We don't know if it is just us, but have you notice how things get loud for a product whenever they're about to get launched or something? Rumors, for all we know, could be a marketing strategy employed by companies to keep people talking about their upcoming product.

Take the iPhone for example. Wasn't it just yesterday when we reported a rumor about its launch date? Today, we found another rumor and we hope you are all ears. For this could be a preview after all. According to Rebecca F. Runkle, analyst from Morgan Stanley, she's banking that the iPhone will be released soon. She mentioned, "We expect Steve Jobs to announce the iPhone at MacWorld or early next year."

Runkle then got bolder when she mentioned specifics about iPhone. Without citing any sources, these are the numbers provided by the analyst:

• iPhone will cost US$ 599 for a 4GB model and US$ 649 for an 8GB model
• iPhone will be wider than iPod Nano and thinner than the Video
• iPhone comes with 3.5 inch LCD screen
• iPhone will be made out of metal and will be available in multiple colors (black, white, silver, etc.)
• Cingular Wireless will be its carrier in the U.S.

What do you think of Runkle's "analysis?" Sounds good enough? Oh well, we're pretty much banking we will all know about the iPhone if and when Steve Jobs make the official announcement this coming expo. Until then, we'll just post this one under rumors...