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]
