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Apple iPhone
The iPhone is a multimedia and Internet-enabled quad-band GSM EDGE-supported mobile phone designed and sold by Apple Inc. The iPhone's functions include those of a camera phone and a multimedia player, in addition to text messaging and visual voicemail. It also offers Internet services including e-mail, web browsing, and local Wi-Fi connectivity. User input is accomplished via a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons.The iPhone has been available since June 29, 2007 in the United States from Apple Retail Stores, the Apple Online Store, and from AT&T Mobility, formerly Cingular Wireless, for a contracted price of US$499 for the 4 GB model and US$599 for the 8 GB model.Contents [hide]1 Features1.1 Touch screen1.2 Other inputs1.3 Phone1.4 Camera1.5 Multimedia1.6 Web connectivity1.7 E-mail1.8 OS X1.9 Applications1.10 Battery1.11 Other1.12 Absent features1.13 Platform support1.14 Software updates2 Pricing and availability3 Specifications4 History4.1 Development4.2 Advertising4.3 Release4.4 Sales4.5 Domain name4.6 Activation bypassed4.7 Exploits5 Disputes5.1 Patents5.2 Trademark6 See also7 References8 External linksFeaturesApple has released a video explaining many of iPhone's features through a series of demonstrations.