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Rumor: Best Buy, Radio Shack to Sell iPhone 3G

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 9:25 AM - by

If the latest rumors hold true U.S. customers will be able to pick up a shiny new iPhone 3G at Best Buy and Radio Shack as well as Apple and AT&T stores. If so, Apple's combination iPod and smartphone will be available in a significantly larger number of locations than previously thought.

The rumor was picked up by Boy Genius Report and claims that the information is unconfirmed. Since iPhone 3G will apparently require in-store activation, and both Best Buy and Radio Shack are equipped to sell AT&T phones and contracts, it does seem plausible that Apple would look to both companies to extend its market reach.

Considering, however, that the rumor is just that -- a rumor -- don't count on seeing the iPhone 3G on sale in locations outside of Apple and AT&T stores until an official announcement comes out.

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Sir Harry Flashman said:

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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:31 pm

I was in my local Best Buy a few days ago and they have remodeled the cell phone section quite a bit. They added this counter for processing cell phone accounts or something.

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