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Don’t call them lazy! They are still hard at work flattening out all the bugs for the release of the upcoming iPhone utility labeled ‘Pwnage’. Here is the latest word from the iPhone Dev Team about what they’ve been up to and what we are all waiting for:

Some additional information….

We’ve read some points in the comments that we would like to formally reply to, and of course we like to keep you updated with our progress and keep you “in the loop”.

The iPhone 3G came out on Friday the 11th of July (a little over 5 days ago).

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While everyone is eagerly anticipating the release of the upcoming iPhone 2.0 hacks. Here are some newly released videos to wet your appetite. One thing worthy of noting is that they do don’t use the installer to actually download and install an app as it is reported to not currently be working with the iPhone 2.0 firmware yet.

Apple has put up an iPhone 3G guided tour video on their website. This video, like all of the others last year, explains all of the features the iPhone 3G will have.

You have 2 options on watching this video, You can either stream it from Apple’s website or you can download it and watch it on your computer. If you decide to stream it, you can choose from 3 size options, small, medium or large. If you decide to download it, you have 2 options, for your iPod (101MB) or in Large (308MB)

Watch the iPhone 3G Guided Tour: Apple.com

AppleInsider has reported on a rumour that the official British carrier of the iPhone O2, will be unlocking 3G iPhones for a nominal charge of £15 after 1 year of service.

For some customers, though, the most important news may come a year later. Separate O2 staff are suggesting that the wireless carrier’s usual policy of offering an unlock code for Pay As You Go phones after 12 months will remain true for iPhone 3G.

No statement from the company can be found on this issue so far and the sources are also unnamed. This little nugget of information will remain marked as just another rumour for now.

Engadget has posted a long Q and A post, which answers some of the questions you might have about the recently announced iPhone 3G.

And I quote from Engadget:

So, what’s with the new iPhone 3G?

Well, it’s pretty much the same iPhone as before — except now it’s down to $200, and has way faster 3G data, A-GPS (which is even better than regular GPS), as well as a flush headphone jack (which is great for anyone who doesn’t want to use Apple’s bundled headphones). Oh, and it’s also a little thinner around the edges, and a little thicker at the center. If you want to know what it was like to try out, check out our iPhone 3G hands-on.

How’d they get the price so low? The iPhone used to be crazy expensive.

Actually, depending on how you do the math it’s not actually cheaper. Now, in some countries the iPhone is free when you sign up for service, and in the US you’ll pay $200 for the 8GB model — half what it was a month ago — so you’re definitely paying less up front. But the data plans cost more now, so you might wind up spending more money over the long run.

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The iPhone 3G will spark an entirely new way of purchasing iPhones and unlocking them. Apple will now be requiring you to activate your 3G iPhone in store and sign up a contract with AT&T (O2 in the UK) as of July 11th if you want to get the new low prices. Fortunately there will be an option to buy the iPhone for a pre-paid plan which won’t lock you into a contract with AT&T, the price of this iPhone has yet to be released. It appears unlockers will now have to pay a premium to unlock their phones.

Link Engadget.

Today, at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 3G, which was massively rumored.

Features

• 3G-capable. 2.8 times faster than EDGE.
• Simultaneous voice and data connections
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
• GPS built-in
• Better battery life - 300 hours of standby, Talk-time 10 hours (as opposed to 5) on 2G networks, 5 hours of 3G talk-time (competition is 3 hour 3G talk time), 5 to 6 hours of high-speed browsing, 7 hours of video, 24 hours of audio.
• Flush headphone jack

The iPhone 3G will be available July 11th, 2008! It will be selling for $199 USD for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB model, very attractive prices. 8GB model will come in Black only. 16GB model will come in White or Black.

Note: Requires new 2-year AT&T rate plan, sold separately
For more iPhone pictures join the iPhone 3G gallery and discussion thread on our forums.

Update: The keynote video is up! – Watch Steve Jobs unveil the iPhone 3G here

Update #2: Watch the first official iPhone 3G Apple ad here