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Apple iPhone 3GS in Malaysia late July

Friday, 12/06/09 - 16:09PM Filed in Blog by sarah | Views: 5782 | Comments: 20
Tags: klue, kl, kuala lumpur, malaysia, iphone 3gs, maxis

The Apple iPhone 3GS was all anyone could talk about after the news broke of its new and improved features at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference 2009. It looks to be yet another lust-worthy gadget from Apple but the most important info you can take away from this is that it will be launched in Malaysia sometime in late July, a source close to Maxis says.

Plenty of questions abound of course, one of pressing ones about whether the price for the iPhone 3G will drop in Malaysia, reflecting upon the price decrease in the States.  We've got no confirmation on this but our guess is, it won't drop by much. 

But if you're one of the few who just got their iPhone 3G, don't forget that you can get phone updated with the iPhone OS 3.0. The software updates will allow you to cut, copy and paste text, send MMS (OMG, FINALLY) and record voice memos, amongst others. The software update is available from 17 June. Check out more info here

And this may be redundant information by now, but for those wondering what are the key differences between the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS, this nifty comparison chart here will help. 

What are your initial reactions though? Going to upgrade your iPhone 3G to the 3GS?  Converting from your Blackberry to Apple? Or lusting after other "iPhone killers" like the Palm Pre or the Nokia N97?

UPDATE: iPhone 3Gs confirmed prices here.


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I'm lusting after the Palm Pre. Though it will take awhile to get here. I guess, I'll either get the iPhone, or the N97 - because the camera quality is just so awesome.

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Posted by nickchhan on 12 June

i really want the iPhone 3GS but that really depends on the price point though! it's either that or a BB Bold for me right now.

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Posted by sarah on 13 June | Send private message

still no front camera to make video call.. what a lousy!

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Posted by holabola on 13 June

blackberry storm is much more better than iphone 3g, or iphone 3gs, cheaper and more features, the spec also higher. but the more important thing is storm is cheaper.

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Posted by holabola on 13 June

I have been using the original iPhone for two years now so I am looking forward to upgrading to the 3GS. However, I just wished DiGi would hurry up with their mobile 3G network. I understand Maxis is over congested. But back to the phone. The real reason for using the iPhone are the many cool apps you can install in it. I tried the Storm and although it is quite good, the interface and responsiveness is still a step or two behind the iPhone and especially now with the iPhone 3GS. Blackberry used to have push email as it's USP but iPhone has that now.

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Posted by Chun on 18 June

I been using 2g and 3g and loving it and now even more on 3.0 update..... 3gs is a must have with new voice control and video recording.... Will get my hand on ittttt......

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Posted by Iphone lover on 19 June

what will the price be?
i hear the news, it say $99 = RM 360?
it is true?

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Posted by june on 21 June

$99 is the 3G model and 3Gs will be priced at $199.

So not much difference if 3Gs reaches our shores, maxis will still retain it's current pricing

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Posted by Jibum on 22 June

Blackberry Storm or other so-called "iphone killers" can suck it! so bad till its numb. Or windows based smartphones like HTC, Palm, etc for that matter. cause they don't have 3893970473 apps like iphone does. But blackberry bold is nice.

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Posted by kokokokoko on 22 June

$99 (3G) & $199 (3Gs) is for U.S consumer, tied with AT&T contract. *note the $, not RM... :D

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Posted by lxcorvinus on 23 June | Send private message

who know s about the ipnone 3gs price in malaysia?????can iphone 3g upgrade or update to 3gs?lol

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Posted by zack on 24 June

IPhone 3G S expected price listed to be RM3500 to RM3800 open malaysian market.So any takers on it...

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Posted by dadrise on 30 June

Anyone looking for free iPhone 3G S, below are details...
Get the new Apple iPhones 3GS for free by participating in the daily contests held by SquareSpace. Daily gift cards worth $199 are being given and the contest will go on till July 7, 2009.

The contest is really simple and is happening on one of your favorite Social Networking sites, Twitter. All you have do is tweet about something and add an #squarespace in your tweet. A rage already if you noticed.

You can tweet unlimited number of times even though I am not sure whether it will increase your chances of winning. SquareSpace randomly selects the winner and will contact you.

Although I doubt anyone would want to win more than once, reentries are not allowed.

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Posted by dadrise on 30 June

Is apple launching the latest iPhone 3G S as factory unlocked in Malaysia???please someone reply!!

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Posted by Ravikanth on 01 July | Send private message

"Is apple launching the latest iPhone 3G S as factory unlocked in Malaysia???please someone reply!!"
Yes of course.

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Posted by steve ayob on 01 July

Maxis will be announced pricing for iPhone 3GS by 15 July '09 and expected to be launching around 17 July '09.

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Posted by Izwan Adzman on 09 July

No information on exact release date yet, nor the pricing.

http://www.pupuweb.com/blog/maxis-announced-to-bring-iphone-3gs-to-malaysia-later-this-month/

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Posted by Alex Lim on 12 July

We are selling the unlock 3GS Apple 32GB iPhone for just US$450 and also the 3G Apple 16GB & 8GB iPhone for just US$350 & US$300 and guaranteed that it will work with any preferred network.


This does not VOID your Apple warranty since you are not hacking the Firmware. You do not have to worry about it relocking when Apple comes out with a new Firmware.

3Gs APPLE 32GB iPHONE FOR JUST US$450
BLACK BERRY STORM FOR JUST US$420
BUY 2 UNITS 3G 8GB iPHONE FOR JUST US$600
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we sell the latest firmware version

This phone includes all of the standard Apple equipment.

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Posted by David Brian on 14 July

price will be 3+++ ?aiya so crazy lol

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Posted by rewt on 14 July

i already purchase iPhone 3gs 32G with maxis plan ivalue1.
So far this phone not let me down. Iphone 3gs is one of most briliant today (some people keeping compare this phone with other smart phone) with most application on store

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Posted by orpheo on 26 September

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