iPhone 3G Slated for Early 2008 - TheStreet

Apple will begin selling a new generation of iPhones -- faster third-generation, or 3G models -- sometime in early 2008, TheStreet.com reported on its website. People familiar with the production plans say the new models' performance will trump that of present iPhones, which are bottlenecked by AT&T's notoriously slow 2.5G EDGE network. The news, if true, may disappoint those who had hoped a 3G model might roll out before the holiday season (full story). Sources say the new iPhone will use Broadcom's Global Locate chip to integrate GPS on the phone. The chips use a combination of satellite and cellular antenna signals to pinpoint location, improving reception indoors and in places out of direct satellite view. The sources also say TriQuint will supply powerful amplifiers for the new phone. Earlier this month, there were rumors of a 3G capable iPhone planned for Europe after an ad published by MacBidouille and purportedly leaked from T-Mobile Germany suggested Apple would launch such a phone on November 12 (full story).

Sources: TheStreet.com
Commentary: Possible Delay in Launch of Faster iPhone • No "Cold Christmas" For Apple
Stocks/ETFs to watch: AAPL, BRCM, TQNT

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Comments

[AxenFic:]

I am missing something here? Even if the Iphone is 3G capable, doesnt true 3G performance depend on the network that we are running on? If so, the Edge is still not true 3G, so wont you still have to wait for the Carriers to upgrade the networks?

2007 Sep 18 09:07 AM

[choi nation:]

at&t *does* have a 3G network, though it is only available in the big metropolitan markets...the new 3g iPhones will be 3g capable for those living in nyc, chicago, sf, etc but will still work on RHS edge network for everyone else...

2007 Nov 24 03:50 PM

[andrewiswis...:]

Finally Apple and AT&T have initiated a true stop for all of the iPhone unlockers out there. You want to unlock our phone? Have at it, and be stuck on EDGE with Tmobile. Oh, you want 3G? Welcome to Cingular, the New AT&T and our ridiculously high data charges. You're going to pay for these and love it, because Steve Jobs has finally delivered with the iPhone 3G.

As for the guys across the pond, it's really a lost cause, heck, the EU is probably going to force everyone to unlock that bad-boy anyway.

2007 Nov 30 10:37 AM