The latest version of the Apple iPhone, the iPhone 3G has just been announced to be released in New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Portugal on the 11th of July. In New Zealand the iPhone is being launched on the Vodafone network.

“We are very excited to bring iPhone 3G to many of our customers across Europe and emerging markets in the coming months” said Frank H. Rovekamp, global CMO, Vodafone Group.

“Vodafone’s extensive, high speed and reliable networks mean customers can enjoy a great Internet and communications experience on their iPhone 3G.”

There are very few phone manufacturers who could have launched a new version of one of their phones in the way that Apple have done over the past few days. Their new iPhone is being heralded as a break-through device that will change the smart phone market.

Vodafone have been careful not to annonce any pricing of the iPhone 3G for the New Zealand market yet, however the iPhone 3G is being shown for sale on Apple’s US site starting at $199 USD. In New Zealand their media release says;

“iPhone 3G will be available via Vodafone on contract price plans which will include great value data bundles.”

Hopefully the NZ pricing will follow suit and look to be substantially subsidised by Vodafone.

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Rumours are swirling in the techno-loving world that Apple are about to release a bevvy of beautiful new iPods.

Amongst possible new music gadgets on offer are a large touch-screen video iPod and a revamped iPod Nano (perfect for the Christmas stocking!). Apple’s iPod dominates the portable music player market; these stylish little MP3 players have great functionality and are intuitive to use (even if you’re an iPlod like me).

Late last year, iTunes finally made an appearance on our shores, giving Kiwis the chance to stock up their iPods with hours of fine music. They’ve got more than two million songs to choose from, so your ears will never be short of fresh tunes! And these days, with portable devices having a capacity of up to 80GB, it’s not just music but movies, podcasts, audiobooks and photos that can be stored on your iPod for easy transportation, listening and viewing.

Check out the range of MP3 players in our directory, and take your pick for music goodness anytime, anywhere!