Fresh from the GoogleLabs, GoogleTalk for iPhone and iPod touch has been released. GoogleTalk does not require iPhone Software Update 2.0 as it's completely web based. Simply fire up Safari and visit www.google.com/talk. Sign in and start chatting.
Next week will mark the launch of iPhone Software Update 2.0 and more importantly the launch of the App Store featuring third party applications for both the first generation iPhone and the new iPhone 3G. It's also crunchtime for developers hoping to get their apps in the store for the launch. Apple has issued a deadline of July 7th as the last date for applications that would like to be considered for inclusion by the grand opening.
AT&T today confirmed that the iPhone 3G will go on sale at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11th. AT&T has also outlined pricing and upgrade eligibility.