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3G iPhone Arriving in 2nd Quarter 2008?

I wish 3G could just be added to my current phone by a simple visit to the apple store and say $50.00. That would be big news I would be happy with. Want to bet sales of current iphone take a dive the next 48 hours with these rumors. Heck make that the next 3 months.
 
clayj said:
I'll jump to a 3G iPhone just as soon as they are available. EDGE is just too plain slow.
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Apple knew that, and that is why 3G was not included in the first version. It is also why the starting prices were 500 and 600 for 4 and 8 GB.
 
ross.32 said:
Thursday anyone?:apple:
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The only reason why I care about Thursday...your right by the way he'll announce it I suspect. Right, the only reason I care is because we will be just THAT much closer to the mactouch announcement. :D
 
This is great and all, but I will never buy an iPhone and use it with AT&T. Verizon yes, but no way will I get near AT&T. I'll have to settle for an iPod touch.
 
Does anyone know where I could find the list of all these cities that are getting the 3g upgrade? I'm in college at MSU in Springfield, MO. It's the 3rd largest city in MO. They have 3g at home in KC, but I spend most of my time down here. Would it be likely that Springfield would get it soon? Maybe this info is on Howard's forums?

Now if the v2 iPhone had wifi that worked with my school's network, that would be enough for me to upgrade. Lets also not forget more ram so things don't crash as often, and some advanced multi-touch action. Oh, and I don't think anyone has mentioned GPS. I thought that was the killer feature that everyone wanted?
 
zorinlynx said:
A mode where the phone acts as a WiFi access point, using the 3G connection for Internet access.

So you basically turn on that mode, and you can access the net trivially through your phone from any WiFi enabled computer.
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Sure!

Although I hope you're not attached to the unlimited data plan the current iPhone has. For something like this you'll either be paying by the minute or, more likely, paying 2-3 times as much for unlimited data.

I can promise you that.
 
Beric said:
Yup. Seeing as I know nothing about what 3G is, sorry for my question. Edited post.
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3G is a faster phone connection and can allow you to make Video calls and stuff.

Virtually all phones in Europe now use 3G. But it is also backwards compatible with GSM (or in Data terms EDGE and GPRS).

mtrctyjoe said:
Man..... all this talk of the 3G iPhone sure does remind me of the G5 Powerbook. I am sill waiting for one.
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Jobs promised one from the beginning, and it'll be needed for Japan. The iPhone will be 3G by the end of the year.
 
nostaws said:
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).
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t-mo doesn't have a fully functional 3G network yet.
 
zorinlynx said:
You know what would be cool? And what would make me buy a 3G iPhone instantly?

A mode where the phone acts as a WiFi access point, using the 3G connection for Internet access.

So you basically turn on that mode, and you can access the net trivially through your phone from any WiFi enabled computer.

THAT would be a killer app for the iPhone. Imagine Internet access for your computer anywhere in 3G coverage area. No dealing with bluetooth or cables, just use WiFi.

Since the iPhone already has a WiFi chipset, this would be trivial to implement, and incredibly useful to boot.

Come on, Apple. Do it.
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Are you serious? That sounds cool and all, but that would DESTROY the battery. Running wifi AND 3g at the same time? That's just crazy. That thing would burn a hole in your pocket!
 
My prediction of a MacRumors Page 1 heading on June 4, 2008:

3G iPhone Arriving in 3nd Quarter 2008?

My prediction of a MacRumors Page 1 heading on September 4, 2008:

3G iPhone Arriving in 4nd Quarter 2008?

[and because of Apple's recent, stellar inability to deliver on time]

My prediction of a MacRumors Page 1 heading on December 4, 2008:

3G iPhone Arriving in 1st Quarter 2009?

I get so very tired of these perpetual rumored release dates. Then, when the hardware/software is finally released, someone says: "See, the rumor was correct."

Just had to vent. :p
 
kavika411 said:
3G iPhone Arriving in 3nd Quarter 2008?

My prediction of a MacRumors Page 1 heading on September 4, 2008:

3G iPhone Arriving in 4nd Quarter 2008?

[and because of Apple's recent, stellar inability to deliver on time]

My prediction of a MacRumors Page 1 heading on December 4, 2008:

3G iPhone Arriving in 1st Quarter 2009?

I get so very tired of these perpetual rumored release dates. Then, when the hardware/software is finally released, someone says: "See, the rumor was correct."

Just had to vent. :p
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Welcome to life at MacRumors. If you don't like rumors, then frequent the Apple discussion forums on apple.com.

Yes, it's the way it is here. I've gotten used to it. :D
 
Great - the news I have been waiting for! I'd very much like an iPhone, but I know that 3G would be a massive plus for a device that is touted as an internet device. Also, I'd love 16GB/32GB models - I think the 16GB version should be the price of the current 8 and there is no excuse not to have the 32GB version out at the moment, seeing as the Touch has it...

But I've got my incoming MacBook Pro to keep me occupied while they dither around before updating the iPhone to 3G... :cool:
 
MacRumors said:


3G is the next generation wireless data that promises much faster speeds over the EDGE technology in existing iPhones.
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This is NOT true... 3G is not the next generation wireless data, it was already there when the iPhone came out (true, for a shorter time and to a lesser extend in the US). The next generation are its even higher speed declinations (HSDPA is already there, now heading to HSUPA).

I believe (and actually hope) this is the main reason for the iPhone poor success in Europe (UK excepted), where 3G is the de factor standard in most countries since more than 3 years; and that is will teach a lesson to our beloved :apple: : you can tell us a product is great...but you can't make a technology like Edge revive from the dead, even with marketing and a great interface.

(OK, I'm done with the negative stuff :D )
 
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