Apple versus Cisco

in December 2006, Cisco (Linksys) launched a new product called the 'Iphone'. This week, Apple launched the much anticipated 'iPhone'. This resulted in speculations on the Internet. Is Apple allowed to use the word 'iPhone' for the new gadget? Lawyers say that Apple might be heading for a huge lawsuite over the term 'iphone'... Why? Because it seems that Cisco canceled the patent on the word 'iphone'. Just another way of generating lots of free publicity if you ask me. Just search for 'iphone', and see for yourself.

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Apple iPhone

Well, Steve Jobs introduced the Apple iPhone at MacWorld 2007. The new phone features:

• Phone (duh)
• Internet
• 4GB or 8GB iPod with all the usual iPod features (and widescreen!!!)
• POP3 and IMAP mail support (free push-IMAP with premium Yahoo accounts)
• All touchscreen, no 'normal' keyboard or stylus.
• Runs on OSX
• Available in Europe 4th quarter 2007, and will probably cost around 500 euros

Well, I know what I want for X-mas this year :-D UPDATE: I just saw the actual keynote, and I must say that the iPhone is really impressive. Can't wait till x-mas...... must have.... NOW!!!!

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MacWorld 2007

The highly anticipated MacWorld 2007 starts tomorrow with Steve Jobs' keynote (18:00 hours CET). During this keynote, Steve will discuss the last years highlights, but will also introduce, or comment on the new hardware, and software which will be release this year. The following items are rumoured to be announced/introduced:

• iPhone (phone, PDA, music player hybrid)
• iTV (a sneak preview was provided in 2006)
• Dual Quadcore Mac Pro's (8 cores instead of the current 4 cores)
• New Apple Cinema Displays (larger, and improved with the Apple iSight)
• More info on the new features in OSX Leopard

Anyway, I'll be scouting the Internet tomorrow for 'live' coverage of the keynote. Hopefully a decent video stream will be available for those who can't attend the keynote. So, if I'm not responding to phone calls, e-mail, or on IM......

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