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The '''iPhone 3G''' is a [[smartphone]] produced by [[Apple Inc.]] and successor to the first-generation [[iPhone]]. It was introduced at the [[WWDC]] Conference by Apple Inc. [[CEO]] [[Steve Jobs]] on [[9 June]] [[2008]] and it was released to 22 countries on [[July 11]], [[2008]].<ref name="zdnet">{{cite web |url=http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,39431429,00.htm |title=Steve Jobs unveils the $199 3G iPhone |publisher=ZDNet.co.uk |author=Loney, Matt |date=2008-06-09 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref>
The '''iPhone 3G''' is a [[smartphone]] produced by [[Apple Inc.]] and successor to the first-generation [[iPhone]]. It was introduced at the [[WWDC]] Conference by Apple Inc. [[CEO]] [[Steve Jobs]] on [[9 June]] [[2008]] and it was released to 22 countries on [[July 11]], [[2008]].<ref name="zdnet">{{cite web |url=http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,39431429,00.htm |title=Steve Jobs unveils the $199 3G iPhone |publisher=ZDNet.co.uk |author=Loney, Matt |date=2008-06-09 |accessdate=2008-06-09}}</ref>


The device, in addition of having the original iPhone features, includes new features, such as high speed [[3G]] internet, [[GPS]] capabilities, the [[App Store]] and [[Microsoft Exchange Server]] for the enterprise, all for a lower price than the original iPhone, at prices starting at {{USD|199}}
The iPhone 3G differs from the original iPhone with the addition of [[3G]] network connectivity and [[A-GPS]]. It also ships with the [[iPhone OS]] version 2.0 which includes the [[App Store]] and [[Microsoft Exchange Server]] support. The update is also available for the original iPhone hardware.


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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==Pricing and availability==
==Pricing and availability==
The 8 GB iPhone 3G costs {{USD|199}} and is available in black only. The 16 GB model costs {{USD|299}} and is available in black or white.
The 8 GB iPhone 3G is available in black only. The 16 GB model is available in black or white.


The iPhone 3G is currenty available in the following 22 countries:
The iPhone 3G is currenty available in the following 22 countries:

Revision as of 13:14, 21 July 2008

For the original iPhone, see iPhone.
iPhone 3G
ManufacturerApple Inc.
Availability by regionJuly 11, 2008
RelatediPod touch
Compatible networksQuad band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 GPRS/EDGE Tri band UMTS/HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100, A-GPS[1]
Form factorCandybar Smartphone
Dimensions4.5 in (115.5 mm) (h)
2.4 in (62.1 mm) (w)
0.48 in (12.3 mm) (d)
Weight133 g (4.7 oz)
Operating systemiPhone OS 2.0 (1.2.0 - Build 5A347)
CPU620 MHz ARM 1176,[2] underclocked to 412 MHz[3]
GPU: PowerVR MBX 3D[4]
Memory128 MB DRAM[5]
StorageFlash memory 8 or 16 GB
BatteryLithium-ion polymer battery[6]
Rear camera2.0 megapixel
Display480×320 px, 3.5 in (89 mm), color LCD, 3:2 aspect ratio
ConnectivityDock connector (with USB & FireWire adapter cables, FireWire for charging only)
Headphone jack
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Data inputs4 hardware buttons and Multi-touch touchscreen

The iPhone 3G is a smartphone produced by Apple Inc. and successor to the first-generation iPhone. It was introduced at the WWDC Conference by Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs on 9 June 2008 and it was released to 22 countries on July 11, 2008.[8]

The iPhone 3G differs from the original iPhone with the addition of 3G network connectivity and A-GPS. It also ships with the iPhone OS version 2.0 which includes the App Store and Microsoft Exchange Server support. The update is also available for the original iPhone hardware.

Specifications

  • Color: Black (8 GB or 16 GB) or white (16 GB)
  • Size: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm) (h) × 2.4 inches (62.1 mm) (w) × 0.48 inch (12.3 mm) (d)
  • Weight: 133 g (4.7 oz)
  • Headphone jack (non-recessed)
  • Battery has up to 10 hours of 2G talk, 5 hours of 3G talk, 5 (3G) or 6 (Wi-Fi) hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback, and up to 24 hours of audio playback, lasting over 300 hours on standby.[1]
  • Tri band UMTS / HSDPA: UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100
  • Assisted GPS, with preference to location based on Wi-Fi or cell towers

Pricing and availability

The 8 GB iPhone 3G is available in black only. The 16 GB model is available in black or white.

The iPhone 3G is currenty available in the following 22 countries:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "iPhone—High Technology—Tech Specs". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
  2. ^ iPhone processor found: 620 MHz ARM CPU (2007-07-01 Template:Accessdate
  3. ^ iPhone 1.1.2 update boosts clock speed (2007-12-03)Template:Accessdate
  4. ^ iPhone 2.0 SDK: Video Games to Rival Nintendo DS, Sony PSP Template:Accessdate
  5. ^ About Apple (Samsung S5L8900) applications processor with eDRAM - Semiconductor Insights
  6. ^ Shimpi, Anand (2007-06-29). "Apple's iPhone Dissected: We did it, so you don't have to". AnandTech. Retrieved 2008-07-09. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "How to create custom ringtones in GarageBand 4.1.1". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
  8. ^ Loney, Matt (2008-06-09). "Steve Jobs unveils the $199 3G iPhone". ZDNet.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
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