More on the Verizon iPhone: Internal Antenna, Larger Screen and 1.2GHz processor?
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This article contains unofficial information.
The source claims that Verizon requested a different antenna system than the flawed one that marred the launch of iPhone 4. Apparently, Big Red does not want to risk the possibility that the "death-grip" would damper the excitement of its customers. Instead of having the antenna wrapped around the outside of the phone, the prototype will have a different exterior than the one on the current model. According to Dvice, there is a small chance that the outside of the phone will be constructed out of a new alloy licensed by Apple for use on mobile devices.
Another change would be the size of the screen. Instead of the iPhone's 3.5 inch display, the source says that the screen is the same 3.7 inches as the Motorola DROID and DROID 2. While the size of the screen might equal that of the competition, Apple could always raise the pixel count to the level that would make it qualify as a Retina display.
When it comes to speed, the Verizon branded iPhone is expected to offer a faster 1.2GHz processor under the hood. While the new iPhone has been using Apple's A4 chips, there has been a great deal of silence from Cupertino about the speed of the current iPhone 4 processor.
Before everyone starts reaching for their Legal Dictionary to explain what an exclusive contract means, because the Verizon branded iPhone would be different than the AT&T version, the latter could still be considered the exclusive seller of the iPhone 4 in the U.S. while Big Red has a different model to offer. And yes, while a CDMA model of Apple's touchscreen device could be headed to China Mobile, the source said he has handled a Verizon branded iPhone, not merely one that is for a CDMA pipeline.
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source: Dvice via IntoMobile
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40 Comments
1. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:47 0 0
3.5 to 3.7 is not good enough. I would say 4.0. The iphone and the samsung galaxy s are nearly the same size. So they could easily pull off 4.0.
12. herbiederb posted on 14 Aug 2010, 09:26 0 0
incremental, behing the curve updates.. thats how apple rolls.
28. remixfa posted on 15 Aug 2010, 10:43 0 0
problem with raising the screen size... if there is any validity to the article... that things wont look as nice. i doubt apple will change the resolution of the phone if the screen is bigger, because all the apps would have to be updated for compatability. so bigger screen w same resolution = more jaggies.
32. indirectagent posted on 15 Aug 2010, 13:27 0 0
a screen any bigger then 3.7 will ruin the phone! The galaxy s looks big and bulky when held next to the iphone 4. It's hard to believe that apple could make an ugly phone, but with verizon involved who knows. verizon has somehow managed to ruin every iphone competitor by either making it way to big(droid x) or just cheap looking (incredible).
36. zerglisk posted on 16 Aug 2010, 12:02 0 0
When iPhone 4 is not able to make any phone calls and to even surf web or check email, it is not only cheap but just a plain brick
40. 09lexus (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2010, 21:00 0 0
even if its a brick it is still the best phone. lol.. or not
2. jiggaman123 (unregistered) posted on 14 Aug 2010, 00:13 0 0
when will they release their galaxy s this facinate? I'm tired of waiting!!!
21. etownone posted on 14 Aug 2010, 16:22 0 0
Yup .... everyday I'm waiting to hear something.
3. janeth jackton (unregistered) posted on 14 Aug 2010, 00:44 0 0
well i gotta admit if they do make a verizon iphone ima get it , also hopefully if it does happen that its atleast 4G LTE capable and also hopefully facetime will work on 4G or 3G by then not on wifi only..
4. theking25 (unregistered) posted on 14 Aug 2010, 01:00 0 0
if hes handled it then y cant he get us a picture, until then, im not beliving it until i see it
19. Dbel (unregistered) posted on 14 Aug 2010, 14:14 0 0
does a iphone currently have an AT&T or T-Mobile logo on it didnt think so then why would a verizon iphone?
20. PapaJay224 posted on 14 Aug 2010, 14:36 0 0
They dont have logos, but th picture above isnt the alegid "prototype either" its just an article photo.
37. Dood posted on 16 Aug 2010, 12:46 0 0
Because Verizon has thier logo on EVERY phone they sell. Wasn't that part of the reason they didn't want it in the first place? Apple said no logos, I believe.
5. Sniggly posted on 14 Aug 2010, 02:07 0 0
I call bullshit until there are pictures which aren't badly shopped.
6. Olegreg (unregistered) posted on 14 Aug 2010, 06:24 0 0
I'll entertain the idea of VZW getting an iPhone but with dramatic changes like this "source" is calling out. We won't see it until the next WWDC because it goes against Apple creed to have to devices out in the market that are the same but drastically different. When VZW gets their iPhone it will be the same has AT&T's iPhone. The cost of building 2 models so very different would be far to expensive.
31. VZWFTW posted on 15 Aug 2010, 13:26 0 0
The only fallacy I see with this statement is the fact that cell phone manufacturers thrive on making more than one cell phone. Look at Motorola for example. They came out with the droid back in November. Now they have the X and have another device coming on the way. The same goes for HTC. I don't see how making more than one phone makes a company lose money unless the phone they manufacture is a piece. In no way are the Droid and Droid x the same kind of phone. From the differences mentioned between the two "iphones" it didn't sound like any more than what motorla did with their phones. I think it would benefit Apple immensley if they had a fleet of phones as opposed to one. Just my personal opinion.
7. ajac09 posted on 14 Aug 2010, 07:02 0 0
Funny becasue steve jobs said he wouldnt make a phone with a bigger screen sorry calling bullshit without pictures stop reporting this garbage when you dont have proof what are you the national enquirer or something?!?!
9. mega77 posted on 14 Aug 2010, 07:51 0 0
You might be right .It maybe to expensive ,but with Android getting more popular I can see why Apple would make a move like this .
8. angel19 (unregistered) posted on 14 Aug 2010, 07:04 0 0
maybe it will be announced September 2010?
