appleinsider.com - 9/20/2008
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Multiple sources inside Apple Retail have reported evidence pointing toward a contract free, home activation option for future iPhone 3G sales, along with the possibility of a model refresh in pricing and capacity similar to last year's.
apple.com - 9/23/2008
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apple.com —
*Transferring your mobile number will terminate your service
with your existing provider when you complete your purchase...
at the Apple Retail Store. Termination fees and other charges may apply. Billing and changes to your account will not commence ...
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tmonews.com - 9/23/2008
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tmonews.com —
g1-pdf-pics1 “Available in all stores within 3G boundary
area, regardless of whether or not store is in...
a 3G dead spot. Available in some locations directly outside of the 3G boundary area due to the fact that some customers who live in the 3G ...
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otterbox.com - 9/17/2008
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otterbox.com —
Due to the immense popularity of this item,
it will ship in 5-7 business days. The OtterBox...
for iPhone 3G Defender Series follows in the Defender Series tradition by offering stylish and sophisticated protection. First, a thin, clear membrane covers ...
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Apple prepping a 32GB iPhone update; bringing back at-home activation?
Engadget —
... We're not particularly inclined to believe them, but the whispers that Apple is about to bump the top-end iPhone capacity to 32GB are getting harder to ignore -- especially since 8GB inventory is drying up, leading to speculation that's it's going to be dropped as soon as next week. We think the timing's a little odd on the heels of the ...
Boatos de um iPhone 32GB na próxima semana
MacMagazine —
... O AppleInsider também divulgou o boato e ainda citou uma possível volta da ativação do aparelho em casa (home activation), e não apenas nas operadoras, como é hoje. ...
Possible 32GB Apple iPhone 3G and activate-in-home option?
Phones Review —
... that it is going to be dropped.
The timing for this seems just a tad odd on the heels of the Apple Let’s Rock iPod refresh, however when you take into consideration how Apple was forced to boost the iPhone Nano up to 16GB along with dropping the 4GB limited edition, it could well make sense.
There are also whispers that Apple customers can gain look forward to the activate-in-home option, but we’ll just have to wait for any confirmation on these whispers.
Source – appleinsider
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Rumor: iPhone 3G Home Activation and Model Refresh Coming Soon [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
... was ready. On that note, here's some good news for future iPhone 3g buyers: The critically acclaimed home activation process could be returning soon. AppleInsider cites Apple Store employees as the source of the rumor. Apparently, a new "Home" option (currently inactive) appears in their EasyPay system when they make an iPhone 3G sale. As the 8GB model runs dry on store shelves, there's also indications a 32GB model could appear fairly soon to replace it, and match the iPod Touch. [AppleInsider] ...
Apple prepping 32GB iPhone 3G?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... there’s a distinct possibility of Apple introducing a new 32GB iPhone 3G model alongside the re-introduction of in-home activation for the holiday shopping season.
We’ll see how this rumor pans out. If true, we know at least a couple editors that’ll be hocking their 16GB iPhone 3G and grabbing a bumped-up version. But, keep in mind, Apple could merely be shifting around 8GB iPhone 3G stock in preparation for the Best Buy marketing push.
[Via: AppleInsider]
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Rumor: iPhone 8GB to be discontinued, 3G line to slide up to 32GB?
Boing Boing Gadgets —
Cup of Joe RSS scuttlebutt: that Apple is finally bringing back at home iPhone activation, and will discontinue that 8GB iPhone model, bumping the high-storage back end of the line to 32GB, like the iPod Touch. Some optimistic souls even say that it will drop next week. How would the price slide for the 32GB? Groggy, snot-filled-eyed musings: would the 16GB be the new $199 entry level phone, or would the 32GB go for $399?
Evidence points toward iPhone 3G home activation and model refresh [Apple Insider[ ...
Do You Get Refresh Rage?
GeekSugar —
... But do you ever experience Refresh Rage? This is when a tech company (I'm looking at you, Apple) refreshes a product you've just bought, and your purchase is so recent that you wouldn't dream of replacing it, but it ticks you off that there's already a new version. Yes, I'm referring to the rumor that Apple might be coming out with a 32 GB iPhone 3G sometime soon. ...
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