iPhone Nano / Shuffle / Mini rumored to be released for Christmas
Apple is about to launch a mini version of the hugely successful iPhone. It is expected to be in the shops in time for Christmas. The new introduced device with be a smaller, cheaper ?iPhone nano? in time for Christmas gift shopping.
The report claims the new device will retail at up to $150. The Daily Mail cites industry sources for its claims.
?A cut down version, with the candy bar shape of iPod nano music players, would be a huge hit as a Christmas gift,? the industry insider told the Mail. The report speculates the nano phone will have a touch wheel on the back and a display on the front.
First intimation of Apple?s plan to launch an iPhone nano were revealed in April, when it emerged the company was considering the launch of an entry-level model to widen the reach of the iPhone.
Just as the iPod lineup developed and branched out, so does Apple have plans for the iPhone lineup. Here?s some of what is being considered:
A ?Pro? or ?Max? model, that is noticeably thicker than current model (over 15mm, versus 11.6mm for existing iPhone), to incorporate a battery with almost triple the duration of the existing iPhone. This model is also the 3G model. It is targeted for power users and enterprise, meaning people who may use their phone 2-3 days in a row (on a business trip) without accessing a PC or having the time or opportunity to charge it.
Existing iPhone stays the same, along with no 3G, just Edge.
Also being considered, and with engineering and development basically done, is a new entry model, that is slimmer than the iPod Touch (an amazing 6.2mm versus iPod Touch?s already amazing 8mm), and slightly less wide (58.6mm versus 61.8mm for iPod Touch). Screen size is the same; this width reduction comes from the casing. It does not offer video playback and has only 4GB. Could be as low as $159. Name to be determined, internally referred to as iPhone Shuffle, definitely not the final name. Edge, of course.
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