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Apr. 20, 2007

In an effort to improve the overall functionality of iPhones, Cisco Systems and Apple are currently negotiating.

Two months ago, the two companies had agreed to share the name iPhone, avoiding a potential court battle.

Today, Cisco would like Apple's iPhone to work with its corporate phone systems. There are no discussions about making Cisco's Internet-based home phone compatible with Apple's cell phone/iPod combo.

Cisco's Chief Development Officer Charlie Giancarlo says "we're optimistic, but it's still early to tell."

With a price tag of $499 for the 4 Gb model, and $599 for the 8 Gb, Apples's iPhones are expected in about two months.

Previously, Apple had predicted sales of 10 million phones for 2008, and wireless carrier AT&T/Cingular Wireless hopes to get 1 million phones on the first day to equip the 1 million potential new customers who have already inquired about the iPhone.

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Source: Wireless Week