As European deals for Apple's iPhone are announced, the chosen operators will be well advised to learn from the experiences of AT&T Wireless in the US when it comes to billing users, says Analysys the global advisers on telecoms, IT and media. The kick to mobile data usage given by the iPhone in the US market resulted in some subscribers receiving bills that were very large physically - in extreme cases running to hundreds of pages - detailing every mobile data event. AT&T quickly changed the way bills were provided - issuing summaries rather than full details by default - but the issue highlights the mismatch that often exists between users' requirements of bills and operators' perceptions of what users want.

Apple and O2 announced that O2, the leading wireless carrier in the United Kingdom, will be the exclusive UK carrier for Apple’s revolutionary iPhone when it makes its debut in the UK on November 9th. Apple iPhone combines three devices into one - a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod and the best mobile Internet device ever - all based on Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch interface and pioneering software that allows users to control Apple iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers. Apple sold its one millionth iPhone just 74 days after it went on sale in the United States on June 29th.

Apple unveiled Logic Studio, a comprehensive suite of professional tools that gives musicians everything they need to produce and perform in the studio and on the stage for just $499. Logic Studio features Logic Pro 8, a major upgrade that combines an new interface with Logic’s renowned sound quality and rock-solid timing, and introduces MainStage, an new live performance application that turns the Mac into a streamlined live rig. Logic Studio includes Soundtrack Pro 2, Apple’s professional audio post production software; Studio Instruments, made up of 40 pristine quality instruments; Studio Effects, with 80 professional effect plug-ins; a vast Studio Sound Library; and a powerful set of production utilities.

Apple announced it sold its one millionth Apple iPhone yesterday, just 74 days after its introduction on June 29. The Apple iPhone combines three devices into one - a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and the best mobile Internet device ever - all based on Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch interface and pioneering software that allows users to control the Apple iPhone with just a tap, flick or pinch of their fingers.

WAAV, the first provider of in-vehicle broadband Internet, has announced that the new Apple iPod Touch will be compatible with the AirBox line of mobile cellular routers. With an AirBox, Apple iPod Touch users will be able to browse the web and download iTunes music while in their moving car. Apple iPhone users have been using AirBoxes to access data features while in the middle of a call. Since the AirBox provides a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple iPhone users can use Google Maps to get directions while traveling, check the status of an important email, or exchange photos, all through Wi-Fi while speaking on a voice call. In addition, the AirBox runs at broadband speeds as compared to slower EDGE speeds.

Apple introduced the new iPod touch featuring Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch user interface that enables users to find and enjoy all of their music, videos and more on its gorgeous widescreen display with just the touch of a finger. First introduced on Apple iPhone, the multi-touch interface uses pioneering new software to present the perfect user interface for each application. The Apple iPod touch also includes Wi-Fi wireless networking, the first on any Apple iPod, and three amazing applications that use it-Safari, the most advanced browser on any mobile device, lets users wirelessly view web pages just as they look on their computer, and features Google Search or Yahoo! oneSearch.

Apple unveiled the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, offering music fans the ability to browse, search, preview, purchase and download songs and albums from the iTunes Music Store over a Wi-Fi network directly onto their iPod touch or Apple iPhone. With the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, music fans can start enjoying their music purchases immediately on their iPod touch or iPhone with no computer required. Once they connect their iPod touch or iPhone back to their PC or Mac, downloaded music will automatically sync back into their iTunes library.

Apple announced that it is on track to sell its one millionth Apple iPhone before the end of September, and to make the Apple iPhone affordable for even more customers this holiday season, it is lowering the price of the most popular iPhone model with 8GB of storage from $599 to just $399. “The surveys are in and Apple iPhone customer satisfaction scores are higher than we’ve ever seen for any Apple product,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’ve clearly got a breakthrough product and we want to make it affordable for even more customers as we enter this holiday season.” The 8GB Apple iPhone is available immediately for $399 in the US through Apple’s retail and online stores and AT&T retail stores.

Apple introduced the all new iPod nano, bringing video playback, an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow, and an incredible new design to the world’s most popular music player. The new iPod nano features a larger two-inch display with 204 pixels per inch, which lets users watch their favorite movies, TV shows and music. iPod nano also includes three fun games, and additional games can be purchased from the online iTunes Store. iPod nano delivers up to 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge, and is encased in a beautiful new metal design made with anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel and comes in five new colors silver, black, blue, green and red.

Apple introduced the new Apple iPod classic, featuring 80GB or 160GB of storage that holds your entire collection of music, photos, video, podcasts and games up to 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video. Now in its sixth generation, the new iPod classic delivers all the features customers love about their iPods, plus an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow and a new all-metal enclosure. The Apple iPod classic is priced at just $249 for the 80GB model and $349 for the 160GB model. “The first iPod put 1,000 songs in your pocket-this new iPod classic can put 40,000 songs in your pocket,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “With a thinner, all-metal enclosure and an enhanced user interface”