iPhone Nano Coming in June, But Not to United States?

MacRumors · Jan 13, 2009, 10:19 AM

DigiTimes highlights a report from Taiwan's Economic Daily News stating that two chip manufacturers, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and United Microelectronics Corporation, are expected to receive chip orders for Apple's rumored iPhone nano. The report states that orders would likely come in March, leading to a June release of the iPhone nano at the earliest.

Meanwhile, American Technology Research analyst Brian Marshall believes that the iPhone nano will not initially be launched in the United States. According to Marshall, wireless industry insiders have confirmed that the device is not yet being tested by AT&T, suggesting that US customers will face an indefinite wait for the new device. Marshall also speculates that China may be an ideal market for the iPhone nano's initial release.

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"Obviously, the best-case scenario here would be a China launch (~600mil+ wireless subscribers total in the country), but we have no definitive knowledge of this and are working on identifying the local of launch and other pertinent details," he said.

The rumored iPhone nano has been the subject of considerable discussion since mid-December, when iDealsChina published details of the device based on a silicone skin produced by case manufacturer XSKN. Vaja quickly followed suit by adding an entry for "iPhone nano" to their list of case offerings. While these developments led to speculation that the iPhone nano would be released at last week's Macworld Expo, some analysts tempered expectations with information that, while the device is on the way, it would not be ready for a Macworld introduction.

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patricksan · Jan 13, 2009, 10:23 AM

Interesting.

Let see what Apple will do.

maxp1 · Jan 13, 2009, 10:23 AM

I'm sorry, but that would be stupid. Not going to happen.

levitynyc · Jan 13, 2009, 10:24 AM

Makes 0 sense.

Not true. Lets move on

brn2ski00 · Jan 13, 2009, 10:24 AM

has this ever happened with other products? a non-states release?

miketcool · Jan 13, 2009, 10:27 AM

Mustn't upset ATT by breaking any contracts. Make it work on T-Mo's 3G stateside so I can be in heaven.

corvus · Jan 13, 2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

...wireless industry insiders have confirmed that the device is not yet being tested by AT&T...

That's because it's going to be unlocked. How's that for an unsubstantiated, unverifiable, totally useless rumor. Hum?

talkingfuture · Jan 13, 2009, 10:28 AM

It fits the iPhone product cycle but thats about it. I can't see them launching a non US product.

TuffLuffJimmy · Jan 13, 2009, 10:29 AM

This is one of the dumbest articles ever. Arn only had the MacRumors bot post this so he wouldn't get flamed.

fontman · Jan 13, 2009, 10:31 AM

It would be sad to see a america company deliver products to other counties first. But it isnt there first time shinning their loyal customers here in the states.

kornyboy · Jan 13, 2009, 10:32 AM

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 2_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/525.18.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.1.1 Mobile/5G77 Safari/525.20)

I'm not seeing this at all. It makes no sense to me. I guess it is possible but I'm going to say that it is extremely unlikely.

dwardin9 · Jan 13, 2009, 10:32 AM

Apple would not release a new product only overseas. This is Apple people. Cupertino, California. Enough said...super excited. To tide everyones enthusiasm. My own gimp mock up.

born4sky · Jan 13, 2009, 10:33 AM

What Kind of BS is that, but if this happened it so weird and stupid ...

well at least I dont understand reasons for that or maybe Apple dosent wont to have relationship with att only, thats why they will wait until contract expires and than introuce iPhone nano or whatever for all carriers.

Tallest Skil · Jan 13, 2009, 10:35 AM

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GT500Shlby · Jan 13, 2009, 10:35 AM

I highly doubt there will be an iPhone nano. They will probably just use the smaller and more efficient parts in the regular iPhone to create extra space for higher memory capacities and larger, longer lasting batteries.

Sijmen · Jan 13, 2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by brn2ski00

has this ever happened with other products? a non-states release?

Well the newest iPod nano has a 4 GB version that's only sold in a few places, and not in the US afaik.

BVeritas · Jan 13, 2009, 10:37 AM

This makes sense for China, India, and Africa where 3G is just starting to get rolled out and GPS has no context. More importantly, the price is out of the reach (in India due to import duties) for most of the residents.

So the iPhone nano would be a 2G iPhone with no GPS. It could thus be smaller, but would keep the same number of pixels and the keyboard would become landscape. This would allow all apps in the App Store to run without change.

rockstarjoe · Jan 13, 2009, 10:39 AM

They said the same thing about the 3G iPhone. Stupid.

It will launch in the US first. They will announce it and then AT&T will begin testing it. We went through the exact same thing a year ago...

Lesser Evets · Jan 13, 2009, 10:41 AM

It would make sense to attempt other markets where people can't afford Apple products easily...

Product support and service in most countries stinks. Companies are either too distant or too pompous, so if any company wants to force open a market using a decent business plan it would make sense.

Apple releasing a NON-US product is unprecedented, so it is doubtful.

I still think anything like an iPhone nano isn't going to be much of a market solution for Apple until they get online with carriers that cover the entire nation. AT&T is just too limited.

john7jr · Jan 13, 2009, 10:41 AM

Rumors like this (and the G5 PowerBook) are like the end of the world rumors. The source is certain it's going to happen soon, unless it doesn't, and in the event it doesn't then it will certainly happen next season.

slu · Jan 13, 2009, 10:43 AM

I find it very difficult to believe that the iPhone nano would be released outside the US first.

I do not find the concept of an iPhone nano difficult to believe.

Eric

kastenbrust · Jan 13, 2009, 10:43 AM

Why release a new mobile phone in a country suffering from a severe economic downturn with a saturated mobile phone market, it may make sense to release a cheaper version abroad first, especially in Asian and African markets this may be successful. Firstly people in those markets have a demand for premium branded items at a lower price, thats why fake goods sell so well in places such as China, secondly they're mobile phone market isnt yet saturated, with huge demand still in place.

morespce54 · Jan 13, 2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by brn2ski00

has this ever happened with other products? a non-states release?

I don't think so... That would be strange...

darwinian · Jan 13, 2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corvus

That's because it's going to be unlocked. How's that for an unsubstantiated, unverifiable, totally useless rumor. Hum?

We can only hope.

Regarding a release outside of the U.S., contrary to the USA-centric view Americans may have, a lot of electronics are released elsewhere (Europe and Asia) before being released in NA, and some never even make it to NA. It's easier to solve problems in smaller markets, logistically and geographically. Now, for a U.S. based country to do so would be interesting, but all of the mfg is already overseas, so it could be plausible.

Kwill · Jan 13, 2009, 10:52 AM

"Half the phone. Half the price."

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html

Jan 13, 2009, 10:23 AM	#2
patricksan macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Londerzeel, Belgium	Interesting. Let see what Apple will do. __________________ Patrick - Mac Pro 2x2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 4Gb - Mac OS X 10.5.6 :: MobileMe - 16Gb iPod Touch - iPhone 3G 8Gb - Timecapsule 500 Gb

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talkingfuture macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond.	It fits the iPhone product cycle but thats about it. I can't see them launching a non US product. __________________ Futuristical bloggery with a twist.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:29 AM	#9
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Jan 13, 2009, 10:31 AM	#10
fontman macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2009	Great , I american company that dose not. It would be sad to see a america company deliver products to other counties first. But it isnt there first time shinning their loyal customers here in the states.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:32 AM	#11
kornyboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN (USA)	Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 2_2 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/525.18.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.1.1 Mobile/5G77 Safari/525.20) I'm not seeing this at all. It makes no sense to me. I guess it is possible but I'm going to say that it is extremely unlikely. __________________ Stuff

Jan 13, 2009, 10:23 AM	#3
maxp1 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2005	I'm sorry, but that would be stupid. Not going to happen.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:24 AM	#4
levitynyc macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006	Makes 0 sense. Not true. Lets move on

Jan 13, 2009, 10:24 AM	#5
brn2ski00 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007	has this ever happened with other products? a non-states release?

Jan 13, 2009, 10:27 AM	#6
miketcool macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003	Mustn't upset ATT by breaking any contracts. Make it work on T-Mo's 3G stateside so I can be in heaven.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:32 AM	#12
dwardin9 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Here	It will definitely come to the US, if released Apple would not release a new product only overseas. This is Apple people. Cupertino, California. Enough said...super excited. To tide everyones enthusiasm. My own gimp mock up. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 30 gb 5.5 gen video ipod, 16gb iphone 3g, airport extreme, and the new aluminum Macbook!

Jan 13, 2009, 10:33 AM	#13
born4sky macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008	What Kind of BS is that, but if this happened it so weird and stupid ... well at least I dont understand reasons for that or maybe Apple dosent wont to have relationship with att only, thats why they will wait until contract expires and than introuce iPhone nano or whatever for all carriers.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:35 AM	#14
Tallest Skil Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza	Apple Inc. Cupertino, California U.S.A.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:35 AM	#15
GT500Shlby macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I highly doubt there will be an iPhone nano. They will probably just use the smaller and more efficient parts in the regular iPhone to create extra space for higher memory capacities and larger, longer lasting batteries. __________________ MBP: 17" Matte, 3.06 GHz C2D, 4 GB, 500GB 5400rpm, 10.5.8 iPhone 3G S: 32GB Black '09 Mac Mini: 4GB RAM, 160GB Intel X25-M SSD, Dell 27" LCD, 10.5.8

Jan 13, 2009, 10:37 AM	#17
BVeritas macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2008	This makes sense for China, India, and Africa where 3G is just starting to get rolled out and GPS has no context. More importantly, the price is out of the reach (in India due to import duties) for most of the residents. So the iPhone nano would be a 2G iPhone with no GPS. It could thus be smaller, but would keep the same number of pixels and the keyboard would become landscape. This would allow all apps in the App Store to run without change.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:39 AM	#18
rockstarjoe macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington dc	They said the same thing about the 3G iPhone. Stupid. It will launch in the US first. They will announce it and then AT&T will begin testing it. We went through the exact same thing a year ago... __________________ Macbook, iPod Classic, iPhone 3g, hackintosh My band - [velvet] - Our music on iTunes

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Lesser Evets macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2006	It would make sense to attempt other markets where people can't afford Apple products easily... Product support and service in most countries stinks. Companies are either too distant or too pompous, so if any company wants to force open a market using a decent business plan it would make sense. Apple releasing a NON-US product is unprecedented, so it is doubtful. I still think anything like an iPhone nano isn't going to be much of a market solution for Apple until they get online with carriers that cover the entire nation. AT&T is just too limited. __________________ 2x2.66 Xeon, 13GB RAM, 4 1TB SATA, 30" & 20" C.Displays, X1900, OSX 10.5.6, Sound Sticks, iSight, 1 TB TimeMach, 16GB iPT 2G

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john7jr macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2003	Rumors like this (and the G5 PowerBook) are like the end of the world rumors. The source is certain it's going to happen soon, unless it doesn't, and in the event it doesn't then it will certainly happen next season.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:43 AM	#21
slu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buffalo	I find it very difficult to believe that the iPhone nano would be released outside the US first. I do not find the concept of an iPhone nano difficult to believe. Eric __________________ Rev A. iMac G5 / iPod classic 160 GB / Macbook 2.4 C2D / 3G iPhone

Jan 13, 2009, 10:43 AM	#22
kastenbrust Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Korea	Why release a new mobile phone in a country suffering from a severe economic downturn with a saturated mobile phone market, it may make sense to release a cheaper version abroad first, especially in Asian and African markets this may be successful. Firstly people in those markets have a demand for premium branded items at a lower price, thats why fake goods sell so well in places such as China, secondly they're mobile phone market isnt yet saturated, with huge demand still in place.

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Kwill macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2003	New slogan "Half the phone. Half the price." http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html

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