I know that the first-gen iPhone came out in June 2007. This means that some iPhone users may be coming up to the end of their contract. Apple has to do something to keep customers lured in. I believe that the iPhone is another step forward to being the ultimate communication device, especially with the new announcments made today in Cupertino.
First-gen iPhone owners will not be able to take full advantage of iPhone OS 3.0 coming out this summer (MMS, Bluetooth, maybe more), so it may give them an excuse as to why to upgrade their iPhone to a new model, presumably introduced this summer as well. Apple does have a habit to keep an annual cycle on products. I own an iPhone 3G and don't feel that I really need to upgrade quite yet. I have no idea what Apple has up their sleeve for a new device but I can't think of many hardware features that would encourage me to upgrade.
I presume that I would upgrade my phone in two years time. By then my iPhone would be getting past its prime and there will be an even better replacement than an anticipated model this year.
Apple has shown no interest in developing for the increasingly popular netbook market, however there have been rumors about an 8.9" - 10" touch-screen device by Apple. I have had interests in purchasing a netbook but have resisted. I feel that with the ability to connect a keyboard to my iPhone (via 30-pin dock connector or BlueTooth), my urge for a netbook would decrease. I would be able to easily communicate via email and other avenues, but simple tasks just as word processing and simple programming would still be a hassle.
I shall have to see what comes later on in the summer from WWDC and decide if I should invest in a new netbook. They will have gotten better by then anyway.
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