A Rogers Wireless iPhone compression website confirms to sweet rumor and alleged screenshots of the company’s internal retail software revealing a 8 GB iPhone 3GS model. Now, this “iPhone Comparison” tab on Rogers’ iPhone 3GS page contains a chart listing the features of the iPhone 3G and 3GS, noting near the bottom that the 3GS is available in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB capacities.
Boy Genius Report has received several tips that Rogers Wireless, Apple’s Canadian iPhone partner, is in the process of shipping an 8 GB version of the iPhone 3GS to its retail stores. BGR has also received several photos of what appear to be an internal memo in Rogers’ retail computer system announcing the transition to the new model to staff members.
We’ve had a number of unconfirmed tips over the last few days about this so we figured we’d post it? apparently it seems that Rogers in Canada is in the process of shipping iPhone 3GS 8GB flavor handsets to stores. Again, unconfirmed, no idea on pricing (we have no clue where to start on that) but we felt it was newsworthy to at least let you guys know what we’re hearing.
According to the screenshots, it appears that Rogers is attempting to sell through its existing inventory of the 8 GB iPhone 3G before transitioning to the iPhone 3GS as a replacement at the 8 GB level.
We have some good news for Rogers and Fido customers looking for the iPhone 3GS, it looks like those promotional offers are being extended through September 15. Granted, this is not going to get an iPhone 3GS in your hands any quicker, there are still inventory issues, but on the other hand, getting a nice deal may help ease the pain of the wait.
Our neighbors to the north are grumbling about the lack of 3GS iPhones. The major suppliers, Fido and Rogers, are both reporting they are sold out pretty much across the country. Some Apple Stores in Canada have them in stock, but a couple of calls revealed that even Apple Stores are often out of stock.
Both Rogers and FIDO say new shipments will arrive in ‘weeks,’ and that back orders are being filled on a priority basis. No dates are being given, and buyers are being told to check back with their local stores or online.
