Speculation is rife that the next generation of Apple iPhone in Australia, due to be unveiled in December, will be a ‘nano’ version of the hugely successful handset.

Industry source’s are claiming Apple will launch the new mini iPhone in time for Christmas and will reportedly be available for pay-as-you-go customers. The latest 3G incarnation of the iPhone has been the world’s fastest selling mobile phone ever, with some retailers up 81 per cent in sales compared to the same quarter last year.

With this sharp pick-up in subscription connections off the back of the iPhone 3G launch, most retailers would welcome another Apple release in time for the Christmas rush, as I’m sure consumers would. With the second-generation iPhone more business ready, the handset is not just a fashion accessory but also ready to take on the might of the Blackberry.

But with a smaller handset, questions will be raised about what Apple will have to cut back on to encompass all the features into a smaller package. Rumours suggest the iPhone ‘nano’ will feature a touchwheel for dialing on the back with a full screen on the front, though I’m sure with Apple’s eye for design whatever the finished product is, it will be spectacular.

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