imex99
Posts: 4,927
May 13, 2011 5:32pm
Next iPhone will be iPhone 4S; will feature Sprint and T-Mobile compatibility, analyst claims
In a note to investors on Friday, Jefferies & Company analyst Peter Misek claimed knowledge of Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone. While most are now in agreement that Apple will not unveil its new iPhone until September this year at the earliest, thereby breaking its annual summer release cycle for the first time, the feature set coming in Apple’s next iPhone remains a topic of debate. Misek’s channel checks found that the next iPhone will be called the “iPhone 4S,” and it will feature minor cosmetic updates, Apple’s A5 processor, better cameras and HSPA+ support. More interestingly, perhaps, Misek claims that the next-gen iPhone will be picked up by both Sprint and T-Mobile. Of course we already knew Apple was testing an iPhone compatible with T-Mobile’s network, but Misek’s note is the first confident claim that the device will launch on T-Mobile since our exclusive report. Regarding 4G LTE compatibility, Misek says the Qualcomm LTE chip Apple would use in a 4G model is not available in the quantities Apple would need for the huge production volumes that are expected. This claim jibes with earlier reports that Apple’s iPhone is not likely to support LTE until next year at the earliest.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/13/next-iphone-will-be-iphone-4s-will-feature-sprint-and-t-mobile-compatibility-analyst-claims/?wptouch_switch=desktop
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In a note to investors on Friday, Jefferies & Company analyst Peter Misek claimed knowledge of Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone. While most are now in agreement that Apple will not unveil its new iPhone until September this year at the earliest, thereby breaking its annual summer release cycle for the first time, the feature set coming in Apple’s next iPhone remains a topic of debate. Misek’s channel checks found that the next iPhone will be called the “iPhone 4S,” and it will feature minor cosmetic updates, Apple’s A5 processor, better cameras and HSPA+ support. More interestingly, perhaps, Misek claims that the next-gen iPhone will be picked up by both Sprint and T-Mobile. Of course we already knew Apple was testing an iPhone compatible with T-Mobile’s network, but Misek’s note is the first confident claim that the device will launch on T-Mobile since our exclusive report. Regarding 4G LTE compatibility, Misek says the Qualcomm LTE chip Apple would use in a 4G model is not available in the quantities Apple would need for the huge production volumes that are expected. This claim jibes with earlier reports that Apple’s iPhone is not likely to support LTE until next year at the earliest.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/13/next-iphone-will-be-iphone-4s-will-feature-sprint-and-t-mobile-compatibility-analyst-claims/?wptouch_switch=desktop
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Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 13, 2011 5:39pm
I'd love to see it come to Sprint, but I will believe it when I see it.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 13, 2011 5:40pm
I am glad I bought my iPhone and didn't wait for the iphone 5.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 14, 2011 12:44am
I switched from Sprint to VZW as soon as they got the iPhone. I also found out my employer offers a 20% discount to VZW on phone bills and accessories.
Double win.
Double win.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
May 14, 2011 1:11am
Pretty much what everyone has predicted. And T-Mobile is GSM right? So there's no reason it wouldn't be easy to add it to Iphone compatibility seeing as ATT is GSM as well. Although it might be a moot point if the ATT buyout goes through.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 16, 2011 3:03pm
Another article regarding the 4S.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/05/16/iphone.4s.rumors/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn
I'm surprised that it won't have 4g capability.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/05/16/iphone.4s.rumors/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_cnn
I'm surprised that it won't have 4g capability.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
May 16, 2011 3:13pm
*MUTE.....duhI Wear Pants;768002 wrote:Pretty much what everyone has predicted. And T-Mobile is GSM right? So there's no reason it wouldn't be easy to add it to Iphone compatibility seeing as ATT is GSM as well. Although it might be a moot point if the ATT buyout goes through.
Tiger2003
Posts: 15,421
May 16, 2011 3:15pm
Automatik;769974 wrote:
I'm surprised that it won't have 4g capability.
Well if that's the truth I am not leaning towards the Motorola Atrix.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2011 3:17pm
4G really is just a marketing term. TMobile's "4G" is slower than AT&T's 3G network.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 16, 2011 3:18pm
Tiger2003;769983 wrote:Well if that's the truth I am not leaning towards the Motorola Atrix.
I actually just messed around with one of these on Saturday. A friend of mine got it after having an iPhone 3gs. I haven't messed with Android that much, but it was a very nice phone. Super fast.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2011 3:19pm
like_that;767742 wrote:I am glad I bought my iPhone and didn't wait for the iphone 5.
Agreed. The iphone 3Gs wasn't worth the upgrade IMO, and going from the 3G to the iphone 4, I haven't noticed that much of an improvement other than the camera to be honest. And I still hate the iphone 4's shape compared to the 3G.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
May 16, 2011 3:35pm
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Mootse-alum;769980 wrote:*MUTE.....duh
imex99
Posts: 4,927
May 16, 2011 3:49pm
Verizon LTE on the thunderbolt is smoking fast.... android battery life still sucks though. I'm hoping the iPhone comes out on sprint, will get for me Wife. I'll be upgrading to the htc evo 3d.
Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
Swyped from my HTC Evo with Eternal Prophecy 5.5 ROM.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 16, 2011 3:58pm
Yeah I'll probably make the switch if it comes to Sprint. I'll be eligible for an upgrade around the same time it is released. I've been loyal to Blackberry for years, but they just can't hold a candle to the iPhone. I can't believe how good the image quality is from the 4's camera.
I'm wondering how they will structure the plans/billing if it comes to Sprint. They already require a $10 bump for "4G services", so I'm guessing the iPhone will require extra charges as well, despite not having 4G.
I'm wondering how they will structure the plans/billing if it comes to Sprint. They already require a $10 bump for "4G services", so I'm guessing the iPhone will require extra charges as well, despite not having 4G.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
May 16, 2011 4:38pm
imex99;767737 wrote:Next iPhone will be iPhone 4S; will feature Sprint and T-Mobile compatibility, analyst claims
In a note to investors on Friday, Jefferies & Company analyst Peter Misek claimed knowledge of Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone. While most are now in agreement that Apple will not unveil its new iPhone until September this year at the earliest, thereby breaking its annual summer release cycle for the first time, the feature set coming in Apple’s next iPhone remains a topic of debate. Misek’s channel checks found that the next iPhone will be called the “iPhone 4S,” and it will feature minor cosmetic updates, Apple’s A5 processor, better cameras and HSPA+ support. More interestingly, perhaps, Misek claims that the next-gen iPhone will be picked up by both Sprint and T-Mobile. Of course we already knew Apple was testing an iPhone compatible with T-Mobile’s network, but Misek’s note is the first confident claim that the device will launch on T-Mobile since our exclusive report. Regarding 4G LTE compatibility, Misek says the Qualcomm LTE chip Apple would use in a 4G model is not available in the quantities Apple would need for the huge production volumes that are expected. This claim jibes with earlier reports that Apple’s iPhone is not likely to support LTE until next year at the earliest.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/13/next-iphone-will-be-iphone-4s-will-feature-sprint-and-t-mobile-compatibility-analyst-claims/?wptouch_switch=desktop
It's like they read my post on here from a few months ago and repeated it almost word for word...
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
May 16, 2011 4:41pm
Automatik;770045 wrote:Yeah I'll probably make the switch if it comes to Sprint. I'll be eligible for an upgrade around the same time it is released. I've been loyal to Blackberry for years, but they just can't hold a candle to the iPhone. I can't believe how good the image quality is from the 4's camera.
I'm wondering how they will structure the plans/billing if it comes to Sprint. They already require a $10 bump for "4G services", so I'm guessing the iPhone will require extra charges as well, despite not having 4G.
There will most definitely be the $10 upcharge for an iPhone. It is not just listed as a 4G upcharge anymore. It is now a smartphone charge. So all smartphone users now get the $10 upcharge on their plan.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
May 16, 2011 6:16pm
About time Sprint