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If we look at the CDMA as just an American product, it seems rather silly if the expected summer refresh is the hybrid. But according to the CDG, CDMA Development Group, there are 550 million CDMA subscribers. 318 million in Asia and 164 million in North America where there has been tenable demand for this product. No small numbers to sneeze at. Add CDMA to GSM subscribers that puts Apple's potential worldwide market at 2 billion subscribers.

To answer your question, my guess: Apple is probably trying to keep step with Android while waiting for LTE to take off.

Why do I get the feeling those numbers don't include subtractions?
 
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