Despite some reports say Apple will end its two year iPhone exclusive deal with O2 this September (and allows other networks like Orange and T-Mobile to distribute iPhone 3G), a new report confirms it will end officially on October 9th. continued »

Apple will end its two year exclusive deal with O2 this September, allowing other networks like Orange and T-Mobile to distribute iPhone 3G handsets. But the Cupertino-based company will continue to give O2 exclusivity for iPhone 3GS. continued »

T-Mobile Austria have added a placeholder for the "iPhone 32GB", seemingly a version of the Apple smartphone with twice the storage of the current top-end model.  The handset appears under the carrier's "Coming soon" section, though without any image, detail of pricing or specific launch date. Clicking on the "Details" button leads to a page with no information about the handset.  A ... continued »

Now that the iPhone 3G has been out for awhile, things are slowing down a bit here on iPhone Buzz, but that's not to say we haven't been bringing the latest news stories to you. At the beginning of the week, we found out that the home activation available for the first-generation iPhone would be reinstated, at least in part, ... continued »

The T-Mobile G1 was officially announced yesterday and the comparisons to the iPhone started almost as soon as the last executive left the stage. But when you pair up the iPhone 3G and the T-Mobile G1, which device comes out as the winner? Or, is it too soon to tell? For starters, the T-Mobile G1 has a brand new operating ... continued »

In case you ever wondered how iPhone 3G sales have been distributed across the globe, a recent study conducted by Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research shows just where the first million went.  As expected, the U.S., Japan, Germany and France topped the curve, taking in a cumulative 81% of the first million 3G iPhones sold. But this isn't really news.  What is ... continued »

Austrian newspaper Der Standard is saying that T-Mobile has confirmed the 3G iPhone for Austria. The report goes on to say that T-Mobile's press conference states the device will be here soon. We all knew that though didn't we? It is reported that Austria will be a test market. Meaning they will be one of the first to get their ... continued »

UK paper The Times is reporting "industry sources" who claim the 3G will be "radically different" in appearance to the current model.  Among the suggestions are a flip version with a larger display, and a model with a sliding QWERTY keyboard.  They also quote an unnamed Asia-based analyst who reiterates the idea that Apple will release multiple versions of the iPhone, ... continued »

T-Mobile Germany have surprised many by dropping the price of the 8GB iPhone.  New customers will now be able to pick up the handset for just €99 ($155), assuming they're willing to sign up to a two-year, €89 ($139) a month contract.  The plan, called Complete XL, includes 1,000 voice minutes, 300 SMS messages and unlimited internet use via both ... continued »

In a bizarre coincidence, the German iPhone sold by T-Mobile has today been named one of "the most sought after items" for the holiday period, as well as a potential dud.  Market research firm comScore uses online search frequencies to guesstimate consumer demand, with the iPhone coming in third in the German sector; however, sales of the handset have been ... continued »