// Pocket Picks //

O2 has confirmed that the 3G iPhone will definitely go on sale on July 11th here in the UK. The 8GB model will cost £99 if you sign up to O2’s new £30 monthly tariff, or the existing £35 tariff.However, sign up to the £45 or £75 tariffs, and you’ll get it for free. That’s right: a free iPhone. Apple has clearly dropped its opposition to operators subsidising the cost of the handset.Want a 16GB iPhone? You’ll pay £159 on the £30 and £35 tariffs, £59 on the £45 tariff, and it’ll be free on the £75 tariff. All contracts will include unlimited data. Oh, and O2 will also be selling the 3G iPhone on a pay-as-you-go contract, although it hasn’t revealed how much it’ll cost yet.Already got a first-generation iPhone? Don’t worry: there’s an early upgrade offer, meaning you can get the new model before the end of your existing contract. Head here for details on how to sign up. Meanwhile, Carphone Warehouse has confirmed that it will be the only independent retailer to be selling the 3G iPhone - so you’ll be able to get the device from Apple, O2 or Carphone Warehouse, as with the original model.