Ask HN: Why doesn't Apple...

2 points by hella ↗ HN
create a Wifi-only (in other words, non-3G) iPhone? This would still be highly useful, and would likely persuade millions of cheaper folk to get iPhones.

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That's an iPod Touch isn't it?
agreed on this end, especially with all the new voice solutions?
If you buy your iPhone directly from Apple it cames with no plan (you need to find yourself a telephony provider) and you can use the iPhone with your home Wifi. I suppose you want one for programming and you don't plan to use it as a real phone, no monthly fee for you ...
The sweet spot for me would be a normal iPhone outfitted with an iPad data plan. (You can do this now if you buy both gadgets and swap the sim. It's a lot of money though.)

Have they added a real gps to the touch yet? I think that's one of the best parts of having an iPhone.