Larger Capacity iTouch and iPhone

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This is rather belated news, but I figured it was worth posting anyways. Apple has recently unveiled larger capacity versions of the iTouch and iPhone. The iTouch, originally only available in 8 gig and 16 gig versions, now boasts a whopping 32 gig version with a $500 pricetag.

The iPhone began with 4 gig and 8 gig versions. Then they ditched the 4 gig model quicker than you could blink, lowered the pricetag, and released the 8 gig and 16 gig iTouch. Now they're following suit with a 16 gig iPhone with the same pricetag of the new 32 gig iTouch: $500.

This news also comes with the announcement of their SDK, which will allow a limited number of developers accepted into their program to pay $99 for an SDK Kit to begin developing native apps. Aside from the much-anticipated native applications, other features that came as a result of firmware updates to an already-launched device include Microsoft Exchange support, a GPS capability for their maps, and an iTunes store on-the-go.

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Quick factual grounding and a short timeline that clears up a few points raised in the thread by , , and .

Apple officially expanded capacities on February 5, 2008: the company added a 16GB iPhone and a 32GB iPod touch (US MSRP listed at $499 for the new top-tier models). The company published the full announcement and region pricing on its newsroom that day. (apple.com)
(Press release: Apple — Feb 5, 2008: Apple Adds New iPhone & iPod touch Models.) (apple.com)

Separately, Apple previewed the iPhone 2.0 software and the iPhone SDK on March 6, 2008, and described the Developer Program and App Store distribution model (the standard program fee Apple listed at $99/year). That announcement is the origin of the SDK/paid-developer details mentioned above. (apple.com)
(Press release: Apple — Mar 6, 2008: Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta.) (apple.com)

Follow-up context for the “3G + 32GB” wish: Apple introduced the iPhone 3G (with the App Store) at WWDC on June 9, 2008 and shipped it July 11, 2008 (8GB and 16GB models). The 32GB iPhone did not appear until the iPhone 3GS announcement in June 2009. If your interest was waiting for a 3G-capable iPhone with 32GB, that arrived with the 3GS, not with the original iPhone 3G. (apple.com)

About the reported “recall” for a 16GB iPod touch: there is no record of an Apple recall for the 16GB iPod touch in the contemporaneous Apple press releases or major recall notices. Apple’s widely reported replacement/recall activity around that era concerned first‑generation iPod nanos with rare battery overheating, not the iPod touch line. See coverage of Apple’s nano replacement program for the period. (appleinsider.com)

Practical takeaway: the forum’s reporting was on target for March 2008 but the exact Apple announcements are dated Feb 5 (capacity/pricing) and Mar 6 (SDK/Dev Program). For buyers or developers researching these moves years later, consult the Apple press releases above for primary details and local pricing/warranty differences. (apple.com)

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peter_budo 2,532 Code tags enforcer

They have to bring something extra so people will pay for it. This is because other companies behind mobile development are introducing their devices with similar storage capacity. Example is lates product line of SonyEricsson W960 or W980, Nokia N81 or N95 (all 8GB) or Nokia N96(16GB) plus many others...

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UrbanKhoja 89 Practically a Posting Shark

I'm not sure whether it's the company just re-allocating stock; but there is a recall coming up for the touch - just the 16GB I think.

Dazza :cool:

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JonathanD 16 Marketing Consultant

that's what I'm holding out for.

iPhone on 3G + 32gb capacity

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