Next Generation iPhones Referenced in iOS 4.3
As first noted by Engadget, the latest iOS 4.3 developer build contains model references to as-yet unreleased iPhone and iPad models. The new designations include:
iPad2,1
iPad2,2
iPad2,3
iPhone4,1
iPhone4,2
For reference, the first generation iPad carries a model number of "iPad1,1" while the AT&T iPhone 4 carries the "iPhone3,1" model number. These new designations likely represent the next generation iPad and iPhone. It seems likely the second digit represents hardware differences between models -- such as a Verizon iPhone and AT&T iPhone. The iPad is also believed to be coming to both Verizon and AT&T, so that may explain at least a few of the different model numbers.
The iPad 2 is believed to be coming out in the next month or so, while the iPhone is traditionally refreshed in the summer during WWDC.
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15 months ago
But im focusing on the iPhone right now. There are 3 new identifiers 3,3 ....4,1...and 4,2.
3,3 is obviously an iPhone 4, but destined for maybe another carrier? or who knows. I want to focus on the new 4,1 and 4,2.
Its a safe bet to say that the looks of the iPhone 5 wont change much, but going from history since its an entirely new numbering system, its most likely a substantial upgrade. Maybe this is foreseeing a nice processor jump to hopefully a Dual-Core. Or maybe the "home buttonless" models might be real? Either way its more than just a small, tiny update like 2G-3G, despite their different appearances and 3G radio they were basically the same. Also means that they are obviously working on either both a GSM and CDMA iPhone 5 very closely together and we shouldn't have to wait the extra 6 months for a CDMA update. I still have a hard time believing Apple would have 2 different iPhone releases a year, they would always be playing catch up. Any more input?
3,3 is obviously an iPhone 4, but destined for maybe another carrier? or who knows. I want to focus on the new 4,1 and 4,2.
Its a safe bet to say that the looks of the iPhone 5 wont change much, but going from history since its an entirely new numbering system, its most likely a substantial upgrade. Maybe this is foreseeing a nice processor jump to hopefully a Dual-Core. Or maybe the "home buttonless" models might be real? Either way its more than just a small, tiny update like 2G-3G, despite their different appearances and 3G radio they were basically the same. Also means that they are obviously working on either both a GSM and CDMA iPhone 5 very closely together and we shouldn't have to wait the extra 6 months for a CDMA update. I still have a hard time believing Apple would have 2 different iPhone releases a year, they would always be playing catch up. Any more input?
15 months ago
3,3 maybe an iPhone for another carrier.... or a revision to AT&T's iPhone 4 with the new antenna design.
As per 4,1 and 4,2 it is simple. 4,1 is AT&T's (and the rest of the world's) next iPhone model and 4,2 is Verizon's.
Although with AT&T having deployed HSPA+ almost silently (they touted that at CES, not in other news) I am guess that 4,1 is the next iPhone having HSPA+ support. As per why Verizon's might be 4,2... well, SV-DO anyone?
As per 4,1 and 4,2 it is simple. 4,1 is AT&T's (and the rest of the world's) next iPhone model and 4,2 is Verizon's.
Although with AT&T having deployed HSPA+ almost silently (they touted that at CES, not in other news) I am guess that 4,1 is the next iPhone having HSPA+ support. As per why Verizon's might be 4,2... well, SV-DO anyone?
15 months ago
iPhone 5 ATT June
iPhone 5 Verizon, next Feb.
Doubt it. Wait 7 months to release a model just for verizon? i see them more likely to screw over the early adopters and release new CDMA in june.
15 months ago
Only a matter of time before iPad 2 :D
i reckon 4.3 will be the stock version of it, and shipped in March.
Let it begin!
i reckon 4.3 will be the stock version of it, and shipped in March.
Let it begin!
15 months ago
iPad 2....
I want to get an ipad so bad. I realized recently that I do all my real work on the mac pro. The MBP can go.... but can I wait for iPad 2? It will have to have some sort of camera.... and a better screen.
I want to get an ipad so bad. I realized recently that I do all my real work on the mac pro. The MBP can go.... but can I wait for iPad 2? It will have to have some sort of camera.... and a better screen.
15 months ago
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Also, news related, it was expected that we saw this, seems right given the fact that the next iPhone OS revision is around the corner.
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Also, news related, it was expected that we saw this, seems right given the fact that the next iPhone OS revision is around the corner.
15 months ago
Hmmm I wonder if this means a short refresh time for the Verizon iPhone, not that it matters too much to me. I figure I'll buy mine now and then get the 4G when it comes out in 2012 (I'm guessing).
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