No, you can’t exactly get an iPhone 3G from 3 Australia directly. They’re not yet authorized to distribute the coveted handset. However, there are ways to get unlocked iPhone 3G—either you hack it or buy an unlocked phone from Optus.

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One of the main reasons why I wanted a 3G phone was to tether it to my laptop for use in places without WiFi (and as back-up connection too). I’m sure a lot of people think the same. Unfortunately, tethering isn’t allowed for the iPhone 3G, but just in case you need a connection for an emergency, and you got your new iPhone 3G with you, here are the instructions on how you can do so.

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For the new iPhone 3G owners out there, we stocked more protective gear for your new shiny new toy. We got three different Speck iPhone 3G protective case models for everyone right here.

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Some pre-release reviews of the iPhone 3G pointed out that making use of some of its features, most notably the 3G connection itself, drain its battery faster than expected. In time, a solution might be devised for the issue; for now though, Apple published a list of pointers to help prolong battery life.

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Remember when Telstra claimed its NextG network could be home to the fastest iPhone 3G in the world? I’m sure a lot of people snorted in disbelief over such a claim, yet even so, Telstra‘s not just all talk.

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Hey, lookie here, these just might be the very first real Apple iPhone 3G unboxing pictures. Don’t spazz just yet—the release date is STILL on July 11, it’s just that some extremely lucky Portuguese has got their hands on a unit beforehand.

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Counting the days until the Apple iPhone 3G‘s official release? It won’t be long ’til that day, after all. You better count your money too though, because it’s most probably not just the phone you’re buying that day.

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Everybody wants to take on the iPhone these days, it has become some sort of a battle royal of touch screen smartphones. One unlikely contender, however, faces the giant head-on without pretenses (just take a look at the picture above)—the HOP1809 3G.

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After all the rumors preceding its announcement, the official unveiling of the 3G iPhone at WWDC was a bit anti-climactic. In fact, the mock-ups which circulated the web were actually quite well-done that what I saw wasn’t really anything new.

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In a few hours more than 24, we’ll find out all there is to know about the 3G iPhone. Of course, by this time, we’re all already overloaded with rumors and leaked photos (a lot of them most likely to be fabricated), but here’s what’s known about the 3G iPhone for now.

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