Rumor: iPhones in the UK

A little birdie just flew into TUAW headquarters with a bit of news. It seems that the birdie's "friend" has seen an iPhone in the UK, running on the O2 network. Last we knew, a carrier had not been officially identified in the UK.

Back in March, it was rumored that Apple was in serious talks with Vodaphone. Just three months later, it appeared that O2 pulled the carpet out from under Vodaphone.

Then, just a week ago, O2 told the press that they do not have a contract with Apple. This is getting exhausting.

Now we hear that an O2-powered iPhone was seen in the wild. We can't substantiate any of this, of course, but Steve was recently in London.

This is a rumor, folks, but let the speculation begin.