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Apple launched a beta of iphone (3G) firmware 2.1 for developers that will probably offer new GPS features, like turn-by-turn directions, and the copy/paste functionality that every iPhone user has been begging for.

Though there was still a shortage of the iPhone in the US a while ago, it seems that stores have been updated in the last hour, so there are available stocks.

Just to inform our Canadian readers, not only iPhone 3G owners will take advantage of Rogers' new $30 for 6GB data plan.

The carrier has applied it to its full 3G smartphone range, which includes Nokia N95, HTC TyTN and Samsung Jack.

iPhone 3G is obviously doing really well.

Apple reports they have sold one million handsets just this weekend. Last time it took them a whole 74 days to reach 1M with the iPhone classic. However, that was possible due to the fact that the new iPhone was released simultaneously in 21 countries, and counting...

Next stop - France on July 17th.

We recommend you to wait a bit with updating your cracked iPhone to the new version to avoid any unpleasant consequences.

Besides, the iPhone Dev team has already provided a screenshot of what they claim to be the v2.0 firmware running on a jailbroken iPhone. Here we can see both the official App Store and the unofficial third-party application solution Installer.app running side-by-side.

Not long ago we told you about the "remote control" application for the iPhone 2.0.

Well, it turned out to be real. The app will allow you to fully control your iTunes with your iPhone via Wi-Fi network.

It is now available at the newly opened AppStore and, as I said, all you need is an iPhone (3G) running the firmware version 2.0.

Although iPhone 3G is not available yet, owners of the iPhone classic now have the opportunity to experience the latest iPhone 2.0 firmware.

It is available for download directly from -> here <-, and reportedly works fine on both jailbroken and non-jailbroken handsets. So, go ahead and give it a try!

Chinese are a little late, but that's ok, as long as the official launch of the iPhone 3G is a few of days away. Another handset with a Chinese UI was unboxed by a Taiwanese retailer, ePrice, and is now featured on their website. The wait is almost over!

Get ready to drool, iPhone fans. Some lucky person from Portugal has opened the box with the new iPhone 3G. We don't know how he/she got the device, but I guess we'll find it out soon enough... Just don't get too upset, as there are only three days left to go before the official release.

Update: BGR have also managed to get their hands on the highly anticipated handset.

Here's a quick update for ya: the latest version of the web-based Google Talk application is optimized for the iPhone/iPod Touch. This means you don't need an iPhone 3G to run it, just the classic iPhone, and be sure to keep the Safari browser opened it you want to stay online.

AT&T officially announced pricing plans for the iPhone 3G. The handset will become available on July 11, at 8:00 AM. New customers and those eligible for an upgrade will be able to get the phone for $199 (8GB) and $299 (16GB) with a 2-year commitment.

Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade can sign a new 2-year agreement and get the iPhone 3G for $399 (8GB) or $499 (16GB).