Unicom and Apple have signed an agreement regarding the release of iPhone 3G in China. The country’s second largest mobile carrier will release the iPhone 3G in 8GB and 16GB models. For your info, the smartphone is already available in China, but only on the grey market, where it is sold for prices between 3,600 and 4,000 CNY ($526 – $585). China Unicom’s iPhone 3G will be released in October 2009. The 8GB will cost 2,500 CNY ($365) with a monthly plan of at least 186 CNY ($27) and a contract agreement for 2 years. [Sina]
You are lucky if you are living in South Korea because Apple’s iPhone 3G S will be released via KTF, the country’s second largest carrier. Kim Yeon-hak, KT Group’s CFO, has confirmed the availability of the highly anticipated smartphone in Korea. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or release date so far. I guess the handset will be similar to the one in the US. The 16GB is priced at $200, meanwhile the 32GB retails for $300. [PMPToday]
The iPhone Trick Camera Lenses will add some cool effects to the photos you take with your iPhone 3G and 3G S. Some of the lenses available include wide angle, starburst, heart, kaleidoscope and sparkle. Each lenses is available in a range of funky colors. You can buy these lenses for only $8 each at Urban Outfitters. More
Joby has rolled out a new cell phone accessory in the form of the Gorillamobile. This cell phone tripod is specially designed to be used with the iPhone, so you can place it on your desk or even your bike. You can now pre-order the Gorillamobile for $30 each. More
MoGo Talk is the the Bluetooth headset for iPhone that is capable of delivering superior audio quality in an ultra-thin design. Measuring 24mm x 50mm x 5mm, the Mogo Talk comes with a flat folding earpiece that enables it to store and charge on the laptop using PC Card or ExpressCard/54 slot. Its battery provides up to 4 hours of talk time or more than a week of standby time. Other features include Echo Suppression and Active Noise compensation. If you are interested, you can pre-order the MoGo TALK for $99. It will be released in early August 2009. [Product Page]
O2 has recently announced that the new iPhone 3G S handset will go on sale on Friday June 19th, 2009 in O2, Apple and Carphone Warehouse retail stores. The iPhone 3G S will be available from free on a variety of 18 and 24 month Pay Monthly tariffs with unlimited UK web browsing on the O2 network and Wi-Fi. It will also be available on Pay & Go with unlimited UK web browsing and Wi-Fi for the first 12 months. See the price list after the jump. More
