The second announcement is confirmation that the release of iPhone OS 3.0 software will also be available to download through iTunes on 17 June and is free to all existing iPhone customers, offering over 100 new features.
The new iPhone 3G S will be free on selected O2 consumer and business tariffs and also available to Pay & Go customers.
iPhone 3G S combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone 3G, O2’s fastest selling handset, with improved battery life, a higher resolution 3MP autofocus camera and a new built-in digital compass for instant navigation.
From 19 June all iPhone 3G handsets with the latest iPhone OS 3.0 software will feature the hotly demanded Picture Messaging (MMS), as well as an internet tethering option to connect your PC or Mac to the internet using the iPhone 3G as a modem.
All customers will continue to receive unlimited browsing on their iPhone over O2’s HSDPA network and unlimited access to over 7,500 WiFi hotspots through both The Cloud and now BT Openzone.
iPhone 3G S will be available in the UK through O2, Carphone Warehouse and Apple sales channels.
Both the 16GB and 32GB iPhone 3G S will also be available to Pay & Go customers at the following prices: iPhone 3G 8GB - £342.50; iPhone 3G S 16GB - £440.40; iPhone 3G S 32GB - £538.30; iPhone 3G S 16GB and 32GB models will also be available on a number of O2 business tariffs on a 24 or 36 month contract.