If I were to purchase an iPhone 4 because I needed a phone, does Apple allow me to upgrade to the newest version at a reduced rate?
I have been eligible for an upgrade since January. I was holding out in hopes of the newest phone but now my wretched Blackberry is going downhill quickly.
1) Get the iPhone 4 now and be happy with it past whenever the next iPhone comes out. (This is not terrible. I bought an i4 last summer and will keep using it until the 6th iPhone comes out.) Depending on your carrier you may be able to buy the 6th iPhone for the full subsidy when it comes out or maybe a half-subsidy, depending on your bill and how far off that is.
In my opinion this is the best option. Just get the iPhone and be happy .
I've been warming to the idea of the iPhone 4 over the past month but I'm also toying with the idea of purchasing the phone over at Best Buy. I would have their buy back on the phone for 3 months and then just trade it in.
It's up to the carrier, not Apple. Are you eligible for an upgrade?