with one at Christmas, and her phone could use replacement, so this could also work well for her.