RUMOR: 3G-capable iPhone2 in the works?

Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 6:41PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: 3G, Cingular, FCC, HSDPA
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You had me at After it has just been pointed out how delayed the iPhone actually is because of its lack of 3G technology, rumors are now spreading, saying that this little deficiency will be patched up. So, if you were considering getting yourself an iPhone in the future, then you might want to hold out a bit longer since it may be that a 3G-capable "iPhone2" may already be in the works with the FCC.

As to why the iPhone didn't have 3G in the first place, a network engineer for the iPhone has been quoted for saying that this is because "less than 1% of Cingular customers have HSDPA capability" and that "he target users wouldn't know the difference anyway".

So, with an audience who normally spends only up to US$ 200 on a new cellphone, will having 3G-capability finally convince consumers to shell out US$ 499 or US$ 599 for a mobile phone? Stay tuned.

Via Gizmodo

 
 
 

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by Halo Nerd - 2007-01-14 13:08
» I rather...

I rather buy this for $600 than a stupid weak Gaystation 3 it makes me sick. Overpriced piece of ***** console.

by neok182 - 2007-01-14 14:09
» .

you rather buy a phone for 600 over a gaming system. shut up.



I'm glad to see that they might make a 3G version. though we all know that if it does come out they'll wait till 08 so all the stupid people buy this one when it comes out and they make twice as much money.

by SpongeBob - 2007-01-15 04:59
» Evidence...

To many rumours are spreading round QJ at the moment. Where is the evidence that backs this up? The PS4 may be coming out soon, because there are rumours over the net.



Please, next time, get some fact / evidence...

by what - 2007-01-15 12:22
» the

*****.



You would go ahead and buy a $600 i*****e which has an amazingly poor 8GB memory (non replacable) a touch screen that wont last 1 year and doesnt feature 3G?



Then again you sound like a *****

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