AppleInsider StaffJobs told a crowd of developers in San Francisco that the inaugural Apple handset would be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29th, but did not specify whether that time was pacific time, eastern time, or local regional time.
Representatives for Apple did not respond to inquiries seeking clarification.
It was previously assumed that the device would be made available through Apple and AT&T retail stores in the early morning hours.
The later timeframe appears to have been selected as part of a broader bid by the Cupertino-based Apple to entice a media frenzy with large crowds, in which those with day jobs are not at a disadvantage when it comes to snagging an iPhone on day one.
Reports as to how many iPhones will actually be available on June 29th have ranged from less than 40 per AT&T store to 3 million in total. The device is due to go on sale at approximately 1800 AT&T locations in addition to over 170 Apple retail stores.
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Or, so it's easier to close the doors when they run out...\
Gentlemen, start your cattle prods.
What time are you guys going to start lining up? Do you think If I go at like 2PM for 6PM It will be alright at an att store?
haha, yeah I think i should be there by like 12 at least. Apple store or att store?
Ya'll are brave, I'm hoping to do a full 24 hour camp out.
Since the store is no more than two or three blocks, I may swing by every hour starting at 6 on the 28th. I just don't know if I can handle not being one of the first owners!
This also depends on how many phones each store is to hold. I'm slowly working out the details. Today I just learned that I don't need to touch my plan when I buy a phone, so it's as in and out as possible. I'm also hoping that case-mate.com ships the iPhone cases before release, that way I can walk in and walk out with everything I need.