So they didn't put out an LTE phone, but claim that they created an enhanced antenna system, using dual-antennas, which "theoretically" double the download speed to 14+Mbps on a regular CDMA network.
Is that even possible?
No. They just announced the highest speed that will work on AT&T.
I have to agree $400 is nuts, I was on the fence prior to today if there was a 64GB model, but that was if the price marks stayed the same. So now my new plan is which Droid do I want to upgrade to.
I want to know how screwed up the major carriers will make these units. Verizon and Sprint are not known for making it easy to create cross platform phones, does this mean that AT&T will finally unlock these units ( since they are no longer exclusive ).
It offloads the work to a server, hence needed a 3G or Wifi connection. The limit it to the 4S so people need to upgrade if they want it.
It offloads some to the network, specifically the dictation and searches. There could be a lot running locally, mainly for latency reasons I would think.
Carrier unlocked iPhone 4
Unlimited airtime, Unlimited CAN/US long distance, Unlimited SMS to CAN/US wireless numbers
2500 Call Forwarding minutes to CAN/US numbers
CiD, 6GB
Google Voice for visual voice mail with message transcription, conditional greetings, unlimited messages (vs 35 message cap), remote retrieval from any PC or phone, no auto-purge after 10 days and most importantly no $7-$8 charge.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I personally really don't want a bigger screen. 4" screen I might be able to get used to although it would be reluctantly. Bigger doesn't always mean better. I still want the phone to be comfortable to hold and keep in my pocket. I've been talking about the screen size thing for a while now with people I know and most surprisingly agree with me. Some always want bigger. Some see it as a must to remain competitive (lol?). Most Howard Forums folks seem to be dead set on bigger is better, I just don't get it.
This phone will still do very well and it isn't because people are "sheep".
Bigger is NOT better. If it were, all hofo'ers would be asking for 5+" screens. We are not though, 4' is the perfect size between footprint, and screen size. I've has the SGS2 and HTC sensation, and found them too large (4.3" screens). 4" is the perfect balance IMHO.
I think you're just looking at it as people wanting bigger in general, yet most people are on the same page that 4" would have been perfect.
Either way, I won't be buying one, don't need it. Not enough to justify it over my i4.
Glad I opted out of my crappy BB Tour 3 months ago and went with the 4 based on what we know now. Always a gamble but I'da been a little let down with the short comings if I had waited and struggled with the BB any longer that I did. Plus I got the unlimited on Verizon prior to the data plan changes so it's win/win for me.
Personally I don't want a larger screen, heck it won't fit in my pocket and makes it tougher to take on the bike with me.
Still like Apple...the products do what they are designed to do. And they do them very reliably.
I'm more interested in the cloud and OS5 for my iPad2 and iPhone4. Can't wait till next week.
I love the people who think Apple is like some arrogant playground bully who didn't make an iPhone 5 just to spite you.
Or the people that think that Apple should make what they demand. Call up any other company and say "i demand a phone with this...." and see if they make it for you.
They're a company...they exist to make money. How they do that is entirely up to them NOT YOU...if you don't like it, there are plenty of other choices out there.
The iPhone 4S will support a faster HSDPA speed, which should benefit customers using AT&T Mobility's (NYSE:T) HSPA+ network, since the HSDPA speeds the phone supports will be faster than EV-DO data. The iPhone 4S will support speeds up to 14.4 Mbps while last year's iPhone 4 supports speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.
Siri is available in Beta only on iPhone 4S and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply.
with all the disappointments here, is that means no overnight camping for the 4S :-). I guess Apple won't have to worry about supply this time.
Yeah, I doubt that. You'll still have all your Apple fanboys that have to have the latest product from Apple. They're still going to sell millions of the 4S.
Looks like AT&T will still refuse to unlock despite loosing exclusive status on these phones. Verizon and Sprint as well. This will make the used market even a bigger crapshoot.
The iPhone model you purchase is subject to your wireless service provider's policies, which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after conclusion of any required minimum service contract
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