Apple 'expected' to release LTE 4G iPhone in 2012

OneMoreThing... · OneMoreThing... #1 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 09:20 AM

Apple 'expected' to release LTE 4G iPhone in 2012

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Competition among 4G-capable long-term evolution smartphones is predicted to intensify in 2012, when industry insiders believe Apple will join the fray with its own LTE iPhone model.

Hoya88 · Hoya88 #2 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 11:07 AM

I really hope that they do, i don't know how it's in other countries but here in Sweden we have 4G and have had it for a quite time now. Apple did get a lot of criticism from different newspapers here in Sweden that the 4S did not support 4G. I hope they prove them wrong quite fast.

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #3 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 11:40 AM

The biggest reason I didn't trade in my iPhone 4 for a 4s is LTE. I really hope next year's iteration is sporting LTE on AT&T so I can sell my 4 and get the 5.

osxx · osxx #4 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 11:50 AM

I wonder what if any rate increase the LTE will bring.

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #5 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 12:45 PM

One concern I have about increased data rate availability is the rising costs of data packages from providers. Having a wider bitpipe will make it a lot easier to really ratchet up the data usage. Hopefully there will be some palatable pricing schemes along with the release of this phone.

Does anyone know the state of the 4G infrastructure in the US?

IvanLasston · IvanLasston #6 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 05:31 PM

I am on Verizon 4G.

Data rate prices seemed to increase but I may have been grandfathered in. I am paying $60/10GB/Month for 4G. On 3G it was $60/5GB/Month. That being said I think normal is $80/10GB/Month now for Verizon 4G. That is data card pricing.

Verizon and ATT got rid of the unlimited data plans but I bought the iPhone 4 when they still had the $30 unlimited plan. I am expecting to grandfather in if I upgrade - it is why I moved over early. I think it is only $30/2GB now for either ATT and Verizon.

Sprint's 4G
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ATT 4G
AT&T 4G LTE - Wireless 4G Speed with AT&T LTE & HSPA+ - from AT&T
Note ATT 4G=HSPA+=3.5G but the iPhone 4S can supposedly take advantage if ATT turns it on (currently reported not turned on)
4G LTE - is in 5 markets currently.

Only one I have personal experience with is Verizon and the 4G map - has been pretty accurate - I've been getting 4G in Texas, Colorado, and California in the major cities. 3G fallback is still fast enough to handle most web interactions.

chscag · chscag #7 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 09:37 PM

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Hopefully there will be some palatable pricing schemes along with the release of this phone.

So do I. And I hope it carries over to the next generation of iPad.

baggss · baggss #8 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 10:14 PM

Does anyone really find this to be a surprise? Apple has more or less flat out said the 4s wouldn't be 4G and the 2012 release (be it iPhone 5, 6 or whatever) would be.

Discerptor · Discerptor #9 (**permalink**)

10-25-2011, 10:28 PM

I'm more interested in whether/when Apple will decide to switch over to OLED displays for their iDevices. The iPhone 4/4S's display has held up really well so far, but those Super AMOLEDs seem to be advancing at an impressive rate - I can't wait to see the 720p screen on the Galaxy Nexus.

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Member Since: Oct 23, 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 21 Mac Specs: Imac 27'' 2011 i7	10-25-2011, 11:07 AM I really hope that they do, i don't know how it's in other countries but here in Sweden we have 4G and have had it for a quite time now. Apple did get a lot of criticism from different newspapers here in Sweden that the 4S did not support 4G. I hope they prove them wrong quite fast. It's now who i am underneath, but what i do that defines me!
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Member Since: Feb 24, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,742 Mac Specs: March 2011 15" MBP 2.3GHz i7 Quad Core 8GB Ram \| Mid 2011 27" iMac 3.4 GHz i7 16 GB RAM 2 TB HDD	10-25-2011, 12:45 PM One concern I have about increased data rate availability is the rising costs of data packages from providers. Having a wider bitpipe will make it a lot easier to really ratchet up the data usage. Hopefully there will be some palatable pricing schemes along with the release of this phone. Does anyone know the state of the 4G infrastructure in the US? Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,949 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	10-25-2011, 11:50 AM I wonder what if any rate increase the LTE will bring.
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IvanLasston #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 26, 2010 Location: Rocky Mountain High, Colorado Posts: 2,116 Mac Specs: 1.8 GHz i7 MBA 11" OSX 10.8.2	10-25-2011, 05:31 PM I am on Verizon 4G. Data rate prices seemed to increase but I may have been grandfathered in. I am paying $60/10GB/Month for 4G. On 3G it was $60/5GB/Month. That being said I think normal is $80/10GB/Month now for Verizon 4G. That is data card pricing. Verizon and ATT got rid of the unlimited data plans but I bought the iPhone 4 when they still had the $30 unlimited plan. I am expecting to grandfather in if I upgrade - it is why I moved over early. I think it is only $30/2GB now for either ATT and Verizon. Sprint's 4G Welcome to 4G from Sprint Verizon's 4G 4G LTE Network \| Verizon Wireless ATT 4G AT&T 4G LTE - Wireless 4G Speed with AT&T LTE & HSPA+ - from AT&T Note ATT 4G=HSPA+=3.5G but the iPhone 4S can supposedly take advantage if ATT turns it on (currently reported not turned on) 4G LTE - is in 5 markets currently. Only one I have personal experience with is Verizon and the 4G map - has been pretty accurate - I've been getting 4G in Texas, Colorado, and California in the major cities. 3G fallback is still fast enough to handle most web interactions.
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Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	10-25-2011, 10:14 PM Does anyone really find this to be a surprise? Apple has more or less flat out said the 4s wouldn't be 4G and the 2012 release (be it iPhone 5, 6 or whatever) would be.
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Member Since: Aug 02, 2005 Posts: 1,228 Mac Specs: 2.6GHz Core i7 15" MacBook Pro - 8GB DDR3 SDRAM - 750GB 7200 RPM HDD - GeForce 650M GT 1GB VRAM	10-25-2011, 10:28 PM I'm more interested in whether/when Apple will decide to switch over to OLED displays for their iDevices. The iPhone 4/4S's display has held up really well so far, but those Super AMOLEDs seem to be advancing at an impressive rate - I can't wait to see the 720p screen on the Galaxy Nexus.
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