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iPhone 4 upgrade or wait for the iPhone 5?

Alright guys, heres my dilema.
I'm eligible to upgrade since March 23 on Verizon. I was going to wait until June to buy the iPhone 5, but now with all of the rumors of it not coming until Sept/Oct (6 months away) i'm considering just getting the iPhone 4 on Verizon now. That way, ill be locked into unlimited data as well. Any thoughts?
 
ECUpirate44 said:
Alright guys, heres my dilema.
I'm eligible to upgrade since March 23 on Verizon. I was going to wait until June to buy the iPhone 5, but now with all of the rumors of it not coming until Sept/Oct (6 months away) i'm considering just getting the iPhone 4 on Verizon now. That way, ill be locked into unlimited data as well. Any thoughts?
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I did exactly this. Bought the phone about a week ago. There will always be something newer and better, but I am extremely happy with my iPhone 4 on verizon.
 
Apple has publicly stated they are trying to make a smaller iPhone that doesn't require data. If they announce anything that's what it will be.
 
My contract ends on May 28th. I can finally get rid of my Blackberry (which I have hated ever since I got an iPod touch 4th gen). I will wait until the iPhone 5 comes out. However, if they say it won't come out until 2012, then I will get the iPhone 4.
 
>Update: Japanese blog Macotakara reports that the fifth-generation iPhone will "probably" not ship until 2012 based on the current status of part production.
According to Chinese source, iPhone 5 will not probablly be shipped during 2011 because the parts manufacturing for iPhone 5 are not started.

>The site had previously offered relatively accurate information about the iPad 2. The site also reported earlier this month that the fifth-generation iPhone will adopt an aluminum back and a redesigned antenna.

>Update 2: Macotakara has clarified its original report to note that the fifth-generation iPhone is apparently not set to ship before the end of Apple's fiscal 2011, which occurs in late September 2011.

>Update 3: All Things Digital and Engadget are hearing similar claims that there will be no fifth-generation iPhone introduction at WWDC 2011.

I still have iPhone 3GS. I have been expecting iPhone 5 be released in June or July 2011. My 2 year contract is due to be expired on June 29, 2011, although I am eligible for an upgrade to iPhone 4 now.

Now the announcements above say that iPhone 5 will be released in September and shipped in early 2012. I am frustrated again.

Why would Apple be happy to postpone releasing and shipping to later dates? If Apple announces any release, they must be honest to tell truth in making their business good and success what they say and must not delay anything, but the releases of IOS and hardware must be on time to make their business good and success as what they would announce earlier.

Would Apple be happy to see people getting frustrated and angry and be happy to watch people to flock to PC Windows desktops and laptops, and other cell phones? If so, that's SO SAD!!

I don't know if my 2 year contract with AT&T to be expired in June 29th this year that would be continued or not because of iPhone 5 delaying to Sept or early 2012. I don't want iPhone 4 due to the antenna problem. Must I wait until then? If I am advised to go ahead to upgrade to iPhone 4, I don't want AT&T would require me to sign up for another 2 years which means I can't upgrade to iPhone 5 until Feb. 2013.
 
With the rumours surfacing that Apple are now thinking of delaying the iPhone 5 launch until Autumn I'm sorely tempted to go in for an iPhone 4. This 3GS is getting a little irritating now, I've gone off the rounded edges and want a new phone dammit!

However, the aforementioned rumours are just that - so I'm going to wait until at least June 6th and the WWDC and see what the gods come up with.

Good news about UK carriers offering 12 month contracts though, that is a relief. Although I haven't felt at all 'tied-in' by the 24month O2 contract I took out almost two years ago.
 
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