CDMA iPhone coming in Q4 2010? With 512 MB RAM!
Thanks to a tip from 'geeker darren.wlsn1 we've got word of brighthand reporting Pegatron Technology is going to start manufacturing CDMA handsets in Shanghai and get them over to the states in time for a Q4 release this year.
During this year's World-Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), there were many rumors afloat regarding a Verizon iPhone, but Steve Jobs didn't comment one hint as to the validity of these rumors.
It's no secret that AT&T has has major problems with their network both dropping calls and managing data, and have even started tiered prices and capping data. A Verizon and/or Sprint release would be cataclysmic in the mobile world, and the sales of the device could even surpass Android once again.
We have heard rumors of CDMA iPhones before, and have yet to see anything concrete!
If this is the real deal, will the people on Sprint/VZW jump ship and grab a new iPhone 4 on their network?
macstories.net has released the following graphic showing the iPhone 4 has 512MB of RAM, twice the amount of the 3GS and the iPad.
Those of you who own either device knows how fast and smooth they run, with twice the RAM and the A4 chip this phone looks to be devoid of lag time, coupled with the fact that the reports are that iOS 4.0 is much smoother and more efficient than any previous iPhone OS.
If Sprint adds this to their arsenal along with the Galaxy S and the Evo, and VZW to compliment their Droid armada, then this will be a huge market push for CDMA as well as Apple.
There were previous reports that Apple and AT&T have renegotiated their exclusive contract with the iPhone in the U.S.
What do you think about this? If you're on Sprint or VZW would you want this added? If on T-Mobile or AT&T will you jump over to CDMA?
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from what i read earlier, they were making cdma iphones, but they were going to china…i guess we’ll see!
If it is better than what is on the market and the price is reasonable I would jump on the I phone slave ship for sure.
No iPhone for me, I dont care what network it’s on. I would almost be inclined to leave Verizon for supporting the iphone if it does come to Verizon.
They would probably double or even triple the sales if they came to Verizon, they would be stupid not to.
Their for China networks
@nanoware – that’s what i read before….they can sell it here and get 70 million people to buy it, or take it to china and get 270 million to buy it.
that would be a negative sir!!! i don’t care if they were giving it away for free, i still wouldn’t buy an iPhoney!!!
I would love for the Iphone to come to Sprint. I think the sales of the Iphone would blow the roof off.
My contact from Verizon keeps telling me that Verizon keeps telling Apple to shove off because of their product support methods. Curious to see if Verizon/Apple come to an understanding with each other. I won’t be purchasing an iphone because of being VERY happy with my incredible but I know many of my friends will be purchasing if it does come to Verizon.
Based on AT&T’s early upgrade move they are pulling this month, I would say a CDMA iPhone is definitely coming to US carriers. If you are unaware, AT&T is allowing customers to upgrade up to 6 months early for the new iPhone, so anyone up for an upgrade this year can get the iPhone this month for the new contract price. I imagine AT&T and Apple made a deal to postpone CDMA announcement until after the GSM release. This allows AT&T to rope in as many customers as possible into 2 year contracts, right before Apple announces the phone being made available to additional carriers.
If the phone comes to Sprint, I will surely get one for my wife. I had a iPhone 3G for awhile though at this point I am most fond of Android and will be sticking with my EVO for awhile.
If this happens I might be inclined to try an Iphone on my second line. My biggest beef with iphone is the ATT network, and my other beef was it seemed more of a toy to me-no multitasking. Get rid of those 2 roadblocks and I’d be willing to give Iphone a test drive. Don’t know if i could keep it though. I just dont want to be part of the i-crowd, lol. We shall see what happens….
if this was 1.5 year ealier. the answer would be hell yea.. but i love android too much now to switch to an iphone OS.
I would be an instan buyer, and Im certain we would switch from the wm6 / android mix for our several hundred work phones to iphoneas it works well with exchange.
@Dr.8820 –
It’s not rumored for china, lol. Check out some more stories on this:
http://www.redmondpie.com/verizon-iphone-4-ships-in-q4-2010-9170221/
http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2010m6d17-CDMA-iPhone-4-could-arrive-in-Q4
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100617PD215.html
it’s just being produced in China, then sent here.
If they had an I-phone with a physical keyboard…..i would get one. but…..that will never happen…..so i guess not.
Everyone knows Android is the future!
I’m holding out for Live integration on WP7. So no iPhone for me.
Had the iPhone 3GS and I admit it was a killer MP3 and Video player, but all else was a #fail. So if Sprint was to pick up the iPhone I would definitely stick with my Evo….. thumbs down on this one….
Are you freaking kidding me! This breakmyfootoff guy is amazing? Is he here for humor or what. This guy has nothing but negative and crazy things to say about Apple and the iphone. He says he’s a firefighter (closing my eyes and getting a mental picture).
Breakmyfoot off enters a burning home he’s searching for survivors and comes across an iphone. suddenly without notice he exits the home abandoning his search efforts.
I know that is crazy but thats the vibe this guy gives out on his insane post. I would and have used diffrent phones and o.s’s. I told my wife today if AT&T botches my iphone 4 order i will drop them for someone else and an Android/HTC combo.
I actually looked to switch to Sprint to lower my bill but it was actually higher than AT&T. But like I said I will be forced to if the mess up my order. I support all the efforts from all the manufactures i only ask that they be inventive instead of ripping off someone elses ideas.
@breakmyfootoff – That doesn’t even make sense.
@2logical – You’re on a phone hacking site and you didn’t jailbreak your iphone to multitask? tsk tsk. In my opinion you’ve not actually used an iphone until you jailbroke it to the capabilities of every other phone. Then you can have an accurate comparison. People can chime in all day long and say ‘well those phones work out of the box like that’. Ok, great, so root them then compare. You’ll see the difference.
i don’t know how much att is paying apple for the exclusivity… but it can’t be anywhere near how much more apple would be making by opening up to all carriers. that’d be my guess at least.
i’m hoping that it’ll come to sprint.
The rumor I heard from my Sprint contact is that it will be called the WiMax iPhone which is not the same as the iPhone 4 so Steve Jobs didnt lie when he said the iPhone was only coming out on AT&T. Just what I have heard and if this is the case I would say maybe no Verizon since they are wanting to push for LTE. Also I think Sprint wants it done quicker to force the others to go for WiMax since Sprint owns 58% Clearwire that manages the WiMax towers.
Its almost impossible to make a decision on which phone to purchase…. even after you go over the specs, and read reviews. Android with the help of htc, seem to be the front runner and a force to be reckon with. The new iphone looks real sweet physically…… but please dont insult my intellegence, those clowns over at apple are praising how this new phone can multitask, and create subfolders for icons/ apps on the home screen and all these other stuff. My htc mogul was doing all dat 4 yr. ago. As for “THE FORGOTTON ONE” we all know as window mobile 6.5 phone….. its a love and hate relationship. I wouldn’t and couldnt disrespect windows because before android and apple, windows was holding most of us down, and it is so versitile with flashing hacking and making it your own in the truest sense. Right now i have the touch pro 2 with mighty rom and its butta…. but im getting kinda bored of the pro 2. I have my eyes on the htc incredible or desire….. but i will most likely tough it out until the end of the year when wp7 is upon us… and the epic ppc battle truly begins.
Hmmmm! i just read that wm7 has a 5 year development plan… WTF!!! Forget the epic battle. im getting my ass an android device running 2.2 froyo preferebly.
I’m on Sprint and I must say that I would welcome the introduction of a CDMA iPhone. I’m holding out right now to see how the Galaxy S Pro goes over, especially the physical KB. If Sprint were to jump on this possibility, they would no doubt make it 4g compatible and that would add a little bit exclusivity in itself, at least until Verizon has its 4g network up and running. I’m an app fanatic so the app market is my big sell on this. Of coarse, Android has more free apps. It would definitely keep me with Sprint though.
My thoughts:
1) F*** YOU AT&T!
2) I hope Verizon and Sprint are ready for the network thrashing about to ensue.
how did this come from darren, when you-orangekid- and myself both reported on this over a month ago? http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=121130
@boredandtattooed –
because this was a new article/confirmation on the fact which I didn’t know till Darren pointed me in that direction,
but yeah bro ur right we originally broke this in that thread.
@Nemeses – I HATE crApple, and yes, I’m a firefighter and crApple has nothing to do with the way I perform my job. I would provide the same care for someone with an iphone as anyone else, but that doesnt mean I have to like the person.
@willpower101 – How does that not make sense? What language do you speak?
Eh, Does not bother me, Would I get an iphone ? If WP7 is not anygood maybe. Maybe Vzw will upgrade their network if they get an iphone (it’s good but, there still are many bad areas)
@ Breakmyfootoff
Are you a adolescent? I cant believe your a grown man and you sound like my 12 year old son. Hell my 17 year old son wouldnt even say the things you have. Then you criticize Willpower for not understanding your childish dribble?
Willpower doesnt speak CRAZY! English yes crazy no and thats just what your speaking. You say crapple who do you think started this level of cell phone technology? Pleases please tell me. Thats a question id love for you to answer hows this why is Google even in the phone buisness? So if it wasnt for crapple the crap phone in your pocket wouldnt be what it is. Did Steve jobs have butt sex with you and not call afterwards? Why such deep hate for Apple youve never said. So now that ive lowered the conversation level to where you may understand it I may get some answers to those questions.
@Nemeses – I take that back, I might leave you to burn.
@Nemeses – I dont have to answer your questions nor do I feel compelled to, I can hate crApple for what ever reasons I choose. You call me crazy for hating crApple, but you’re putting in more effort (and flaming) than I am in your fight to defend them. I guess that makes you crazy as well. You sir, are a hypocrite.
@ both of ya’ll.
It’s all good guys, let’s all relax here, just a phone.
In my best Breakmyfootoff voice
WHAT EVA! lolol
Its funny how your tone changes when challenged on your age and context of your post. Just like when I said you made no point and didnt answer the questions on the other article. I noticed you did answer the questions on this one. Your evading the questions I asked now only leads me to think you realized your answer was juvenile. As for my defending Apple and Flaming you. Maybe you remember in several of my post Ive stated I can, will and have used diffrent phones by diffrent makers with diffrent OS’s. So I guess thats a (FAIL) at your attempt to put me in the same classification as you.
@orangekid
My sentiments exactly.
@Nemeses – You’re still trying too hard.