More rumours, this time for version 2 of the Apple iPhone. Apparently, Quanta Computer may be developing a second version of the Apple iPhone that will be sold in different markets from the original iPhone.

According to Quanta, "Quanta and Apple are building a tighter than ever relationships. Quanta not only manufactures NB and iPod for Apple, but also may have receive the order to make the second generation of the Apple iPhone. iPhone is a smartphone based mobile, and the second generation model shipment is expected in September 2007 with forecast of 5 million units in 2008."

EngadgetMobile speculates that the Quant-built version of the iPhone will come with 3G and/or HSDPA for the European market, which is a fair bet, as the iPhone will need at least 3G if it's to compete effectively with equivalent phones from the likes of Nokia, Samsung and co. 3G is much more widespread in Europe than it is in the States, and it's difficult to see how a phone billed as an "Internet Appliance" can use the Internet effectively using slow GPRS data rates.

[Source: ITWire, via EngadgetMobile]