Apple is expected to sell half a million of the devices before the weekend is over and sales of the $99 iPhone 3G model are tallied into the mix.More specifically, the analyst points out that the launch of the iPhone 3G last year came alongside a 50% price reduction from the original models, which drove sharp increases in demand.
via iphonestalk
Apple have officially released iPhone OS 3.0 firmware and it is available to download via iTunes.
This update contains over 100 new features, including the following:
• Cut, Copy & Paste with shake to undo
• Landscape keyboard in key applications
• Enhanced Messages application
- Send and receive photos, contacts, audio files, and location via MMS*
- Forward and delete single or multiple messages
• Added search feature in Mail, Calendar, Notes and iPod
• Spotlight search across iPhone
• Support for CalDAV and subscriptions in Calendar
• Improvements to Safari
- Performance
- HTML 5 support
- HTTP Streaming audio and video
- Auto-fill usernames and passwords
• New Voice Memos application
• Sync Notes with a Mac or PC via iTunes
• Internet Tethering over USB and Bluetooth*
• Browse and download movies, TV shows, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store**
• Stereo Bluetooth***
• Wi-Fi auto login
• Enhanced Stocks application
• More Parental Control
Apple has just announced its brand-new, third-gen iPhone, which is officially called iPhone 3G S.The iPhone 3G S will run the iPhone OS 3.0. It will be released in July and is priced at $199 for 16GB and $299 for 32GB, with a 2-year contract. The price of original iPhone 3G has been lowered to $99.
iPhone 3G S is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet and we think people will love the incredible new features including autofocus camera, video recording and the freedom of voice control,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of WorldWide Product Marketing. “And with a breakthrough price of $99, we are thrilled to get iPhone 3G into the hands of even more users who want them.
iPhone 3G S some features:
Case-Mate From there comes the news of new cases designed specifically for the iPhone 3G, called Tiki and distributed in Italy by Dmes.
Made of hard rubber, high quality, promise to protect the iPhone from any shock, fully adhering to its design and its dimensions, even the screen is protected without removing functionality. Available in 5 colors very bright, blue, green, yellow, orange and pink, the Tiki each lead a tribal design on the back.