8gb iPhone sent to that old electronics heap in the sky?

According to a breaking report by Engadget, the 8gb iPhone and iPod Touch have reached end of life status, at least in the United Kingdom. According to an internal memorandum Engadget received from (UK iPhone distributor) O2, which was sent out last evening to its sales affiliates, the company will no longer be receiving any stock of 8gb iPhones and iPod Touches. They go on to request that all mentions of the 8gb product be removed from their marketing materials.

This is yet just another piece in the mysterious puzzle that is the upcoming 3G iPhone release. To summarize, we've got slashed prices in Europe, preparation by AT&T for a mysterious June in-store event, leaks about the 3G chip maker being chosen and production starts. Add on top of all that actual confirmation that a 3G iPhone will be available in Italy in the coming weeks, and there's little doubt that the 3G iPhone will be arriving here soon. I think I might just as well go get in line right now....