iPhone 2.0 Coming Soon!

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As rumored around the web, the Apple iPhone with 3G support is coming out soon!

The iPhone has been a revolutionary tool for consumers, corporate America, and users around the world. I held back from purchasing an iPhone largely in part because it lacked stable support for the 3G network.

But that will all be resolved within the next couple of months.

It's amazing to see how far the iPhone has come since it was first released back in January 2007. Features, applications, entire companies built around the iPhone and it's only just the beginning.

The long-awaited 3G release for the iPhone will help Apple secure a solid position in the mobile industry.

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Short update and context for this thread: the rumor was correct. Apple formally introduced the iPhone 3G at WWDC on June 9, 2008 — the announcement called out 3G networking, built‑in GPS, and the iPhone 2.0 software (with enterprise features and App Store support). U.S. retail pricing was announced as $199 (8GB) and $299 (16GB), with availability in 22 countries scheduled for July 11, 2008. This confirms ’s tip from the AT&T rep and answers ’s “where’s the proof” — Apple’s press release and WWDC coverage are the official record. Apple press release. (apple.com)

Important platform point that changed everything: the App Store went live in early July 2008 (the storefront opened July 10, 2008 and iPhone OS 2.0 shipped with App Store support), giving users native third‑party apps and turning the device into a full platform almost overnight. Contemporary coverage documented roughly 500 apps at launch and very rapid download numbers in the first weekend. That ecosystem shift is the key follow‑on to the hardware rumor. Apple App Store anniversary feature TechCrunch launch coverage. (apple.com)

A practical note tied to the real rollout: the July 11 retail launch suffered activation and server problems (in‑store activation plus a second iTunes activation step overwhelmed AT&T/Apple systems), so many buyers faced delays before their phones were usable. If using this thread as a historical reference, the takeaway is to treat big device/firmware launches like major distributed events — back up before you update, make sure iTunes (or the managing software) is current, and expect temporary activation or server-side issues on day one. Contemporary launch reports and post‑mortems document the glitches and the fixes that followed. Wired launch coverage activation reports. (wired.com)

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wheres the proof

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Dani 5,664 The Queen of DaniWeb

There is none. That's why it's a rumor.

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JonathanD 16 Marketing Consultant

I actually just spoke to an AT&T rep yesterday, he unofficially confirmed that there will be a 3G iPhone coming out soon.

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JonathanD 16 Marketing Consultant

On top of that, CNN is reporting a secured contract for the new order of iPhones.

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/djf500/200803280536DOWJONESDJONLINE000436_FORTUNE5.htm

3G iPhone will ship soon, I assure you :)

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