As reported by Wired and Gizmodo – the Apple’s widely expected iPhone upgrade is to be launched WORLDWIDE June 9th, 2008.

Key points from the immediate analysis:

  • Considered a world wide launch, which is why we have been getting wind of all of these international distribution deals lately.  Previously it was expected to be a USA only launch with international shipments near the end of the year.
  • Fixed price point removed, so international markets can sell the phone at flexible prices (something Europeans are more comfortable with – especially with different currencies).
  • Pipar Jeffery analyst Gene Munster notes:
  • 575 million potential customers in 42 countries (up from 152 million)
  • “International rollout is about 8 months ahead of our original schedule”
  • Assuming current 3% market share, Munster gives increased confidence Apple can hit 12.9 million units sold in 2008.
  • Predicts 45 million units sold in 2009.

    • So we all know the Iphone is going to be released, and

    A source has given me the following information on the upcoming Iphone release

    • 16 Gigs
    • 3G
    • Preinstalled 2.0
    • Working GPS
    • A harder to crack base
    • Improved output quality (beats Research in Motion (RIMM) back down.
    • Some apps come preloaded that aren’t in the beta

    Provided this is true, AAPL will be a huge trade as soon as the market opens.

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