The Upcoming Release of the IPhone

Thanks to Engadget I came across this post from The Boy Genius Report:

...this streak of info came from a pretty high up source of ours, and it looks to be accurate. The iPhone data plan will be around $34.99-$44.99 and feature unlimited data, and either 2000 text messages, or unlimited text messages (we still have not confirmed which, but unlimited text messages would be awesome). For anyone trying to snuff the FedEx driver on his way in to deliver the iPhones, be prepared, because all FedEx drivers are said to be assigned, and delivering to stores in teams. Well, what if we raid the stockroom the night before, we'll end up with a bunch of iPhones right? Wrong. Apple's cleverness was revealed when they announced the 6:00PM release time to make sure stores would have just got shipments, and couldn't sell them earlier. Are we putting all our faith in FedEx? Everything appears so as FedEx will be shipped the iPhones on Tuesday, or Wednesday, and the iPhones will sit in FedEx local sort facilities and hubs until Friday, where they will then be delivered.

Imagine the discussions that could center around this bit of information about the delivery and first sales of Iphones:
1. Why would Apple want to time the first sales of IPhones so well? (Couldn't people just buy the IPhone as it became available?) What other kinds of products have well timed delivery?
2. What does the importance of FedEx in this delivery process demonstrate about the state of commerce in the world?
3. What might happen to the source who released the information contained in this article if he/she was discovered? Would this kind of a response be appropriate? Why/why not?
4. What does the perceived popularity of the IPhone demonstrate about prevailing culture?