Latest 3G Rumors Due To iPhone Shortages

Posted on May 13, 2008
Filed Under iPhone General

It is evident that Apple’s iPhone retails have been cut down, arousing speculation over a new version of the mobile device with the support for faster 3G wireless technology.

Last week O2, the iPhone’s service provider in the U.K., announced that they sold out all iPhones. U.S. customers recognized similar shortages. This Monday Natalie Kerris, Apple spokeswoman, confirmed that they are currently out of stock.

Most U.S. stores have run out of iPhones, however some AT&T stores have both 8GB and 16GB iPhones available.The U.K iPhones are out of stock everywhere. During an April conference call for Apple’s second-quarter income the fact that the company’s U.S. stores experienced an inventory shortfall during the previous month was acknowledged. The reason was higher than forecasted post-holiday shopping rates.

The main assumption of the iPhone shortage on the Internet is that Apple prepares the release of a new version of the phone in the next few weeks. Not once did AT&T give hints that a 3G iPhone is coming soon, “I mean months” claimed during April’s CTIA Conference.

Interestingly, this Monday Apple declined to comment about its plans to integrate further into Europe and Asia. Also in recent weeks India, Australia, and Italy have announced deals with Apple. Many countries Apple is entering into have more widespread 3G coverage than in the most U.S. cities.

The Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is held in June annually, where opening keynote is delivered and the iPhone will be a major focus. But what is the point to make such a long gap between the disappearance of the current iPhone and potential arrival of a new iPhone!

Market research experts presume either a deliberate sell-off before another device is introduced or component shortages.