With the release of the 3G iPhone approaching, a number of iPhone news and rumors have taken over the mobile phone industry. I think only the Verizon-Alltel merger comes close in popularity. I thought it would be helpful for iPhone fans if I can provide a summary of the latest news and rumors on both the original and the next generation iPhone.

Let's begin with the recent news on Apple's hit device. We'll tackle the juicy part later on.

Recently, the first iPhone has been released in different markets through out the world. Japan is one of the latest countries that is set to receive the hot handset. Reports say that Softbank is to bring the device to the Japanese market later this year. However, no release date, no price, and no information on whether the deal is exclusive has been released.

Recent news also reports that iPhone users can now port the popular VLC media player to their iPhone. This makes it possible for users to drag, drop and play MPEG/MPG, AVI and MP3 media formats. Experts expects that a public release is on its way even though project is currently in beta.

Then theres iCall an application is currently in beta form that enables the iPhones to switch from GSM to WiFi on-the-fly. The advantage of this application is that it allows users to save cell minutes and bypass the hassle of manually changing over. However, this application may still be far from a public release.


Now let's check out the hot 3G iPhone rumors.

One of the hottest rumors about the new device from Apple is the possible width. Will it be thinner or wider? Some rumnors suggest that the 3G iPhone will be thicker because of possible additions like GPS and a larger battery. However, there are also it will be up to 22 percent thinner than the original version. I guess we all have to wait and see to find out if which rumor is true.

Here's another rumor. this time it originates from Asia. Apparently, a Taiwanese manufacturer named Host Optical has claimed that to be manufacturing two smaller touchscreen display. They also claim that least one will be used in the new iPhone. The screens are smaller than the current gen iPhone at 2.8 and 3.2-inches. The Taiwanese manufacturer also heralds that these panels offer do not lose sensitivity over time, is more durable, waterproof, and resistant to high humidities and temperatures.

Here's another juicy rumor. Reuters Italia is reporting that the 3G iPhone will be announced by the Italian carrier TIM on Monday, Tuesday at the latest. The rumors also say that it will be available to the public sometime in June.

There you go. Those are the latest iPhone news and rumors. The rumors indicate that this is the month for the much awaited launch. I guess we all just have to wait for a glimpse of the next generation iPhone. Tune in to this blog for more telecommunication news and info.

Do you love the iPhone? If you are an iPhone fan, then you will like this rumor from The BoyGenius Report.

According to a BGR source, there are exciting rumors from Asia on a possible iPhone update. The rumor goes that Apple have made arrangements for a new round of iPhone production. Why is this important? Well, these newly ordered handsets may be equipped with 3G network compatibility.

One of the biggest criticisms of the iPhone is the lack of high-speed 3G/HSDPA support. The public has been clamoring for the high-end device to have this update. Well, Apple may be granting this request soon because the order was reportedly for a hefty 10 million units. If this number is accurate, then it may be true that it is connected to Apple’s next-generation handset.

Another factor that makes this rumor plausible, is the information that the 3G iPhone is indeed due out this year. If Apple ordered such a large quantity then, it may not be for the current model but the updated version.

There are also rumors that OLED displays will be featured on Apple’s upcoming revamp. However, the sources say that this rumor is not very solid. Nevertheless, the upcoming handsets could be thinner than the current model if it's true that OLED technology will be used. The decreased power consumption of OLED displays would also increase the battery life of the updated device. Since 3G components can be quite a drain on battery life, using OLED technology makes good sense.

I really think that these rumors are promising. The iPhone is already on of the hottest handsets on that business. A 3G model would increase its popularity even more. At this time, perhaps it would not be wise to purchase the old model. If the 3G model comes out, spending money on the old model would seem like a bad idea.