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AT&T gearing up to launch $99 8GB iPhone 3GS?
AT&T gearing up to launch $99 8GB iPhone 3GS?
Boy Genius on November 5th, 2009 at 1:09pm Filed under: Whisper 13 Comments Definitely not confirmed, but rather interesting nonetheless. We’ve heard now from two sources that AT&T, and we guess Apple, are contemplating launching an 8GB iPhone 3GS at the $99 price point before Christmas. One ...
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8GB iPhone 3GS en route to AT&T?
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... was going to introduce an 8GB iPhone 3GS a few months ago, but now BGR is hearing that AT&T has similar plans to replace the low end $99 iPhone 3G with a faster iPhone 3GS.  Faster processor, more RAM faster network speeds at same price just in time for Christams shoppers according to their source.  They aslo added: ...

AT&T Planning Release of a $99 8GB iPhone 3GS?
The iPhone Blog — ... Boy Genius has heard some rumblings that AT&T is ready to launch a 8GB iPhone 3GS in preparation of Verizon releasing the highly anticipated ...

AT&T To Get 8GB 3GS?
EverythingiCafe — ... BGR is reporting that AT&T may get an upgrade to their base level iPhone, and bring in a new 8GB iPhone 3GS for $99. This would replace the current, entry level $99 8GB 3G just in time for the holidays. Bumping up the entry level would be a good move for people who are eyeing up a new phone, and the improved hardware might just be enough to pull even more people into the iPhone camp. $99 for an iPhone with all the extras that 3GS provides is a rather tempting proposition. What would also be interesting, is if the iPhone does open to Verizon, but only AT&T gets the 8GB ...

Rumor: AT&T Getting an 8GB iPhone 3GS?
Mac|Life — ... According to BGR's sources, AT&T customers will be able to purchase an iPhone with a faster processor, more RAM, and a better camera for the same price just in time for the holidays. This would unarguably be a great sales boost for Apple. ...

RUMOR: AT&T to launch $99 8GB Apple iPhone 3GS in time for Christmas
MacDailyNews — RUMOR: AT&T to launch $99 8GB Apple iPhone 3GS in time for Christmas Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 05:05 PM EST "We’ve heard now from two sources that AT , and we guess Apple, are contemplating launching an 8GB iPhone 3GS at the $99 price point before Christmas," The Boy Genius Report dishes. Full, but very brief, post here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "Dizzy D." for the heads up.]

AT&T looking to sell an 8GB iPhone 3GS?
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Boy Genius Report is claiming that two separate sources have told them that AT&T is looking to sell an 8GB iPhone 3GS for $99 US before Christmas. While this news wouldn't come as a shock, it would certainly take more than AT&T to make it happen. As most of you know, Apple doesn't make an 8GB iPhone 3GS and it would probably mean the discontinuation of the iPhone 3G in general. ...

$99 8GB iPhone 3GS to Hit for the Holidays?
iPhonefreak — $99 8GB iPhone 3GS to Hit for the Holidays? Now this could be interesting: Boy Genius Report is claiming that Apple and AT&T are working on a cheaper version of the iPhone 3GS to replace the current $99 3G model. They list the info as unconfirmed, but apparently two of their spies have hinted that this is happening–one even elaborated that the move could be a response to the hype surrounding the release of the Motorola Droid. Now the BGR folks are known for gathering big scoops, but I’ll still need to see a little more info before I can concur. Then again, the ...

AT&T May be Prepping $99 iPhone 3GS
Unwired View — ... holidays can’t come soon enough. My concern is, though, that only AT&T is rumored to be making the leap at this point. Are other iPhone carriers planning on releasing the 8 GB version of the 3GS as well? Ultimately my dream would be for the 16 GB 3GS to drop in price to $99, and have a 64 GB iPhone 3GS come out just before the holidays at the $299 price point. But I’ll settle for an 8 GB in 3GS flavor for now. via BGR ...

$99 8GB iPhone 3GS For Christmas? [Rumors]
Gizmodo — It's hearsay at this point, but Boy Genius Report's sources claim the 8GB 3G will be swapped with a 3GS. They've had a decent-enough record with rumors lately, and it makes sense against the $99 Droid Eris. We'll see. [BGR] ...

Rumour: AT&T 8GB Apple iPhone 3GS $99 Christmas Special Launch
Phones Review — Now we are not sure if this is all true or not but apparently AT&T may possibly be launching the 8GB Apple iPhone 3GS for $99. BGR has apparently heard from two sources that AT&T will launch the 8GB Apple iPhone 3GS in time for Christmas, one of the sources said that this is their way of combating the DROID madness. We always say a Christmas launch is always good because it gives customers more choices and of course cheaper smartphones and Christmas can be pretty expensive. Please let us know if you have heard about this rumour, also if ...

In Brief: Apple to Release $99 8GB iPhone 3GS
World of Apple — ... Boy Genius Report has today briefly noted that AT&T and Apple are “contemplating” launching an 8GB iPhone 3GS for just $99. ...

Rumor: 8GB iPhone 3GS To Appear Before Christmas
Cult of Mac — ... for $299. This latest rumor would seem to defy Apple’s usual practice of unveiling new iPhones in the summer. In related news, Apple reportedly is testing iPhones that support RFID, allowing the handsets to connect to make payments or use the technology to gather product data. The report follows previous Apple forays into RFID for the iPhone. One Apple patent involved a touchscreen RFID sensor, while other work centered on using RFID to find and connect to Wi-Fi networks. [Via BGR , ...

5Words: Cheapie iPhone 3GS Coming Shortly?
Technologizer — ... $99 iPhone 3GS for Xmas? Droid: What you should know. Skype legal hassles over! Please? Twitter starts to test retweeting. Windows 7 outselling Vista handily. Band Hero sued? No doubt! Slacker radio hits Android phones. Orb media streaming for Macs. It’s Wikipedia in handheld form. Technology isn’t making us hermits. ________________________ Like 5Words? Subscribe via RSS.     ...

Rumor Has It: 8GB 3GS, RFID-Capable iPhones on the Way?
TheAppleBlog — ... Rumors of the smaller capacity 3GS come via Boy Genius Report, which has proved fairly reliable in the past when it comes to predicting new product launches by Apple. They claim to have heard news of the 8GB model from two separate sources at AT&T: ...

AT&T looking to sell an 8GB iPhone 3GS?
The Iphone Spot — ... Boy Genius Report is claiming that two separate sources have told them that AT&T is looking to sell an 8GB iPhone 3GS for $99 US before Christmas. While this news wouldn’t come as a shock, it would certainly take more than AT&T to make it happen. As most of you know, Apple doesn’t make an 8GB iPhone 3GS and it would probably mean the discontinuation of the iPhone 3G in general. ...

AT&T Launching 8GB iPhone 3GS for $99
iPhone Savior — ... "We’ve heard now from two sources that AT&T, and we guess Apple, are contemplating launching an 8GB iPhone 3GS at the $99 price point before Christmas. One source said this was AT&T’s way of combating the DROID madness." Source - BGR ...

$99 8GB iPhone 3GS for Christmas?
Apple Forums & iPhone Forums, Mods, Hacks, News, Themes, Downloads, and more! | ModMyi.com - 4,711,751,911 — ... Is AT&T getting ready to roll out a $99 iPhone 3GS in time for the holidays? "Boy Genius", of Engadget fame, is asserting that two anonymous sources told him they are doing just that, as a "way of combating the DROID madness.” ...

A cheap iPhone 3GS for the end of year festivities?
HardMac.com — ... According to BoyGeniusReport who has received information from two different sources, Apple could launch for the end-of-year festivities a cheaper iPhone 3GS for $100. It would be different from the current models and have 8 GB of memory which is sufficient for many people. After a subsidy, it would cost $99.  ...

Apple Launching 8GB iPhone 3GS At $99 To Counter Droid?
iPhone Hacks — ... price war. But from another perspective, the launch of a $99 iPhone 3GS could also potentially cannibalize the sale of the higher priced 16GB and 32GB iPhones. A fine call would then be to launch a limited edition 8GB iPhone 3GS for the holiday season.  Whatsoever, this could be an interesting move from Apple and we shall keep you posted on the updates. If the rumor were to be true, do you think it is a smart move from Apple? Please put forth your opinion in the comments.  [via BoyGeniusReport ] ...

Apple Gaining on RIM in Smartphone Market
Digital Daily — ... With 39 percent of smartphone sales, Nokia (NOK) was the top seller during the period and it’s clearly not ceding its spot any time soon. But RIM might, given the small gap between its market share and Apple’s. It’s clearly got a fight on its hands as we head in the holidays — especially if Apple brings an 8GB iPhone 3GS to market in the next few weeks. ...

Apple's Smartphone Success
Digital Daily — ... It clearly has a fight on its hands as we head in the holidays, especially if Apple brings an 8GB iPhone 3GS to market in the next few weeks. ...

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