The much anticipated Apple iPhone has finally gained a release date. The date is set for June 29th, however this is only for the initial American release; a European launch date has not been set.
Verizon turned down the chance to carry the iPhone. As such, it will be an AT&T exclusive product for five years. It should also be noted that at the end of the commercials for the iPhone, the small print reads "Use requires minimum new 2 year activation plan."
Supposedly, Apple has developed a new method of subscribing customers to AT&T. It will greatly decrease the time it takes to sign up, unlike the long process that other cell phone carriers require.
The release of the iPhone spells a lot more work for the employees in Apple Stores. They have to clear off space for demos of the new product, train to become familiar enough to be able to assist customers, as well as lacing each store with cellular repeaters to preserve phone call quality. This last point is a result of Apple's policy of enabling every product feature available to the phone.
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