The device will incorporate a Sharp-made touch-screen and is expected to launch before the end of the year.

这款机型采用夏普自制的触摸屏，有望在今年年内发售。

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Jobs also extolled the company's success with its two newest products, the iPhone and touchscreen iPod touch, which have sold 30m and 20m worldwide since their launch in summer and autumn 2007.

乔布斯也称赞了公司两款最新产品的成功—iPhone和触摸屏的iPod Touch。在2007年夏季和秋季分别推出后，在世界范围内已经分别销售出3000万部和2000万部。

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A few months ago China Telecom Chairman Wang Xiaochu signaled that his company was getting in touch with Apple to launch the iPhone, and that scenario appears to be getting closer.

几个月前，中国电信董事长王晓初表示，该公司正在就引入iPhone手机一事与苹果公司进行磋商，而现在看来形势正越来越明朗化。

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The popular NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight are set to launch in the UK in time for the holiday shopping season.

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While the XO-4 Touch's launch date and pricing are yet to be confirmed, the release is expected in Q1 in 2013.

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As Microsoft, Intel and their hardware partners launch tablets PCs with touch, and convertibles that have touch screens and detachable keyboards has Apple missed an opportunity?

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