Okay, gang, I’ve cracked this mystery: Apple is trying to get people to buy Blackberrys, and it’s stunningly obvious.
For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, rumors have been swirling that new iPhones (with 3G, among other fantastical features) will be announced at the World Wide Developers Conference next month. However, as of today, iPhones are unavailable for purchase online at Apple.com, and have basically disappeared from both real-world AT&T and Apple Stores. The supposition was that this was to clear the way for the new iPhones, but if that’s really a month off*, why take them down now?
Why, to clear the way for the new Blackberrys, of course. And, by the way, I assume you don’t spell it blackberries, because that’s the fruit, right? Anyway.
Officially announced today, the new Blackberry is called “Bold,” and features a black and silver, iPhone-esque design. The mobile messaging device (sigh), will include email, phone, IM, Internet, camera, video recording, and much, much more. No price point yet, though rumors set it around $300-$500… In other words, iPhone pricing. I rest my case.
[Blackberry Bold]
*In all seriousness, check back here tomorrow… I would not be at all surprised if the new iPhones are available online at Apple.com starting tomorrow morning; they’re not going to leave the world iPhone-less for weeks.
