Prior to the new iPhone getting unveiled, thieves have been busy swiping the old, clunky, may-as-well-be-rotary iPhone 3Gs out of straphanger's hands. According to the Brooklyn Paper's police blotter files, a 36-year-old on the Manhattan-bound C chased his perp down Fulton Street before losing him, and a 31-year-old woman on the Brooklyn-bound G train had a teen swipe her phone and exit at Fulton Street as well. Or maybe they just wanted excuses to buy the new 4G? Either way, now is a good time to remind you that there are apps like iHound that allow you to track your stolen (or lost) phone... though we wouldn't recommend knocking on the perp's door. more ›

According to Engadget, it’s “an absolute zoo” at Apple's 5th Avenue store, as consumers surged forth at 8 a.m. to purchase the next generation of iPhone, the 3G. Some of them have been camping outside the store (and at Apple stores around the world) since last week to be the very first geeks to own the new cell phone, and, with it, a priceless sense of self-satisfaction.

The amount of yelling makes it seem like a riot could break out at any moment... While the line doesn't seem as long as last year, the feeling of desperation is considerably thicker... Apple employees are doing their ego-booster/cult thing by standing at the door and cheering like maniacs... About 15 minutes after it all began, customers are slowly trickling out with phones in hand. Here's wishing you good luck, AT&T network!