http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/11/verizon-chooses.html
So we can probably see an iPhone working on Verizon in 2009-2010.
So we can probably see an iPhone working on Verizon in 2009-2010.
Wasn't there some blip in the news a while back when the iPhone was first released that the chip inside has built-in 3G capability? Was this true? If so, might it be a relatively easy firmware/software update to enable it for existing customers? It wouldn't solve the battery concerns unless there was some sort of battery management software added on, I suppose.
Then again, if I know Apple, they'll force everyone to buy a new iPhone to upgrade to 3G.
Anyhow, it wouldn't surprise me if the 3G iPhone was formally announced at MWSF, even if it won't ship for a while. If battery technology really is the limiting factor, surely it will have evolved another generation in the past year.
I'm imagining that the current iPhone's hardware configuration has been fairly static since January of 2007, or even late 2006. 3G might happen faster now that the basic form-factor exists and it's just a matter of select hardware upgradeson the inside, but this is just a guess.
I realize that the majority of the US population lives near or in our 50-100 or so major metropolitan areas, but for those of us in more rural areas, this is a non-issue. Look at the coverage maps for your area... can you use 3G?
http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/
But honestly, if you're in one of those areas that doesn't show up on that coverage map, shouldn't your first priority be gettingI don't knowrunning water and indoor toilets?
I never noticed, but I couldn't find one Blackberry that is 3G. I don't know what percentage Blackberries are compared to other "internet phones", but I'd say that a Blackberry is extremely popular. I don't see many articles or people saying they suck or their holding off until a 3G version.
I never noticed, but I couldn't find one Blackberry that is 3G. I don't know what percentage Blackberries are compared to other "internet phones", but I'd say that a Blackberry is extremely popular. I don't see many articles or people saying they suck or their holding off until a 3G version.
I never noticed, but I couldn't find one Blackberry that is 3G. I don't know what percentage Blackberries are compared to other "internet phones", but I'd say that a Blackberry is extremely popular. I don't see many articles or people saying they suck or their holding off until a 3G version.
I never noticed, but I couldn't find one Blackberry that is 3G. I don't know what percentage Blackberries are compared to other "internet phones", but I'd say that a Blackberry is extremely popular. I don't see many articles or people saying they suck or their holding off until a 3G version.
3g coverage doesn't sound extensive.
AT&T doesn't have extensive 3G coverage, but they do have 3G coverage in most major metropolitan areas.
I am a fan of Apple products, and as a professional musician I would not dream of considering any other operating system for computer-based recording and sequencing. My smartphone that I currently use is a Palm Treo with Sprint service. I've liked Sprint for the (superior?) 3G data speeds and for the United States coverage (though I now understand that it's GSM, not CDMA, which is widely used around the world). I'm happy to hear about Apple's intentions for making the iPhone operate at higher data speeds, and now there's only one thing keeping me from buying a cool new iPhone...
The thing keeping me from an iPhone is the interference that GSM phones produce. From what I've read, I understand that GSM technology transmits voice and media data on short, intense radio frequency pulses. Unfortunately these pulses transfer into equipment such as musical instrument amplifiers and recording equipment circuitry where they become audible. I've heard that recognizable little buzz time and time again in the studio and on stage. In an industry where one needs to be accessible at all times, "just turn your phone off or put it in the next room when you're working" really isn't a suitable answer, but it may be the only answer if I switch to an iPhone.
Does anyone have any helpful insight?
Long time reader, first time poster,
-neil
That's a risky scenario. How many times have you found phantom noise in a printmaster only to trace it back to a low level issue that leaked in via returns.we deal with this in the studio day in and day out - long story short, it doesnt affect the final product (nothing gets recorded to tape) - just shield the cable to the mains and you'll be fine.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess - I think that the minimalist look of the iPhone beats all the phones that are covered with buttons and keyboards, but that's my opinion.
And why is smaller better? The tinier the screen, the fewer pixels you can view at any time, unless the display resolution increases to compensate, making the screen unreadable.
That's a risky scenario. How many times have you found phantom noise in a printmaster only to trace it back to a low level issue that leaked in via returns.
If the GSM burst gets into the effects units its printed no matter how you shield your busses. It also gets regularly transmitted on live tv when reporters have their GSM phone on them.
You must not have looked hard. There are 3G (EVDO) Blackberries available at Verizon and Sprint.
-Verizon was not allowed to see the phone until 8 months before its release
-Verizon had to drop its V-Cast video and music services and software entirely (on ALL handsets in its line)
-Verizon was not allowed to sell the phone through any retailer except Apple or Verizon stores (thus forcing Verizon to breech its contracts with Best Buy, Walmart, its Independent Resellers, ect.)
-Apple demanded 20% of the customers monthy contract fees.
-Verizon was not allowed to release any other "music-centric" phones onto its network without Apple's permission
Apple may have had to make concessions to get ATT to agree, we don't know what the original offer was.So how come AT&T didn't have to do most of these? AT&T probably didn't see it until 6-8 months before it came out, they didn't have to drop their video and music services on their other handsets, and they still have other music-centric phones. They still obviously share revenue with Apple (though I don't know exactly what %), but what's with the other stuff?
So how come AT&T didn't have to do most of these? AT&T probably didn't see it until 6-8 months before it came out, they didn't have to drop their video and music services on their other handsets, and they still have other music-centric phones. They still obviously share revenue with Apple (though I don't know exactly what %), but what's with the other stuff?