The iPhone Vs. BlackBerry Era Begins (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Apple's new and improved smart phone, the iPhone 3G, goes on sale Friday, to the delight of gadget-loving consumers. But the feature-packed touch-screen device also could make an impact with corporate and enterprise customers.

Wall Street embraces the 3G iPhone

Section: Apple, Apple News, iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPod, iPhone + Communications, iPhone, iPhone SDK & AppsIndustry analysts believe Apple’s introduction of the 3G iPhone at the lower price point will finally and officially make Apple a player in the mainstream mobile phone market. However, they do warn that this may come at a price - the cannibalization of Apple’s iPod sales. Despite this possible loss, analysts also go on to add that another “halo effect” may take place for Apple’s Mac market, causing their growth rates to go even faster. “In comparison with the iPod, which is a simple device, the iPhone is a far more sophisticated and versatile device. The iPhone halo effect may not be limited to the consumer market, but may invade the business market as well,” said Needham & Co. analyst Charlie Wolf. Set aside all the analyzing, and it still comes down to one point: the price. With such a drastic price cut, the device is an option for a lot more consumers. Keith Bachman, an analyst at BMO Capital Markets, says this price cut makes the iPhone “...more in line with comparable products.” Even further, the 3G iPhone will be $100 less than the cheapest iPod Touch, so why would anyone buy the more expensive, less functional Touch? These are all good questions, but I’m sure Apple has thought about this long and hard. The 3G iPhone sales will make up for everything, in my opinion. Via [Market Watch] Full Story » | Written by Josh Holat for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Apple Slashes Cost And Adds Features With Newest iPhone (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - In a bold move to increase adoption of its groundbreaking smart phone, Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News) on Monday slashed the price from $399 to $199 for the version with 8 gigabytes of storage. A year ago, that model cost $599. The original iPhone debuted on June 29, 2007.

Apple Struggling to Keep iPhone 3G in Stock at Stores (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Apple appears to be having trouble keeping its new iPhone 3G in stock in the U.S., as reports suggest few phones were available in Apple's stores.

iPhone 3G review

It's hard to think of any other device that's enjoyed the level of exposure and hype that Apple found in the launch of the first iPhone. Who could forget it? Everyone got to be a gadget nerd for a day; even those completely disinterested in technology seemed to come down with iPhone fever. But the original device was still far from perfect: its limited capabilities (especially in the 3G department), high price of entry, and the small number of countries in which it was available kept many potential buyers sidelined. Until now -- or so Apple hopes. The wireless industry is a notoriously tough nut to crack, and it's become pretty clear that the first iPhone wasn't about total domination so much as priming the market and making a good first impression with some very dissatisfied cellphone users. With the iPhone 3G, though, Apple's playing for keeps. Not only is this iPhone's Exchange enterprise support aiming straight for the heart of the business market, but the long-awaited 3rd party application support and App Store means it's no longer just a device, but a viable computing platform. And its 3G network compatibility finally makes the iPhone welcome the world over, especially after Cupertino decided to ditch its non-traditional carrier partnerships in favor of dropping the handset price dramatically. $200? We're still a little stunned. So now that Apple finally stands poised for an all out war on cellphone-makers everywhere, will the iPhone 3G stand up to the competition -- and higher expectations than ever? Read on for our full review. Gallery: iPhone 3G review - hardwareContinue reading iPhone 3G reviewPermalink | Email this | Comments

Apple's New iPhone Attracts Big Crowd, But There's A Glitch (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 3G arrived Friday with tech enthusiasts lining up at stores -- and many enduring problems trying to activate the devices.