PRESS RELEASE
05 February 2008
Apple Adds New iPhone & iPod touch Models
CUPERTINO, California - February 5th, 2008
Apple today added new models of the iPhone and iPod touch which have double the memory, doubling the amount of music, photos and videos that customers can carry with them wherever they go. The revolutionary iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for £329 (inc VAT), joining the 8GB model for £269 (inc VAT). iPod touch now comes in a 32GB model for £329 (inc VAT), joining the 16GB model for £269 (inc VAT) and the 8GB model for £199 (inc VAT).
“For some users, there’s never enough memory”, said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPod and iPhone Product Marketing. “Now people can enjoy even more of their music, photos and videos on the most revolutionary mobile phone and best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world”.
Both iPhone and iPod touch feature Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and pioneering software that allows users to find and enjoy all their music, videos, photos and more with just a touch of their finger. All iPhone and iPod touch models include the latest software enhancements announced last month, including the ability to automatically find your location using the new Maps application*; create Web Clips for your favourite websites; customise your home screen and watch movies from the new iTunes Movie Rentals. Both iPhone and iPod touch feature the world’s most advanced mobile web browser in the world with Safari and great mobile applications including Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes.
Pricing & Availability:
The new 16GB iPhone is available immediately for a suggested retail price of £329 (inc VAT) through the Apple Store and O2 and Carphone Warehouse’s retail and online stores. The 32GB iPod touch is available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of £329 (inc VAT) through the Apple Store and Apple Authorised Resellers. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. iPhone and iPod touch require a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later and iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later and iTunes 7.6.
The new 16GB iPhone is available immediately for a suggested retail price of £329 (inc VAT) through the Apple Store and O2 and Carphone Warehouse’s retail and online stores. The 32GB iPod touch is available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of £329 (inc VAT) through the Apple Store and Apple Authorised Resellers. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only. iPhone and iPod touch require a Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later and iTunes 7.6; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later and iTunes 7.6.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
- * Availability and precision of Maps positioning features will vary depending on actual location.
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