EDGE network.....this phone uses the Cingulair EDGE network which is their answer to EV-DO. So it has high speed data (at least some form, I'm not sure how EDGE stacks up or it's coverage) so I think that wireless iTunes access is possible. If the new Net-neutrality Legislation passes, it might affect cell phone carriers or at least the data sent through their networks meaning that if they do limit or blacklist iTunes it could potentially get them into legal trouble. That's probably me just being optimistic. Though I think this partnership with Cingulair includes a slice of the iTunes pie if they allow it on the network.

One thing I would really like to know is with all the criticism of the iPhone, exactly what would the phone have to be or include to make it truly unbeatable. I've read lots of quips about the phones features which to me seem quite solid and even impressive. What would it really take to blow all other phones out of the water if this doesn't do it? It's not like anything in the cell phone industry is all that revolutionary, they all do the same stuff in different ways--audio, video, photos, voice, web, games/apps, texting. What room is there to really add something entirely new besides just improving on what's already available? Video conferencing in america finally? Make no mistake we have not seen all that is in this phones bag of tricks.

What in the hell is this thing used for? A google search tells me that A2DP stands for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile meaning this is some sort of bluetooth audio device. The article says it's a receiver so that means this thing is doing the output not the input and transmitting. So you hook this up to a stereo system and beam music from a phone or something? I just don't quite get what niche this is filling.

I love Apple. I'll get that out of the way now. Is the Cingulair EDGE network not highspeed? What about Wi-Fi? The data transfer speeds aren't that abysmal. Granted, I wouldn't expect to be able to rely on Wi-Fi access all that much. Also, remember that clause "product features are subject to change without notice" means you might get your damned 3G.

As for Surfing the web and watching video I's say that screen, the multi-touch interface, and Safari probably make it one of the best devices that can do both of these things out there. YouTube would be great on this thing.

Yes, and unless I missed something, full rich HTML email and a web browser that views a regular web page as opposed to some specially formatted teeny tiny one is in fact quite impressive. Not to mention an interface that allows these things to actually be usable. I also don't think I've ever seen that landscape/portrait switching trick on any other phone? This all sounds unprecedented unless i am missing something? To those people who say something to the effect of "it's not that impressive when you take away the interface." My response is, "that's a nice space ship but when you take away those rockets, it's just a big tin can" or "that's a nice car but it's not all that great when you take away that steering wheel." The interface is a HUGE part of the experience, don't underestimate it's importance.

The fact that it runs at least a variant of OS X with the same core technologies means that I am anxiously anticipating this years WWDC. I think Xcode for Leopard has some surprises up it's sleeve for the iPhone.