iPhone 4G?

[Rico]

Well, Engadget (and now others) seem to have uncovered photos of the next gen iPhone.  Call it iPhone 4G or iPhone X.  A couple of article links below.  What do you guys think?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/194493/alleged_iphone_4g_photos_spark_debate.html

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/17/iphone-4g-is-this-it/

[billybob476]

Not sure what to say really. I mean it looks legit but I've learned with Apple to wait until the official announcement to form any opinions. Apparently the screen is slightly smaller but more high res, that seems a bit odd to me, I figure they'd have tried t find a way to increase the size.

I hope this version is compelling, it's getting to the point where I want to upgrade my 3G as a lot of apps are beginning to run slowly.

[X]

http://www.macrumors.com/2010/04/18/images-of-iphone-4g-actually-a-japanese-counterfeit/

Some people say that it's a fake. They already debunked the story on several sites, but some grainy photos put that debunking in question

[Rico]

http://www.macrumors.com/2010/04/18/images-of-iphone-4g-actually-a-japanese-counterfeit/

It's a fake. They already debunked the story on several sites.

Yes - I heard that.  However, if you dig a bit deeper you will find it may not be a fake.  Engadget has stayed firm, even after the "debunking" came out.  I'm not sure quite what to believe, but I have a saying I like to use.

"Rumors are just premature facts."

[Jobydrone]

I'll be a bit annoyed, since I just got my 3GS a few weeks ago, but the only thing I care about at first glance is the forward facing camera and flashbulb.

[billybob476]

Oh, prepare to be annoyed. They'll be coming out with a new phone this summer. That's pretty much a certainty based on their release schedule.

[Rico]

I'll be a bit annoyed, since I just got my 3GS a few weeks ago, but the only thing I care about at first glance is the forward facing camera and flashbulb.

That is simply Apple's business model.  They just tweaked/updated their Macbook's too.  New iPhone this summer, iPad 2.0 in time for the holiday shoppers.  You heard it here first folks!  ;)

P.S.  Dang it!  Where's Bryan on this topic!?!

[Meds]

Well it looks a bit clunky and really selling it on high res doesn't bother me. The iPhone screen is perfect ( for me ). I'd stay happy with your 3Gs I am. But of course once my contract ends I'm bound to looking at the official model :)

[Bromptonboy]

I would like to see a user replaceable battery, and microSSD slot - but we know that ain't gonna happen.  I have the 3GS - and my contract should be up for renewal around this time....hmmmmmmm....
The biggest annoyance for me is not being able to tether my laptop to the phone and use the data connection.

[Bryancd]

I'll be a bit annoyed, since I just got my 3GS a few weeks ago, but the only thing I care about at first glance is the forward facing camera and flashbulb.

That is simply Apple's business model.  They just tweaked/updated their Macbook's too.  New iPhone this summer, iPad 2.0 in time for the holiday shoppers.  You heard it here first folks!  ;)

P.S.  Dang it!  Where's Bryan on this topic!?!

Here I am!!! This photo and story is bogus, that's not the new iPhone. I would think iPad 2.0 not until 2011, I bet they use Christmas to sell out of the current model. That's also a very Apple move.

[Jobydrone]

I'm thrilled with my 3GS...I love love love it. Just a bit annoyed at how quickly they iterate.  I agree with Bri, I'd be shocked and dismayed if they released iPad 2.0 this year.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

What I really want is for Apple to finally give Verizon users the iPhone.  Cmon, At+T sucks here can you just port it already??  Is that so much to ask for? 

King

[Bromptonboy]

They just have to put the gear for CDMA networks inside - and from what I read that will be done in the very near future.

[Bryancd]

They just have to put the gear for CDMA networks inside - and from what I read that will be done in the very near future.

Yep it's coming but again, I see that in 2011 at the earliest. They have agreements with AT&T for iPhone and iPad data. These agreements are VERY lucrative to Apple and AT&T deserves the exclusivity...for now.

[Jobydrone]

AT&T works fine here in Philly, what's the big deal about Verizon?