July 1 - 4:00pm EDT   Uniea has announced three iPhone 3GS case updates and a new hip case. The U-Suit Premium, U-Skin, and U-Suit Folio Premium have all been upgraded. The U-Suit Folio Premium, a soft leather flip-case, now allows access to the headphone jack and the volume control. The U-Suit Premium is another leather case, which has gained three material options: original, Napa and black Intrecciato. [full story]

June 24 - 10:30am EDT   USBfever has launched the Mini Capsule Microphone, a new attachment designed for the second-generation iPod touch. The device offers plug-and-play capabilities, and works as both a microphone and a speaker. Power is supplied by an iPod's internal battery. While meant for Touches, the mic is also said to be compatible with the iPhone and iPhone 3G. [full story]

June 23 - 9:15am EDT   After some delay, the unofficial iPhone Dev Team has released the ultrasn0w unlocking tool for iPhone 3.0 firmware. The current version is only functional with the iPhone 3G, but enables use of the device with any unofficial GSM carrier. American T-Mobile customers must however disable 3G access before using the hack. [full story]

June 19 - 4:50pm EDT   The unofficial iPhone Dev Team has released a new version of PwnageTool for the Mac, updated to jailbreak devices running the iPhone 3.0 firmware. Once jailbroken a handheld can load unofficial applications, and provide access to normally forbidden code. The software is not currently functional with the iPhone 3G S, but should work on first- and second-generation iPhones, as well as the first-generation iPod touch. Second-generation Touches must use redsn0w instead. [full story]

June 18 - 10:50am EDT   Canadians should now be able to buy iPhones from Apple Stores, Apple has announced. While the iPhone 3G has been on sale in Canada since its 2008 launch, buyers have typically had to turn to a Rogers or Fido store to pick up the product. People should now have the option of heading to one of the country's nine Apple outlets, located in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Laval and Montreal. An Ottawa store opening is anticipated for August. [full story]

June 16 - 11:25am EDT   Australian carrier Optus has let slip the details of new iPhone subscription options, meant to coincide with the release of the 3GS, a leak claims. The carrier's "yes" cap plans should now range from $19 to $79 a month, and by default provide between 100MB and 1GB of data; missing is a $29 option, which will come sometime after launch if at all. Varying payments may be necessary based on the choice of iPhone model, and the length of a contract, spanning one to two years. [full story]

June 15 - 4:25pm EDT   Belkin has released an updated collection of cases for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Models in the revised lineup include the Grip Ergo, Grip Two-Toned Vector, BodyGuard Hue, BodyGuard Crush, Micra Flex and others. The collection's flagship is the Grip Ergo, featuring contoured ridges on silicone. The Ergo takes its name from an ergonomic design, and is available in caviar, chili pepper and indigo colors. [full story]

June 14 - 8:10pm EDT   Agent18 has announced the latest additions to its line of iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S cases, the SlimShield, ShockShield, Mix Tape, and Cloud Case, as well as a re-designed FlowerVest and the return of the Slider model. SlimShield is a hard plastic case that covers only the back of the device, with a ten-layer hard-coat spray and chrome accents. The package also includes a protective film for the display and table stand. [full story]

June 12 - 11:05am EDT   Griffin has uncovered new and updated cases for the iPhone and iPod touch: the Reveal, Elan Passport Metal, FlexGrip and Elan Form with Sky Blue Trim. The Reveal case is designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, and uses a thin polycarbonate outer shell with rubber interior lining. Meant to protect against minor impacts and scratches, the case also includes a static-peel screen protector. [full story]

June 11 - 10:50am EDT   Canadian carrier Fido has posted information on its iPhone 3GS pricing and subscription options. As in the US the phone will be launching June 19th, with a 16GB phone costing $199, and a 32GB model $299, when either is combined with a three-year voice and data plan. Fido will also be offering the iPhone 3G for $99, when bought under the same terms. Contract-free pricing should be available, though figures are not yet ready. [full story]

June 10 - 2:30pm EDT   Specifications listed at the Netherlands T-Mobile website appear to confirm that the iPhone 3GS integrates 256MB of RAM. Developers will now be able to utilize double the memory from the previous 3G model. T-Mobile lists the expanded RAM on both the 16GB and 32GB models, although the basic 8GB variant likely still offers 128MB. The carrier also lists a 600MHz CPU, which could corroborate earlier reports that the device uses Samsung's ARM Cortex A8. [full story]

June 8 - 3:05pm EDT   Presenting at the 2009 WWDC keynote, Apple has announced the iPhone 3GS. Said to use the same exterior design as the 3G, the interior is nevertheless described as "entirely new," able to load apps two to three times faster, and render websites as much as three times faster. OpenGL ES 2.0 rendering is present for games, and the phone's HSDPA reception is now rated at 7.2Mbps instead of 3.6Mbps. [full story]

June 4 - 12:10pm EDT   The high expectations for next week's WWDC gathering in San Francisco may result in disappointment for a lot of onlookers, argues Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Although no longer talking about a postponed iPhone announcement, Munster notes that even if new hardware is announced at WWDC, it may be unlikely to ship until mid-July, much like the iPhone 3G in 2008. Other commentators have also called for a $99 iPhone, but it is thought that a more realistic low end could be $149. [full story]

June 1 - 11:55am EDT   iPhone inventory is now extremely limited in the Best Buy supply chain, a memo from the retailer's corporate division is said to warn. Shipments of the device are expected to be light or non-existent over the course of the next few weeks, the memo elaborates, and it is suggested that some stores may run out of product completely. The Best Buy situation follows reports of low stock at AT&T and Vodafone Australia. [full story]

May 27 - 3:10pm EDT   Long-standing rumors of a cheaper iPhone could see the persistence of the 8GB iPhone 3G, argues RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky. Serving as an alternative to a new mainline iPhone, the 3G would retain the same specifications, but drop $100 in price to $99. The move could spur iPhone sales by as much as 30 to 40 percent, Abramsky suggests, adding 5 million units in FY09, and 22 million in FY10. Total iPhone sales for each year would be 18 and 28 million. [full story]