iRiver, the company that design portable multimedia player might start selling unlocked gsm phone in US by the end of this year.

According to PC Magazine report, the iRiver GSM prototype has the similar iPhone interface. While there isn't a name given yet, iRiver will produce a phone with a 3-inch touch screen and 480 x 272 resolution. Just like iPhone, the prototype do not have a keypad and all input will rely on the touch screen. Possible specification include a 4GB built in storage space, 2 megapixel camera, GPS and WiFi connection.

When available, iRiver will be selling the phone unlocked for GSM network. The company plan to announce the model by the end of 2008.

Source [PCMag] via [engadgetmobile]