As most Tech enthusiasts would now know, at WWDC this morning Apple CEO Steve Jobs finally announced the 3G iPhone. 

This announcement has been long awaited by many iPhone users and critics of the iPhone. In fact, one of the main criticisms when the iPhone was originally introduced was that it lacked 3G speeds. Well, many of the critics who criticized the iPhone are now pretty much bowing down to it.

The 3G iPhone is will be available in over 70 countries including Australia, New Zealand and even the Czech Republic. It is going to hit the shelves on July 11th 2008. This is a rather wise move by Apple as the much anticipated Australian Apple Store will open in Sydney. The pricing for AUS is yet to be announced but the 8GB model will cost $199 US, so with conversion to Australian currency, the 8GB model will  be about $210 dollars. However, since Apple is famous for their high prices, expect the iPhone to be marked up to around AU $240.

Will I be purchasing one? Of course! Being an Apple ‘fan-boy’ I would never pass up such an opportunity.

More information of the 3G iPhone is now available on the Apple Australia Website.  www.apple.com/au