News sources in Australia are reporting Telstra executives have let slip that they will have the 3G iPhone running 42Mbps by Christmas.

To run these speeds on Telstra’s Next G HSDPA network will be upgrading to HSPA+ or Evolved HSPA. This speed compares favorably with the AT&T networks 500-800Kbps download speeds.

We’re getting excited at TimTechs HQ with 17 days until the assumed June 9th launch, what other surprises are Apple keeping under their hat?

With the growing convergence of mobile devices one designer at least felt that the purpose of the phone was being lost, namely communication.

The Need Concept phone is his response. A communication only device with no mp3, 3G, video, GPS, camera or add-ons.

What do you think - have phones ceased being about communication?

Those still in awe of the iPhone’s internet browsing make take pause at the latest video demo of HTC Touch Diamond’s one-handed internet navigation.

Utilizing the 3D Touch interface TouchFLO 3D, 3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and a customized browser that enables ease of navigation and one-handed zoom and pan the Diamond breezes through your favourite content with a minimum of fuss.

Sounds to good to be true right? Check out the video.