Yet in Europe, iphone is not plagued with the reception problems it has in the USA.
There is a reason people called Cingular "Suckular"...
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Verizon iPhone to Launch February 3rd?
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Yet in Europe, iphone is not plagued with the reception problems it has in the USA.
There is a reason people called Cingular "Suckular"...
I agree and said the same earlier in the thread. Just to add though, the 3G iPad 2 could also potentially be CDMA & Verizon compatible which would attest for the rumors of Verizon blackout dates, if they are indeed true.
And also, I wouldn't be surprised if the *iPad 2* came to Verizon with a built-in CDMA modem before the iPhone does. Since Verizon's already selling iPads, it wouldn't be much of a big deal for Apple to make a CDMA version (or CDMA and GSM combined) for the iPad 2 that Verizon could sell for data only. And possibly the Verizon iPhone not until June/July?
Lets hope the verizon iphone is launched on that date so all this rumors stop, i'm tired of people worrying about this rather than other stuff that are a bit more important for me.
Although I hope all those who want the iPhone on verizon get what they want, they deserve it.
Although I hope all those who want the iPhone on verizon get what they want, they deserve it.
IMO, these rumors won't stop until one of two conditions is met:
1. The iPhone actually comes to Verizon
2. Verizon gets out of the phone service industry (goes bankrupt, is bought by someone else, etc.)
In either case, expect to see "iPhone on (different carrier) soon!" rumors
Agreed. I've heard a lot of people say they'd give up a lot of AT&T's features & go to a Verizon iPhone since they will (or at least hope to) get better service on Verizon.
There is no Verizon iPhone.
I spoke to one of my sources, and she denies any Verizon iPhone in the works
Simple as that, oh, and btw, you all seem to forget when Apple announces/releases a new iPhone...
I spoke to one of my sources, and she denies any Verizon iPhone in the works
Simple as that, oh, and btw, you all seem to forget when Apple announces/releases a new iPhone...
i'm guessing this will be an updated iphone with a dual CDMA/GSM chip that will be released everywhere (to all existing GSM carriers and the new CDMA carriers). I can't see Apple making a different phone just for one carrier since that may cause a lot of confusion especially with international roaming (CDMA customers might complain that their friends GSM iPhone can roam but their CDMA iPhone can't).
Dude, calm down, in case you got lost or something, this is MacRumors.com... it's a website in which anybody, can discuss about Mac/Apple related rumors...
Not while you're reading macRUMORS.com. Perhaps you were looking for macfacts.com?
-Slower speeds - its not a myth, no comparing to a 'POS Android device' ... aside from what the OP already mentioned earlier (the VZW CEO himself said at CES yesterday they get around 1mbps) its also pretty widely documented that AT&T, while spottier and less reliable, is significantly faster when it does work.
- Inability to talk an surf - wow way to be lame and assume the only function for this feature is to watch porn while talking. NO. In fact this is my most used feature of the iPhone. I contently need maps or email while I'm also on the phone. Nevermind all the third party apps that I could be using, like task managers, organizers, movie time lookups etc that would require a net connection ... even sometimes while i'm on a call.
- Loss of Wifi Hotspots - yeah i get it, you have unlimited Data. Well what if you happen to be in an area with poor signal? What if you happen to want to facetime? What if you want to update or download a larger app while not at home? What if you don't want to run your battery dry as quickly while surfing? There are several reasons why having those hotspots available could trump the notion of you having unlimited 3G data.... these are just a few.
- Loss of global phone - how pretentious of you. Who's to say that everyone traveling overses is buying their own plane ticket? And even still, i've made several trips overseas, (some of which I did pay) where its taken a good chunk of my spendable income to get over there. The last thing i want to do is buy another phone. At least with my AT&T phone I can buy the int'l plan OR unlock it myself and pop in a new sim. You seem to be pretty narrow minded about a lot of things.
-Higher bills - while i don't disagree with you there, i think the general understanding is that any iPhone on VZW will either be the same, or slightly higher cost. Its simply a matter of comparing Verizons prices right now.
- Egotistical customer service - Nice anecdote that everyone you know in Denver is dropping and going to VZW. Your experiences are in no way congruent, or even conclusive with what everyone who's NOT in Denver is experiencing... and you have know way to really know. So how about we stop spouting off personal observations and passing them off as overarching trends, K? My experiences with people whom I know has been the exact opposite of yours... so who's right? me or you?
The difference between our arguments is that I don't pretend to assume that because i've observed one thing, its applicable to everyone, everywhere. You do. That's where you fault my friend.
I agree with others-
-I'll believe it when Steve announces it.
Though I can't help but imagine a scenario where Steve walks out on stage, stands for a few moments, then goes: "...Finally." (followed by audience cheering)
-I'll believe it when Steve announces it.
Though I can't help but imagine a scenario where Steve walks out on stage, stands for a few moments, then goes: "...Finally." (followed by audience cheering)
everyone has texting plans, even sprint will sell you a monthly bill with unlimited texting included
and the monthly price includes a phone subsidy. this is why sprint and t-mo usually carry the crappy tier B and C phones. they cost less. people want the top tier iphone and andriod phones and are willing to pay for it
Enough said
I'm not arguing that this isn't a useful feature, but in my entire time of using the Droid X (6 months), I've only felt the need for it once.
Um seriously, wifi hotspots? We are talking about mobile networks here. At the end of the day it doesn't make up for a lackluster network. It's kind of like a car dealership selling you a car with a dysfunctional engine but throwing in a top of the line stereo to appease you. As for "running the battery dry," using Wifi takes more battery than 3G.
For better or for worse, most Americans don't leave the US on a regular basis. Beyond that, I want a phone/service provider that works well in America, not a phone that works well if I ever happen to visit Tanzania. Again, reference my car analogy above.
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I agree, the comments about who needs voice and data have not used an iPhone for work, in my opinion. Imagine being on the phone with Microsoft tech support because a server is down for 3 hours and not being able to do anything else while on the call.
Currently I can update tickets, respond to email, research the issue, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc (endless etc here)
And there are countless casual uses as well. A very huge feature in my books.
Bill
Currently I can update tickets, respond to email, research the issue, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc (endless etc here)
And there are countless casual uses as well. A very huge feature in my books.
Bill
Totally agree, switching to Verizon would be a step backwards... without multitasking while on a call
Do you buy a TV and pay for cable so you get to Tivo half of your TV shows?