3G iPhone is on the Way!
Techtree News Staff, May 15, 2008 1617 hrs IST
Why has Apple let its iPhone inventory go dry without giving any indication about re-stocking?
Any which way you look at it, Apple's iPhone does manage to get around! Rumor has it that a Gen-Next 3G iPhone is on its way. Stoking the speculation are a couple of factors.
One, as reported by a leading tech Web site, a top-brass O2 (exclusive iPhone carrier in UK and Ireland) executive vaguely said that Apple and Telefonica (of which O2 is a subsidiary) will make a joint statement in 'the coming weeks'. Two, rather uncharacteristic of Apple -- the company has let its iPhone inventory go limp in recent weeks. The public announcement came earlier this week -- that Apple online stores in the US and UK have run out of iPhones -- with no indication whatsoever about re-stocking. O2 did much the same thing last month when it slashed iPhone prices leading to an erosion of inventory, giving no indication of renewing stock. Three, the much-publicized deals Apple is getting into with carriers across the globe. Take India for instance; apparently two carriers, Vodafone and Bharti Airtel seem set to market the iPhone in the country.
Meanwhile, Apple, in characteristic fashion, continues to keep mum about any such phone. For the showman he is known to be, Steve Jobs might be leaving the best for the last, i.e. the annual developers conference scheduled for June 9 this year. All eyes already on Jobs, have we?
USER COMMENTS
can anybody tell me when is the iphone 3G coming exactly.......in india........or its just a rumour...!!!!!....if yes please tell me the price....
by Haymkarran, Pune, on Jun 26, 2008 09:14 AM, Report abuse Reply
No, its not rumour but I got confirmation that its totally fake...
by Ramesh, Mumbai, on Jul 28, 2008 02:44 PM, Report abuse
wanna buy what could be price? from where i can get it in ahmedabad? responde early.pl.
by kirit chohan, ahmedabad (gujarat), on Jul 15, 2008 02:42 PM, Report abuse Reply
wHAT WOULD BE THE PRICE OF iPHONE 3G IN MUMBAI, INDIA
by raj shah, MUMBAI, INDIA, on Jul 07, 2008 06:51 PM, Report abuse Reply
I need a 3g iphone. what is a price and what is the delivery time. please confirm
by Altamas Khan, Mumbai, on Jul 06, 2008 03:11 PM, Report abuse Reply
i'd like to buy the 3G ipone but i'm confusion that is how much it'll cost i just want to know
by prahalladk, Hyderabad, on Jul 05, 2008 04:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
there is no gps?!??!?!?!?!?!?! I shit you njot people
by steven, new york, on May 20, 2008 02:19 AM, Report abuse Reply
by JAMIE GUAY, FENTON, on Jun 19, 2008 05:06 AM, Report abuse
i am lucky to purchase the iphone in low price
by karthik, hyd, on Jun 18, 2008 11:22 AM, Report abuse Reply
hi... im planning to buy the iphone 3g.. should i get one from the US? and if i do, can i unlock it in india and use it here ? or should i get an unlocked one from the US?
by Sandhya, Mumbai, on Jun 16, 2008 04:32 PM, Report abuse Reply
by pukx, pondi, on Jun 15, 2008 05:46 PM, Report abuse Reply
Steve Jobs is throwing iphones in indian market after 1 year that too with much higher price.Indians are very happy with this news and ready to spend more than what Americans are spending in US.No one should go for this phone.Shame.Nokia N96 has much better config almost at the same price even Sony experian x1 is much better.They at least value indian customers and release almost at the same time in india.
by Subha, Kolkata, on May 15, 2008 09:43 PM, Report abuse Reply
yes .. shame on Apple to consider INDIAN market - one of the fastest growing telecom market, so much for granted and pushing a product at a such a high price with a time lag as well.....
by Damodar, Chennai, on May 15, 2008 10:53 PM, Report abuse
the N96 is 750 dollars US while the 16gb iphone is 499 US, and its not nearly as versatile as the iphone, specially if the iphone is jailbroken. Can't get it in 16Gbs either. Learn your facts before you spew crap?
by Brendan, Cincinnati, on May 16, 2008 02:27 AM, Report abuse
you bengalis are famous only for shouting and are good for nothing peoples. it is only the marketing strategy of company and nothing else. just compare three phones you are talking about and see the difference. I know, even you must not be having the two phones that are launched in India, and you are not going to buy iphone too. What you can do is shout shout shout and shout..........
by Indian, N delhi, on May 16, 2008 02:33 PM, Report abuse
First of all the proce has not been set by apple and i reallly dont understand what this fuss is all about!! and secondly u need to understand that apple has been providing iphone with a 2 year contract with AT&T(legally using it that is). And third go get an iphone and then compare it with n95, both have their merits and demerits but n95 isnt even comparable with iphone interface and ease of use and coolness!!! sony ericcson is releasing xperia x1 at a price of sweet 1000$ in US and expect the price in India to be much higher and u r saying its better than iphone?? give me a break!!
by Raghu, hyderabad, on May 16, 2008 02:50 PM, Report abuse
Do not ever compare iPhone with any of its counterparts. I myself have experienced iPhone, and its a awesome piece of technology in your hands.. Even if its priced at around 18K-2OK, its the phone to buy. But i feel it will be prices around 15K for the 8GB model. So, just grab one for yourself and enjoy!! dont shout anti APPLE slogans.. You might just miss the opportunity to say WaV!! to the technological amusements...!!!
by Ballal, Bangalore, on May 16, 2008 03:20 PM, Report abuse
please look for the most recent news and kep yourself updated.speaking crap is just dumb and foolish,that is what you are doing.iphone is the bestestestestest piece of technology.if you want a better cell then why blame?simply write to Apple o. regarding your problem.otherwise its shame to know you blaming all the way!!!!!! CRY BABY!!!!!!
by ______, ______, on May 29, 2008 02:27 PM, Report abuse
can someone please explain the differance between the current iphone model and the 3g iphone model?
by Harsha, Sydney, on May 20, 2008 09:34 AM, Report abuse Reply
Current iPhone version does not have features of that in 3G's. 3G features are like fast Internet (Edge), Video on Demand (VOD), Video Phone Calls and so on. Hope it helps
by Nithin, Hyderabad, on May 21, 2008 03:39 PM, Report abuse
Verizon's Touch Phone costs 300 bucks and needs a 99.99 data service charge. It seems the iPhone has a better data price but the phone is a million dollars. Do you suggest 8g or 16g?
by Dean, Akron, on May 20, 2008 03:55 AM, Report abuse Reply
I HAVE 3 3G IPHONES FOR SALE $1000 US EACH. EMAIL ME. 1ST COME FIRST SERVED.
by The Rock, Newark, New Jersey, on May 20, 2008 02:17 AM, Report abuse Reply
I GOT AN #G IPHONE!! THis is so cool my dad just got it on his way home from work. my bday is on saturday so ill tell u all how it is cus they might be sold out.
by Bobby Kennedy, Middle Island, NY, on May 20, 2008 02:13 AM, Report abuse Reply
mine froze! this 3g iphone is a piece of sh!t. i cant even turn it off to reset it!
by steven, new york, on May 20, 2008 02:10 AM, Report abuse Reply
i just opened mine up and it looks exactly the same as the current iphone except a few things here and there. i'm not exactly impressed and it looks the same size but feels heavier. $400 for the 8Gb, sold out of the 16 and 32s
by John McConner, Pittsburg, on May 20, 2008 02:08 AM, Report abuse Reply
yeah, it took me 4 stores and I have to drive all the way to wilmington to get mine. wtf? why didnt they all get them??
by tracy B., Jacksonville, NC, on May 20, 2008 02:05 AM, Report abuse Reply
not all of em have em. i called a apple store and they didnt kno wut i wus talkin about. but the cingular store next door had em. heads up niggaz! call b4 u leave!
by Anonymous, Brick, NJ, on May 20, 2008 02:04 AM, Report abuse Reply
Hey, thanks dude! I thought you were full of crap but I just called and they said they'd be happy to hold one for me because I'm a paramedic who's on duty until 6! I can't wait either. What a secret!
by Jacob, The Bronx BABY!, on May 20, 2008 01:59 AM, Report abuse Reply
Buy the 16GB for 32000 and 8Gb for 25000 Unlocked and Brand New from us before stocks run out! 9445347860
by Raj, Chennai, on May 16, 2008 03:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
I hope some sellers in India can reduce the prices as to what is being offered in USA / Singapore !
by Umesh, new Delhi, on May 16, 2008 04:23 PM, Report abuse
In Delhi you can get 8 gb phone from 22000 - 23000Rs and 16 gb at 29000Rs.
by Manmeet, New Delhi, on May 16, 2008 04:50 PM, Report abuse
by Arthur Rice, Fort Lauderdale, on May 20, 2008 01:59 AM, Report abuse
ITS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO TO APPLE STORES! THEY GOT THEM IN THIS AFTERNOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MINE'S ON CHARGE RIGHT NOW, I CANT FN WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! call first to make sure they're still in stock!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they had 50 and i just happened to be in there to ask about them and they sold this one to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Mike Buckhowzer, Mesa, AZ, on May 20, 2008 01:57 AM, Report abuse Reply
wILL 3g MAKE IT EASIER TO GET OUTLOOK EMAIL?
by Arthur Rice, Fort Lauderdale, on May 20, 2008 01:44 AM, Report abuse Reply
"3G" firmware has many exciting new features coming to the Iphone family. However, June's firmware update for the current model will place itself on par with the "3G" in terms of emailing capabilities. The main popular difference between 3rd Generation and the 2.5 "Edge" is speed but 3G is still in its growing phase and is not available in all areas. We're working on that...
by J A, n/a, on May 20, 2008 01:51 AM, Report abuse
main improvement in this next gen phone is GPS capability and intergation to corporate network (like blackberry)
by Anonymous, US, on May 15, 2008 09:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
what does "integration to corporate network" mean exactly?
by Arthur Rice, Fort Lauderdale, on May 20, 2008 01:47 AM, Report abuse
The "3G Iphone" is to be released on June 19, 2008 at midnight in each timezone for the US at all Apple and AT&T Wireless stores with quantities dependant by location from 5 to 550 units for the opening morning, more to be available for sale at noon, 1 per customer/household for the first month. The cost will be the same as the current models at 8Gb-$399, 16Gb-$499. 32Gb to be released at a later date. There will be no major changes to the aesthetic hardware. AT&T will not be discounting the phone in the traditional manner, rather there are up to $200 in coupons towards accessories and MediaMall purchases. Stay tuned...
by J A, n/a, on May 20, 2008 01:37 AM, Report abuse Reply
I just called ATT to purchase the iphone and they told me that next month they were launching a new model that would have 3G
by Jesus, Riverside, on May 18, 2008 05:03 AM, Report abuse Reply
That is definitely still a rumor. No one at ATT knows for sure. We are all just speculating like everyone else, but in my store we are out of stock.
by Jeff, Columbus, on May 19, 2008 11:27 PM, Report abuse
Yes, you got it right :) But there is even more "evidence" for uprise of a 3G Iphone. The 2.0 new Firmware has a on/off switch for 3G. You can only guess what that can mean. Secondly, AT&T have in an internal e-mail to it's employees written that no one can take vacation between mid june until mid juli because of a exciting new product ;) Cant wait :D:D:D
by Arwin, Oslo, on May 15, 2008 10:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
I work for ATT (wireless division) and i have not seen the email you are referring to.
by Dean, Seattle, on May 16, 2008 11:12 PM, Report abuse
I read that it was an email to some Carphone Warehouse employees in the UK.
by Joe, Leeds, UK, on May 19, 2008 02:49 AM, Report abuse
I work for AT&T in the States as a sales rep. I have, in fact, received an email stating that there is a "blackout" period from June 15th until July 12th. In said period of time, there is no vacation scheduling allowed. That was the same last year when the iphone launched.
by Jeff, Columbus, on May 19, 2008 11:24 PM, Report abuse
Just had my 8gb iphone stolen and called O2 to get it replaced, told to wait until June as a 3g type Maybe available and no stock of either model in Darlington anyway!
by Chris Swain, Darlington UK, on May 19, 2008 02:25 PM, Report abuse Reply
By delaying the launch the iPhone they have created a fool's market in India eager to jump on it . So they will sure make the initial customer's ( bakara's ). Remember what they did in US and what Reliance did when it Said their Phone is valued at 10,500/- for that black and White LG and later they actually sold it for Rs 500/- or free with Salt Purchases . Later Initial Buyer transfered that phone to their servant's to save face. Never Buy Initially. You get better model with-in 6 Months Apple is known to exploit the customer's, I agree they are good. But not Flexible to markets.
by Satish Kashidev, Bangalore, on May 16, 2008 12:07 AM, Report abuse Reply
by Devdatta, Kolkata, on May 16, 2008 10:33 PM, Report abuse
Always something better if you wait in the technology world - it's called progress, so maybe just spend a lifetime "waiting"! Actually, if I had done what you say and waited six months, I would have recently bought an iPhone (after its launch in the UK six months ago), and so it would be outdated in a month or so when the 3G version comes out! Wouldn't it have been better to buy it at launch and get a good 6 months out of it FIRST, before the next model comes along? The next life cycle may be longer, though, given that the phone will now compete more evenly on paper (not in real life use, since the apple interface craps on all others, especially pocketpc) regarding specs of rival phones (3G, GPS). Not as simple to generalise as you make out.
by Joe, Leeds, UK, on May 19, 2008 02:46 AM, Report abuse
apple is going to launch 3g iphone in India with worldwide release and is going to price same as world market. prices can be high in India because of 2 reasons -- 1. heavy taxes in India. 2. in America they have contract with consumers that they have to use that telecom operator for 2 years. thats why prices are set according to different calculation. but in India they are coming with 2 carriers so they can't imply lock in period for consumer. wait n watch..
by Riyansh Mundra, Mumbai, on May 16, 2008 09:09 AM, Report abuse Reply
VODAFONE IS GONNA LAUNCH THE NEW APPLE IPHONE 3G IN INDIA ON THE 9TH OF JUNE! AND PEOPLE IN INDIA WILL HAVE TO BUY IT ON A 18MONTHS CONTRACT!
by TONY, BRIS, on May 18, 2008 11:24 AM, Report abuse
by dmreddy, HYDRABAD, on May 18, 2008 12:21 AM, Report abuse Reply
Why think about iphone,go for Philips Xenium X connect with all the advanced features +provision to use the ordinary AAA sixe battery in case of emergancy+++.
by Raymonds, Riyadh,KSA, on May 17, 2008 07:03 PM, Report abuse Reply
New 3 G iPhone is coming in June 08. O2 is set to loose monopoly in UK and is likely to share iPhone with or 2 other carriers? Further all Google ~Software is ready for new 3G iPhone and so the rumors go on. Perhaps best of al is the iPhone with another or other carriers will mean business tarrifs. If you see Steve Jobs Key note speech the whole thing is business orientated
by Gobby, London, on May 17, 2008 11:06 AM, Report abuse Reply
Apple is going to open "Apple Store" in Ranganathan Street(next to Saravana Stores) in T.Nagar Chennai. Steve Jobs is going to announce this news in Annual Developers conference,SFO on June'9.
by kash, Chennai, on May 17, 2008 06:46 AM, Report abuse Reply
by Amit Gupta, New Delhi, on May 17, 2008 04:09 AM, Report abuse Reply
i got told by a carphone warehouse manager that the iphone 2nd gen will be available in the coming weeks after asking about upgrades at my local store
by jazzie fizzle, milton keynes, on May 17, 2008 12:45 AM, Report abuse Reply
its wonder ful 2 know.Thank u for te info n wats its actual rate in INDIA.
by vivi, chennai, on May 16, 2008 08:45 PM, Report abuse Reply
How accurate is this rumor of a 3G iPhone? I really trying to hold out on buying my second iPhone in hopes of this new release
by Alex, NYC, on May 16, 2008 07:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
@Loveesh-- I know, people just hype things and take gains out of it. Thanks for the info Loveesh.
by Nithin, Hyderabad, on May 16, 2008 05:58 PM, Report abuse Reply
Your right nitin. For an info my friend bought 8gb iphone for 15k in chennai
by Jason, chennai, on May 16, 2008 06:32 PM, Report abuse
@Raj-- All knows that it is not a genuine iPhone (Made for India) that you are offering, a cracked version, isn't it? So, how about a bargain for half the price, we are used to it dude.
by Nithin, Hyderabad, on May 16, 2008 05:55 PM, Report abuse Reply
8 GB in ahmedabad @16000 bucks
by Loveesh, Ahmedabad, on May 16, 2008 05:53 PM, Report abuse Reply
If look is that all matters, they just check this clone from China, and according to websites this is much cheaper. I'm trying to grab one of this model instead of going for iPhone (hyped). Model: CECT P168 NB: I'm not advertising CECT P168, however would surely want to consider it.
by Nithin, Hyderabad, on May 16, 2008 12:24 PM, Report abuse Reply
whay the hell are u guys excited about 3g? where the hell is 3g in india? makes no difference wetherits 3g or not we are still stuck with 2.5g
by woozy, mumbai, on May 16, 2008 10:24 AM, Report abuse Reply
i expect more information about this
by prakash, chennai, on May 15, 2008 08:18 PM, Report abuse Reply
All these phones are going to add more value to (VAS) Value added service . whether it may be video calling or fast data transfer .. but all we need is 3G in India . which i believ govt & telcom regulatory has understood and soon it will be launched ..
by Devesh Badlani, Jaipur, on May 15, 2008 07:38 PM, Report abuse Reply
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