No New iPhone Today, But Big 16 GB iPhone 4 Sale Unveiled at Walmart

[Michael Essany]

Alas, there was no big news on the next-generation iPhone front today at the start of this year's WWDC, but one would be hard-pressed to find an Apple fan that wasn't impressed to some degree by the full slate of new offerings. Of course, if you're still looking for some iPhone news, the folks at Walmart have a deal for you - assuming you're not already an iPhone 4 owner.

The juggernaut retailer has announced a pretty nifty little deal on the 16 GB iPhone 4. Throughout the month of June Walmart is selling the 16GB iPhone 4 for $147. If you do the math, that's a whole $52 off the established current-generation iPhone price of $199. The does, however, include a new two-year contract.

Walmart says the deal is for both the black and white iPhone 4s, as well as those for either AT&T or Verizon.

Ironically, Walmart announced this most curious deal just before WWDC kicked-off in San Francisco. Understandably, this unexpected deal on the current generation iPhone raised eyebrows, as many began speculating that this deal may be indicative of a new iPhone being unveiled at WWDC today. Of course, we now know this isn't the case.

Still, if you're in the market for an iPhone 4, there's a pretty good price break available at Walmart through June 30th.

Source: Walmart

[unison999]

we don't have a picture of the iPhone 4 for this article?
Kind of misleading using 3G/3GS phone for this article

[alexevo]

we don't have a picture of the iPhone 4 for this article?
Kind of misleading using 3G/3GS phone for this article

Not even a 3G/3GS. That's a 2G iPhone bud. Check the left side lower you can see the black plastic meets aluminum casing and upper right you can see the black sleep/wake/power button.

[staterunner180]

Does this extend to the price of an iPhone without a contract?

[vantheman169]

does it really matter, i think everyone and their mom knows what an iPhone 4 looks like. I dont have one and i am picturing it in my head right now........

[tigersball]

Does this extend to the price of an iPhone without a contract?

I took advantage of this last night, 155 out the door for the only white in stock and even used my wife's upgrade to get me a new phone.

No, per the email walmart got, the 147 price is only for the 16gb with a 2 year upgrade or new line.

[mmaboi21]

haha i love the pic for the 16g iphone 4