The much-awaited iPhone with 3G is coming in May, according to a report by the Bank of America. Both Apple and AT&T, its exclusive carrier partner in the U.S., have said a higher-speed version of the popular device is coming, but they haven't set a date. The BOA's research report was authored by analyst Scott Craig and cited Friday by the Reuters news service. Three Million in May Craig told Reuters that there will be "an initial small build in May," and "significant production" in June. Despite the report, AT&T and Apple declined comment. But June would be a good time for the release, as there is an iPhone developers' conference that month, as well as the release of new firmware. Craig added that he expects production volume to be higher than earlier estimates, even his. He predicted the production run in May will be more than three million iPhones, with another eight million in the third quarter. Previously, he had projected eight million iPhones for all of 2008. Michael Gartenberg, an analyst with JupiterResearch, said he expects Apple to refresh the iPhone sometime this year, but he doubted outsiders know exactly when that might be. "Apple keeps it own schedule," he noted. A refresh of any sort could help Apple meet its target of selling 10 million iPhones by the end of this year. As of January, Apple has said it had sold about four million. 3G on the iPhone "would be a nice addition," Gartenberg said, but the real question is what Apple or third-party developers would do with the additional bandwidth that they haven't already done with, for instance, AT&T's EDGE. Web Sites, Business Users, Europe The faster cellular bandwidth could give users more reliable access to media-rich Web sites. It could also enable third-party developers to create applications that assume some consistent access to high-speed connections. Recently, Apple released the second beta version of its iPhone software developers kit, and a variety of developers are working on applications for the popular device. One of those companies is Microsoft. Some observers have noted that extending its portfolio to the iPhone would be, in part, a defensive move for Microsoft, since it has been a leading provider of Mac-based applications, most notably Microsoft Office for Mac. Microsoft's interest in application development is also related to Apple's plans to provide Microsoft Exchange support for the iPhone. If users send Microsoft Office documents as attachments, it's in Microsoft's interest to make sure everything works as it should. With 3G capability, the iPhone takes another step toward becoming a respectable tool for business users exchanging large file sizes. Finally, 3G would make the iPhone more competitive in Europe and elsewhere, where 3G is more common than in the U.S. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20080331/bs_nf/59041
The two main things that keep me from getting an i-phone are AT&T only service without a warranty violation on a hack, and the price.
If you're gonna wait, wait until 2009....thats what I am doing with my 8giger. You see, according to various reports (IIRC Engadget) Apple is already working with Intel on Gen 3 of the IPhone, which will apparently use Intel's Atom processor and Moorestown platform. The current IPhone, as well as the upcoming 3G chipset, both use Samsung processors. So if your gonna wait, then wait, a much better phone then the upcoming 3G IPhone is on the way. Besides, judging from recent production news rumors on 3G IPhone, don't expect any drastic design changes. BTW, if price figures into you equation, a cheaper IPhone is possibly on the way, according to a report today on Electronista. But this info at this point is purely speculation base on Apple's recent FCC filing for a "dual trackpad," which would allow for a thinner clam-shell phone along the design lines Motorola's RAZR. One things clear though....you should wait. Only question now is how long?
I bought one, regretted it for 24 hours because I couldn't activate it right then and there, then next day I couldn't imagine living without it. I check my email on it exclusively and only write emails on a computer only when a ton of typing is needed. You can even email single photos, though I suspect you'll be able to mail more at some point. Don't hesitate to buy now and if you don't like it, the resale value of Apple products is pretty amazing. Why? Because they tend to work for a long time.
When are we going to be able to send multimedia texts? I'm not a big fan of having to e-mail pics vs. sending them over the phone. Or even receiving pictures - have to go to a website just to see what someone sent you!
Yeah if you want the tech, go for it. What I usually do once I decide I want to buy tech is wait for the next update, which usually happens within 6 months. For example, I decided to buy a MacBook when they had regular core duo processors. So I checked to see if any updates or a newer version was coming out. I found rumors were swirling about macbooks coming with core 2 duo chips in a few months. So I waited til those dropped and made the purchase. I think it became yesterday's news another 6 months later haha. Point is: only you know how long you want to wait. My advice is, buy your iPhone when you want and never look back. Be happy with what you have because regardless of what they add to it, it'll be something you wanted.
bought one 2 weeks ago ..$250 refurbed 8gb... sure a new one is coming out..maybe in 3 months..but it'll be expensive..400--500... i already had cingular.. still jailbreaked/unlocked to add my own programs.. this thing is a lot better then i thought it would be... MY 2 pennies.
What I would like to know is will their be an increase in memory. 16 gb is not enough storage. Are there any rumors of a 30 gb version coming out just like the itouch? If they can put 30 gb on the itouch, can they do the same for the iphone?
I also bought the 8 gig refurbished. When the iphone dropped, I used to hate on it alot. Ive been a tmobile sidekick user for years, and I always b****ed about never getting an iphone because ATT sucks. I ended up getting my wife an iphone. I fell in love with it, and I decided to get one once the 3gs dropped. I saw the refurbs go for 250, and i jumped on it. I was also wrong about the service, ive actually had way better reception and bars in places that I was not able to get service with ATT. I gave up on Tmobile a while back, because they never put good phones out. Basically to me, tmobile is like an upgraded Cricket service...
