3G iPhone Arriving in 2nd Quarter 2008?

MacRumors · Mar 4, 2008, 03:32 PM

Analyst predictions of a 3G iPhone are nothing new, but a new report points to specific sources knowledgeable about this anticipated update. After meeting with Taiwanese electronics companies Citigroup’s Richard Gardner claims that his sources have confirmed that the 3G iPhone will be released in 2nd Quarter calendar year. If correct, this would pinpoint the release between April-June 2008.

3G is the next generation wireless data that promises much faster speeds over the EDGE technology in existing iPhones. Apple's Steve Jobs has said that existing 3G chipsets drew too much power for them to be used in the original iPhone. Recent advances in wireless chipset technology have reportedly addressed these power consumption issues. Coincidentally, AT&T recently announced that they are expanding their 3G network to nearly 350 U.S. markets by the end of 2008.

Plans for a 3G iPhone have been well publicized, with comments by Steve Jobs and AT&T's CEO suggesting the 3G iPhone is coming in 2008.

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badcrumble · Mar 4, 2008, 03:36 PM

Release this and bump capacity to 32GB and I am there day one, Apple. Add a wifi iChat application and I'm there day negative one.

asdavis10 · Mar 4, 2008, 03:36 PM

Now this is a story. Not some article about iPods and fitness equipment.

11800506 · Mar 4, 2008, 03:36 PM

Well thats good... at least we have a date now that is a more confirmed date. We'll see if they are actually true.

justflie · Mar 4, 2008, 03:37 PM

Good news. When the iPhone was first released, I didn't really have a use for 3G because my city wasn't covered yet. Now it is.

I'm looking forward to this update and will be happy to sell my current iPhone when the time comes.

cantthinkofone · Mar 4, 2008, 03:37 PM

ladies and gentlemen, start your complaining!

AMessy · Mar 4, 2008, 03:37 PM

Now all I need is for AT&T to offer 3G coverage in my area...regardless i'll still be picking up a revised iPhone.

Eraserhead · Mar 4, 2008, 03:37 PM

Well they do need a 3G phone to roll out to some places (Japan) and really to help it sell in Europe.

I was expecting them to wait until September, but it's probably worth getting out before that so the worldwide rollout can begin.

mrrydogg · Mar 4, 2008, 03:39 PM

Now I can finally give my EDGE phone to the wife and take the 3G phone!

SDK and 3G iPhone in June up and running!!!

clayj · Mar 4, 2008, 03:40 PM

I'll jump to a 3G iPhone just as soon as they are available. EDGE is just too plain slow.

Tallest Skil · Mar 4, 2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badcrumble

Add a wifi iChat application and I'm there day negative one.

A Wi-Fi iChat would eliminate the need for SMS messaging plans. If it could somehow tie into that system and be able to send to people's phones as well as iChat contacts, it would undermine the very fabric of AT&T's system.

Your Jobsness, I beg of you... DO THIS.

Grimace · Mar 4, 2008, 03:40 PM

Let the "when will 4G be released" comments begin!

Eraserhead · Mar 4, 2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayj

I'll jump to a 3G iPhone just as soon as they are available. EDGE is just too plain slow.

I get the impression that it uses less battery, so for the US which has an extensive EDGE network it makes sense.

11800506 · Mar 4, 2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

A Wi-Fi iChat would eliminate the need for SMS messaging plans. If it could somehow tie into that system and be able to send to people's phones as well as iChat contacts, it would undermine the very fabric of AT&T's system.

Your Jobsness, I beg of you... DO THIS.

If they don't make an iChat program for the iPhone, they should at least make one for the iPod Touch, even though it would be a bit pointless for them to then not release it for the iPhone.

mcarnes · Mar 4, 2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdavis10

Now this is a story. Not some article about iPods and fitness equipment.

Picky about our rumors, aren't we?

starflyer · Mar 4, 2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdavis10

Now this is a story. Not some article about iPods and fitness equipment.

Im sure that if there was an article about iPod integration with a couch and potato chips you would be there.

bbplayer5 · Mar 4, 2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

A Wi-Fi iChat would eliminate the need for SMS messaging plans. If it could somehow tie into that system and be able to send to people's phones as well as iChat contacts, it would undermine the very fabric of AT&T's system.

Your Jobsness, I beg of you... DO THIS.

SMS and iChat arent related whatsoever. You cant always IM someone, period. Every phone on the market has an AIM option. But the revolutionary iphone doesnt?! Give me a break.

SoAP · Mar 4, 2008, 03:47 PM

32 GB iPhone with 3G and I'll jump on board.

dawnrazor · Mar 4, 2008, 03:49 PM

iPhone? Whats that? Never heard of it...

nostaws · Mar 4, 2008, 03:49 PM

3G question: I am under the impression that T-Mobile's 3G, is on a different frequency/wavelength, than ATT's.

Is that indeed true?

If that is the case I wonder if that would affect the number of people who are buying and unlocking cell phones to use with other providers. - something I have been considering (T-Mobile).

asdavis10 · Mar 4, 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starflyer

Im sure that if there was an article about iPod integration with a couch and potato chips you would be there.

Not really. Potato chips don't do well for my 6 pack. I just strap my iPod to my arm and get my workout on.

chr1s60 · Mar 4, 2008, 03:51 PM

When it comes to a 3G iPhone, I will wait for Apple to announce it. The rumors around 3G have been horrible and it seems like there are 3 or 4 new ones each day from "an inside source." It will happen, but I am still guessing not til late 2008.

Tallest Skil · Mar 4, 2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbplayer5

SMS and iChat arent related whatsoever.

I know. They need to be. That's what I'm saying; create a mobile iChat app that works with both.

starflyer · Mar 4, 2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdavis10

Not really. Potato chips don't do well for my 6 pack. I just strap my iPod to my arm and get my workout on.

haha! Im sorry I couldn't resist. Bring on the 3G iPhone!

Cybergypsy · Mar 4, 2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eraserhead

I get the impression that it uses less battery, so for the US which has an extensive EDGE network it makes sense.

G3 will drain it way to quick....

Mar 4, 2008, 03:32 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	3G iPhone Arriving in 2nd Quarter 2008? Analyst predictions of a 3G iPhone are nothing new, but a new report points to specific sources knowledgeable about this anticipated update. After meeting with Taiwanese electronics companies Citigroup’s Richard Gardner claims that his sources have confirmed that the 3G iPhone will be released in 2nd Quarter calendar year. If correct, this would pinpoint the release between April-June 2008. 3G is the next generation wireless data that promises much faster speeds over the EDGE technology in existing iPhones. Apple's Steve Jobs has said that existing 3G chipsets drew too much power for them to be used in the original iPhone. Recent advances in wireless chipset technology have reportedly addressed these power consumption issues. Coincidentally, AT&T recently announced that they are expanding their 3G network to nearly 350 U.S. markets by the end of 2008. Plans for a 3G iPhone have been well publicized, with comments by Steve Jobs and AT&T's CEO suggesting the 3G iPhone is coming in 2008. Article Link

Mar 4, 2008, 03:36 PM	#3
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justflie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation	Good news. When the iPhone was first released, I didn't really have a use for 3G because my city wasn't covered yet. Now it is. I'm looking forward to this update and will be happy to sell my current iPhone when the time comes. __________________ 2 x 2.66 GHz 2009 Mac Pro, 6 GB RAM, GTX 285 ; 32GB iPhone 3GS

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AMessy macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI	Now all I need is for AT&T to offer 3G coverage in my area...regardless i'll still be picking up a revised iPhone. __________________ 17" MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz - Leopard 12" PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz - Tiger PowerMac G4 Dual 450 GHz - Panther

Mar 4, 2008, 03:36 PM	#2
badcrumble macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2007	Release this and bump capacity to 32GB and I am there day one, Apple. Add a wifi iChat application and I'm there day negative one.

Mar 4, 2008, 03:37 PM	#6
cantthinkofone macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Missouri, USA	ladies and gentlemen, start your complaining!

Mar 4, 2008, 03:37 PM	#8
Eraserhead Contributor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford, UK	Well they do need a 3G phone to roll out to some places (Japan) and really to help it sell in Europe. I was expecting them to wait until September, but it's probably worth getting out before that so the worldwide rollout can begin.

Mar 4, 2008, 03:39 PM	#9
mrrydogg macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	Now I can finally give my EDGE phone to the wife and take the 3G phone! SDK and 3G iPhone in June up and running!!! __________________ 2.2GHz MacBook Mac Pro Desktop w/30 inch CD 16GB 3G iPhone 8GB iPhone 3rd Gen iPod Nano 2nd Gen iPod Mini

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Mar 4, 2008, 03:47 PM	#18
SoAP macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MD, USA	32 GB iPhone with 3G and I'll jump on board.

Mar 4, 2008, 03:49 PM	#19
dawnrazor macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auckland New Zealand	iPhone? Whats that? Never heard of it...

Mar 4, 2008, 03:49 PM	#20
nostaws macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2006	3G question: I am under the impression that T-Mobile's 3G, is on a different frequency/wavelength, than ATT's. Is that indeed true? If that is the case I wonder if that would affect the number of people who are buying and unlocking cell phones to use with other providers. - something I have been considering (T-Mobile).

Mar 4, 2008, 03:51 PM	#22
chr1s60 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California	When it comes to a 3G iPhone, I will wait for Apple to announce it. The rumors around 3G have been horrible and it seems like there are 3 or 4 new ones each day from "an inside source." It will happen, but I am still guessing not til late 2008. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 3.06GHz, iPod 4G 20GB, iPod Classic 120GB, iPod Shuffle 4G, White iPhone 3G S⃣ 16GB,tv 160GB

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