News Of Dual-Network iPhone 5 Benefits Verizon More Than AT&T

Verizon's recent gaffe confirms that the iPhone5 will indeed be a dual-network device that will work with both CDMA and GSM. While the notion of a dual-network iPhone 5 isn't much of a revelation, the news helps Verizon more than AT&T. Here's why:

Another slip of the tongue has confirmed yet another detail about the upcoming iPhone 5.

Less than three weeks after Sony CEO Howard Stringer tacitly admitted that the next iPhone 5 camera would be of the 8 megapixel variety, Verizon's Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo seems to have now confirmed that the iPhone 5 will indeed be a dual-network device, supporting both AT&T's GSM and Verizon's CDMA technologies. Venturebeat reports that "in an attempt to deflect an analyst probing for details on Apple's next phone, Verizon inadvertently mentioned that [the iPhone 5] will be a 'global device'."

While the iPhone community is always happy to have virtually any detail about the iPhone 5 confirmed or corroborated (except, perhaps, for the recent report of a late September release), news of a dual-network iPhone 5 should not come as an earth-shattering revelation to those who have followed the it over the past six month of so. It is true that Apple had to fashion an alternate CDMA-equipped iPhone 4 to work on the Verizon network, creating two network variants with very slight design differences between the two.

But the production of the CDMA model was a work-around for Apple; obviously, a deal with Verizon had not been solidified by the time the iPhone 4 was launched in the summer of 2010, meaning that the initial AT&T model had no CDMA capabilities. And as we all know, there was no way that Apple could have clandestinely outfitted the original AT&T iPhone to run on CDMA — too many iPhone geeks out there pop open their new iPhones to look under the hood. Any stealth move to equip the iPhone 4 for both networks would have been discovered. This time around, however, it makes good business sense to make sure that the iPhone 5 works on both networks; it will keep production costs down and make shipping and inventory far easier.

An interesting question to consider, however, is whether or not a dual-network iPhone 5 benefits either carrier, or is it just a wash?

I would argue that, while the dual-channel iPhone 5 revelation isn't going to be any kind of groundbreaking game-changer for either mobile carrier, it is Verizon that may have the most to gain from the notion that both companies will share the same iPhone design.

More than any other iPhone 5 topic on this blog, the subject of AT&T versus Verizon has inspired more angst, vitriol, and hurt feelings. We wrote an article about it a while back, and people weighed in on the issue with gusto, defending their mobile network providers with bravado. It's a fact: iPhone users are passionate about their carriers. AT&T and Verizon are like political parties around here. (I guess Sprint customers are the Independents.)

Thus, I know that I am stepping into a minefield with Verizon customers when I reluctantly state that CDMA is generally considered to be the slower of the two mobile technologies, disallowing the kind of multi-tasking that AT&T iPhone users typically enjoy. Whether or not this is true, however, is not the issue: the fact remains that this is the prevailing belief about Verizon.

With this is mind, one can imagine that it can only benefit Verizon for prospective iPhone 5 customers to see that the device works on both networks. Unlike the iPhone 4, which has two variants for GSM and CDMA, the iPhone is the same phone, same specs, same technology. AT&T will no longer be able to infer that they have the "better iPhone" model.

Sameness is the name of the game for Verizon this time around, as they will finally have a chance to compete with AT&T right out of the gate with the iPhone 5. The game plan will be the same for both carriers: AT&T will tout speed and versatility, and Verizon will roll out their maps. It should be a real hoot.

iPhone 5 and iPad 2 NFC Chip Technology Confirms Analyst

Do we really want to make payments via the Apple iPhone 5 and iPad 2? Just a little question for you and now the latest news suggested by an analyst, NFC (near-field-communication) technology will be built into the two new Apple devices. The new upcoming Apple devices will have this technology built-in allowing it to become a debit card thus allow you to make payments via mobile, apparently this system will allow you to make payments via your mobile smartphone from up to 4-inches away, scan away as they say.

The hardware is now being worked on to implement this feature and hopefully Apple will introduce new NFC-capable devices and new mobile payments service, makes things a whole lot easier than chip and pin. This new system will be so beneficial for Apple because each time a customer buys anything from iTunes via credit card Apple has to pay credit card fees, this new set-up will be saving them a fortune and would be more economical.

If this new system comes into play on the iPhone 5 and iPad 2 then it looks like Apple would have to revamp iTunes, do you think Apple should enter the NFC market?

Please visit 9to5Mac for a quick demonstration on how the NFC chip technology works, just wish to say a big thanks to Engadget and Bloomberg for interesting news. Why we are on the subject of iPhone 5 and iPad 2 you may want to read the latest release hinted by production dates.

iPhone 5 or iPhone 6

Some details of the next generations of iPhone, iPhone 5 and iPhone 6, have just been revealed in the report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of Concord Securities.

According to the report, the iPhone5 won't be announced until this fall at the earliest while the iPhone 6 is set for release in June 2012. Apple will begin mass production of the iPhone 5 this September and officially release in October. Kuo cited sources within Apple's manufacturing partners and said that the iPhone 5 upgrade will be internal spec boosts like the transition from iPhone 3G to 3GS. That means iPhone 5 will not feature a whole new design like we expected, there will be only some minor improvements from the iPhone 4.Specifically, the iPhone 5′s design will be very similar to its predecessor. In terms of tech specs, iPhone 5 will feature the A5 processor like in the iPad 2, the latest iOS 5 and a higher resolution 8 megapixel rear camera. Besides, Apple will adopt the new Qualcomm baseband chipset for both GSM and CDMA models, and the new antenna design is expected to get rid of the death grip also.

Kuo said that the delay is due to supply shortage from Japan as this country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami disaster. In addition, he revealed that iPhone 6 will go on sale as early as the first half of 2012. Maybe iPhone 6 will have a new design that looks totally different from current models, moreover, Apple will save a substantial hardware overhaul for this release.

This analyst has reported exactly major features and production of some other notable Apple devices like the screen resolution and camera technology in iPad 2 or the release of the white iPhone 4. Therefore, we can expect this report is a reliable source.

The White iPhone 4 is Vulnerable to the LimeRa1n ExploitThe White iPhone 4 is Vulnerable to the LimeRa1n Exploit

Good news, since I know nearly all of you will be lining up in the morning to lay claim to a white iPhone 4. I kid, I kid.

Nevertheless, there's a bit of good news coming out of the Twitter-sphere this afternoon, and it's regarding the vulnerability of the white iPhone 4.

The question people have been wondering is this: Will the iPhone 4 be vulnerable to a jailbreak out of the box tomorrow? Renowned iPhone hacker @chronic gives the answer inside…

The apparent answer to that question, according to the fine bunch of hackers on Twitter, is yes; you should be able to jailbreak your white iPhone 4 as soon as you bring it home from the store tomorrow.

This is highly indicative that the white iPhone 4 will come preloaded with iOS 4.3.2, a firmware version that has already been successfully jailbroken.

Even better is the fact that the current iOS 4.3.2 jailbreaks are untethered jailbreaks, so you get the real business from day one. As always, you can find our full list of jailbreak tutorials here.

Nice, huh? So who's lining up with me in the morning?

Unity: Verizon iPhone 5 faces smaller twindom to iPad 2

As the months evaporate on their way to the iPhone 5, Apple's efforts to bring unity to its products are more clear than ever: nearly every one of its desktop and laptop computers is made of brushed metal. And the iPad 2 has taken a similar tack. While it's clear that the Verizon iPhone 5 and AT&T iPhone 5 will be twins to each other, if not literally the same hybrid model, there's new buzz that the iPhone 5 could also find itself collapsing into the now of Apple's brushed metal ethos. And while that buzz is sketchy for now, there have been previous hints that Apple wants to go there in terms of, one way or another, bringing visual unity to the product line.

Consider the launch of the original iPad and then the iPhone 4, both inching close to having been a year ago. Both devices opted for a brushed metal band running around the entire outside of the device, covering the top, bottom, and sides. While other design elements of the two products remained disparate, most notably their rear surfaces, it was an early sign of where Apple truly wants to go with its product design. And it's nothing new, of course. At the height of the popularity of the classic white iPod era, Apple redesigned the iMac, which had at that time looked more like a lamp, into an all-white flat panel computer with many observing that it resembled a giant iPod. Now Apple sees itself launching its two biggest known products of the year, the iPad 2 and the iPhone 5, and it's merely a question of just how much further Apple is willing to go in its long running quest to visually unite its product line.

Are a three inch product like the iPhone 5 and a ten inch device like the iPad 2 really meant to look and feel exactly like each other, right down to the physical shaping and even the buttons? These are questions Apple has been asking itself for some time. And now that the iPad 2 is a done deal, its design sealed and revealed for all the world to see, Apple must choose just how far down that road is wants to pursue things when it finalizes the external design of the iPhone 5. The AT&T and Verizon iPhone 5 will be one and the same whether they literally are or not. But will they become shrunken head versions of the iPad 2 in the process? Here's more on the iPad 2. Here's more on the iPhone5.

iPhone 5 or iPhone 6

Some details of the next generations of iPhone, iPhone 5 and iPhone 6, have just been revealed in the report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of Concord Securities.

According to the report, the iPhone5 won't be announced until this fall at the earliest while the iPhone 6 is set for release in June 2012. Apple will begin mass production of the iPhone 5 this September and officially release in October. Kuo cited sources within Apple's manufacturing partners and said that the iPhone 5 upgrade will be internal spec boosts like the transition from iPhone 3G to 3GS. That means iPhone 5 will not feature a whole new design like we expected, there will be only some minor improvements from the iPhone 4.Specifically, the iPhone 5′s design will be very similar to its predecessor. In terms of tech specs, iPhone 5 will feature the A5 processor like in the iPad 2, the latest iOS 5 and a higher resolution 8 megapixel rear camera. Besides, Apple will adopt the new Qualcomm baseband chipset for both GSM and CDMA models, and the new antenna design is expected to get rid of the death grip also.

Kuo said that the delay is due to supply shortage from Japan as this country was hit by the earthquake and tsunami disaster. In addition, he revealed that iPhone 6 will go on sale as early as the first half of 2012. Maybe iPhone 6 will have a new design that looks totally different from current models, moreover, Apple will save a substantial hardware overhaul for this release.

This analyst has reported exactly major features and production of some other notable Apple devices like the screen resolution and camera technology in iPad 2 or the release of the white iPhone 4. Therefore, we can expect this report is a reliable source.

Internally Leaked AT&T Employee Memo for Tomorrow's White iPhone 4 Launch

The folks at ModMyi have gotten their hands on an internally leaked memo from AT&T that outlines the protocol for tomorrow's white iPhone 4 announcement. Apple confirmed that the white iPhone was finally launching on AT&T and Verizon tomorrow, and demand is expected to be substantial for the device.

AT&T's customer protocol for tomorrow's launch reveals some interesting details about the upgrade policy. If you're planning on waiting in line, this memo also pertains to you…

ModMyi reports,

"The document contains a list of "Critical Must Knows/Dos for Local Dealer Locations." The highlight of all this confidential information is the fact current iPhone 4 users still under the 30 day BRE policy can exchange their current black iPhone 4 for a brand new white one. The exchanged device must be "in like-new condition with no visible damage." Of course any restocking fees apply."

The white iPhone 4′s pricing will remain the same as its black counterpart, including a hefty $449 and $549 early upgrade fee.

Here are some more instructions from AT&T to its employees,

• Customers are not allowed to hold spaces in line for any additional customers
• Newly arriving customer should move to the end of the line (duh?)
• Determine the number of customers in line for white iPhone 4 and coordinate this with the available invetory on hand If there are more people in line than available inventory, infrom customers of the following:

Quote: "Due to the unprecedented demand for White iPhone 4, our inventory is running low. I cannot guarantee there will be product available"

Sounds like a pretty typical launch for an Apple device. If you plan on being one of the first to pick up the white iPhone tomorrow, make sure to get there ahead of time so you don't get stuck in line. There has been no indication of a huge turnout for tomorrow's launch, but stores in large cities may have lines.

Once you do get your white iPhone 4, make sure to take it home and jailbreak it.

Who's getting the white iPhone tomorrow? Do you expect any lines?