AT&T Webpage Leaks Black iPhone?

[mrowl]

appleinsider is showing the at&t product listing of "iPhone Black" as an option now.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/12/att_now_showing_iphone_black_model_in_device_listing.html

[acaullier]

iPhone black cant just be a color change, can it ?

[mrowl]

iPhone black cant just be a color change, can it ?

probably not, maybe its a temporary name?

[sfoalex]

This is getting interesting. I am still thinking we are going to hear something today if not tomorrow. It's becoming an expectation now that the BlackBerry 9000 is official and RIMs stock is up almost $6.0 so far. Although RIMs new phone is not generating nearly as much buzz as an Apple update would.

Alex

[JPark]

Did anyone else spot the line at the bottom:
"This line is eligible for equipment discount pricing when you sign up for a 2-year service agreement. You can also take advantage of our no-commitment pricing option."

I wonder if this a generic message that applies to the users account, or is this supposed to apply to the iPhone Black.

[MacRumors]

http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)

AppleInsider has noted that AT&T's website for existing users now has an option for a black iPhone (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/05/12/att_now_showing_iphone_black_model_in_device_listing.html).


http://images.macrumors.com/article/2008/05/12/115459-black iPhone_300.png


There have been rumors that Apple's upcoming 3G iPhone would come with a glossy black back (1 (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/25/3g-iphone-to-include-gps-be-only-slightly-thicker/), 2 (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/30/iphone-accessory-makers-detail-3g-iphone-design/)). While there have also been some reported image leaks as well, the authenticity of such images remains highly doubtful.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/05/12/atandt-webpage-leaks-black-iphone/)

[seenett]

Someone else posted on AI that many current phones (Tilt, Blackjack) also have the "black" moniker attached now. Even my Blackberry 8800, which has always and currently only been available in blue, is listed as the "Blackberry 8800 Black".

The mac community is OFFICIALLY in a feeding frenzy the last 2 days......

[longofest]

Someone else posted on AI that many current phones (Tilt, Blackjack) also have the "black" moniker attached now. Even my Blackberry 8800, which has always and currently only been available in blue, is listed as the "Blackberry 8800 Black".

The mac community is OFFICIALLY in a feeding frenzy the last 2 days......

could still represent upcoming models of those phones... The correlation with existing rumors is too much to ignore.

[twoodcc]

dang, this could be something big. but who knows. hopefully we'll find out soon though

[geekmommy4]

Did anyone else spot the line at the bottom:
"This line is eligible for equipment discount pricing when you sign up for a 2-year service agreement. You can also take advantage of our no-commitment pricing option."

I wonder if this a generic message that applies to the users account, or is this supposed to apply to the iPhone Black.

It's just a generic message. It's indicating that the line is eligible, not the phone you choose. It also says that if you choose the plain iPhone.

[Chris Stroud]

Someone else posted on AI that many current phones (Tilt, Blackjack) also have the "black" moniker attached now. Even my Blackberry 8800, which has always and currently only been available in blue, is listed as the "Blackberry 8800 Black".

The mac community is OFFICIALLY in a feeding frenzy the last 2 days......

well, this could make the claim completely bogus, but it could be part of an at&t attempt to hide the release as they prep their site. Keep in mind that AT&T isn't going to be the only carrier this time

[D4F]

Tested.
I just logged in and under devices/apple I can select between iPhone and iPhone Black.

[JPark]

It's just a generic message. It's indicating that the line is eligible, not the phone you choose. It also says that if you choose the plain iPhone.

Blast. Well, I'm in for one either way, but if I'm gonna be stuck with 2 year contract again the subsidy would be nice.

[elcid]

Keep in mind that AT&T isn't going to be the only carrier this time

Did I miss something while I have been away? AT&T is not the sole provider of the iPhone in the U.S.?

[Flowbee]

It'll be interesting to see if that ends up being the official name of the next gen iPhone. Differentiating the product line by color... like Johnny Walker.

[sterlingindigo]

Wow, 50 cents we see something tomorrow. I don't like the looks of that black plastic mock-up tho. :( Have to look at it up close I guess.

[eddietr]

I think we're going to find that that "case" picture that we all saw from Hong Kong was a part from the new phone. (not an external case as many have speculated and reported)

Which makes sense, because in that picture it was next to a part of the current iPhone (the "metal" back of the current iPhone)

It's also tapered to hide a little bit of the girth needed to support more battery for 3G.

[JPark]

...Keep in mind that AT&T isn't going to be the only carrier this time

What are you basing that on? In the US, AT&T still has an exclusive contract.

[patrickvanzandt]

I just logged into my AT&T account at wireless.att.com and can verify this. I also tried the "select phone by image" option, which does clearly show "iPhone" and "iPhone Black", although the images used for each appear to be identical.

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2330/picture1ww5.png

[w00master]

well, this could make the claim completely bogus, but it could be part of an at&t attempt to hide the release as they prep their site. Keep in mind that AT&T isn't going to be the only carrier this time

AT&T will be the *only* "official" provider of iPhones in the US. You must be getting confused with the news in Australia and Europe. Exclusivity isn't changing in the US anytime soon.

w00master

[Digital Skunk]

Come on 3G iPhone with blazing fast browser, REAL software for the working pro, and real smart phone features! :D

Hopefully Apple and AT&T can hook up with an insurance company and provide insurance for the blasted thing. :mad:

[number9]

Someone else posted on AI that many current phones (Tilt, Blackjack) also have the "black" moniker attached now. Even my Blackberry 8800, which has always and currently only been available in blue, is listed as the "Blackberry 8800 Black".

The mac community is OFFICIALLY in a feeding frenzy the last 2 days......


And, just like someone else said in the AppleInsider forums, the other phones that are listed with the "Black" suffix, do indeed come in black, as well as other color variants. For example, the BlackJack actually comes in red in addition to the normal black. So, the iPhone having a "black" suffix is in line with a separate model.

The Mac community OFFICIALLY does not jump to conclusions as quickly as you do.

[drb6]

Wow for a slip like this to happen, wouldn't they have to be much closer than WWDC for release?

[Project]

I love the silvery/white metallic :(

[longofest]

well, this could make the claim completely bogus, but it could be part of an at&t attempt to hide the release as they prep their site. Keep in mind that AT&T isn't going to be the only carrier this time

Did I miss something while I have been away? AT&T is not the sole provider of the iPhone in the U.S.?

While there have been rumors and some concrete information that there will be multiple carriers in international markets, we haven't heard anything about the U.S. going away from AT&T exclusivity.

To be honest, who would you go to? Does anyone else really have a solid 3G GSM network in the U.S.?

[number9]

I just logged into my AT&T account at wireless.att.com and can verify this. I also tried the "select phone by image" option, which does clearly show "iPhone" and "iPhone Black", although the images used for each appear to be identical.

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2330/picture1ww5.png

I'm guessing that the images are the same since no images of the new model have been released. Apple would never give ATT such things, given their track record with leaks. I can only imagine how pissed Apple would be if the photo of the new model was posted too.:p

[Pwned]

IMHO, I don't think AT&T would let that kind of faux pas happen without quickly fixing the problem. I logged in about 20 minutes ago and the option to select an Iphone black was there. I think they are gearing up for an updated Iphone release before the WWDC. As for the photo, I hope it's not a glossy back like it indicates, rather, I would prefer a matte finish like the black macbooks. Another thought is maybe it's intentional, perhaps they are in cahoots with Apple to try and create some hype and drive interest up. The thought that Apple would sell them before AT&T gets them in the stores is very intriguing but I don't think it's plausible but I wish it were. I am betting on an announcement tomorrow with a very short if any wait for availability, Apple cannot afford to lose this much revenue on such an important product.

[bigmc6000]

I really, really, really hope this is a MB type of move. I don't want a black iPhone and I won't buy one if it is black - I don't care what they put in it. Hopefully there will be two versions - 1 version that looks markedly similar to the current iPhone and a black plastic one for all you people who like plastic (no idea why but I have seen a number of people clamoring for it).

[AgingGeek]

Wow for a slip like this to happen, wouldn't they have to be much closer than WWDC for release?

Some AT&T web developer checked in the wrong CVS change list...

[w00master]

While there have been rumors and some concrete information that there will be multiple carriers in international markets, we haven't heard anything about the U.S. going away from AT&T exclusivity.

To be honest, who would you go to? Does anyone else really have a solid 3G GSM network in the U.S.?

In the US? T-Mobile does, kinda. T-Mobile is in the early stages of implementing their 3G strategy this year. T-Mobile is kind of where AT&T was about 2 years ago.

All of the other carriers that offer 3G are CDMA (Verizon Wireless & Sprint), and we all know that we won't see an iPhone for CDMA anytime soon.

w00master

[Iphtashu Fitz]

You know, I have to wonder about the abilities of the folks who manage the AT&T website. They've managed to push out the details of non-released products & services a number of times over the past few weeks. It almost seems like incompetence to me. I don't know about you, but if I ran a corporate site like that I'd make sure to have one private site to do development on, a test site to test out what you've developed, and a whole process in place to ensure nothing goes out to the production site until the appropriate time.

[vabigpoppa]

Someone else posted on AI that many current phones (Tilt, Blackjack) also have the "black" moniker attached now. Even my Blackberry 8800, which has always and currently only been available in blue, is listed as the "Blackberry 8800 Black".

The mac community is OFFICIALLY in a feeding frenzy the last 2 days......


seems like people are skipping over this response, if "black" is also on the other phones, then obviously this isnt anything.

[BornAgainMac]

Maybe this MacBerry iPhone will be released this Tuesday.

[jmorrison0722]

I too can verify it.

I can't imagine this would show up on ATT's website on May 12 if the product in question weren't going to be announced for a whole month. I think this, along with the Apple Store online being sold out of iPhones might just be indication of a new product coming very, very soon.

[antel0pe]

Did I miss something while I have been away? AT&T is not the sole provider of the iPhone in the U.S.?
Ummmmm, they're the sole carrier.

I think people are really taking this a little too far, it's just a color option. I'm guessing there will just be color options. Standard and black versions available from ATT and an additional Red option available through Apple Stores. Now maybe the standard version will be 8gb and the black will be 16gb, who knows.

[slicecom]

*crosses fingers for a matte black iPhone*

[Much Ado]

How on Earth do people 'accidently' reveal such potentially crucial information?

[helmsc]

the black option doesn't show up for me. Maybe they fixed it?

[scotty56]

its coming... :D

[iphonesarecool]

Maybe the new Iphone (With 3G and more) (Classic) will be here tomorrow and they are going to a release an Iphone Nano at the :apple: Worldwide Developers Conference in June. :D

[bjustice]

You know, I have to wonder about the abilities of the folks who manage the AT&T website. They've managed to push out the details of non-released products & services a number of times over the past few weeks. It almost seems like incompetence to me. I don't know about you, but if I ran a corporate site like that I'd make sure to have one private site to do development on, a test site to test out what you've developed, and a whole process in place to ensure nothing goes out to the production site until the appropriate time.

I am 99% sure that they have a process like this in place, I highly doubt anyone is editing their live site without testing first on a staging server. They probably just need to hire some real QA people.

[Lepton]

AT&T just can't keep secrets. They don't have infrastructure for it. I think it is because the usual scene with phones is a phone is introduced way, way before it goes on sale. Same with new phone services. So they just don't know how to do testing on the sly. Remember the stories about Apple going to great lengths keeping the original iPhone secret from virtually everyone in AT&T, even the higher ups?

[D4F]

WHAT IF the black will be simply same one in different color and the 3G model will be more expensive and will come out later??

[jmorrison0722]

the black option doesn't show up for me. Maybe they fixed it?

Nope, it's still there for me...just logged in again.

[longofest]

In the US? T-Mobile does, kinda. T-Mobile is in the early stages of implementing their 3G strategy this year. T-Mobile is kind of where AT&T was about 2 years ago.

All of the other carriers that offer 3G are CDMA (Verizon Wireless & Sprint), and we all know that we won't see an iPhone for CDMA anytime soon.

That's my point. T-Mobile's 3G network is in it's infancy, whereas AT&T is relatively developed. I don't know why you'd switch. The only other network I'd want from a network point of view is Verizon but that's CDMA, and like you said, don't expect a CDMA iPhone any time soon.

[EvanLugh]

Hmm, interesting.

[sconnor99]

I must admit I'm very happy with my iPhone as it is, but I'd like to have a better browsing experience when I'm not connected to WiFi, could anyone tell me if there is a new faster iPhone coming out soon, perhaps using the 3G network?

[acidburn]

You know, I have to wonder about the abilities of the folks who manage the AT&T website. They've managed to push out the details of non-released products & services a number of times over the past few weeks. It almost seems like incompetence to me. I don't know about you, but if I ran a corporate site like that I'd make sure to have one private site to do development on, a test site to test out what you've developed, and a whole process in place to ensure nothing goes out to the production site until the appropriate time.

I totally agree - I would think that someone (or some people) at AT&T has either been fired or yelled at extensively. They look pretty flaky and that's not the sort of thing Apple would drop the ball on.

[Pwned]

It still says Black when I log in, very interesting chat post EvanLugh, very interesting.

[seenett]

And, just like someone else said in the AppleInsider forums, the other phones that are listed with the "Black" suffix, do indeed come in black, as well as other color variants. For example, the BlackJack actually comes in red in addition to the normal black. So, the iPhone having a "black" suffix is in line with a separate model.

The Mac community OFFICIALLY does not jump to conclusions as quickly as you do.

We will have to agree to disagree. Time will tell. Using the Blackjack as an example, the original model was black. They introduced a red, and called it the Red. The original iphone was black (at least from the front, which is how AT&T shows the photos for identification purposes). If a new model comes out that is truly all black, it would make no sense to call it the "black". Too much confusion on the part of Joe Consumer.

More importantly, in the case of the BlackJack II (and probably most other cell phones), the black and red are IDENTICAL phones with different color shells. A new and improved model would warrant a name that implied more than a different color.

[D4F]

I totally agree - I would think that someone (or some people) at AT&T has either been fired or yelled at extensively. They look pretty flaky and that's not the sort of thing Apple would drop the ball on.

I think you guys look way to narrow on this topic.
Thx to 'issues' like that the phone gets a hype even if there is no official info. FREE Publicity and advertising. Great tactic and it's cost = $0

[drb6]

Hmm, interesting.

Hmm..interesting indeed. Please expand. What was the question you asked? Or was that pulled from elsewhere?

[EvanLugh]

Hmm..interesting indeed. Please expand. What was the question you asked? Or was that pulled from elsewhere?

No, it was mine, i have more screen shots. I pretended to be a dumbass and said my Brother's birthday is next week, how come they're unavailable. I then went on to say how legitimate i wanted it to be, so he didn't get caught by [you guys[apple]]. He actually told me twice about information in the next week but only got the last one. I couldn't remember if the chat goes to *Chat ended* and clears the box so I just snapped a screenshot when I could.

And yes, very interesting :)
ps, if anyone wants to see the bigger just ask.

[SANTAMBP]

Hurry up with the release already :D :apple: Please dont wait for WWDC :apple:

[Pwned]

EvanLugh:
When did that chat take place? When they say "next week" did they mean this week or the week of the 19th?

Pwned

[w00master]

That's my point. T-Mobile's 3G network is in it's infancy, whereas AT&T is relatively developed. I don't know why you'd switch. The only other network I'd want from a network point of view is Verizon but that's CDMA, and like you said, don't expect a CDMA iPhone any time soon.

I think you're getting me confused with someone else. I never implied that I was "going to switch." I was merely commenting and clarifying your point. :)

w00master

[EvanLugh]

EvanLugh:
When did that chat take place? When they say "next week" did they mean this week or the week of the 19th?

Pwned

about 5 minutes ago.

[w00master]

I totally agree - I would think that someone (or some people) at AT&T has either been fired or yelled at extensively. They look pretty flaky and that's not the sort of thing Apple would drop the ball on.

Right... Apple.com has *never* had any errors or leaked anything early. Riiiight.

:rolleyes:

w00master

[Darkroom]

I love the silvery/white metallic :(

uh, do you mean... chrome?

I totally agree - I would think that someone (or some people) at AT&T has either been fired or yelled at extensively. They look pretty flaky and that's not the sort of thing Apple would drop the ball on.

because apple is too busy dropping the ball on other things non iphone related. at least they're not bad at keeping secrets. :rolleyes:

[number9]

seems like people are skipping over this response, if "black" is also on the other phones, then obviously this isnt anything.

Seems people are skipping over my comment too...

The phones that have "Black" on them are phones that are offered in two different colors. For example, The blackjack also comes in RED, so there is a model distinction.

[Mugs]

hey guys is there any info on whether there will be a 32gb iPhone, cus I have a 16gb touch and I would prefer a bit more space whilst having the phone! Also if I got one in the USA but didn't activate it, would I be able to bring it to England and activate it hear with o2? Thanks

[Project]

uh, do you mean... chrome?




No.

[runningcameron]

This is just getting crazy. Anyone who knows jack-diddly about servers knows that code names are all over the place. This is probably nothing more that a glitch or simple slip-up. Trust me, i'm going nuts waiting for this thing, but this is a little crazy people. I guess I'm not really any better as im reading this, though! haha :o

[EvanLugh]

Cool i'm on front page. :D

[ouxis]

How on Earth do people 'accidently' reveal such potentially crucial information?

I agree. Apple gives us bits of information so that we remain interested and that we think about this Iphone all the time and I must admit...it works.:apple:

[kornyboy]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

I'm not in support of a design change to the look of the existing iPhone so heres to hoping that this is some sort of default placeholder or something.


I think this could give us a hint that they may be selling an Edge model along side the 3G model since the two options exist. Then again, they may just have the iPhone selection for those that have an Edge model before the new one is released. You could argue that if Apple were going to ship both together they would not stop shipping the current model prior to the release of the new one unless there were some kind of upgrade to it as well.

To finish my rambling they may just be offering a silver and a black version of the same iPhone. Similar to what they do with the iPod.

[smitha96]

I think it sounds absurd for the 3G iPhone to come out at WWDC. Between the revelation that o2 is sold out and now the Apple store, coupled with leaks like this, it's clear that an iPhone refresh could be literally minutes away.

Consider: Maybe this isn't a leak/mistake. Maybe it's intentional. Have they taken it down yet?

At the latest, we'll see the 3G iPhone by next week.

And at the earliest: this afternoon.

[Dagless]

FFS Apple just announce this already!

[williamberry84]

I noticed on my Att account page that the iphone black is an option...I bet the 19th of may it hits.

[kornyboy]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

Any chance of a quiet announcement tomorrow?

[AlphaAnt]

That's my point. T-Mobile's 3G network is in it's infancy, whereas AT&T is relatively developed. I don't know why you'd switch. The only other network I'd want from a network point of view is Verizon but that's CDMA, and like you said, don't expect a CDMA iPhone any time soon.

To clarify, from the looks of this page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Mobile_(USA)#3G_Upgrade), 3G was launched by T-Mobile about 12 days ago, and only in New York City.

AT&T, on the other hand, already has 3G in place anywhere I would desire to go at the moment. They've gotten a fairly significant headstart, and it will take quite a bit for T-Mobile to catch up.

[a456]

Boy do Apple know how to create DRAMA this is great.

[aLoC]

Apple never tell their people anything. The salesman was likely just saying that to stop you buying the unlocked one.

[calvy]

You know, I have to wonder about the abilities of the folks who manage the AT&T website. They've managed to push out the details of non-released products & services a number of times over the past few weeks. It almost seems like incompetence to me. I don't know about you, but if I ran a corporate site like that I'd make sure to have one private site to do development on, a test site to test out what you've developed, and a whole process in place to ensure nothing goes out to the production site until the appropriate time.

As an admin who takes care of the OS on some of the servers that run att.com, I can tell you that yes, there are test, stage, and production boxes. There are any number of other ways that this could have happened.

I personally am being optimistic and hoping that it is listed today because Apple intends to announce and start selling them today. 6pm? I can dream. While I'm at it, this damn thing better have GPS, or I'm spending the money on a gun I've been eyeing for a while now.

[chicagdan]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

Any chance of a quiet announcement tomorrow?

I'm betting that it is a quiet announcement. maybe not tomorrow, but before WWDC. The Apple Store on Michigan Avenue has been out of iPhones for over a week. If the only major change is 3G, that's not really a major reason for an existing iPhone customer to upgrade ... might get some new customers on board, but it's not earth shattering. No need to have a big event, just push it out the door. And I bet the black is in addition to the existing iPhone.

And I suppose there could be a 1.1.5 that adds 3G functionality, it doesn't necessarily have to wait for 2.0.

[jouster]

Right... Apple.com has *never* had any errors or leaked anything early. Riiiight.

:rolleyes:

w00master

Really. I mean, it's not like they leaked the entire web page for the G5s. That would have been........premature specification!!

[sterlingindigo]

I just visited "vaja cases" (their site is entirely in flash, so don't try to check it out on your iPhone). But when I selected iPhone 8g/16g, you can see the 3G product link appear and then disappear quickly.

[icantbelieveit]

this is all very exciting, and i really hope its released very soon, as in this week. But what about the whole thing about Apple ordering the iPhone for some at the end of May and lots from June onwards? And the AT&T holiday block out? These things just make June the likely time, but then this new news makes it seem earlier!
So confusing!

[mark0429]

I just visited "vaja cases" (their site is entirely in flash, so don't try to check it out on your iPhone). But when I selected iPhone 8g/16g, you can see the 3G product link appear and then disappear quickly.

Just tried that. The menu:
iPhone 8GB/16Gb
iPhone 3g


Clicking the 3g link redirects to a form that says:

"Sign up for the upcoming release of our Apple iPhone 3G cases.

Fill the following fields and be the first to be notified when the cases are released."

Interesting.

[sassenach74]

I just visited "vaja cases" (their site is entirely in flash, so don't try to check it out on your iPhone). But when I selected iPhone 8g/16g, you can see the 3G product link appear and then disappear quickly.


I just looked, the link to a 3g iPhone didn't disappear for me, I clicked it and it takes you to this page:

http://www.vajacases.com/images/mobile/apple/iphone_3g/form_en.html

[QuantumLo0p]

Yet another carefully orchestrated release of information from Apple.

I love it when they do that.

:)

[chrischin]

I apologize for the random question, but can anyone tell me wtf this is >> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/eastwickfury/Picture1.png << ?

Also, how can I get rid of it? :confused:

[kappa76]

Sure is.....see attached.

[halhiker]

I have always thought Apple would be very smart to release the next iPhone early because both graduation and Father's Day will be huge selling opportunities for them. There are always going to be those who buy the latest gear because it's the latest gear but most consumers are looking for a reason to buy something. Getting Dad and/or your grad the latest tech gadget is one of the best reasons available. After that, it's people getting them for themselves just because they want one.

Also, it will allow SJobs to talk more about the SDK, new Macs and OSX 10.6 at the WWDC.

[Phil A.]

While I'm at it, this damn thing better have GPS, or I'm spending the money on a gun I've been eyeing for a while now.

Don't you think that would be a bit of an over-reaction ;)

[jonhaxor]

It'll be interesting to see if that ends up being the official name of the next gen iPhone. Differentiating the product line by color... like Johnny Walker.

if that's the case .. i'd hold out for the blue label

[born4sky]

It's coming tomorrow ))

[clayj]

And I suppose there could be a 1.1.5 that adds 3G functionality, it doesn't necessarily have to wait for 2.0.Pretty sure that 3G functionality requires an actual 3G radio, something the current iPhone does not have.

So while current non-3G iPhones will be able to use the 2.0 software, they will not be any faster surfing the Internet than they are now.

[nomad01]

if that's the case .. i'd hold out for the blue label

Does that mean we can expect a Gold version too? For the taste impaired. ;)

[berkleeboy210]

Like I mentioned in a previous post.

Apple is Opening one of it's Largest Retail Stores in Boston on Thursday Night.

I say they release the iPhone tomorrow, and release it Thursday at 6pm everywhere, but Coinciding with this store release would be just great :D

[BRLawyer]

There is a SIMPLE conclusion in case the iPhone is released next week or the other...there is NOT gonna be another iPhone release at WWDC.

Instead, Apple is going to release the fabled iTablet with full multitouch support and OS X, nothing else.

MARK MY WORDS...:rolleyes:

[iphonesarecool]

Look at this image.

[born4sky]

I think tomorrow we will see exactly the same iPhone, but with a 3G... and June 9th fresh designed iPhone 2 with a gps. For me it make sense. Otherwise there is no point just to discontinue this model ...

[Maxington]

I don't have an iPhone yet, but my question is...

Why would it matter if you select an iPhone or Black iPhone color wouldn't change your service...

[drb6]

Would apple really release this quietly? Me thinks not, especially if it turns out to have GPS. Its definitely to their advantage to do an event and by now they may have many more SDK made apps they can demo to show off what is great about the new version.

If it does come early, I doubt it'll be tomorrow. And also, all the June pointers are still strong and WWDC or right before/after might be whats still planned.

[Pwned]

I don't think there is any way they will release essentially 2 different models in a matter of a month. They will release the new body style this week or at the very least announce it.

[Maxington]

I apologize for the random question, but can anyone tell me wtf this is >> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/eastwickfury/Picture1.png << ?

Also, how can I get rid of it? :confused:

Someone on your network has their computer visible.

[drb6]

I think tomorrow we will see exactly the same iPhone, but with a 3G... and June 9th fresh designed iPhone 2 with a gps. For me it make sense. Otherwise there is no point just to discontinue this model ...

This is the kind of thing that gets the community angry though. Would apple pull something like this? Only way is if they mention the upcoming version when they release the current version with 3G.

[Phil A.]

Look at this image.

They've got a whole host of accessories (http://shop.carphonewarehouse.com/accessories/all/?SEARCH=iphone+black&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0) for the 'iPhone Black'....
They could just be referring to the colour of the accessory, of course

[jSunbeam]

Look at this image.

what am i looking at? the fact that it says 'recessed headphone port found on the new iphone' ?

edit: i'm a tard. 'iphone black'. gotcha. heh heh.

[smitha96]

Does that mean we can expect a Gold version too? For the taste impaired. ;)


This literally made me laugh out loud both times I read it!

[GUSTO]

Hi all

My mate works for a well know high street retailer, who sells iPods. He notice that on his stock list there has been two new iPods added. iPod touch 8Gb V2 and a 16Gb V2 model. This could be a small connection to the upcoming new iPhones?

[Roessnakhan]

what am i looking at? the fact that it says 'recessed headphone port found on the new iphone' ?

Did they recess it even more? :p

[thaprofessor33]

Has anyone heard of this pure mobile site? They list the iPhone Black on sale but currently unavailable.

http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/

[born4sky]

This is the kind of thing that gets the community angry though. Would apple pull something like this? Only way is if they mention the upcoming version when they release the current version with 3G.

well than there is no point to discontinue this model ... they worked n design, spent a $3it of load money so they will upgraded it and for those who don't really care about 3g like me... they will introduce new model with a gps .. to make more money and new wave of crazy lines.... if they wont introduce new model, a lot of people wont upgrade it .... just my 2 cent

[Enuratique]

Someone on your network has their computer visible.

To be more precise someone on your network has their iTunes library shared (and has called it deathbox). If you're not on a shared network, or have your wireless access point open (ie: no password set) then someone is "stealing" your bandwidth. If your access point is not shared, one of your roommates has their iTunes shared.

[EvanLugh]

what am i looking at? the fact that it says 'recessed headphone port found on the new iphone' ?

The fact is says iPhone black. I'm going to look at the date it was posted.

[nanolover]

Boy do Apple know how to create DRAMA this is great.

...not to be a conspiracy theorist, but if this was planned to coincide on the same day as rim announced their new phone, it was a brilliant move by apple's 'stealth marketing'...at the moment, all the hype is focused on apple when it should be rim's day in the spotlight...

[D4F]

Has anyone heard of this pure mobile site? They list the iPhone Black on sale but currently unavailable.

http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/


Funny thing about it it says 'UNLOCKED' at the bottom of the page

[kappa76]

Engadget.com is now sating O2 has original iPhone back in stock.

This is an interesting link (http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/)though.....

[L3X]

its coming... :D
that's what she said.

Anyway, it's hard to know if this is a "sign" or whatever. I'm still skeptical.

If they do release a black one, I hope it's matte. Otherwise, I will probably opt for the silver.

[mark0429]

They've got a whole host of accessories (http://shop.carphonewarehouse.com/accessories/all/?SEARCH=iphone+black&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0) for the 'iPhone Black'....
They could just be referring to the colour of the accessory, of course

Edit: Thanks work computer with messed up contrast. Didn't see that.

Irrelevant. They are simply stating that the color of the accessory is Black.

"O Play iPhone iPod music and car kit including Bluetooth Adaptor Black"
"Carphone Warehouse iPhone Suction Holder Black"

could have probably used some punctuation in there to differentiate. Crazy Brits.

[lofight]

How do you exactly get to the place of the AT&T wireless website where you can choose between iphone and iphone black. I've been looking but haven't found anything..

[EvanLugh]

Weird.
EDIT:
mark0429

Eat your words and don't be hatin'.

[bacaramac]

I apologize for the random question, but can anyone tell me wtf this is >> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/eastwickfury/Picture1.png << ?

Also, how can I get rid of it? :confused:

I had this one time, it means that a shared computer is attached to your network. Not sure if this means external (hacked) or something internal to your network is registering as a Computer.

I was restoring Mac at the time so I never figured out how to get rid of it.

[Phil A.]

Irrelevant. They are simply stating that the color of the accessory is Black.

"O Play iPhone iPod music and car kit including Bluetooth Adaptor Black"
"Carphone Warehouse iPhone Suction Holder Black"

could have probably used some punctuation in there to differentiate. Crazy Brits.
I know - have a look at my original post as you quoted it :rolleyes:

[drb6]

well than there is no point to discontinue this model ... they worked n design, spent a $3it of load money so they will upgraded it and for those who don't really care about 3g like me... they will introduce new model with a gps .. to make more money and new wave of crazy lines.... if they wont introduce new model, a lot of people wont upgrade it .... just my 2 cent

Agreed, but the uproar caused by doing this in two separate time periods without letting the public know what also will be coming in a few weeks is a bad move and I doubt Apple will do that. I agree though that it is still likely that there will be two versions, but if so they will be released together or we will be notified that there will be two versions.

And all the money spent on design isn't wasted, its gonna largely remain the same design. Just because its updated doesn't mean all effort it took to get to the model before it was a waste.

[Pwned]

you log into your account and choose "this is not my device" and it will bring you to the option of choosing the manufacturer, choose apple and then it will bring up Iphone and Iphone black

[mark0429]

I know - have a look at my original post as you quoted it :rolleyes:

Indeed. Apologies. Post edited.

[Project]

Look at this image.


That just means the adapter is black.

[jaminphx]

I must admit I'm very happy with my iPhone as it is, but I'd like to have a better browsing experience when I'm not connected to WiFi, could anyone tell me if there is a new faster iPhone coming out soon, perhaps using the 3G network?


Not likely, I have not heard anything about it, but if they did it would make Safari snappier.

[iBookfan]

Weird.
EDIT:
mark0429

Eat your words and don't be hatin'.

In other words: It IS comming

[avigalante]

How about a lime version!

But seriously, I never expected news for this to develop so quickly...

[jooak]

Is 3g the black version?

www.softwarebay.co.cc the only place for free mac os x apps!

[Jonas Lindgren]

Engadget.com is now sating O2 has original iPhone back in stock.

This is an interesting link (http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/)though.....

If you look at the dates of the comments made they are from 2007 though...

[born4sky]

Agreed, but the uproar caused by doing this in two separate time periods without letting the public know what also will be coming in a few weeks is a bad move and I doubt Apple will do that. I agree though that it is still likely that there will be two versions, but if so they will be released together or we will be notified that there will be two versions.

And all the money spent on design isn't wasted, its gonna largely remain the same design. Just because its updated doesn't mean all effort it took to get to the model before it was a waste.

Than try to explain why they all sold out ??? I think they just trying to keep people away from this version and with a few days throw a 3g ... by doing this way they will save money on returns, public anger ... it will be announced same day when it came out... which I think will happened tomorrow ... or next Tuesday, but definitely before june 9th or maybe tomorrow they will make it colorful

[jmorrison0722]

This all just leads me to think they'll be making the current model available in colors at some point, hence the reason for the name change from "iPhone" to "iPhone Black"

[jmorrison0722]

Than try to explain why they all sold out ??? I think they just trying to keep people away from this version and with a few days throw a 3g ... by doing this way they will save money on returns, public anger ... it will be announced same day when it came out... which I think will happened tomorrow ... or next Tuesday, but definitely before june 9th or maybe tomorrow they will make it colorful

And it's not just the US online store that is out of stock. UK is also "unavailable"

[sananda]

Boy do Apple know how to create DRAMA this is great.

we know how to create a drama!

[dbyl2]

LOL somebodys gonna get fired...

[drb6]

Than try to explain why they all sold out ??? I think they just trying to keep people away from this version and with a few days throw a 3g ... by doing this way they will save money on returns, public anger ... it will be announced same day when it came out... which I think will happened tomorrow ... or next Tuesday, but definitely before june 9th or maybe tomorrow they will make it colorful

I'm not sure what you mean. Maybe I didn't understand what you said initially. I am not saying that there will be two versions, just responding that it was unlikely there will be one release now and another later (which was your original point, I thought--I may be wrong as I haven't looked back to make sure). But this would bring about the exact public anger you are talking about.

[sassenach74]

I think some people need to calm down a little bit. Ive just been browsing through loads of sites that sell iPhone accessories, and pretty much all of them name their items based on the colour of the item, i.e silicon case for iPhone-black, headset for iPhone-black........this is the colour of the ACCESSORY, not the PHONE.

As for that one link about a black unlocked iPhone, its just the v1 iPhone, unlocked and on v1.1.4 fw, nothing we can't do ourselves (jailbreak).

[jmorrison0722]

LOL somebodys gonna get fired...

Or promoted.

[Peace]

This must be the UK only. I tried to do the same thing just now and had no such options. Longofest : on which page did you see that ?

[gmanrique]

It seems it is the one used by the new phones coming from different companies, including today's Blackberry :)

Agreed, but the uproar caused by doing this in two separate time periods without letting the public know what also will be coming in a few weeks is a bad move and I doubt Apple will do that. I agree though that it is still likely that there will be two versions, but if so they will be released together or we will be notified that there will be two versions.

And all the money spent on design isn't wasted, its gonna largely remain the same design. Just because its updated doesn't mean all effort it took to get to the model before it was a waste.

[number9]

In response to the Apple online representative who indicated next week there would be an announcement or more information on the iPhone, I have spent too much time repeatedly going to the Apple online chat. I asked each different representative the same type of question (brother's bday next week, no apple stores near me, want iphone, was going to order online but....) and each one gave me the canned response of "we do not have any information on the availablility of the iphone at this time. please continue to check www.apple.com/store for updated availability."

So the one that "spilled the beans" either prompted an internal slap on the wrist, he was having a bit of a fun, or he just didn't value his job and was telling the truth. Still very suspicious at this point.

[camsoft]

I can also confirm that the Carphone Warehouse site has "iPhone 16GB Black" listed in their quick find dropdown. See image below.

[born4sky]

I'm not sure what you mean. Maybe I didn't understand what you said initially. I am not saying that there will be two versions, just responding that it was unlikely there will be one release now and another later (which was your original point, I thought--I may be wrong as I haven't looked back to make sure). But this would bring about the exact public anger you are talking about.

sorry, I meant ... I think it stupid to have a product out of stock for the month and especially when they trying to reach high numbers in sales. This makes me to think that they might announce 3g now and than gps

[jmpage2]

I think some people need to calm down a little bit. Ive just been browsing through loads of sites that sell iPhone accessories, and pretty much all of them name their items based on the colour of the item, i.e silicon case for iPhone-black, headset for iPhone-black........this is the colour of the ACCESSORY, not the PHONE.

As for that one link about a black unlocked iPhone, its just the v1 iPhone, unlocked and on v1.1.4 fw, nothing we can't do ourselves (jailbreak).


Some of you guys are seriously clueless. It's not significant that AT&T shows an "iphone black" on their site. What's significant is that it's a different model than the regular iphone. If there were no new model coming out in the next few weeks there would be no need for a seperate designator.

1. iphone black is just what it's been labeled on that site.

2. doesn't mean apple will call it the "iphone black"

3. some of you are seriously dumb asses that don't know the first thing about how companies do these things.

This really sort of reminds me of the moronic conversation about how it was "impossible" that a 32GB iPod Touch would be released this year due to the "high prices" of flash memory.

[Pwned]

as far as I know nobody claimed to be an expert. You would make a very good teacher, "You 2nd graders are dumb asses, you have no idea how multiplication works do you?" Thanks mighty omnipotent one.

[lowbrass]

Does the outer rim look black, or is it just me?

[Project]

I can also confirm that the Carphone Warehouse site has "iPhone 16GB Black" listed in their quick find dropdown. See image below.


Pretty much EVERY phone on the list there has a colour at the end of it. And the main part of the iPhone is black.

[born4sky]

I wish apple gave us new iPhone's to the person for most closest rumor or speculation ... or at least for best idea even though it's not true ... :D:D:D

[jmpage2]

as far as I know nobody claimed to be an expert. You would make a very good teacher, "You 2nd graders are dumb asses, you have no idea how multiplication works do you?" Thanks mighty omnipotent one.

Well, seeing as most people here have at least a partial high school education you would expect them to have some basic reasoning skills.

But apparently all they teach in school these days is how to talk about how things shown on internet sites must be fake because they were saved in photoshop.

[sassenach74]

This really sort of reminds me of the moronic conversation about how it was "impossible" that a 32GB iPod Touch would be released this year due to the "high prices" of flash memory.

Why was my post quoted in your response??

[born4sky]

Does the outer rim look black, or is it just me?

u screen probably too dusty ...

[iBookfan]

EVERY phone on the list there has a colour at the end of it. And the main part of the iPhone is black.

Yeah but it have'nt alway been like that with the iPhone! :cool:

[iBookfan]

u screen probably too dusty ...

it does look black... well I'm also sittin' by a black macbook :D

[elbirth]

Does the outer rim look black, or is it just me?

Where'd you grab that from? It does look much more black/grey in comparison to the iPhone image on Apple's site, but at this point I wouldn't take it to mean much, as it could simply just be a difference in lighting when the product shot was taken (or the 3D image rendered, whichever it may be)

[born4sky]

it does look black... well I'm also sittin' by a black macbook :D

urs also to dusty

[uncreativeone]

The carphone warehouse must of only just updated the iphone section because as i checked this morning it was still displaying the iphone 8gb & iphone 32gb in the drop list now it is displaying only the 32gb iphone black so this must mean the release is imminent ,unless they are just messing with us :)

[drb6]

sorry, I meant ... I think it stupid to have a product out of stock for the month and especially when they trying to reach high numbers in sales. This makes me to think that they might announce 3g now and than gps

Agreed, definitely very odd if the gap does turn out to be a month long. But makes sense if its a couple of weeks, because it nicely curbs the anger problem.

[camsoft]

Pretty much EVERY phone on the list there has a colour at the end of it. And the main part of the iPhone is black.

2 Questions for you?

1. What colour is the iPhone, Black or Silver?
2. Does every phone have a colour and the end of the name (Prada)

The fact that AT&T also list two products iPhone and iPhone Black would suggest that actually an iPhone Black is imminent.

[iBookfan]

urs also to dusty

great answer - NOT :)

[BenRoethig]

While there have been rumors and some concrete information that there will be multiple carriers in international markets, we haven't heard anything about the U.S. going away from AT&T exclusivity.

To be honest, who would you go to? Does anyone else really have a solid 3G GSM network in the U.S.?

The only other major GSM provider is T-Mobile and their 3G network just went on line. Its a moot point though. There's still four more years left on the exclusivity deal.

[iBookfan]

2 Questions for you?

1. What colour is the iPhone, Black or Silver?
2. Does every phone have a colour and the end of the name (Prada)

The fact that AT&T also list two products iPhone and iPhone Black would suggest that actually an iPhone Black is imminent.


riiight on

[lowbrass]

Where'd you grab that from? It does look much more black/grey in comparison to the iPhone image on Apple's site, but at this point I wouldn't take it to mean much, as it could simply just be a difference in lighting when the product shot was taken (or the 3D image rendered, whichever it may be)



http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/commerce/servlet/gben-server-PageServer?ARTICLE=MAIN.UK.INTERNET.STATIC.APPLE.IPHONE

[generationxwing]

I think it could make sense for a 3G iPhone to be released shortly:

Like other people said, OS version 1.1.5 could handle the 3G part of the phone. At next month's developer's conference they can fully release the software development kit. The WWDC doesn't have to announce a minor upgrade to the iPhone, which at this point is all 3G capability would be.

There's long weekends in North America coming up, what better way to make a buttload of cash than getting people to line up on their days off?

Blackberry has announced their 3G product, Apple would want to steal some of that thunder and get their product out ASAP.

They're out of the original iPhone. Not by a few days, but a month before? Apple doesn't **** up that badly.

We'll see, but I'm getting more optimistic.

[Infoboy2u]

This is getting interesting. I am still thinking we are going to hear something today if not tomorrow. It's becoming an expectation now that the BlackBerry 9000 is official and RIMs stock is up almost $6.0 so far. Although RIMs new phone is not generating nearly as much buzz as an Apple update would.

Alex

I agree. I think it will be tomorrow because Apple usually waits until Tuesday for some reason. It's like they think Monday is too obvious, however they have been known to make Monday announcements, but by this point in the day my money is on tomorrow or at WWDC.

[born4sky]

Agreed, definitely very odd if the gap does turn out to be a month long. But makes sense if its a couple of weeks, because it nicely curbs the anger problem.

agreed, well we will find it out soon !

[AlphaAnt]

The only other major GSM provider is T-Mobile and their 3G network just went on line. Its a moot point though. There's still four more years left on the exclusivity deal.

The 5-year contract has not been verified. There was a single article (http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2007-05-21-at&t-iphone_N.htm) in the USA Today that everyone cites, and the article itself doesn't say where it got the information from. That being said, T-Mobile's 3G rollout is critically behind even AT&T, which isn't even that great compared to the EV-DO networks the CDMA companies have assembled.

[iBookfan]

agreed, well we will find it out soon !

I can't wait till tomorrow! :D

[born4sky]

I can't wait till tomorrow! :D

my iPhone on eBay ... who wants it ???

[sassenach74]

I can't wait till tomorrow! :D

Well you have to :p

[Project]

2 Questions for you?

1. What colour is the iPhone, Black or Silver?
2. Does every phone have a colour and the end of the name (Prada)

The fact that AT&T also list two products iPhone and iPhone Black would suggest that actually an iPhone Black is imminent.


1. If you was to call it one colour, it would be black based on the facia.

2. As far as I can see, yes. The LG phones have their product number and then colour.

[AutumnSkyline]

I think Apple's just screwing with us, you remember when that tech guy came out months before the iPhone launch and said that it would have two batteries, one for the phone, one for music, and media? ;D. I think they are making false leaks like the first one, why have so much care with the first incarnation, but not the second? pero, quien sabe?

[born4sky]

imagine tomorow is... iPone Doomsday

[iBookfan]

Well you have to :p

I'm going to a examination tomorrow... damn is gonna be hard... :(

[sananda]

The carphone warehouse must of only just updated the iphone section because as i checked this morning it was still displaying the iphone 8gb & iphone 32gb in the drop list now it is displaying only the 32gb iphone black so this must mean the release is imminent ,unless they are just messing with us :)

maybe you're messing with us!

[nanolover]

Blackberry has announced their 3G product, Apple would want to steal some of that thunder and get their product out ASAP.



assuming apple knew that rim would announce today, showing the iphone out of stock at the online store/in cohorts wit att on this 'iphone black' mistake...it's a brilliant move to steal rim's thunder...on rim's big announcement, everyone is talking about the iphone...

[born4sky]

I'm going to a examination tomorrow... damn is gonna be hard... :(

well I am already sick of checking apple.com every Tuesday for new iPhone ... and wait all week till the Tuesday come .... I think I am retarded............... at least I am not alone

[iBookfan]

well I am already sick of checking apple.com every Tuesday for new iPhone ... and wait all week till the Tuesday come .... I think I am retarded............... at least I am not alone

Well... maybe you are retarded... We are what's called; addicted :D

[D4F]

assuming apple knew that rim would announce today, showing the iphone out of stock at the online store/in cohorts wit att on this 'iphone black' mistake...it's a brilliant move to steal rim's thunder...on rim's big announcement, everyone is talking about the iphone...

That can go other way around too.
How long can you wait some will think and simply go and buy the RIM especially that the reg one is out of stock there are no alternatives.

[born4sky]

Well... maybe you are retarded... We are what's called; addicted :D

hahhaha ... i think it's worse to be addicted ... at least retarders don't understand how much time they waisting on apple,macrumors, engadget, gizmodo, 9to5mac, appleinsider .........

[isimon1207]

I think this is all very surprising but i cant imagine it coming out in the next few weeks. I think that it will be around WWDC because I was at AT&T this weekend and 2 employees were leaving for vacation.

[nanolover]

That can go other way around too.
How long can you wait some will think and simply go and buy the RIM especially that the reg one is out of stock there are no alternatives.

fair point...but the new blackberry won't be available until 'sometime mid-summer'...today was simply an announcement...no doubt, it is being taken positively (stock at all time high), but you must admit apple whether puposely or not has stolen some of the thunder with this iphone mystery....

[iBookfan]

hahhaha ... i think it's worse to be addicted ... at least retarders don't understand how much time they waisting on apple,macrumors, engadget, gizmodo, 9to5mac, appleinsider .........


ah.. 1 point to you ;) - (why is this "face" looking so gay?)... Well COME ON WITH THAT iPHONE APPLE! arghh....

[Iphtashu Fitz]

Like I mentioned in a previous post.

Apple is Opening one of it's Largest Retail Stores in Boston on Thursday Night.

I say they release the iPhone tomorrow, and release it Thursday at 6pm everywhere, but Coinciding with this store release would be just great :D

Not to mention handing out a few of the new iPhones as prizes for the first people there. Much better than the t-shirts they'll be handing out! :p

[iBookfan]

Not to mention handing out a few of the new iPhones as prizes for the first people there. Much better than the t-shirts they'll be handing out! :p


WHAT? There'll be t-shirts??? Oh, I'm so going to that store!

[Iphtashu Fitz]

I think tomorrow we will see exactly the same iPhone, but with a 3G... and June 9th fresh designed iPhone 2 with a gps. For me it make sense. Otherwise there is no point just to discontinue this model ...

I'd be very surprised if they did this. Apple knows there are thousands of people waiting for the 3G iPhone. If they were to release one in the next few days but then release a better phone a month later they'd never hear the end of it from upset consumers. Thousands of people who ran out to buy what they thought was THE new iPhone would try to return them a month later to get the new one.

[number9]

the only way they would just release it on a Tuesday with out the typical press event was if the form factor were staying exactly the same and the Apple home page just said "iPhone: Still the best mobile internet device, communications device, and iPod. Now even faster and smarter with 3G and GPS." This would be a similar kind of update as the iMac and macbook (pro) speed bumps. Not an outright redesign, but a marked improvement in the internals.

If you look at the iMac, they had a press event for the unveil of the Aluminum form factor, and haven't had any since then. I think the iPhone will follow a similar trend. Even iPods only get press events if the form factor changes. Price changes and memory bumps (shuffle, touch for example) just get a homepage banner

If this were the case, I'd expect a release this week or the next, and the WWDC to be focused on the SDK, possible some OS X, maybe new notebook form factor or whatnot. which would be fine with me, I love the current form factor of the iPhone, and I want one asap lol

Otherwise, if the form factor changes, it won't be until WWDC that it is announced and middle of June for a release.

[skik210]

I think this is all very surprising but i cant imagine it coming out in the next few weeks. I think that it will be around WWDC because I was at AT&T this weekend and 2 employees were leaving for vacation.


this is a good point that nobody has brought up yet today. the note from AT&T about the block of time that employees wont be able to take off.
I forget the date - was june 10 or later wasnt it??

[Iphtashu Fitz]

Has anyone heard of this pure mobile site? They list the iPhone Black on sale but currently unavailable.

http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/

I love how sites like that say "click to enlarge" under the picture of the item but when you click on it you get something the same size, or in this particular case, smaller. :confused:

[lowbrass]

this is a good point that nobody has brought up yet today. the note from AT&T about the block of time that employees wont be able to take off.
I forget the date - was june 10 or later wasnt it??

I thought that the e-mail was intended for the employees that had not already scheduled their vacation.

[Ernest]

They've got a whole host of accessories (http://shop.carphonewarehouse.com/accessories/all/?SEARCH=iphone+black&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0) for the 'iPhone Black'....
They could just be referring to the colour of the accessory, of course

Have you noticed that all of the accessories are BLACK in color, as opposed to being white/pink/brown. Writing black after the product description describes the product, which is the case or power adapter or whatever have you, not the device (iphone).
EDIT: you changed it as I was writing this.

[Lopes]

this is a good point that nobody has brought up yet today. the note from AT&T about the block of time that employees wont be able to take off.
I forget the date - was june 10 or later wasnt it??

Or how about the point that WWDC is not an event to launch CONSUMER PRODUCTS? I hate that the media has grabbed ahold of this event in recent years just because Steve is there. The only thing of significance ever announced at WWDC was the G5, and that was because they wanted developers to start working coding for it.

They don't need WWDC to announce the 3G iPhone. At WWDC they'll discuss the SDK and how it can apply to the recently released 3G iPhone, and announce new 3G coding modules or whatever in the final SDK, with classes going on at WWDC to teach them everything. But the 3G iPhone can easily be released weeks beforehand, maybe to let people and developers get a taste of the speed and start their wheels turning on new software ideas before WWDC.

[tgildred]

Well you have to :p

oh yeah?

[terryblyth]

Could the iPhone Black actually be referring to the current phone?

To me, it's possible that Apple could be re-labelling the current product (which would be the forthcoming announcement) along with a 'watch-this-space' for the next-gen version.

It makes a bit more sense that way to me about them cropping up on various websites.

[bacaramac]

I think there is evidence that could support release for tomorrow or late June. Did anyone order an iPhone just prior to Apple blocking the purchase of the current product? If so, when do you receive the phone? Apple may want to fulfill these orders and then have a nice gap in the back order sales on current model to ensure they don't have any overlap on with the 3G Version.

As much as I want the new model tomorrow, I think June has a lot of evidence for a launch with the AT&T vacations, etc.

[sassenach74]

oh yeah?

Get me one of those, I'll skip forward to the 10th incarnation of the iPhone (don't know why 10th, but go with it) buy it, then come back and use my bragging rights of owning the best mobile phone on the planet. :D

[D4F]

I think there is evidence that could support release for tomorrow or late June. Did anyone order an iPhone just prior to Apple blocking the purchase of the current product? If so, when do you receive the phone? Apple may want to fulfill these orders and then have a nice gap in the back order sales on current model to ensure they don't have any overlap on with the 3G Version.

As much as I want the new model tomorrow, I think June has a lot of evidence for a launch with the AT&T vacations, etc.


I ordered 3 iPhones on May 9. Shipping time is 16th with a delivery around 20th.

[Walter P Henson]

Get me one of those, I'll skip forward to the 10th incarnation of the iPhone (don't know why 10th, but go with it) buy it, then come back and use my bragging rights of owning the best mobile phone on the planet. :D

...That would most likely be unusable with our current technology...:p

[sassenach74]

...That would most likely be unusable with our current technology...:p

I clearly didn't think that through did I.

[marcol]

I love how sites like that say "click to enlarge" under the picture of the item but when you click on it you get something the same size, or in this particular case, smaller. :confused:
LOL. Doesn't inspire a whole lot of confidence in site.

[berkleeboy210]

FYI: The Rumor was just BUSTED by Gizmodo. Saying that they talked to an ATT Spokesperson and said that the iPhone "Black" was posted there for some catalog update.

It's the top story at Gizmodo.com right now.

[lowbrass]

The iPhone Black has now been removed from the AT&T website.

[generationxwing]

this is a good point that nobody has brought up yet today. the note from AT&T about the block of time that employees wont be able to take off.
I forget the date - was june 10 or later wasnt it??

Here's an idea:

iPhone 3G comes out this week. It's bought like crazy by Apple fans, and people who don't mind spending $500 on a phone. It's a minor update anyway, doesn't need a huge announcement.

June 9th, SJ announces the iPhone Nano at a cost of $250. AT&T stores need all their staff for the much larger number of people willing to drop $250 on a phone/iPod combo. iPhone 2.0 is released for everyone, and Apple keeps making money.

[drb6]

bummer

[skik210]

FYI: The Rumor was just BUSTED by Gizmodo. Saying that they talked to an ATT Spokesperson and said that the iPhone "Black" was posted there for some catalog update.

It's the top story at Gizmodo.com right now.

Is it me or does the response in this article make absolutely no sense? Along with the fact that it doesnt make any sense to the Iphone black listed on various cellphone accessory sites.

To me the iphone black is obviously the name of the new iPhone, there is too much evidence to convince me otherwise.

[phalewhale]

I'd be very surprised if they did this. Apple knows there are thousands of people waiting for the 3G iPhone. If they were to release one in the next few days but then release a better phone a month later they'd never hear the end of it from upset consumers. Thousands of people who ran out to buy what they thought was THE new iPhone would try to return them a month later to get the new one.

Not unless this could be achieved via a software update. If this is possible...

[bmh16]

Well I think it wil be released in the next 15 days sometime. I really don't think it will be released at WWDC after what I've been hearing here. For all we know the AT&T vacation thing is just for USA. For Europe and other countries we might be in front of the queue getting it before USA people. Here's hoping UK is at front of the queue ;)

Ben

[Bernie-Mac]

How about a lime version!

I very emphatically second that:D

[number9]

Ass covering by ATT...it WAS a place holder, but not for current iPhone models. why would they need place holders for models that the only distinction is the memory capacity? and if they did, why would they show up in a selection field on a page that has nothing to do with the memory? An iPhone is an iPhone regardless of the size, so it'd have to be distinctly different to warrant a placeholder

[PowerFullMac]

oh yeah?

Ha! :D

It sounds to me that there will be two iPhones, a minor update to the current version and another one (the iPhone Black, man what a cool name!) with loads of new crap on it! Get your wallets and time machines ready, people!

[redgaz26]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

my gf is due in 3 weeks. Looks like the pram will have to wait. !!!!!!!


I'm kidding. !!

[jonhaxor]

To me the iphone black is obviously the name of the new iPhone, there is too much evidence to convince me otherwise.

i'm thinking that black is code for "the pirate edition" .. maybe it's a 3G capable unlocked version to deal with all the t-mobile pirates that are currently making deals on unlocked phones ..

on a side note - it's interesting that the iphone s/w has native capabilities for italian, but there's no italian iphone .. (i guess the same applies for canada as well)

[jl234]

AT&T has responded to the posting. Gizmodo's got the coverage.

Link (http://gizmodo.com/389663/rumor-smashed-atts-iphone-black-reference-just-placeholder-text)

[joeshell383]

For Europe and other countries we might be in front of the queue getting it before USA people.
Here's hoping UK is at front of the queue ;)

I believe you mean front of the line ;)

On a serious note, keep dreaming.

[redgaz26]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

This like eastenders!!!
except more entertaining.
The iPhone soap opera continues!!!!!

[marcol]

AT&T has responded to the posting. Gizmodo's got the coverage.

Link (http://gizmodo.com/389663/rumor-smashed-atts-iphone-black-reference-just-placeholder-text)
Yeah, the logical way to distinguish phones that are the same colour but have different memory capacities is to call one of them 'black'.

[Jonas Lindgren]

Engadget has posted "leaked" 3G iPhone photos suggesting a white colored iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/more-leaked-3g-iphone-shots-hit-the-web/), but also a black one (http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/25/the-second-gen-iphone-3g-gps-only-slightly-thicker/).

Maybe AT&T accidentally posted the "iPhone Black", and there's also a white one coming?

[number9]

I like Engadget's sarcastic response to the ATT canned response...

We've just received an official statement from AT&T regarding the presence of an "iPhone Black" on its model selector earlier today: "The reference to 'iPhone Black' was simply a temporary placeholder used over the weekend for a scheduled catalog update. It was meant to temporarily distinguish the various iPhone models-4GB, 8GB and 16GB-but was never reassigned. We're changing the site now." Makes total sense, right? Three models of iPhone, two placeholders: iPhone and iPhone Black. You know, because "Black" has so much to do with memory capacity, and is easier to remember than 4, 8, or 16GB.

Also, AT&T, we know those cigarettes are yours, so you can stop telling us you were "just carrying them for a friend." We're not stupid, you know.

[Fonzijr1964]

this is all fake hype just to get us up for the let down. that is what ruins a good company like apple.

[PowerFullMac]

I like Engadget's sarcastic response to the ATT canned response...

Ha! Very funny! You gotta love Engadget sometimes!

[phalewhale]

Engadget has posted "leaked" 3G iPhone photos suggesting a white colored iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/more-leaked-3g-iphone-shots-hit-the-web/), but also a black one (http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/25/the-second-gen-iphone-3g-gps-only-slightly-thicker/).

Maybe AT&T accidentally posted the "iPhone Black", and there's also a white one coming?

Haven't Apple moved away from black and white lineups? I reckon these are old...

[Walter P Henson]

I guess that means the death of this thread, oh thread, we hardly new ye


Thread: AT&T Webpage Leaks Black iPhone?
R.I.P.
2008-2008

[skik210]

I guess that means the death of this thread, oh thread, we hardly new ye


Thread: AT&T Webpage Leaks Black iPhone?
R.I.P.
2008-2008

i disagree

[cujo31]

I've just watched a news bulletin on BBC about the earchquate in China and there was a businessman walking past the camera with a white phone to his ear with a black apple logo on the back. It looked identicle to the pictures of the white plastic iphone seen on some web pages. Could the new iphone have been copied already!

[PowerFullMac]

I've just watched a news bulletin on BBC about the earchquate in China and there was a businessman walking past the camera with a white phone to his ear with a black apple logo on the back. It looked identicle to the pictures of the white plastic iphone seen on some web pages. Could the new iphone have been copied already!

Its more likely that the pictures on the net are of a Chinese knock-off.

[D4F]

I've just watched a news bulletin on BBC about the earchquate in China and there was a businessman walking past the camera with a white phone to his ear with a black apple logo on the back. It looked identicle to the pictures of the white plastic iphone seen on some web pages. Could the new iphone have been copied already!


Nice... now somebody will find this incident as planned by apple to gain extra 'stealth advertising' ground.

BTW.... Planet Earth is pissed off. I wonder how long till it gets ****ing mad.

[redgaz26]

this is all fake hype just to get us up for the let down. that is what ruins a good company like apple.

its not apples fault they have the media and all of us looking for anything that moves. But hey I bet there glad of the free pr!!!!
thing is do any non-apple normal people care about this or even know theres a new one on the way????:apple:

[decimortis]

its not apples fault they have the media and all of us looking for anything that moves. But hey I bet there glad of the free pr!!!!
thing is do any non-apple normal people care about this or even know theres a new one on the way????:apple:

a new what?

[Pressure]

Has anyone heard of this pure mobile site? They list the iPhone Black on sale but currently unavailable.

http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/

Funny thing about it it says 'UNLOCKED' at the bottom of the page

Engadget.com is now sating O2 has original iPhone back in stock.

This is an interesting link (http://www.puremobile.com/Apple/Apple-iPhone-Black-GSM-Phone/)though.....

If you read it all, it also states this:

Before you purchase, please note the following:

- This is the 8GB version of the unlocked iPhone
- The phone is now 100% software unlocked.
- Insert your SIM Card and you're ready to go. Nothing else is required on the part of the user for the phone to work.
- Visual voice mail will not work on this iPhone as it is a carrier dependant feature
- The phone is 100% brand new
- The phone has been upgraded to firmware version: 1.1.4 - Do not update or restore the firmware of this phone as it may lead to the phone becoming locked
- Puremobile will not be held responsible if the user re-locks the phone after purchase

In other words, this is just a software unlocked iPhone.

Nothing to see here, move along.

[bige]

Nice improvements Apple!! lol

[phalewhale]

I'm studying at the moment and there is a foreign guy in my class who has stuck a white apple sticker on his Nokia N95 or whatever it is. Some people will go to any lengths...

I never thought... I could have taken his picture from a distance and posted it as the new upcoming iPhone for phun.

Anyway, I'm thinking that something could be in the pipeline for tomorrow... There will be an announcement of some sort from Apple tomorrow. I can feel it in my water!

[bige]

Really???? Apple is making a 3G iPhone!!

lol

[Glial]

It won't be released tomorrow. The 2.0 firmware is NOT ready for primetime.

[iBookfan]

It won't be released tomorrow. The 2.0 firmware is NOT ready for primetime.

How would you know?

[bacaramac]

It won't be released tomorrow. The 2.0 firmware is NOT ready for primetime.

I am thinking 1.1.5 that provides only Hardware support for new iPhone.

[NewtypeCJ]

It won't be released tomorrow. The 2.0 firmware is NOT ready for primetime.

So release it without the 2.0 firmware but a version of the 1.1.x firmware that enables 3G. If it's SO FAR AWAY from being ready from primetime that would mean a loooong time to go with no iPhones for Apple to sell.

[PowerFullMac]

So release it without the 2.0 firmware but a version of the 1.1.x firmware that enables 3G. If it's SO FAR AWAY from being ready from primetime that would mean a loooong time to go with no iPhones for Apple to sell.

Exactly, Apple are NOT going to stop selling iPhones until WWDC. Its coming VERY SOON!

[Nitromaster]

not long until Tuesday :)

[daneoni]

I dunno why, but i have this weird feeling that i'll be sorely disappointed with the next iPhone. Just this feeling that it'll be a meh product.

On another note that Blackberry Bold is looking mighty tempting

[jonny]

Exactly, Apple are NOT going to stop selling iPhones until WWDC. Its coming VERY SOON!
I will celebrate with you all if they're released, however there was speculation that they would stop selling old iphones within 2-4 weeks of the new one so that customers couldnt return the older versions in favour of the newer ones.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but that would make sense if you're out for a buck or hundred.

[jonny]

On another note that Blackberry Bold is looking mighty tempting

You can dress up a turd to look like a Mr. Big, but the fact remains that it's still just a turd that looks like a Mr. Big.

[redgaz26]

I will celebrate with you all if they're released, however there was speculation that they would stop selling old iphones within 2-4 weeks of the new one so that customers couldnt return the older versions in favour of the newer ones.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but that would make sense if you're out for a buck or hundred.

good point and we know the apple doesn't like to give much away but why can't they just announce "hey no iphones just now coz we are going to announce new ones shortly"
that would be enough to end all these mental threads!!!
oh wait stuff that what would we have to talk about:confused::confused:

[PowerFullMac]

I dunno why, but i have this weird feeling that i'll be sorely disappointed with the next iPhone. Just this feeling that it'll be a meh product.

On another note that Blackberry Bold is looking mighty tempting

The blackBerry Bold has a tiny calculator screen.

And, jonny, who knows? However, Apple will make more money selling iPhones for as long as possible, as not EVERYONE will want a new one. Also, if its after 14 days of purchase you cant take it back just coz you want a upgrade.

[Mr Ikasu]

So besides 3G, what else do we expect this new iPhone to have?

There needs to be quite a few killer features to persuade someone like me, who only bought their iPhone 7 months ago (UK launch) to go out and buy a new one.

-larger capacity?
-GPS?

I'm hard pushed to think of much else they can do on the hardware side. Very prepared to be surprised though.

[jayducharme]

Today on the way home from work I stopped by my local AT&T store. I've decided with 3G coming to take the plunge and get the iPhone family plan for myself, my wife and daughter. At the same time, I wondered if AT&T could bundle other services with it at a discount (such as home internet and TV).

The lone AT&T rep in the store seemed pleased to see me. I said that I was interested in talking about the various plans for the iPhone. The rep immediately stiffened up and replied, "I'm sorry. We don't carry the iPhone anymore. You have to go to the Apple store."

I expressed puzzlement at that. I said I didn't want to buy the iPhone itself; I just wanted to talk about plans available and whether AT&T could bundle other services with it. Again the rep replied, "We don't deal with the iPhone, sir. You'll have to go online to find out what services are offered."

Then he pulled a phone from under the counter and said, "Instead, we have this really nice phone we just got in, made by LG." (I'd never seen the LG knock-off before. I was surprised how narrow it is.) I told him that I was only interested in the iPhone, and his response was that he couldn't help me; I had to go online.

:confused:

EDIT: I just called AT&T and spoke with a sales rep. It was surreal. I told the rep what I was looking for and his response was, "Yes sir, we can certainly help you with that. Have you seen the new LG phone?" I told him I had. He said, "It's really nice and it's just like the iPhone." I told him that I wasn't interested in the LG. He asked why I wanted the iPhone. I told him, "The iPhone will interface seamlessly with my Mac, I love the user interface, it works like a PDA plus I can watch movies, listen to music and also project slideshows when I'm doing presentations."

He respsonded without missing a beat. "Yeah, well the new LG can do most of those things, plus you can watch TV!" I just said, "Thank you," and hung up.

WTF?

[xraydoc]

I'm sure its been said already, but I don't feel like reading through 11 pages of posts...

AT&T can get nothing right. From the on again/off again/on again/off again iPhone wifi to the "black" option on their website, they (collectively) have no idea what's going on - the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing.

Perhaps the left hand is too busy picking your pocket while the right hand is, uh, doing something to themselves that I wont mention in mixed company.

[NewtypeCJ]

The lone AT&T rep in the store seemed pleased to see me. I said that I was interested in talking about the various plans for the iPhone. The rep immediately stiffened up and replied, "I'm sorry. We don't carry the iPhone anymore. You have to go to the Apple store."

Many possibilities here. Might not be a corporate AT&T store, might be unknowledgeable salespeople, might be sold out of iPhones and is sick of fielding questions about it. Any number of things could be going on here.

[viniciusc]

Well, I think Apple wasnt going to introduce 3G at WWDC but now there's so much pressure over them (also because of AT&T leaks), they can't disappoint everyone anyone.

[PowerFullMac]

Many possibilities here. Might not be a corporate AT&T store, might be unknowledgeable salespeople, might be sold out of iPhones and is sick of fielding questions about it. Any number of things could be going on here.

Well there have been plenty of rumors pointing to the iPhone being sold on my networks.

[Manic Mouse]

Well, I think Apple wasnt going to introduce 3G at WWDC but now there's so much pressure over them (also because of AT&T leaks), they can't disappoint everyone anyone.

They wont announce a 3G iPhone at WWDC. Why would they announce it at a developers conference? It's a consumer product. It'll simply be released, or have it's own event. Apple have never, to my knowledge, announced a consumer Mac or iPod at WWDC let alone a phone.

[mikeyredk]

Maybe AT&T backed out of the exclusivity contract they had with apple and now we consumers are free to choose the service provider of our choice

[johnnyjibbs]

Oh god hope those images weren't real! Black glossy (aka the black case/colorware mod) I can live with, but those crappy LG-style images I can't! :eek:

iPhone 3G now announcement now imminent. Expect an announcement this week I'd imagine. Tomorrow? :D

[newyorksole]

If they use plastic then I guess it is easier for waves to travel through that.

However, the MacBook Air which is Apple's latest or one of their latest products, is thin and made with glass/brushed aluminum. I think the new iPhone should take the same route and keep the chrome and do an all black brush aluminum back.

Brushed Aluminum Black iPhone:)

[Metal425]

I'm so hyped! Hopefully the 3G Iphone will be announced tomorrow. :D;)

[bushido]

jeeze tomorrow would be perfect but its to good to be true. Why would they release a new iPhone with a still in beta phase software? (i doubt they'd still put 1.4 on the new 3G considering it doesnt even have the 3G switch on off option)

[bacaramac]

jeeze tomorrow would be perfect but its to good to be true. Why would they release a new iPhone with a still in beta phase software? (i doubt they'd still put 1.4 on the new 3G considering it doesnt even have the 3G switch on off option)

1.1.5 again I will say this. It is a very viable option.