Jun 10 2009
Apple 16GB & 8GB iPhone 3G to Sell for $149 & $99!
With the launch of iPhone 3Gs at the Apple’s WWDC Conference 2009, the old iPhone obviously gets a facelift and revised price.
The newly discounted iPhone 3G will now sell at $99 and $149 for the 8GB & 16GB model respectively.
Apple hasn’t given any official pricing for the iPhone 3G 16GB model nor is it on their website moreover Apple keeping two 16GB products (iPhone 16GB 3G & iPhone 16GB 3Gs) in their iPhone line seems unlikely. Therefore one must hurry because the pricing for the 16GB iPhone 3G was spotted on AT&T’s website, the model could just last until existing stock is cleared.
But Apple has officially announced that the 8GB iPhone 3G will sell alongside the iPhone 3GS with a price drop ie., for $99 a iPhone 3G can now be purchased.
Whats new in the iPhone 3G?
- Cut, copy, and paste with a tap.
- Landscape Keyboard; facility to rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Messages, Notes, and Safari.
- Peer-to-peer games.
- Spotlight Search.
and much much more…!
If you already have an iPhone or iPhone 3G you can get all the above mentioned features for free with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update.
The 3.0 Software Update will be available from June 17 via the Apple Software Update website.
Via.: Apple iPhone 3G | Gizmodo
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Hi Sunny I just had a Question for you. All these prices are for people who are ready for or already on a Contract with AT&T, am I right?? Cause I dont think that in India we will get an iPhone for just $99. And Neways If we are getting it for the same amount then I am sure there will be a rush for an iphone in the Indian Markets. Dont u think so?????
@ Dennis: Yes the iPhone prices are for people in (or ready for) contract with AT&T. Indian telecom operators are thief’s! They sell a model for 30,000 Rs which is available for upto 10-15k in other Asian countries.
The 99$ price announced for the iPhone 3G will surely reduce the iPhone prices gloabally hence I do expect the prices to come down. Again we never know how Indian Telecom operators would kill its customers charging high prices.
But I do believe if the 99$ iPhone is launched in India, even the autowala’s, vada-pav wala’s and waiters would own them! ;-)
Best is; Get your handset imported from Bangkok or Malaysia or US, unlock it and use it! - Enjoy! :-D
is there somebody who may help me with my concern regarding how to get registered to AT&T from New Delhi?
i have tryed but the web site is asking me to put some data like as i where in USA actually.. it seems like they are not aware that i am trying to purchase the 3g iphone from India but in USA price:)
i need your help tell me what need to be done in this case?
Can a customer in USA subscribe for a Reliance Mobile in India.. No right? In the similar fashion you cannot subscribe for AT&T unless you a resident of USA. Ofcourse things can be done but then you need to have someone probably a relative in USA who will help you.
AT&T services aren’t available for India. You will have to wait and get a connection from Vodafone India or Airtel. :-)
hi there
i am going to bangkok on 29 of june 2009. i am planning to buy a brand new i phone 3g 16gb from bangkok itself and i wanted to know that for how much will i get an i phone from there and would i also get the international warranty which would be valid in India or not pls help me out
@ Mayur: I have been to Bangkok and prices wouldn’t be that cheap, moreover you will not get any warranty or anything nor International nor valid in India. As Apple phones sold are not in contract with any telecom operators.
I myself use a iPhone which I purchased from Bangkok, they hasn’t been any issues from 8 months now. :-)
i would like to know which version of 8GB apple i phone 3g will work in india becuse i am going to purchase this phone from U.S.A so i want to know the detaills please help asap
@ Sarah: No version of any iPhone (locked) from USA will work in India. You will have to unlock the iPhone in order to use it with any telecom operator in India. Also there is nothing called as iPhone 3G version, its probably the software you maybe trying to address. Any iPhone software when unlocked can work in any part of the world. :-)
hi there
i wanted to know wat about other phone models like nokia 5800 xpress music or sony ericsson xperia etc.ive heard it from someone that mobile phones are pretty cheap there is it really so??wudnt i get an international warranty of any of nokia, sony ericsson, or htc phones. in bangkok i mean.
wud i get an i phone for about 15000-20000 over there??
Hello,
I want Iphone mobile 8GB then when it available to Mumbai
plz reply me
@ Ramesh: iPhone 8GB 3G are available across India with Airtel and Vodafone; Also available in the Grey Market. :-)
@ Mayur: Mayur mobiles are cheaper than India but not ‘really’ cheap. Sometimes they maybe costly than a mobile available in India. They might sell you a refurbished mobile too. So be careful buy from a good shop in Bangkok. Also ask for warranty card and also VAT return certificate/bill so that you can claim you vat from Bangkok airport. Having a Warranty card, Vat paid bill will mean your handset is genuine.
You will for sure get a good handset for 15-20k INR just like you’ll get one in India.
Lastly no International warranty is available(In some cases it maybe available). But a genuine handset never gives problems. :-)
can u tell me whr i will get iphone in cheap rate .i mean i want in rs 20000 8gb with manufacture warranty. if i m getting in this rate i can take max 100 pcs .i m frm mumbai .i want this price in mumbai.
i am going to bankok on 28 of august whats the price of iphone there. also which is better 3g or 3gs. and what precautions should i take while purchasing there
I am planning to buy 16Gb iphone what would be the cost if i get it from USA.
hi,
my brother is coming to india. i asked him to get an iphone. so can u plz tell me whether he can get an iphone for 99$ locked?
do they sell iphones for 99$ locked? plz reply fast
Its locked with contracts, like Vodafone or Airtel do in India.
Hi Bajaj
I have subscribed to MTNL 3G jadoo services. Can you suggest which handset will be the best for accessing the 3G services? Can i go for iphone or cheaper phone available in India.
@ Verma: iPhone 3GS is the best handset for 3G services. :-)
Whats the price of i phone 3gs 16gb in the US ? Can i unlock it in india? where do i find the application to unlock it?
Hi Sunny , i have a cousin who is coming from USA in Jan End…
the rates of i-phone 3G is 99$ no the apple website…
At what rate would it cost me including all taxes & other charges
& can features like bluetooth & video recording be added to the 3G model
i just got an email from my fren in Bkk who told me that the price for 8GB APPLE i phone is 21,000 baht…….m planning to get one too but still not sure about the price…lemme kno if u have n e information guys…tnks
really iphone with 99 $ in lebanon we can find iphon with 99$???????????????
Hi sunny,
My friend is going to malaysia this week.
i want to buy iphone 3g but everywhere i am getting it with some or other services either At&T service or some other company.i want to get it without any service and also want to get it unlocked in india,is it possibel?
If yes please let me know what would be the rate difference