Apple Computer Chief Executive Steve Jobs is expected Tuesday to unveil an Apple phone representing his company's new mobile communications strategy -- highlighted by a device that may include Jobsian refinements such as a sleek ceramic case and a transparent touch screen.
Industry executives and competitors believe that Apple has developed the first of a new generation of devices that are closer to personal computers in pocket form, meaning that they will easily handle music, entertainment, productivity tasks and communications on cellular and other wireless networks.
But while Apple was able to monopolize the music-player category quickly after it introduced the iPod in 2001, its challenge with a phone would be far more difficult. Arrayed against it are such giants as Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Microsoft, in addition to such hand-held companies as Palm and Research in Motion.
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said @ Tue Jan 9, 2007 @ 10:17am
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