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iPhone 2.0 firmware details and information on second generation iPhone

We've all heard the rumors that the iPhone 2.0 firmware would be out at WWDC 08, but we have received some information that begs to differ. According to the information that we have, it will be released late June/early July. This is because of Apple's deal with the cell carriers -- currently, Apple has to give the cell carriers a "first look" at the new firmware before it can ship; normally this takes around 1-2 weeks.

According to our sources, the 2.0 firmware went gold master this week, which means it will be in the hands of the cell carriers for 1-2 weeks. If Apple doesn't have to fix anything in the firmware, then it will be released to the public -- otherwise, they will have to fix the problems and start the process over again.

TUAW has also learned that the original details of the iPhone 2 which were posted on Engadget are, in fact, real. The second generation iPhone will include 3G and GPS functionality and will come in a glossy-black case. We have yet to learn any details on pricing.

Update: While we have reason to believe that this picture is real, this is still a rumor and should be treated as such. What we're confirming is Engadget's description of the new iPhone, but as pointed out in the original post the pictured item is most likely a third-party case.

[photo via iPod Observer & Engadget]

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Kiremerwa Simon-Kato

About someone did something. The well designed and soon-to-be introduced iPhone 2.0 is a cool package and a chic device to own.I bet a mile-long line buyers will be braving the summer heat to lay their hands on it. Something like when iPhone 1.0 was first introduces last year. I am also glad that someone is at last doing something to outfox the AT&T octopus. The apple people have jumped ahead of the monster whose tentacles are everywhere in everyone's life. Look in niches and corners, the big beast is there. The govt. tried to sit on it, but not for long.It re-emerged again with craftiness and more invasive designs. Apple is creative and has always been; Apple is going, I am sure, to outfox the albatross. Best of luck iPhone 2.0---I, and friend can't wait to lay our hands on one.

June 10 2008 at 5:19 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RyanPowers

Here is the actual source of that back panel.

http://www.appleowner.com/goods.php?id=156

June 05 2008 at 6:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ted

I am a lead design engineer on the IPHONE 2.0 and would like to share some insight. I can now confirm the rumor that G.P.S will be a part of the new IPHONE. As with all Apple products we have taken it to the next level and you will not find G.P.S like thin in any other device. The new IPHONE will feature thousands of microscopic legs like a centipede, so that it better position its self up your dumb ass. For those of you that don’t know already or have not had the pleasure of testing out a private demo G.P.S stands for Gerbil Positioning Device. I’m sure all of you HOMO’s will love the new IPHONE and its wonderful new G.P.S. CAUTION, always make sure the usb cable is attached when using G.P.S.

there is some more info on the new iphone v2 here
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/04/what-should-we.html?cid=117615272#comment-117615272

June 05 2008 at 1:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Shiraz

Question: Many of the countries that will be receiving iPhones now do not actually have an iTunes Store, so how will Apple allow users in these countries to purchase apps without a valid iTunes account?

Any chance we'll see a roll out of the iTunes Store to these countries as well within the next weeks?

June 05 2008 at 7:32 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
OWRC

How many times are you going to post that picture of a case?

June 05 2008 at 4:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eric

i'm hoping that @jake is right. i have a feeling they'll do a 6pm release on the 9th or something like that, but who really knows.

i'm headed to Europe for a couple weeks later in the week, so i'd really like to take my new iPhone with me :-)

June 04 2008 at 5:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jake Coventry

How can they be out of stock for so long? End of June seems to long to have 0 iPhone sales in the UK.. doesn't it? Not sure about the stock situation in the USA, but you can't get an iPhone here.. so surely the new one will be out soon.

I'd say they'll be released with 2.0 on Monday... maybe. ;-)

June 04 2008 at 5:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eckofish

Just a basic mock-up of this rumoured 3G iPhone, without the gloss:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2550712124_55eb2065fb_o.jpg

June 04 2008 at 5:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
saycarramrod

Hey Debbie Downers, can we only have GOOD iPhone rumors? I sold mine last week and this week has sucked with my stupid LG Shine. I was counting down the days till Monday and now I'm really depressed. Thanks a lot.

June 04 2008 at 5:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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