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A wireless network that's free, a finger and some friends. A wireless network that's free, a finger and some friends...Are you tired of Steve Jobs' KeyNote smugness too? Can you see what it is yet? Apple's HUGE announcement recently was about their all-singing, all-dancing breakthrough internet device - that's also a telephone and widescreen iPod.

Whilst it's great in terms of both design, features and groundbreaking useabiliy - I've been discussing with friends what's most interesting about this recent announcement.

WiFi & OSX - hmm - why do I need a mobile operator/GSM networks. I spend mostof my time within range of a wireless network - I use VOIP, Skype & GTalk to keep in touch with friends already - and I'm craving a mobile browsing device that supports full web pages, plugins & convenient zoom features - so with the iPhone, WiFi & bluetooth connectivity and some similarly minded friends I can ditch my 3 mobile simCard - get Apple to launch their own PAYG virtual mobile network in the UK (a la Virgin mobile), get an Apple PAYG sim-card and use it only when the absence of wireless coverage necessitates. Come on Steve - think BIG APPLE! - no Cingular-esque network deals - sell the iPhone as the decades tastiest piece of SIM-unlocked hardware and you'll make not only a killing but embrace the open-source, sharing-is-caring networked generation - do the right thing, eh?