Evidence of 3G iPhone Overwhelming, “iPhone Black” a Potential New Model

Is it possible to go a day without seeing some piece of iPhone-related news? No, not at all. The most enforced news lately has been with the potential 3G model, although ‘potential’ is probably not a good word to use. Given all of the evidence that’s been floating around, including screenshots and new signed deals, it’s unlikely at this point if we didn’t see a 3G model by the end of the month, or June at the latest.

Apple Insider reports that Apple’s market for the iPhone will soon be growing, upwards of 3x of what’s possible now. Recent deals with Vodafone, Rogers Wireless, Telecom Italia and America Movil will give a huge boost to sales. Well, at least to those who don’t feel like importing an unlocked version. As it stands with their current market, Apple has 150 million potential customers, but these new deals will bring that number to around 470 million.

For those who like things dark, there seems to also be evidence that there will be an “iPhone Black” model, although there is not too much information to go on. AT&T have listed it on their site, but it could also be some joker having some fun. It does seem reasonable enough to happen, however.

The change reflects expectations that Apple will ship approximately 11 million iPhones in 2008, or about one million more than the company stated that it hoped to sell over the course of the year. For 2009, the analyst is now expecting the Cupertino-based firm to ship 17 million units, up from his previous estimate of 10 million.

Source: Apple Insider