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iPhone Coming Earlier Than June?

Tuesday January 30, 2007 8:11 pm PST by Arnold Kim
Amidst the rumors of the new iPod Shuffles, one tidbit about the iPhone was missed.

ThinkSecret reports on chatter that the iPhone ship date may have been conservative. According to their sources, the iPhone may be shipping as early as April.

Meanwhile, Appleinsider has heard similar buzz of an April launch date.

Both reports appear to represent unconfirmed whispers, and Appleinsider warns that "Apple rarely beats its own product launch forecasts."
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mrkramer
66 months ago
This wouldn't surprise me since I think they said that approval from the FCC takes two months, so I was wondering what the extra time was for.
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Chaszmyr
66 months ago
If they get the iPhone out in April, I will be a very happy camper. It's not that I need one sooner than June, but April seems kinda soonish, whereas June feels like it is forever away.
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NewSc2
66 months ago
The next few months look good for Apple. iPhone, Leopard, new iLife, updated Mac Pros. Just you wait, by June the threads will be filled with love!

just kidding.

I bet June brings along "where are the @#%! Santa Rosa MBP's? Logic Pro 8 Thursday? widescreen iPod now!"
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Grakkle
66 months ago

The next few months look good for Apple. iPhone, Leopard, new iLife, updated Mac Pros. Just you wait, by June the threads will be filled with love!


Everyone here is so down on Apple, eh?:p

I wouldn't be surprised - like any business they want to estimate the available date conservatively, and ship sooner if possible.
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nagromme
66 months ago
I expect it later rather than sooner, judging by how incomplete the software is (as reported by hands-on previews). Once the software is feature complete, there is still more testing/debugging to be done.

Same goes for Leopard. Early would be fun, but I'm not betting on it.
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mrkramer
66 months ago

I bet June brings along "where are the @#%! Santa Rosa MBP's? Logic Pro 8 Thursday?


Wouldn't that be next Tuesday not Thursday?
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Cassie
66 months ago
Hmm... wish they would release it in June.. *Checks bank balence* According to my wallet, I have $3.73 saved for the iPhone.:)

Do you think they will sell a "stripped" version?:p
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jimN
66 months ago


Both reports appear to represent unconfirmed whispers, and Appleinsider warns that "Apple rarely beats its own product launch forecasts."


Except with the whole Intel roll out which took place far quicker than expected.
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dontmatter
66 months ago
Yay! now everybody can be angry when the rumor turns out to be false, and it is, in fact, shipped on the last day of june.

But seriously, if this is true, that would be EXCELLENT, for apple's buisness, for customers, for my ability to be excited even though I have no direct stake in either.

I'd bet it's wrong though. Probably can be ordered with a plan at that date, or something of the sort.
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ricksbrain
66 months ago
Apple could really capitalize on an early iPhone release if they also release Leopard at the same time. Mega buzz. Mega coverage.

I vote yes. :D
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