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Apple Reportedly Orders CDMA Chips for December Production Run of Verizon iPhone
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It won't have the logo. Verizon recently said they are releasing more control of handsets and would not be opposed to not having the logo on a certain phone.
Random observations:
LTE - it would be a coup for Apple if it sold the first LTE capable smartphone, even if it needed CDMA backup.
SVDO - even without LTE, Qualcomm supports simultaneous voice+EVDO and so does Verizon... without any upgrades. (1X Advanced is NOT needed.)
iPad - a Verizon-only announcement makes sense, if all Apple were doing was adding EVDO on the iPad... which already has its radio board as a separate plug-in for easy on-demand manufacturing.
LTE - it would be a coup for Apple if it sold the first LTE capable smartphone, even if it needed CDMA backup.
SVDO - even without LTE, Qualcomm supports simultaneous voice+EVDO and so does Verizon... without any upgrades. (1X Advanced is NOT needed.)
iPad - a Verizon-only announcement makes sense, if all Apple were doing was adding EVDO on the iPad... which already has its radio board as a separate plug-in for easy on-demand manufacturing.
As impressive as Apple already is, the uptake of both Verizon customers and China all in the same calendar year is going to be a big boost to the balance sheet, and a new baseline going forward as well.
One wonders how the iPad and MacBook uptake will be in those markets as compared to the Apple/AT&T juggernaut of the past 4 years.
That stock still looks cheap, even at these prices. Who wants to bet what month Apple becomes the highest market cap company in the world? I say April 2011.
But wouldn't be just phunnie if the rumored CDMA chips are ALL going to China?
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I'll believe it when it's in my hand and that's all I have to say about that. This on and off again thing with apple, at&t & Verizon is a killer. It's way over due. 
I don't think there will be a Verizon iPhone before the summer of 2012 summer 2011 at the earliest...scratch that...there won't ever be a Verizon iPhone
and i think IMHO, $15 data plan also seller;
i fall into that above category; most of the time on wi-fi and do not use/need $30 unlimited or 2GB data plan.
once competition goes up ATT can up the data limit upwards like $15 for 500MB or something like that (if verizon and t-mobile plays same game once iPhone arrives to them)
Been out of the loop eh. There will be one in 2011. Look at the the trend of these rumors. Everyone is ignorant and just can't stand seeing the verizon icon. Seeing that it says "reportedly" is interesting.
LTE/CDMA Iphone will be out first then the Ipad. They have both been testing for months.
Not to worry, a good bet is Verizon would opt for same type of service plans to handle the increased traffic. It's been hinted at for a couple of months now even without Apple adding an iPhone to the mix.
I waited for the white phone but now might opt to get the black iphone4 ASAP. Resign my 2 year contract and maybe when that's up they'll FINALLY have the iPhone on Verizon with a Tiered data plan.
I thought it was awesome when I was in Alexandria, it was a bit slower in DC but it still worked.
A long time ago, verizon did a number on us (do not recall the detais), and it was so bad, that to this day, I still make sure that verizon will never, ever get a dime from me. Even my work cell is not on this carrier.
So, have at it. When every one leaves AT&T for verizon, then AT&T service will be that much better.
So, have at it. When every one leaves AT&T for verizon, then AT&T service will be that much better.
Since CDMA phones typically lock one into USA only travel, many who want a world coverage phone will likely stick with AT&T. Verizon has a too limited coverage for our family's use, unless the Vz phone includes both CDMA and GSM as a few others do.
I think we may see a move to t-mobile in the fall or at least at the same time as Vz.
I think we may see a move to t-mobile in the fall or at least at the same time as Vz.
I don't see why Apple would be pushing out the iPhone 4 to Verizon especially with their antenna flaw and the free bumper now, they're going to be loosing more money...? Sept. 21st is the end of the Bumper program, unless they're going to fix the antenna flaw, then release the newer iPhone 4 for Verizon, I can see a nice class action for that move. (Ty Surely)
Especially with Verizon, I actually think they're going to bring iPad to Verizon, and you know what would be a selling point, if you pay like $299 for the iPad and your locked in to that 2 year agreement. It sucks but still, it's business.
Especially with Verizon, I actually think they're going to bring iPad to Verizon, and you know what would be a selling point, if you pay like $299 for the iPad and your locked in to that 2 year agreement. It sucks but still, it's business.
ok got it; when i say contract i meant the exclusivity between APPLE and ATT deal ;
i did not know Driod by Motorola is exclusive to Verizon; sorry for my ignorance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Droid
But samsung builds the android based OS for all the providers right? then why would any one say Driod is exclusive to Verizon? (since the same OS is available to others?
sorry if misstated things here;
That or apple could do what RIM has done on Verizon. All of RIM newer blackberries released on CMDA networks are world phones. That means they still the phones still support the GSM bands and Sim cards if needed. Just as long as it is in the US the GSM antennas are not power up.
I agree. I still bank that a Verizon iPad will be offered before the Verizon iPhone.
Of course, this is a guess, but I have a ton of reasons why I have thought this for the past year...
Although, I ultimately thought Apple would be looking for dual network chips that run GSM & CDMA like a lot of the Android Devices.
They make numerous CDMA only blackberries. Only some are world phones. Apple isn't sacrificing space.
Limit you time to new blackberries released since the first Storm. All those released since then are world phone and contain both.