Next gen iPhone being tested in San Francisco?

2. E.N. posted on 29 Nov 2009, 00:39 0 0

Yup, here we go again

4. sinfulta posted on 29 Nov 2009, 02:34 0 0

I mentioned awhile ago about Apple releasing an IPhone counterpart that would have compatible CDMA Chipset and be LTE ready but only sold as a Full Retail device in the Apple Store, which would get activated on the carrier of the device that supports the frequencies it has available on it. It would not surprise me if this is what happens and then the customer takes it home to activate on the carrier that will support the device with a plan.

14. artz1986 posted on 29 Nov 2009, 12:09 0 0

that would make more sense, because then it would take the burden off of apple to have to keep coming up w/ an updated version every year or so, because it wouldn't be as big a mass market device like the iPhone of today- how many kids would be willing to spend $600-$700+ on a handset...not many

32. YouLostTheGame posted on 29 Nov 2009, 20:06 0 0

I personally don't care how the iPhone gets compatible with VZW, as long as the end result is that IT'S COMPATIBLE WITH VZW. The situation you describe doesn't sound like a bad situation. Just as long as one of the companies supports the device. When I upgraded my Storm OS to the last 4.7 one, I was having all kinds of issues with it, and the people at VZW told me it that the ball was entirely in my court, so to speak. They wouldn't help me at the store, and when I called tech, the tech guy said that smartphones are left up to the consumer to figure out, and that VZWs hands were "tied". And we all know RIM is such a hassle dealing with.

20. tedkord posted on 29 Nov 2009, 14:52 0 0

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8. *HOVA* posted on 29 Nov 2009, 08:55 0 0

I'm still lost on why this is so commonly brought up. I don't see that big of a need, just a battery drainer...

9. dandirk (unregistered) posted on 29 Nov 2009, 09:40 0 0

I agree hova... sure there is some downside and limitation to 3rd party apps but the up side of non-multitasking is batt life like you said. Its sort of like GSM vs cdma call/internet at the same time. Some like/need the multi-tasking and some don't. They are just features (like anything else) that each person has to evaluate when choosing a device for their needs.

15. artz1986 posted on 29 Nov 2009, 12:14 0 0

yea, that call and data at the same time would be more appreciated by the business kids. 'Take a business call while looking over the numbers that your client emailed you', or, 'Get a call from a contractor, have him send over a picture of the floor plan via mms, while going over it w/ you', that sort of thing..

28. idiotwind13 posted on 29 Nov 2009, 16:51 0 0

Really dude? You wouldn't use Pandora in the background while checking email and web browsing? How about a exercise route tracker like Cardio Trainer? Use your MP3 player while playing a game? No multi-tasking = absolute deal breaker. Way more so than talking and web browsing. My battery still lasts a day with some multi task useage, and it would be a huge annoyance for me to not be able to do it.

35. VSS_55 posted on 30 Nov 2009, 00:22 0 0

it seriously annoys me that apple fed people that total load of B.S. and they bought it. muiltitasking does NOT have that drastic effects on battery life. My storm did it with only marginal diffrence, my ancient i730 did it too, and while THAT already had crappy battery life it didnt adversly effect it. (these are both assuming i wasnt running something in the backround that was downloading data every 5 seconds.)

36. CRICKETownz posted on 30 Nov 2009, 11:31 0 0

Wow...seriously? Checking email or web browsing while having Pandora going? That's called ADD. Dude...slow down..chill out. Your phone won't evaporate. Bet this is the same guy that goes into the store complaining about his phone freezing/powering down a lot.

38. YouLostTheGame posted on 30 Nov 2009, 15:34 0 0

What's so extraordinary about listening to internet radio while doing something else? You're telling him to slow down? That isn't any kind of reason to "slow down". Why don't you try telling the people on here that insist on taking calls while being on the internet or checking email. Last time I checked having music on in the backround while accomplishing another task wasn't out of the ordinary.

17. DonLouie posted on 29 Nov 2009, 12:37 0 0

I don't think anything is assured in the wireless industry

18. E.N. posted on 29 Nov 2009, 14:14 0 0

Yeah, neither Apple nor Verizon has confirmed anything yet. I don't know where you get your information from.

21. macron2000 posted on 29 Nov 2009, 14:56 0 0

Besides, VZW is notorious for putting the Veto on devices if the platform is too open. Putting carrier restrictions on the Iphone is probably not something that Apple would welcome, nor customers for that matter. So nothing is certain when it comes to Verizon and handsets.

23. johnolesen posted on 29 Nov 2009, 16:11 0 0

yeah thats why we just released two OPEN SOURCE OPEN PLATFORM Android devices. We dont like open platforms..exactly right