In the spring of 2007, the iPhone received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, paving the way for its sale in the United States. Some of the FCC documents offered further details on the device as well, such as the fact that it will include Bluetooth connectivity options and Wi-Fi support, and will operate in the 1900MHz and 850MHz Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) frequency bands.

Apple then announced an official launch date: June 29, 2007. In June, more and more news and analysis regarding the device emerged on a weekly if not daily basis. The most notable information was perhaps the fact that iPhone users would need an iTunes account not only to sync music to the device but also to activate it upon purchase. It was announced that the iPhone's battery, which is not removable, would be of higher quality than initially planned, as would its display cover. Finally, Apple and AT&T announced the details of iPhone service plans, which will start at $59.99 a month.

It remains to be seen whether the iPhone will be a friend to CIOs and IT departments or if it will prove to be the device IT managers love to hate; however, a recent poll on CIO.com suggests that CIOs are more than hesitant to accept the device. In fact, nearly half of poll respondents said they plan to ban the device from their organizations indefinitely. On the flip side, consumers couldn't be more excited about its release, with folks across the country braving blazing summer heat to stand outside Apple stores for a chance to purchase what may indeed be the most anticipated gadget of all time.