The article Republic that svelava the background of the alleged agreement between Apple and Telecom Italia for the distribution of iPhone has done a little around the world and sparked the indiscretions on new ways of business Cupertino Britain is to undertake.
From Belgium, India and Australia came news that would seem to confirm the will of Apple if not close the chapter “lock operator”, at least combined with other forms of distribution.
The scenario that will be represented by announcing an offer varied (at least in countries where there is already iPhone), comprising the current model sold at prices “symbolic” (Germany, iPhone has already purchased for € 99) and the new model UMTS devoid blocking operator but at prices far higher.
Returning to Italy, we must stress that the scoop of the second national newspaper has put Apple and Telecom in an embarrassing position. On the one hand, everyone is convinced that the head had published information directly from senior management group telephone on the other hand Apple trincera behind the “no comment”, while not Telecom denies nor confirms the news.
Knowing quite well these “our chickens, our view is that the agreement has actually been there, but can not be made official before the presentation of the new version of iPhone. This scoop was nothing more than a way, very, very Italian, to say “we have the iPhone!” Without triggering the ire of Steve Jobs breaking the traditional veil of secrecy covering the moves Cupertino.
In all likelihood it is time to put warm your Credit Card, also because it seems to be placed under considerable stress from this new smartphones with apple…
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