The folks at AppleInsider put their hand on an interesting report by OTR Global that claims that the next iPhone would be compatible with CDMA2000 networks, just like the one used by Verizon.
By using a new hybrid chip developed by Qualcom the next iPhone would be able to use GSM/UMTS and CDMA networks. This would allow to have an unique model distributed by both AT&T and Verizon. Such a diversification would actually make a lot of sense as Apple is already doing so in many countries.
Further related rumors claim that the screen could be brought to 2.8 inches down from the actual 3.5 but I don’t believe it would make sense as the entire App Store has been made for a fixed screen size, would it even be possible to automatically resize all apps by a couple percents it doesn’t sound like Apple’s style.
Finally the report claims the Apple and Verizon would already have an agreement for the new iPhone to be distributed within the next year.
This is just rumor and of course we really have no idea of what’s going to happen. It’s also possible to imagine that Apple will just upgrade the current model with a new chip that lets Verizon sell it.
[via Appleinsider]
The latest Droid commercials don’t really give a warm and fuzzy feeling of a Verizon/Apple venture. In my opinion, the Droid commercials burnt the bridges of any pending Verizon/Apple agreement.
I will not buy this new iphone if the screen is below 3.5 inch! I have the black 3GS 16GB right now, i love it the way it’s is…
i love it the way it is…
MEH! No one cares about old azz ESN based CDMA! Its GSM/UMTS/LTE or bust! The article almost got right. The 4G iPhone will be LTE based which is what AT&T and Verizon will be running for 4G. As a matter of fact everyone will be using LTE except Sprint (and even they are sounding a little WiMAX wish-washy). So you see folks when the smoke clears all you have here is a possible 4G LTE iPhone with GSM/UMTS 3G global compatibility! Now move along. Nothing to see here ;^/…
A change in screen size doesn’t necessarily mean a change in resolution.
A smaller screen? That’s riddiculous. The iPhone screen is perfect the way it is.