In June, Apple did not fully phase out the 2008 model of the iPhone, the 3G. Instead, they chose to sell the 8GB model of the iPhone 3G in stores—that is, until a time when supply of the device is exhausted. This may be closer than we previously thought, as the Boy Genius Report has a picture of a supposed Rogers internal message, titled “Rogers 8GB iPhone transitioning to 3GS.”

A few weeks ago I wrote about a possible rumor that Canada may be receiving the iPhone. Now, it has been confirmed. Although the statement from Roger’s was extremely short, with no details about a release date or model, it is now certain that the iPhone is heading north. All the statement read was: “We’re more »

Rogers Communications Inc, the only Canadian carrier with a GSM network, was hoping to include the iPhone in a touch screen phone campaign they were planning to launch around May or July. Now, neither side is talking and there hasn’t been any official statements yet, but a source has mentioned that Rogers and Apple are more »

That’s the reason according to Michael Geist, Canada research chair of Internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa: “The barrier to the iPhone in Canada is not Apple. Rather, it is the lack of wireless competition that [...] leads to pricing that places Canadians at a significant disadvantage compared with other developed countries.” more »