Thursday, March 30, 2006

Apple Strikes Back with the iPhone

Soon as I finished talking about Microsoft's iPod killer in my previous blog, I get a news flash that Apple intends to release a mobile phone and possible mobile phone service! Talk about good publicity! Apple didn't let Microsoft's news of a possible iPod killer soak in industry heads for too long. Someone over there is on the ball.

So rumor has it that Apple is looking to buy and resale wireless capacity from a major phone carrier such as Cingular, Sprint, or T-Mobile. They're also looking at developing an iPhone to complement the popular 'iLife' lifestyle. The phone could possibly include iTunes; computer docking capabilities; and a camera.

The question is... How is that different from the ROKR? Is it that Motorola doesn't want to be associated with Apple if their current mobile phone venture flops???? Hmmmm???? Well, if Apple is able to put 'mobile phones' under their product umbrella they will accomplish a tremendous shift from 'computer maker' to 'consumer electronics' manufacturer. A significant change that is in line with the way people consume technology.

Expect iPhones to debut by the end of the year or beginning of 2007.

-Tripple

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