Rumors of a 3G iPhone Delay Rumor

MacRumors · May 23, 2008, 10:16 AM

Seeking Alpha reports that Apple's stock slumped yesterday due to "rumors of a rumor" that the 3G iPhone might be delayed.

Another site also reported on these "vague concerns regarding 3G launch." As yet, no solid reports have even suggested that the 3G iPhone will be delayed from its expected June 9th introduction.

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rockstarjoe · May 23, 2008, 10:22 AM

I think the stock dropped because big MM are dumping stock to artificially lower price before WWDC.

newyorksole · May 23, 2008, 10:26 AM

I hope it still gets announced June 9 with a release date soon after. I doubt there will be a delay, but who knows.

overanalyzer · May 23, 2008, 10:28 AM

Sweet. Stock movement on meta-rumors. This is why I invest for the long term and ignore the daily ups and downs. Of course it can also be a nice buying opportunity when stocks drop for silly reasons.

nick9191 · May 23, 2008, 10:30 AM

My wife's cousins friends lesbians midgets husband can confirm that the iPhone 3G is delayed.

nagromme · May 23, 2008, 10:35 AM

I heard a rumor about this rumor of a rumor. Turned out to be absolutely true! There WAS a rumor of a rumor.

Just goes to show you, some rumors are perfectly true.

Kebabselector · May 23, 2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick9191

My wife's cousins friends lesbians midgets husband can confirm that the iPhone 3G is delayed.

Phew, glad it's from a creditable source. Did he hear about it the pub?

DaBrain · May 23, 2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nick9191

My wife's cousins friends lesbians midgets husband can confirm that the iPhone 3G is delayed.

Are you sure? We don't want to be short changed--)))

pavelbure · May 23, 2008, 10:43 AM

i know for a fact that these phones are in production now. so unless they found something wrong with them at the last second i find this rumor bogus.

Zwhaler · May 23, 2008, 10:45 AM

Okay, rumors of a rumor is getting a little too obsessed with the 3G iPhone

amac4me · May 23, 2008, 10:48 AM

It wouldn't be out of the ordinary for Apple to delay a much anticipated product .... Leopard is the prime example.

SamoanDude · May 23, 2008, 10:50 AM

Isn't there anything they make that never gets delayed

g8bo · May 23, 2008, 10:51 AM

maybe they run low on an essential chip... ?

Lepton · May 23, 2008, 10:58 AM

Rumor of a rumor? I'm a major fanboy but even I have to say COME ON!

Apple stock is a roller coaster, always has been. Buy it on the way down, cause it ain't stayin' down. That's my free advice.

levitynyc · May 23, 2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by amac4me

It wouldn't be out of the ordinary for Apple to delay a much anticipated product .... Leopard is the prime example.

Leopard is nowhere near the scale of the iPhone

BornAgainMac · May 23, 2008, 11:35 AM

Of course it won't ship the day it is announced. End of June is the most likely timeframe. Friday on June 27th at 6:00pm is my estimate. 2 weeks of hype and extremely long lines at your local Mac retailer and AT&T store for these babies.

It will be free advertisement for Apple when they show people standing in line on the news.

levitynyc · May 23, 2008, 11:47 AM

Its not happening on 6/27.

Wall-E is coming out that day and i dont think Jobs would do that to the guys over at Pixar.

g8bo · May 23, 2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levitynyc

Its not happening on 6/27.

Wall-E is coming out that day and i dont think Jobs would do that to the guys over at Pixar.

you mean Jobs wouldn't do that to himself?

Elsewhere · May 23, 2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overanalyzer

Sweet. Stock movement on meta-rumors. This is why I invest for the long term and ignore the daily ups and downs. Of course it can also be a nice buying opportunity when stocks drop for silly reasons.

I totally agree. I know people who buy and sell on news events and they never understand why they keep loosing money.

RichardI · May 23, 2008, 12:30 PM

Apple's stock slumps?

Buy, buy, buy....

Rich

BornAgainMac · May 23, 2008, 12:30 PM

Last year I waited in line for the iPhone. Decided the line was too long so I went to see Live Free or Die Hard. After the movie, the line for the iPhones were gone so I went inside. I saw a few of them and said I'll take one please. I don't think a movie will stop the launch. People can do both like I did last year.

EagerDragon · May 23, 2008, 12:31 PM

I heard a rumor of a rumor that this rumor of a rumor was false, so THERE!

kwong2006 · May 23, 2008, 12:33 PM

[sarcasm]I heard from my girlfriend's friend's friend's boyfriend's aunt's cousin that there's a rumor about a rumor about a rumor that Dell will go broke tomorrow as well[/sarcasm]

So there! This "rumor" is so thin, it doesn't even worth to be put on Page 2.

wakerider017 · May 23, 2008, 02:07 PM

What the heck is a rumor of a rumor???

distortedloop · 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levitynyc

Its not happening on 6/27.

Wall-E is coming out that day and i dont think Jobs would do that to the guys over at Pixar.

Think again my friend. Last year June 29th was the opening date for BOTH the iPhone and Pixar movie Ratatouille. It was a very big money weekend for El Jobso.

Apparently Steve isn't beyond TWO major events happening concurrently. Wow, does that mean he's a multi-tasker. ;-)

Though, technically, Jobs doesn't own Pixar anymore, does he? He sold it to Disney for a big chunk of Disney shares and a seat on Disney's board.

May 23, 2008, 10:16 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Rumors of a 3G iPhone Delay Rumor Seeking Alpha reports that Apple's stock slumped yesterday due to "rumors of a rumor" that the 3G iPhone might be delayed. Another site also reported on these "vague concerns regarding 3G launch." As yet, no solid reports have even suggested that the 3G iPhone will be delayed from its expected June 9th introduction. Article Link

May 23, 2008, 10:22 AM	#2
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May 23, 2008, 10:28 AM	#4
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May 23, 2008, 10:35 AM	#6
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May 23, 2008, 10:26 AM	#3
newyorksole macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LongIsland/NYC	I hope it still gets announced June 9 with a release date soon after. I doubt there will be a delay, but who knows.

May 23, 2008, 10:43 AM	#9
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May 23, 2008, 10:45 AM	#10
Zwhaler macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2006	Okay, rumors of a rumor is getting a little too obsessed with the 3G iPhone

May 23, 2008, 10:48 AM	#11
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	It wouldn't be out of the ordinary for Apple to delay a much anticipated product .... Leopard is the prime example. __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com

May 23, 2008, 10:50 AM	#12
SamoanDude macrumors regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: United States Now	Isn't there anything they make that never gets delayed

May 23, 2008, 10:51 AM	#13
g8bo macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Switzerland - Zug	maybe they run low on an essential chip... ?

May 23, 2008, 10:58 AM	#14
Lepton macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY	Gimme a break Rumor of a rumor? I'm a major fanboy but even I have to say COME ON! Apple stock is a roller coaster, always has been. Buy it on the way down, cause it ain't stayin' down. That's my free advice.

May 23, 2008, 11:35 AM	#16
BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	June 27th Of course it won't ship the day it is announced. End of June is the most likely timeframe. Friday on June 27th at 6:00pm is my estimate. 2 weeks of hype and extremely long lines at your local Mac retailer and AT&T store for these babies. It will be free advertisement for Apple when they show people standing in line on the news.

May 23, 2008, 11:47 AM	#17
levitynyc macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006	Its not happening on 6/27. Wall-E is coming out that day and i dont think Jobs would do that to the guys over at Pixar.

May 23, 2008, 12:30 PM	#20
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May 23, 2008, 12:31 PM	#22
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May 23, 2008, 12:33 PM	#23
kwong2006 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2006	[sarcasm]I heard from my girlfriend's friend's friend's boyfriend's aunt's cousin that there's a rumor about a rumor about a rumor that Dell will go broke tomorrow as well[/sarcasm] So there! This "rumor" is so thin, it doesn't even worth to be put on Page 2. __________________ 17" MBP C2D 2.4 GHz (Jun. '07), 500GB FW800/400/USB2.0/eSATA Ext. HD, 4GB RAM

May 23, 2008, 02:07 PM	#24
wakerider017 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US of A	What the heck is a rumor of a rumor??? __________________ -AL 24" 2.93GHz iMac -4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, GT 120 -3G iPhone -flickr

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