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'iPhone 4S' Coming in September With Sprint and T-Mobile Support?
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I am really hoping they get rid of the button as well to be honest. Time for a touch sensitive area underneath the screen, a thin band or something to give us more screen real estate.
In my experience rep's aren't told info like that boost rep says he knew. And I highly doubt a Boost rep knows anything about Sorints upcoming phones that have not been released to the public.
Curious
Why would Apple care what Sprint or TMobile charge for monthly plans? Do Verizon & AT&T charge the same for plans?
Once Apple receives payment from the carrier for the device, why would it concern them if the carrier turns a profit?
Why would Apple care what Sprint or TMobile charge for monthly plans? Do Verizon & AT&T charge the same for plans?
Once Apple receives payment from the carrier for the device, why would it concern them if the carrier turns a profit?
I highly doubt it in fact I would be surprised if it lands on Sprint or T-Mobile especially since AT&T is trying to grab TMobile.
One thing this would force AT&T to do is go back to the unlimited plan, because if the iPhone is on Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint with $30 unlimited plans, AT&T will have no choice but to cave in or what I see is all the other carriers going to a tier'd plan, they all can not stay different for long, it just will not work. I can also see carriers locking folks into a solid 24 month contract, Verizon does it and if everyone is going to compete for iPhone business, I see maybe even a 3 Year Contract coming like in Europe.
The android size criticism is overblown IMO. My EVO easily fits in the front pocket of jeans and the size has never been an issue. With that said, if apple goes to 4" rather than 4.3, I would still consider an iPhone. If it stays the same size as now, then no way.
Apple job posting
Adding some credence to Sprint, the Sprintusers.com Facebook page made a note of the job posting at http://jobs.apple.com/index.ajs?BID=1&method=mExternal.showJob&RID=76951.
Sprint's HQ is very close to Kansas City, MO.
Adding some credence to Sprint, the Sprintusers.com Facebook page made a note of the job posting at http://jobs.apple.com/index.ajs?BID=1&method=mExternal.showJob&RID=76951.
Sprint's HQ is very close to Kansas City, MO.
Yeah my EVO is slim enough to fit in any pocket but I could easily live with a 4in screen. I've always thought the iphone/ipt screen just a wee small for my hands but the 4.3in just a bit too big to handle with on hand at times.
I don't know for sure but VZ I don't think has unlimited data. It says unlimited, but its not. Odd I know. Sprint does, and I am pretty Sure t mobile does.
Doesn't T-mobile throttle speeds after a certain amount? And I'm pretty sure Sprint has a "soft" cap at 5gb although I haven't really heard of them enforcing it (even on myself for 4 years). Even then, I'm all for a sprint iphone. Even though AT&T data speeds have been 2-3x faster than the fastest speeds I got on Sprint, it's not nearly as reliable if you roam about.
I personally don't know if t mobile throttles the speed but I know Sprint will (with 4G, not sure on 3G). Right now, Sprint is truly unlimited -- if I somehow use more then 5GB of data then I don't get charged mor. This is for cell phone only, not wifi built into the phone or those mifi devices. The idea is people don't generally use more then 400mb of data on cell phones (avg iPhone user uses 300mb or around there). So sprint doesn't charge u more because you never will use too much. They have expressed if we start using insane amounts of data the policy will change. I personally don't think iPhone uses use more data than eco or HTC arrive users. I know webos users ar data hogs too. But I think the iPhone going to sprint will have an increase amount of traffic because sprint is cheaper and has truly unlimited. And with the news that sprint ties with VZ on bing best customer service is a good thing too.
With more capabilities these phones are offering average data usage will continue to increase. I stream pandora on my commute every day and use about 1gb monthly just on that. I imagine people that regularly stream videos like netflix and etc... will be pushing limits as well. Especially those that don't have access to wifi. I'm glad I have "unlimited" data on AT&T.
Not coming to Sprint
I'm currently employed at Sprint, and from what we have heard here at the store is that Apple offered the iPhone to Sprint and Sprint DECLINED the offer, due to them just recieving the EVO and the new NEXUS.
Sorry iPhone people, but Sprint is most likely not going to be having the iPhone any time soon.
I'm currently employed at Sprint, and from what we have heard here at the store is that Apple offered the iPhone to Sprint and Sprint DECLINED the offer, due to them just recieving the EVO and the new NEXUS.
Sorry iPhone people, but Sprint is most likely not going to be having the iPhone any time soon.
I don't believe it. All the Roids in the world aren't going to help them add subscribers like an iPhone would. Especially if T-mobile gets one.
False. I highly doubt Sprint is going to pass up an opportunity to jump in a huge ring of money.
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Hardly the only changes... An iPad 1 user unwilling upgrade, I'm guessing??
No larger screen, no 4G, no 64 GB.The Samsung Galaxy S 2 is looking sweeter and sweeter.
Tony
The Galaxy S2 didn't get a bigger screen (Than it;s previous) and doesn't have LTE 4G. What are you talkin' 'bout?
There is also confirmed that the next iPhone will have an 8MP camera with HD 1080p recording, 1GB RAM (Though Apple doesn't confirm RAM and other hardware until it's released), the new Apple A5 processor (Dual-Core) with much improved graphics. Apple hasn't mentioned LTE 4G support, but that doesn't mean Apple won't surprise people and announce it later on.