WWDC Dates Set, iPad 3G Ships, Lost iPhone Drama

Apple set the dates for its 2010 Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco for June 7-11. The conference, originally centered around the Mac, will certainly have an iPhone and iPad emphasis. Apple has already announced and released to developers a new version of the iPhone OS used on both devices. It is expected that they will unveil a new version of the iPhone hardware during the conference.
The 3G version of the iPad, capable of connecting to wireless 3G networks, has started shipping to customers who pre-ordered the device. Delivery times indicate they should be arriving on Friday afternoon, just hours before the iPad 3G goes on sale in Apple Stores around the U.S. at 5 p.m.
There is more drama around the iPhone that was lost in a California bar and then later sold to the online publication Gizmodo. Despite being returned to Apple, a police investigation has started which included the seizing of Gizmodo editor’s computers. On one side of the controversy are First Amendment considerations that protect journalists from such seizures. On the other side is the fact that Gizmodo purchased what could be considered stolen goods.
In other news, Apple reportedly purchased chip design firm Intrinsity. That company is though to be the brains behind the A4 processor in the iPad.