dailywireless.org » iPhone: June 29th

iPhone: June 29th

Apple’s iPhone will launch on 29 June in the US, reports the BBC, the NY Times, Think Secret and as seen on national tv spots (below).

The device combines the features of a mobile phone and personal digital assistant, but uses slower GPRS data links (not HSDPA). It will sell for $499 and $599, depending on configuration.

The phone’s much-touted feature is a completely touch-sensitive interface. Robert Scoble says
the Nokia N95 is a better iPhone. It includes GPS, Wi-Fi, music, video and a 5Mp camera.

Other iPhone replacement candidates include the T-Mobile Wing WiFi Phone ($299 with a two-year contract), Motorola’s V9 and V9m with a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, 3G support, video conferencing, a 500Mhz processor, USB 2.0, and “CrystalTalk” voice technology, and LG’s Prada Phone, which is even more expensive than Apple’s iPhone. It features a 2-megapixel camera, microSD cards, a 3-inch, 400×240 touch screen that can play videos in MPEG-4, H.263, and H.264 as well as music in AAC, MP3, WMA, and RealAudio standards.

InfoSynch has a comprehensive review of their 10 best-rated phones:

Nokia N95
Score: 90% When: March 2007 Worth: $750
Read the full review » The phone that can do everything comes to the U.S., with GPS navigation, a 5-megapixel camera and a unique dual-slide design. Is it the best phone we’ve seen? More… Play video »
The Sony Ericsson W880i
Score: 88% When: February 2007 Worth: $550
Read the full review » The long-rumored, ultra-thin W880i comes packed with a great music player and stereo Bluetooth. Will importers miss the lack of 3G networking? More… Play video »
Palm Treo 700wx
Score: 87% When: September 2006 Worth: $250

Read the full review » Sprint finally gets its own version of the Windows Mobile-powered Treo. Does the 700wx measure up to Verizon Wireless’ 700w — or to the Palm OS-based 700p, for that matter? Philip Berne delivers his verdict. More…
Nokia 5300 XpressMusic
Score: 86% When: January 2007 Worth: $250
Read the full review » With stereo Bluetooth, dedicated music buttons and a sporty design, the Nokia 5300 boldly declares itself a music phone. Will it replace your MP3 player as well as your phone? More…
T-Mobile Sidekick 3
Score: 85% When: July 2006 Worth: $200 – $350
Read the full review ». This long-awaited update to the ubiquitous Sidekick II boasts a sleeker design, a build-in MP3 player and Bluetooth. Will it become the latest “it” phone? More…
Cingular 8525
Score: 84% When: November 2006 Worth: $400
Read the full review » HSDPA support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth — they’re all present and accounted for in Cingular’s new Windows Mobile powerhouse. Does the 8525 steal the 3G smartphone crown? More…
Motorola RAZR V3xx
Score: 83% When: January 2007 Worth: $40 – $230
Read the full review » The first 3.6Mbps HSDPA phone on AT&T’s network features stereo Bluetooth and a high-resolution screen. Is it the best RAZR yet, or is it time to put the RAZR to bed? More… Play video »
Samsung SPH-M610
Score: 82% When: November 2006 Worth: $180 – $330
Read the full review » This wafer-thin clamshell features stereo Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera and access to Sprint’s Music Store and TV services. Does the M610 belong in your pocket? More…
Motorola Q (Sprint)
Score: 82% When: January 2007 Worth: $100 – $450
Read the full review » With tethered modem support and a performance boost over the original, is the Sprint version of the Q the one to buy, or should you wait for the next model? More… Play video »
Samsung SGH-T629
Score: 81% When: September 2006 Worth: $100 – $250
Read the full review » A sleek slider that boasts Bluetooth, 1.3-megapixel camera, and an MP3 player, the SGH-T629 is full of fun features. But how good is this fashionable handset for making routine calls? More…