More Details on Next-Generation iPhone? 3G Netbook Due This Summer?

MacRumors · 05:06 PM

Boy Genius Report details a source "pretty high up in AT&T’s food chain" who reportedly shared several tidbits of information about the next-generation iPhone. While short on details beyond the addition of an iPhone application to control AT&T's U-verse suite of Internet-based products and services and more hints that the iPhone may see increased Wi-Fi browsing speeds up to 7.2 Mbps, the source's comments provide additional perspective on what may lay ahead.

Quote:

- New iPhone announcement around mid-June
- New iPhone will be faster and have a more seamless experience unmatched by any device
- U-Verse iPhone application; will allow control of your home DVR (play, pause, rewind, etc.)
- The annual iPhone launch is "becoming a tradition."
- Nothing official is being confirmed, but they said that people should prep for an exciting time this summer.
- AT&T is said to be working with Apple to create a unified product with an unparalleled experience across all their products and services.
- Apple's 3.0 software should tell us where the iPhone platform is going.
- They said customers shouldn’t need to choose from AT&T's high-end devices because of features, they should choose based on preferences. The gap in capability should be filled with the new iPhone.
- Seems like the higher speed HSDPA (7.2Mbps) is being hinted at too which should confirm the earlier rumors of the new Infineon chipset.

The final comment from the source proves to be the most interesting and relates to the possibility of a $99 3G netbook arriving this summer, with the implication being that it may be an Apple product:

Quote:

- The $99 3G netbook will start selling this summer, and the first one won’t be a Windows OS.

Article Link: More Details on Next-Generation iPhone? 3G Netbook Due This Summer?

miiles · 05:41 PM

I doubt the slide out keyboard.

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They said customers shouldn’t need to choose from AT&T’s high-end devices because of features, they should choose based on preferences. The gap in capability should be filled with the new iPhone. Ok, bets on slide out QWERTY, autofocus camera, video sharing, blah blah?

This doesn't really seem like a reliable article.

dual64bit · Mar 23, 2009, 05:02 PM

A $99 netboot, that's a lot of components for that price!

Miharu · Mar 23, 2009, 05:02 PM

99 dollar netbook. Nope, not a chance. No way in hell.

Tallest Skil · Mar 23, 2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBritton

I doubt the slide out keyboard.

Slide-out keyboard instantly invalidates the rest of the information from the source, I believe.

Peace · Mar 23, 2009, 05:04 PM

This was interesting until I read "$99 3G Netbook"..

That will never happen at that price point.

plumbingandtech · Mar 23, 2009, 05:05 PM

Gimme some data tethering info please.

(wonder if they will wait a few months to allow for more of their upgrades to take effect.)

dr. shdw · Mar 23, 2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dual64bit

A $99 netboot, that's a lot of components for that price!

Probably a $99 3G netbook card?

duky · 05:07 PM

I highly doubt the "$99 netbook" will be an Apple product--probably some Linux derivative.

EDIT: If they can't sell an iPhone at $99 how do you expect them to sell a 3G netbook at $99??

applekid · Mar 23, 2009, 05:05 PM

$99 with ridiculously expensive data plan?

peskaa · Mar 23, 2009, 05:05 PM

$99 Linux netbook, maybe. Heavily subsidised and on a long contract. Otherwise, not happening - certainly not Apple.

NavySEAL6 · Mar 23, 2009, 05:06 PM

$99 Netbook wont be able to do what I need it to for a netbook

Wiska · Mar 23, 2009, 05:07 PM

Page 3 rumor.

WildCowboy · Mar 23, 2009, 05:07 PM

Our interpretation is that the comments about slideout keyboard were BGR's editorialization, which is why we removed that and other comments from the quote to focus on the source's points.

Feynman · Mar 23, 2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miharu

99 dollar netbook. Nope, not a chance. No way in hell.

Not from Apple, and not in the United States!

kepardue · Mar 23, 2009, 05:07 PM

No way will that be an Apple netbook at $99. They must have been referring to a Linux-based device.

fleshman03 · Mar 23, 2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallest Skil

Slide-out keyboard instantly invalidates the rest of the information from the source, I believe.

Kinda does, don't it?

I'd think the $99 netbook w/ contract does too.

cmichaelb · Mar 23, 2009, 05:08 PM

lol @ $99 netbook....definitely not from

GeekLawyer · Mar 23, 2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

This was interesting until I read "$99 3G Netbook"..

That will never happen at that price point.

I guess that would depend on 1) the amount of the subsidy, 2) the length of the contract and 3) the monthly price of the required 3G data plan.

leandromp · Mar 23, 2009, 05:08 PM

99 netbook, i dont think so.
but the iPhone downgrading the price at 99, sounds more real!

georgetang · Mar 23, 2009, 05:09 PM

See?!

That's why AT&T is dumping iPhone 3G stock starting this week....

Greedy AT&T!

AT&T should improve their coverage, and lower the fee... like US$ 50.00 per month for 900 minutes, unlimited Mobile 2 Mobile, and unlimited Data, open the tethering option, and people would jump on the wagon right away.

h.21 · Mar 23, 2009, 05:09 PM

Give me a subsidized cheap 3G Netbook! Very much DO WANT.

edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by leandromp

99 netbook, i dont think so.
but the iPhone downgrading the price at 99, sounds more real!

Everybody who bought a 3G last year is still within their 2 year subsidization period. Unless AT&T decides to sell no-contract phones for a reasonable price, people are going to be paying MORE not LESS. $99 is probably NOT going to happen, sorry.

BTW · Mar 23, 2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dual64bit

A $99 netboot, that's a lot of components for that price!

There's no way it would be priced that low for sure, unless the carriers are subsidizing it. That could be the case with the 3G wireless built-in. I'd hop on that in that case.

anubis · Mar 23, 2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duky

I highly doubt the "$99 netbook" will be an Apple product--probably some Linux derivative.

Correct... it's quite a leap to assume that "non-windows" equals mac, especially at that price point.

Eduardo1971 · Mar 23, 2009, 05:12 PM

Have to agree with others-I don't see how Apple would release a $99 netbook.

Although I am looking forward to Apple releasing a netbook that I would be able to purchase for my dad.

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duky macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boston, MA	I highly doubt the "$99 netbook" will be an Apple product--probably some Linux derivative. EDIT: If they can't sell an iPhone at $99 how do you expect them to sell a 3G netbook at $99?? Last edited by duky : Mar 23, 2009 at 05:07 PM. Reason: Addition

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peskaa macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oxford, UK	$99 Linux netbook, maybe. Heavily subsidised and on a long contract. Otherwise, not happening - certainly not Apple. __________________ iMac 27"(2009), i7, 2TB, 8GB, 4850 - On Order! MacBook Pro(2008) 2.53 \| 9600 512 \| 4GB \| 320GB 7,200rpm

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NavySEAL6 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006	$99 Netbook wont be able to do what I need it to for a netbook __________________ Macbook Pro, 15", 2.16 Core Duo Samsung Syncmaster 225BW/BT Apple Keyboard/Mighty Mouse/JBL Creatures Xbox Live - NavySEAL6

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Miharu macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland	99 dollar netbook. Nope, not a chance. No way in hell.

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Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	This was interesting until I read "$99 3G Netbook".. That will never happen at that price point.

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applekid macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On this chair	$99 with ridiculously expensive data plan?

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Wiska Banned Join Date: Jan 2009	Page 3 rumor.

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kepardue macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2006	No way will that be an Apple netbook at $99. They must have been referring to a Linux-based device.

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cmichaelb macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas City	lol @ $99 netbook....definitely not from __________________ *32GB iPhone 3GS; 32gb 2nd gen Touch; 16gb 1st gen Touch; 8gb 3rd gen Nano blk; 30gb 5.5 gen iPod Video blk*

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leandromp macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2008	99 netbook, i dont think so. but the iPhone downgrading the price at 99, sounds more real! __________________ New Macbook PRO 15' (late 2008), 1G iPhone8GB, iPhone 3G 8GB

Mar 23, 2009, 05:09 PM	#21
georgetang macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2007	See?! That's why AT&T is dumping iPhone 3G stock starting this week.... Greedy AT&T! AT&T should improve their coverage, and lower the fee... like US$ 50.00 per month for 900 minutes, unlimited Mobile 2 Mobile, and unlimited Data, open the tethering option, and people would jump on the wagon right away.

Mar 23, 2009, 05:12 PM	#25
Eduardo1971 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lost Angeles, Ca. usa	Have to agree with others-I don't see how Apple would release a $99 netbook. Although I am looking forward to Apple releasing a netbook that I would be able to purchase for my dad. __________________ 13" white 2Ghz Macbook, 250GB Hard drive, 2GB RAM Fight On!

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