Apple’s 3G iPhone will launch on June 9 - Gizmodo

By Michelle Ruhfass • May 20, 2008

A story posted over at Gizmodo is reporting that inside sources have confirmed the launch of the 3G iPhone on June 9 at Apple’s WWDC after Steve Jobs’ keynote speech.

The second-generation iPhone will be available worldwide right after the launch, and not at year’s end, as previously thought. The new model will also herald new sales policies in some countries.

In Spain, for example, the 3G iPhone will be available for sale at the June 18th grand opening of Telefonica’s megastore—an Apple Store-like shop located in the company’s historical building in Madrid’s Gran Vía— with nationwide availability right the next day or after a few hours. The other European countries with iPhone availability will have similar launch schedules.

According to another source involved in the launch, the 3G iPhone will no longer be available at a fixed price point—at least in some countries, and its launch will also bring new sales policies, although these have not been completely specified yet.

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