iPhone 2.0 firmware release moment hidden under our noses

Since its announcement, we’ve all been speculating about the iPhone 2.0 firmware release date, but Apple has been hiding the period under our noses all along.

“iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes(R) 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers,” Apple notes in the original iPhone 3G press release (8th paragraph).

Many have told me (3 times

10 times) that that term most likely is a stall period; in other words a “latest possible ship” period for the release. We noted last week that the iPhone 2.0 firmware has already gone gold master (received shipping status); however, we might not see the new firmware until the iPhone 3G is released on July 11th.

Thanks for the tip, Austin!

[Source] Cory Bohon