Apple has reportedly awarded production of the second-generation iPhone smartphone with 3G wireless data support to Foxconn Electronics, with the Taiwanese manufacturer expected to have three million units ready to ship in June. It is estimated a total of 24 to 25 million units will be produced during the product lifespan.

Reports of a 3G version iPhone are all unconfirmed at present, although industry watchers are fairly confident an announcement will be made at or around Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 (WWDC 2008) in June based on the current high market demand for the device, plus the proposed timing of the announcement, approximately one year after Apple launched the first-generation iPhone, is characteristic for the company.

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