Originally Posted by rj123

You are right!! it is iPhone 3G S, Don't know if this iPhone is very much different from the 3G looks almost the same with some additional features like higher resolution camera , and video stuff . I was going through this cell phone repair blog which says it has only minor difference , dont know if this will be a big hit.

It has the same shell, for the most part, but the guts are different. Here's what's different: iPhone 3Gs has a faster processor, 3.0 megapixel autofocus with macro mode and auto white balance, video recording (30fps VGA with on-device editing capability), voice control (dialing; music control), Nike+ support, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (the regular iPhone 3G supports 3.6Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR), water and oil resistant finish, integrated magnetic compass, better battery life, and comes with inline remote for music control. Physically the devices looks similar, but as you can see the guts are far from similar.

Yes, but 3G represents the Third Generation network.

For example, if Apple decides to release another 3G iPhone (which they are going to) then it would be called iPhone 3G-something...I think the new one is iPhone 3G-S.

Originally Posted by guitarist124

3g is not the generation, it is that it connect to 3g networks.

3g is not the generation, it is that it connect to 3g networks.

Yea, a 4G iPhone won't be released for AT LEAST that long. There's nowhere a 4G iPhone could go...Sprint...yea right.

Originally Posted by ausher

so all this hype about a new iphone wont even happen till 2011? why is everyone anticipating it within a couple months?

ok edit here. i checked with at&t and see its now released on the apple site. luckily i can exchange my 16 gig for the new 32 gig since it will be within the 30 days return period. i hope they have one in stock at my store.

so all this hype about a new iphone wont even happen till 2011? why is everyone anticipating it within a couple months?

ok edit here. i checked with at&t and see its now released on the apple site. luckily i can exchange my 16 gig for the new 32 gig since it will be within the 30 days return period. i hope they have one in stock at my store.

Yes, it is true that AT&T does have an exclusive contract with Apple to be the ONLY U.S. wireless carrier that provides this phone...for about another two years.

The two year window is the EXACT amount of time Verizon needs to be able to get their hands on this phone. Apple is interested in a 4G iPhone. AT&T currently has no plans for rolling out 4G. They know they will someday...but no specifics yet. Verizon KNOWS their LTE 4G will be rolling out in 2010. They know it will be huge by 2011...the exact year AT&T's contract expires with Apple. Apple won't release a phone to a network who is "developing"...therefore they would give Verizon the extra year (to 2011) to perfect their LTE and try and make it larger.

Also, the iPhone contract between Apple and AT&T doesn't specify general terms. For example, the contract would say or talk about the SPECIFIC iPhone. This means AT&T has the original iPhone and the 3G iPhone contracted...but a 4G iPhone does NOT have to go to AT&T.

Originally Posted by ausher

today i asked one of the customer service people at at&t about a new iphone supposibly coming out in a couple month and verizon may be getting it. they told me they havent heard anything about a new iphone and it is highly unlikely verizon will get it if there was a new iphone coming out because at&t's exclusive contract with apple/iphone is good for another 2 years so if there is another iphone coming out it will go to at&t.

today i asked one of the customer service people at at&t about a new iphone supposibly coming out in a couple month and verizon may be getting it. they told me they havent heard anything about a new iphone and it is highly unlikely verizon will get it if there was a new iphone coming out because at&t's exclusive contract with apple/iphone is good for another 2 years so if there is another iphone coming out it will go to at&t.

I have a documented press release from the Verizon Communication Corporation about how a 4G LTE iPhone is a possibility in Verizon's future.

Since Apple is even talking about a 4G iPhone...it will eventually happen. But as for it appearing on Verizon's network...that hasn't been verified.

Originally Posted by rj123

Hey ,

I was reading an article which expects iPhone 3.0 as the next iPhone may not be true , may be just a rumor. Do you know some thing about it http://www.cellphonerepairforum.com/blog/

Is the iPhone 3.0 just a software update or do they have plans on changing hardware too

well, since they haven't release the final/official firmware. everything's still kind of rumor...


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Well, coming from where I work...I'M CERTAIN and have been guaranteed than an iPhone 4G WILL BE launched. As to all of the specs, we have no idea...as far as the carrier it will be on, that's currently a rumor.

Personally, I still don't feel the iPhone is that successful...but oh well.

Originally Posted by brainox

people will be drooling again with the rumors of iphone 4G!


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Actually, Verizon Wireless and Apple are talking very closely about a possible 4G iPhone. Not sure of exact specs, since they're only speculating.

Sprint has no HUGE planned out future for their 4G network other than for the aircards. When Sprint rolled out 3G, they released it to aircards exclusively like they're doing now with 4G. It had talked 3 years for them to release the first mobile handset. If Sprint was going to have some cool 4G phone coming out, I'd know almost immediately. Right now, I only have a list of perspective Verizon 4G phones.

Also, Verizon has done something sneaky. It is believed that a few devices already have the LTE ability in them. They are just waiting to be "activated". Not sure what this meant, but that's what my supervisor here at a testing facility (not related to Verizon). I am currently believing the Storm has it...but not sure.

Originally Posted by rj123

Never heard of 5Th generation in terms of wireless service. so if you could provide us the source of your information, we would really appreciate it.

Now that sprint and Verizon have been approved for 4G network are they gonna bring something that would out beat iPhone 3G. Since the launch of iPhone 3G exclusively with AT&T i guess sprint has lost a huge share of its wireless market. So i Expect sprint to come with some kind of exclusive launch.

Never heard of 5Th generation in terms of wireless service. so if you could provide us the source of your information, we would really appreciate it.

Now that sprint and Verizon have been approved for 4G network are they gonna bring something that would out beat iPhone 3G. Since the launch of iPhone 3G exclusively with AT&T i guess sprint has lost a huge share of its wireless market. So i Expect sprint to come with some kind of exclusive launch.

Yeah..It WOULD be nice too see an Iphone 4G..BUT...I'm just glad too have 3G in Alaska, But No one really Nows WHAT the Specs are going too Be for the 4th Gen 3G Iphone..

This WILL NOT be occurring in the United States; unfortunately.

Only two U.S. providers have been approved for a 4G network and that is Sprint and Verizon Wireless. AT&T will be approved shortly.

5G is way out of our league. China, the industry leader, is still working out 3G quirks...they're starting 4G soon as well. I'm certain NO provider in this world has 5G...most are still thinking about 4G.

If you can provide a link to your found information, that'd be helpful!

Originally Posted by pcoleman

Well there is a new cell phone co. launching July that has 5G network with a new phone that is suppose to outdo the iPhone.

You're correct.

Currently, Sprint PCS is the ONLY carrier with a live 4G network. Verizon Wireless has one built (kind of) and they're still fixing bugs...but it hasn't went live yet.

With Sprint PCS, theirs is exclusive to data cards for faster internet transmission. Right now, getting a 4G device for use isn't something you can just walk in to get. It requires an approval and it is only suggested for business owners with a need for speed at this time. This is likely to change in the future.

Also, another thing to point out. Verizon Wireless has lowered their tethering costs to $49.99 when you tether your phone to laptop for 3G internet. Why? When they release 4G devices, you can choose to have 4G speeds for $65.99 or 3G speeds for $49.99. Verizon Wireless is expected to launch MOBILE PHONES before data aircards...unlike Sprint. Also, even though you pay $65.99 doesn't mean 4G is available in as many areas [as 3G]...it won't be...for a bit.

Originally Posted by Aurakles

Currently Sprint is the only American carrier that has a 4G network and it's very small and limited to data cards (I think?); at the moment no handsets have been released for it. VZW is testing their 4G network and it should launch sometime late next year at the earliest. Moreover, the iPhone is still exclusive to AT&T, so the next iPhone will be 3G and relased on AT&T. It will have slight improved specs (hardware and software), but don't expect anything radical. Unless, of course, you meant 4G as in fourth generation iPhone, and even then, the next iPhone would be the third generation iPhone.