My wife and I are upgrading to "webphones" this year. So I'm very interested in what's happening with the iPhone, Pre, and Android offerings (Blackberry, an "emailphone", is not a consideration.) But most especially the iPhone, since that's what I'm most likely to get.
And while the RAT (Rumored Apple Table; thanks Andy Ihnatko) has sucked the oxygen out of the room, it doesn't seem too early to read the iPhone 4G tea leaves.
And here's the first rumor summary I've seen for 2010.
As I consider my decision, say iPhone vs Nexus One, what's most important to me are:
* Overall UI experience
* Mac integration
* Apps quality
For rumors, I'm keenest on that big one: iPhone on Verizon?
With the rumors that the RAT will have Verizon 3G service as an option, the iPhone on Verizon rumors feel more possible. I've also seen these rumors move from "iPhone will be on Verizon" to "Discussions are ongoing but they haven't met on pricing", which feel both tangible and achievable.
And Verizon now has the Blackberries, Droid, and new Pre Plus. It will also soon have the Nexus One. If it gets the iPhone, it will have every top-end phone. Combined with its best-of network, it would seem to be positioned to completely dominate the cellphone industry. Good or bad for consumers, it seems smart for them to get the iPhone simply to prevent any other network to have a competitive advantage.
And for Apple it could double their new-buyer market in the US by 100%.
So I'm starting to believe the rumors that the iPhone will be on Verizon this summer. It makes too much sense for everyone.
So, that's my ramblings. What do you expect and want and hope to see or not see from the (presumed) next iPhone iteration this year?
And while the RAT (Rumored Apple Table; thanks Andy Ihnatko) has sucked the oxygen out of the room, it doesn't seem too early to read the iPhone 4G tea leaves.
And here's the first rumor summary I've seen for 2010.
As I consider my decision, say iPhone vs Nexus One, what's most important to me are:
* Overall UI experience
* Mac integration
* Apps quality
For rumors, I'm keenest on that big one: iPhone on Verizon?
With the rumors that the RAT will have Verizon 3G service as an option, the iPhone on Verizon rumors feel more possible. I've also seen these rumors move from "iPhone will be on Verizon" to "Discussions are ongoing but they haven't met on pricing", which feel both tangible and achievable.
And Verizon now has the Blackberries, Droid, and new Pre Plus. It will also soon have the Nexus One. If it gets the iPhone, it will have every top-end phone. Combined with its best-of network, it would seem to be positioned to completely dominate the cellphone industry. Good or bad for consumers, it seems smart for them to get the iPhone simply to prevent any other network to have a competitive advantage.
And for Apple it could double their new-buyer market in the US by 100%.
So I'm starting to believe the rumors that the iPhone will be on Verizon this summer. It makes too much sense for everyone.
So, that's my ramblings. What do you expect and want and hope to see or not see from the (presumed) next iPhone iteration this year?