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14th May 2008

3G iPhone Slated for a June 9th Release Date

Alongside the annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), rumors are surrounding the June 9th Keynote speech by Apple’s Steve Jobs. In traditional fashion, WWDC is being touted as the next spot for an upcoming product update/release.

The long demanded 3G iPhone, which has been the constant talk of rumor sites, may finally have a release date. A report out of G eekSugar is putting a heavy reliance on an insider’s tip. The insider suggests that when Jobs takes the stage on June 9th, he’ll be packing a new 3G iPhone in his pocket.

We’ve already seen iPhone supplies drop and disappear in recent weeks. Both US and UK online stores have declared the iPhone as, “currently unavailable.” What does this most likely suggest? Without a doubt, consumers will see an update within a short few weeks.

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As we’ve previously mentioned,

All-in-all, the next revision in the iPhone rumors have included: greener (more environmentally friendly) design, OLED screen (organic), better battery life, simultaneous release of App Store, and 3G capabilities.

Added to this would be the consideration that storage capacities will most likely drop the 8GB model and opt for the 16 and 32GB versions.

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7th May 2008

iTunes All-New “Discovery Downloads”

In a recent addition to the iTunes store, Apple has added a new, “Discovery Download.” First noticed under the Alternative section of the iTunes store, it’s another way for users to get their hands on some free music.

While the addition of more free music is a pleasant thought, it appears as though iTunes is continuing to pump seriously horrible music that it is sub-par by even the most generous standards. iTunes users shouldn’t expect any more from the “Discovery Downloads,” than the already present free downloads of the week at the iTunes store home page.