Apple Offering iPhone Without Contract

Folks looking to get the iPhone 3G without an AT&T contract will probably be happy to hear that Apple retail stores have started selling the iPhone 3G at the full unsubsidized price, which means you’ll have to shell out $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16GB version. Users who purchase the iPhone 3G via the Apple retail stores will be able to complete the activation process at home via iTunes. Such a move in probably a prelude to Apple announcing a new iPhone, which is widely tipped to be announced during the upcoming Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference).