The Next iPhone: Are We Ready for 4G?
When the fanfare of the iPad launch begins to diminish, eyes will begin to look to the fast approaching summer and seek an updated iPhone. Though rumors of the iPhone 4.0 OS are circulating, there’s been little talk about what could be next for the iPhone hardware. Will it take design cues from the iPad with an aluminum enclosure, though that would feel in some ways to be a step backwards? More importantly, is the time right for the iPhone to take the leap to 4G?
A Bit of History
Three years ago when the handset launched, the iPhone was a 2G device. As a quick bit of history to what all of these G’s mean, Wikipedia offers the definition that the naming conventions “generally refer to a change in the fundamental nature of the service.” For example, 2G represented the switch from analog phones to digital ones (the iPhone was never analog). 3G brought multimedia support (recall how the iPhone 3.0 OS didn’t bring MMS support to original iPhones). True 4G networks represent all IP packet switched networks and as a result, consumers benefit from increases in data speeds.
3G is based on two parallel infrastructures of circuit-switched and packet-switched networks. To get a quick idea of the difference, a circuit switched network involves securing a circuit from the origin to the destination. Packet switching involves segmenting the comment into individual packets that can be routed individually (and even take different paths) to reach the destination where they are then reassembled in order. From a technical perspective, this is a much better utilization of resources as capacity isn’t wasted on circuit switching when the circuit may not be in continuous use.
The general idea behind 4G is to provide “a comprehensive and secure all-IP based solution where facilities such as IP telephony, ultra-broadband Internet access, gaming services and streamed multimedia” can be provided to users. Pulling this off, however, involves meeting standards set forth by the International Telecommunication Union. To be in compliance and really be operating at 4G standards, the cellular system must have “target peak data rates of up to approximately 100 megabits per second for high mobility” like mobile access and up to 1 gigabit per second for low mobility, like local wireless access. That’s a very high bar compared to current standards, even compared to what most of you probably have for broadband at home.
The Road Ahead
On the road to 4G, you might encounter something called 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE). Though it technically doesn’t comply with all of the 4G specs (mostly in terms of speed), you’ll still see this branded as 4G. Since last year, that’s where most networks have been headed. LTE promises to bring some speed improvements (and hopefully latency improvements too, as that’s a big issue that really affects how the true speed is perceived).
With the increase of iPhone users on AT&T’s network in the U.S., there are places across the country where strains are felt during heavy usage times. This reality mixed with the expensive cost and rollout of 4G service means that carriers will continue to invest in their 3G networks, which is a win to everyone. In fact, iPhone 3GS users are capable of taking advantage of the HSPA 7.2 megabits per second speeds if in a compatible market. Trials for this began last year and the technology is still being rolled out over this year.
AT&T announced in February that its next-generation 4G network wouldn’t be available until 2011, though trials would begin later this year. So will the next iPhone be the iPhone 4G? Most likely. The iPhone 3GS was released before AT&T’s networks had upgraded to offer the faster speed and I predict a similar case with this year’s iPhone model. Will Apple call it the iPhone 4G? Especially considering there aren’t plans for a 5G or 6G network in immediate future? That remains to be seen but if I had any say in the matter, I’d prefer it to just be called the iPhone.
What are your thoughts? Do you have the iPhone 3GS and does the network feel faster in your neighborhood? Are you like me and still have the 3G, hoping that the next iPhone will be a substantial upgrade? Drop us a line and tell us what you think.
I still don’t have 3G service where I live, yet I must pay $30/month for it. Will they up the fee for 4G even though I doubt I’ll have that any time soon either? Sure wish I could pay $20/month for the $20/month service I get here. I’d happily pay an extra $10 during any month that I actually connect to 3G in a city somewhere. Most months that doesn’t happen. Of course, it would be better to just get 3G, or 4G, and have the internet on my iPhone be faster than my DSL. That would make tethering look mighty nice.
I’m probably one of very few to say this but I still have my 2G and LOVE it. Quite honestly I have never experienced the network issues so many others complain about and the 3G and 3GS were not significant enough upgrades for me to change. I am still waiting for the front facing camera that allows iChat. Come on Steve (Jobs), You know it’ll be revolutionary, go ahead and blow the competition out the water!
I think the iPhone 4g will be capable of connecting to 4g network to be sure it will take advantage of this new network without getting an “iPhone 4gs”.
For now I’m thinking about switching to iPhone but can’t make up my mind if I’m getting an iPhone 3GS or waiting for the iPhone 4G comming in June/July. =P
You’re too close to July now — don’t cave!!
I’m in the same boat, hanging on with an old Blackberry Pearl… it’ll be worth waiting it out though, imagine getting on an 18/24 month fixed contract with a 3GS the same month Apple drops the 4G. It’d be hellish.
My question is, will the iphone go to Verizon or stay with AT&T?
As a frequent traveler, I used to like the ability of taking my GSM phone with me, swapping out my SIM card for a local one in another country, and using my phone there (complete with contacts, messages, settings, etc.). It would be great if I could do this with my iPhone (I mean legally). I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s cursed their iPhone (despite loving it oh so much) for this very reason. So will the iPhone 4G finally be unlocked? I hope this year will finally be the year!
The iPhone will definitely continue with AT&T. The timing for adding Verizon depends on new hardware functionality (LTE radio added to the current GSM).
Apple will probably ship the LTE/GSM iPhone in Jun 2011; very surprising if they ship it this Jun.
I do not think that iPhone 4.0 will be 4G. Yes, AT&T is rolling out trials of 4G this year, but that is only for 4G data, not true 4G voice. We are at least a year off from that, as most of the standards for 4G haven’t been finalized yet by the ITU. Apple is big on releasing technology before anyone else, but this one is a little too big for them to try. I think we are going to get air cards left and right from AT&T and Verizon on 4G, and then late 2011 we’ll start to see phones popping up.
opera has just answered your prayers and submitted opera mini to the app store *finger crossed*
I don’t currently use iPhone. I have just a Nokia 2330, which is good, but in future if I need a phone that will be more capable at surfing the web, iPhone will hopefully be the phone of choice.
@ Ted: You’re thinking USA centric.
This decision is a world-wide one for Apple. I don’t pretend to have any idea whether it will be in the next iPhone, but the decision on 4G will be based on whether any markets exist that have the technology, not just when the USA or AT&T roll out the tech.
My understanding is that there are markets in Europe and Japan that already have LTE so I would expect that they might include it in the next iPhone, but no one really knows.
No one has LTE working yet. The standards that we are using in the US are the same worldwide. The only version of 4G that is working and will have a phone on it before long is WiMax.
Also @ Ted – there are live LTE networks in Scandinavia today, albeit rather sparse on devices, so your comment about no-one having LTE working is incorrect. While the WiMAX and LTE standards may be the same gloabally, frequency/spectrum allocation and channelization are not. For example, it will not be possible for a 700MHz Verizon LTE device to work in Europe or pretty much anywhere else outside the US unless it also concurrently supports other frequencies. This all contributes to issues with radio module type, device form factor, antenna design and battery life.
Also @ Ted – there are live LTE networks in Scandinavia today, albeit rather sparse on devices, so your comment about no-one having LTE working is incorrect. While the WiMAX and LTE standards may be the same globally, frequency/spectrum allocation and channelization are not. For example, it will not be possible for a 700MHz Verizon LTE device to work in Europe or pretty much anywhere else outside the US unless it also concurrently supports other frequencies. This all contributes to issues with radio module type, device form factor, antenna design and battery life.
I’ve been thinking about this myself.
Apple kind of backed themselves into a corner when the began calling the 3G the iPhone 3G. This gave rise to the need for the unwieldy 3GS moniker. Which then begs your question: what next? The iPhone 3GS 2?
If you can recall the splitting of the original iPod, something similar here will probably happen. They introduced a color iPod but kept around the old one, so had to call it iPod Photo, but then collapsed the two when prices became lower for the color screens.
So, my bet is that they fade out the 3G and return to plain ‘ol “iPhone” at some point in the near future. But, who knows, the cell business is different than computers where Apple has gotten away with uni-branded consumer names (MacBook 2001 and 2010 are both sold as “MacBook”), so I could be wrong.
As to the iPhone 4G; no way. Not for at least another year, if not two.
New Name: iPhone Pro
go in microsoft way better,
iPhone home
iPhone home basic
iPhone ultimate
iPhone professional
How about just iPhone 4, 5, 6… They can come up with something cool later….
AT&T has been trying to upgrade for months now and has finally caught up. When the next iPhone is released, people will be expecting faster speeds on a network that is going to get bogged down TREMENDOUSLY.
The service won’t be able to handle the record crowds first off but record crowds wanting FASTER service then what it usually gives
I’ll believe it when I see it. 3GS is way faster than my 2G and along with the apps, 3G changed the way I use the iPhone. Our family uses iPhones like small computers.
3Gis still far too slow in many situations and the coverage in Northern Calofornia is often very poor. I think Apple needs to open the iPhone up to other carriers for consumers to get the best possilbe service through increased competition.
I also resent paying so much money for the iPhone and for monthly service not to be able to use it with foreign SIMs when I travel out of the country.
Dont think it’s gonna have 4th Generation Network capabilities. Still think it should be “Iphone 4G” like in “Iphone 4th Generation”. Always thought that assigning Generations to Networks is kind of stupid. Is cable = tv broadcast 2G? Besides, everybody’s callin it 4G right now, so why confuse ‘em …
+1 on the return to “iPhone”
Also totally agree with the comment that it will be driven by worldwide availability of 4G.
Personally, give me a 3GS with even better battery and faster app switching like I would hopefully see in the A4′s iPhone equivalent and I would be very happy.
While it is actually the software tweaks that I really want, I don’t think that will keep Apple’s buzz going. There has to be more. Looking at where others are going, I see better outdoor visibility and better cameras in other phones. I like RFID but think Apple will use any space they can squeeze for battery.
I’ve got an iPhone 3G, and I’m planning on upgrade to whatever new iPhone Apple comes out with. Assuming it’s a 4G, the thing I’m worried about is a data rate plan hike! AT&T’s data plan went from 2G at $20 to 3G at $30. Will 4G mean $40? Will it introduce tiered pricing to try to deal with data hogs? My cell network data usage is less than 200mb, so might I even be up for a rate cut under a tiered pricing plan?
How do you have an IPhone and only use 200mb of data per month. There is really no point to you having an IPhone. You should think about a more basic phone so you do not have to get ripped off on the monthly data plan.
Jackie, I’m on wifi a lot. At the office and at home. But the point (for me) of having an iPhone is so much more than just data. I now have one device instead of an additional iPod (I listen to my music, iPods, and watch videos (that i’ve previously downloaded via wifi at home or with my synced iTunes) on the go and on commute). And the Apps. They don’t get any better than on the iPhone platform. Moreover, the iPhone gives me flexibility to do email and work on the go. As it’s a productivity thing, my work pays for my data plan. And we get a discount on my family plan thru my wife’s company.
So it ain’t all that bad. But still i wouldn’t mind saving a few more bucks if tiered pricing brought down my costs because i’m not clogging the network with excessive streaming media and downloads.
That’s a difficult call.
It makes sense to keep the naming in association with the network capabilities of the phone, it’s just worked so well.
The problem I see is, if 4G networks are more then a year away, while would apple choose to effectively shoot themselves in the foot for future upgrade possibilities?
While release a “4G” capable phone when no (full) 4G network actually exists now? Why not wait until the networks have them running (in some form) and release it then, when people are really looking to upgrade to take advantage of the new networks?
My feeling is, well see another “stop gap” release, like the 3GS, probably with more capacity, better internal speed and possibly with a restricted OS (so that the “new” phone is the only one that can run OS 4)
As to if I would upgrade. Yes, I’d probably be eager to get the next generation, regardless of weather it has 4g support or not, ‘e-old 3g is starting to feel old and there are too many 3gs only apps I want
I believe the next iPhone will only be the 4th Generation iPhone, not 4G. The only way I see that happening this year will be if when AT&T’s exclusivity runs out, the add Sprint as a carrier. They are the closest network to 4G coverage. Like I said earlier, I’m certainly more concerned with the new hardware and OS than the type of network it’ll be on. I’m looking for the front facing camera, and the ability to view my home pages in landscape (hopefully there will be a full revamp of the OS).
Still using the 3G and hoping to upgrade to the next iPhone release… then my husband will get my 3G hand me down :-)
There is NO way that the next iphone will offer LTE. The chipsets need extra antennae, are bulky and eat battery life. See: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703775504575136392654780262.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_tech
2011 is more likely.
I predict an iphone 3GX
For at least the next year, more likely more, LTE (and WiMax) will be data only overlay networks for the voice services.
Thus – on ATT – LTE will carry data, but the underlying GSM/UMTS network will carry the voice. Similarly for Verizon – except voice will remain on the CDMA network. Similarly for Sprint – except the overlay network will be WiMax.
I think too early for an LTE phone this year … the next year will be all about data only options (mobile hotspots, USB modems) for most 4G networks.
The exception is likely to be Sprint .. that will attempt to make its bet on WiMax work by introducing a 4G phone early … probably tomorrow at CTIA. But it will carry voice on Sprint’s underlying CDMA network – not over WiMax.
The day the iPhone is available for Verizon, I will be standing in line to get one. Verizon is far and away the best U.S. provider overall, but the iPhone has yet to be matched by Blackberry, Palm, or any other company. Surely the geniuses at Apple know that even though they have sold millions of iPhones in the U.S. with AT&T as their sole carrier, they could have sold millions more with Verizon… AND THEY STILL CAN! Bring it on.
Verizon sucks. Apple will NEVER let the IPhone go to them. Jeez Sprint is better than Verizon. The tier of phone companies is as follows:
1. AT&T
2. Sprint
3. US Cell
4. T-Mobile
5. Verizon
I think Cricket wireless might be better than Verizon. :)
What planet do you live on? I’m not being a smart-aleck, I’m just wondering where you live that you get better coverage on those four than on Verizon. I’ve never even heard of US Cell. I’ve resisted the iPhone for a long time now hoping the would be available on Verizon but my old phone is dying and I’m not buying another non-iPhone even if it means I have to use Skype to make calls. Has anyone had experience with the Skype App?
I hope they start make a 4G phone and offer it on sprints 4G network that will be available in all major markets by the end of the year. if i wasn’t stuck in this damn att contract i would switch to sprint and try there new htc evo phone which i hate to say looks like it one ups my iphone a little. i think apple will step it up or at least i hope they do for the next version of the iphone. and please go to sprint or at least verizon or i will be saying bye bye to my beloved iphone when this contract expires in 8 monthes!
What is quite amusing is how behind the US is in terms of 3G networking. I live in Australia and work in the Mobile industry – and i travel around the world often.
The US is the ONLY market i have ever been to that does not sell prepaid sim cards for iPhones. Please correct me if I am wrong!!!! This is a terrible experience for international roaming customers who want to use a local sim rather than pay the ridiculous (up to US$50 per mb!!) roaming charge for data.
But aside from that, generally speaking most other countries also have much better coverage for their 3G. There is no doubt in my mind that the US has the worst. Why is that? I’m very curious… and i would like to hazard a guess…
There are two significant differences between the US market and most other markets:
1. Interconnect fees. The US doesnt have them. So the person who owns the mobile phone, in some form, pays to receive the call. Every other country the person who makes the call has to pay and the receiving network receives an ‘interconnect fee’ from the calling network.
2. Unlimited plans for data & calls. The US is definitely a market leader on this, with (to my knowledge) the closest country offering the same for about double the price. Even though they receive interconnect fees (which subsidise the cost of supplying the service).
So in summary – i would hazard a guess that the US networks do not charge enough compared to other countries, and that is why it is unable to supply something of equal standard. Too many users. Too much unlimited use. Too much bottleneck. The only way they can get out of this is if the cost for building the infrastructure is reduced significantly. Let’s hope that happens soon!
Or maybe, just maybe, The United States is bigger than most of the countries in the world. Also, we have the oldest backbone to upgrade since we were usually the first in everything that the world now enjoys.
Lol, I think you’ll find England is usually first at most things!
Ok HMMM, don’t get cocky. We know you’re always bigger and better than everyone else. We have yank tourists telling us that all the time and, frankly, just laugh that they seem to be so insecure that they have to prove something. I have lived in the States and wouldn’t swap life in Australia for your life any day. I prefer having all the technological goodies AND all the benefits of a young, enterprising government and forward-thinking people any day.
gotta agree that is kinda cocky Hmmm…I’m all-american and I’m hoping you’re just being sarcastic, otherwise that’s an ugly way to think
I live in Finland. I’ve got this nice unlimited plan that’s 9.80 EUR/month (13 USD). Okay, it’s got 384 kbps bandwidth limit but that’s more than adequate for me. For 19.80 EUR/month there’d be 1 Mbps plan and a 5 Mbps plan for 34.90 EUR/month.
The network coverage is very good and you’re able to get the fastest 3.5G connection in most places.
I think that the heavy competition between the carriers is pushing the prices down.
I have the iphone 8gb 3g. I absolutely love everything about this phone! I have little to no complaints. I have been with At & T for many years and I guess I am pretty lucky in that I am happy with the service. I do not use the iphone for business or all that it is capable of doing. It is kinda hard to decide if one should upgrade or wait for the newest hottest greatest thing that will come out.
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I’M READY! :D
I don’t have an iPhone, yet… but I’ve been watching them since their introduction in–what–2007?
I’d actually LOVE an aluminum enclosure similar to the iPad. I’d love the looks, feel and the environmental-friendliness of it too (and it would match my MacBook).
What I’m REALLY waiting for, however, is a switch from AT&T to Verizon. If I could somehow get an iPhone plan to work with my family plan, I’d be one satisfied customer.
Does anyone know if I can perhaps get a used iPhone and use ALL the features but the phone/texting? I’ve been looking into the iPod Touch because I don’t have the income to pay for the iPhone. I want it to be able to do my online classes away from home (opposed to hauling my MacBook everywhere) and use the iPod feature. I DO want an iPhone eventually, so I’m wondering if it would work with the WiFi, but not the 3G network and still be good? I would use the WiFi, and have it for when I CAN afford it… instead of buying the Touch for the WiFi and then buying the iPhone when I can afford it..
Any ideas? Thanks!
can’t wait, this will be my new girlfriend
Looks great. I would like to try it.
im from the isle of wight, and our 3g coverage is terrible
i am on a iphone 3G right now. next phone will be one with android. i am sick of apple’s strategy of not being able to use bluetooth, the iphone as a usb drive and all the other ridiculous restrictions they impose on this device.
all this stuff has cost me way too much time, so i could for example sync two macs with one iphone (not possible, you can not even copy music to the iphone without applying hacks)
The iPhone was years ahead of other mobile devices. Now with some really intense competition in the mobile market – Apple, Google and BlackBerry and you can’t forget the old players like Nokia, Motoralla – it’ll be interesting to see the results.
For now, though, I’m quite content with my iPhone 3G. :)
I dont think that the next generation iphone is going to have 4g speeds because of AT&t limited network, unless they choose to really do decide to join hands with Verizon because of Apple’s ending contract with AT&T this year! And that will allow to have video calls on the iphone over 4G!
We Americans have cosistently getting the short of the stick when comes to cell phone technology. 3G is supposed to support two way video, yet herein the good old ripoff USA, it does not and will not. Japan has had this capability since 1992, US nada! The camera should be in front of the iPhone now in order to run iChat, but you think American Toll & Tariff or the other ripoff mobile operators are going to free up the BW. No way hosea!
The American cell phone market is, next to Congress, the biggest ripoff since and scam in history! If people really knew the truth about what they are really paying for there would be riots at the cell phone stores!!!
Just like this national health care BS you are being ripped off folks especially if you do a lot of texting and are being charged for same!!!
I personally love the Iphone but I’m starting to hate AT&T and i think the 3G service is super slow as of right now. I did hear that the latest Iphone is faster. I have the 3G not the 3Gs. We’ll see what happens…wonder what ever happened to WIIMAX, that would really change the game.
…so what will it look like?
Yes, yes! I’m ready for 4g lol
when exactly is the 4g coming out exact date does ne 1 know ? and i think the the only improvement i think they could do on the 3g design is the durability and can make it slimmer because the look is good
I am definitely looking at purchasing the iPhone 4G. I like my Blackberry, but the speculated specs of the new iphone is looking pretty sweet at the moment. I must admit that the Blackberry’s UI can be a little frustrating sometimes.
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I haven’t had much network issues but I can upgrade to 3GS next month. I have friends telling me to wait but my 3G is getting sluggish. I am assuming this is because a lot of apps are designed to take advantage of 3GS faster processor and that’s why my phone slows down (8GB model). I will see if I can hold out but I think I may say hell with it and go to 3GS. I want better camera and on fly video options.
I would like to obtain the 4g iPhone i have a 3gs i dont find much different then the iPhone 3g. so im ready for the iPhone 4g
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I got the 3G back in 2009, the next month it came out. I’m hoping this so-called 4G will be a great investment… although, it doesn’t seem to have that many changes other than the additional cameras and “faster processor” to run “better graphics and games”. I don’t know, it’s all pretty insane, the way technology seems to be advancing, I mean. The pricing for plans are a tad expensive, I have some promo data-plan. 6GB for $30. It’s great to tell people, but at the same time… $90/month for everything. I’m not sure how much longer I can support myself with this. Now, the 4G? It better not be something that would make my bill go up heaps. Not saying I hate my 3G, it’s honestly the best phone I’ve ever had but… and upgrade wouldn’t hurt, would it?
Whoa, I mean 2008. Typo, sorry!
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As much as I’d love to see a 4G phone, I think they’ll probably wait another year, otherwise they’d be selling a phone few to no people can use.
I’m currently posting this via WiMAX though and am strongly considering getting the HTC Evo as a result. It’s going to depend entirely on what this next iPhone has feature wise.
My lady just updated her phone to 3gs, I was telling her to wait, but shes happy I’m happy. I’m optimistic waiting patiently, for the next and improved Iphone- 4G?!?! <—-( Jailbroken) AWESOME!!!
And the 3g still ROCKS!!
I still don’t have 3G service
Agreeing with comments concerning worldwide market. There is a world beyond the US shores remember… I am in Bangkok where typically for the region people purchase the phone as a product in its own right rather than the service. Status symbol and all that. Wew have 3G – but very limited and only in the central part of the city. Most buyers have their iphones because of what the phone can do even without 3G. Many teens have gone Blackberry for its ease of messaging from phone to phone. My best suggestions for a new model would be (in no order of preference)…
A screen side camera to actually facilitate video calling.
Dual SIM card facility – wouldn’t it be nice (if possible) to be able to pop in a second SIM when abroad with say simple 2G connectivity
Better battery life…
…which might allow for multitasking
A new iPhone is definitely in order. Hopefully they are Flash enabled and allow for internet tethering. Other than that they are above and beyond any other phone!
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I had a 3g until it was stolen. To replace it I borrowed an original 2g from a friend in anticipation of the new one this summer. I never upgraded to the 3gs, the cost to benefit ratio just wasn’t there. I’ve got to say I like the aluminum back on the 2g.
I honestly don’t give a damn about the phone service, 90% of the time I’m using wi-fi at home, it’s great to use skype and not have to be on bulky computer. Even when I’m out, I’m using data… Gowalla, or Twitter. Most of the people I want to talk to are online, and not waiting for a phone to ring, landline or mobile. I’d love to get rid of my landline completely, but that would kill off my ADSL (Australian DSL) too. About the only reason I still have a phone is because it’s faster if there’s an emergency… I’m not waiting ten minutes for my computer to boot if I’m having a heart attack.
Pre-Paid sim cards have offers which are mostly voice and SMS with some data chucked in for good measure, stuff that, I want mostly data.
(BTW: Over here you can have whatever phone company you like with your iphone, there’s no AT&T for starters).
So why didn’t I buy a touch? Because the iphone has a camera, which despite it not being the best, is often in my pocket while my big bulky (but loved) Pentax DSLR is sitting at home because it weighs about half a house brick, and a camera in your pocket beats having one at home when something happens.
There’s also times when a phone can be a good thing, so I opted for the iphone.
If only I could pay for the service I actually use rather than being forced to cough up each month for stuff I’m not using.
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We are so ready for the 4G however, it makes me sooo mad that they are calling it the 4G as if the network was improved. They are only confusing customers with 4th generation and 4G network to make more sales. They also need to open up the app store! It’s my phone, not yours, I’ll do what I want with it. They are going to allow the callarc.com free international calling iphone app at least
It’s a quick change in technology… from 2G to 4G even I haven’t tried 3G myself….
even though I’m desperately in love with almost everythng apple does, i start thinking towards changing iphone to something android-based. though, I don’t know what I should expect there…
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I’ve got the 3G as well, skipped 3GS and am waiting until the next gen and hoping for a lot of extra features. In fact, to keep pace with the other cutting edge phones, they are really going to have to do some major updates.
Although the main reason I use my Iphone is for the Audiobooks component that no other phones seem to have. Then again, apps are solving that issue.
Well, I want to get the I-Phone Ultra 4G. But, since my entire family, and my previous phones have all had Sprint as their mobile carrier, I want the I-Phone Ultra 4G to come in Sprint. Is there any chance of this?
Shouldn’t the next iphone be called iPhone 3GSM?? It seems like it’s going to complete the GSM thing.
i live in nevada and want to buy an i phone but have heard that att&t coverage is not good there……can anyone in nevada that has an i phone give me some input?
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Expectations are really high for Iphone 4g becouse other rival companies started to produce bettter products than Iphone 3G. So i am really curious about the result.
At the moment I still have the iPhone 3G which I jumped to the opportunity in getting when brother lost my phone. Bell Telco told me that it would cost me a little more than $600 to replace an HTC phone that he lost. I said, no way. I paid for the disconnection fee & paid $299 for me to get into another 3 year contract with FIDO so that I can get the phone. Yes I got the Iphone 3G. It was going good for a while until I dropped it and cracked the outer casing no matter. It was still working which I am glad.
But when the 3G and Iphone 4 came out.. OS4 came out and I was quick to upgrading it. My mistake it just slowed down the poor machine. OS4.01 sort of fixed the slowness but still tolerable.
4G? Oh yes I am ready for it. Much happier when they will introduce the Face-time to our regular data package and not Wifi.
It’s also extremely nice that they introduce Mac Face-time to Iphone 4 which is amazing.. :)
very nice.