New iPhone goes on sale in US with less drama

The new iPhone is on sale in the US, greeted by much smaller lines and less hoopla than previous models. A few hundred people were in line just before the 7 am (1100 GMT) opening of Apple Inc's flagship store on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, compared to the thousands that lined up for last year's model, the 3G.

The new iPhone is on sale in the US, greeted by much smaller lines and less hoopla than previous models. A few hundred people were in line just before the 7 am (1100 GMT) opening of Apple Inc.'s flagship store on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, compared to the thousands that lined up for last year's model, the 3G.

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Apple and AT&T Inc, the phone's US carrier, took pre-orders online this year, meaning fewer prospective buyers had a reason to stand in line.

For new customers, the 3G S model costs $199 or $299 depending on the memory capacity. Compared to the 3G, it has a faster processor and an upgraded camera.