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iPhone 3GS announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19th


As endlessly predicted, Apple's unveiled a new iPhone today at WWDC, the iPhone 3G S -- the "s" stands for speed. Although it looks almost exactly like the 3G, it's much, much faster -- some tasks are almost four times faster. Data speeds are upped to 7.2Mbps HSDPA, and the camera is now a 3 megapixel unit with tap-to-autofocus and auto white balance -- and just as expected, it now supports 30fps VGA video recording with editing features. You're also getting a built-in compass, Nike+ support, and a new battery that offers 5 hours of 3G talk time and 9 hours of WiFi internet use. There are some surprises, too -- holding down the home button now enables a new voice control interface that lets you do everything from make calls to control iTunes, and Apple's touting a new "fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating." New and end-of-contract pricing is set at $199 for 16GB and $299 for 32GB when it goes on sale June 19th Stateside and in 80 more countries in August -- and the current 8GB 3G will remain on sale for $99, effective immediately. You'll have to pay a bit more if you're mid-contract, though -- $299 for the 3G and $399/$499 for the 3G S.
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Other iPhone news from WWDC:
Apple shows iPhone OS 3.0 at WWDC, hits devices June 17th
Apple's 8GB iPhone 3G falls to $99 on contract
Apple partners with TomTom to bring "real" navigation to iPhone
Apple announces "Find My iPhone" phone-locating service
Line 6 and Planet Waves brings guitar and amp control to iPhone
ScrollMotion's Iceberg in-app bookstore announced for iPhone, ready to take on the Kindle?
iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: the tale of the tape

Other Apple news from WWDC:
Apple's new MacBook family: non-removable batteries, lower prices
Apple shipping Snow Leopard in September, $29 upgrade
Apple digs into Microsoft at WWDC
Safari 4 released today, offering 'unparalled speed'

Read - Apple PR
Read - AT&T PR with pricing info