rambilly's Journal: Origin of the iPhone and Apple's Impact on Mobile Markets

The revolutionary development of the iPhone's design and market are detailed in the article. Jobs' foresight, while not quite awe inspiring, is remarkable and his timing impeccable. The biggest revelation is the negotiating power the Apple brand posses. Essentially, Apple is making $320 on day one of a purchase. While AT&T's payback is quite a bit longer. The article speculates that Apple might have revolutionized the mobile phone design process and importance of electronics firms. There are some other comments and projections floating about what impact the iPhone has had on the market.