In an important development, the Federal Communications Commission has approved the first LTE (Long Term Evolution) hand set, the Samsung SCH-r900. We all know that Verizon, US’ largest carrier by subscription, is testing its LTE Network in Boston and Seattle. Is this a sign that we would soon see the release of an iPhone 4G on Verizon LTE network (Verizon iPhone 4G)? May be may be not.
Steve Jobs Comment Revives Verizon iPhone Release Rumors
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has revived rumors about Verizon iPhone 4 release once again. Jobs at a Q&A session on the much-discussed iPhone 4 antenna issue briefly mentioned Verizon hence leading to speculations that iPhone is coming to Verizon in near future. A reporter during the session said that he was unable to repeat the so called “death grip” and a signal loss phenomenon at the venue. Jobs responded saying that Apple has towers for both AT&T and Verizon in its premises. “We’ve got strong signal here,” he said. “We have AT&T and Verizon cell sites on campus.”
Why Verizon Needs iPhone Despite Android Success
Speculations are rife that Verizon does not need the iPhone on Verizon network presently with the successful release of Droid X and an overall successful partnership with Android, Google’s mobile operating system. “Verizon could decide that it does not actually need the iPhone, thanks to its deepening ties with Google ,” wrote analysts Brad Stone and Jenna Wortham. But there are many (among them some reputed analysts) who think that Verizon will benefit from the iPhone. Even though a Verizon iPhone rumor has been doing rounds for a long time, the recent Motorola Driod X ad in New York Times where Verizon mocks iPhone 4 antenna issue, made most believe that Verizon is not likely to host iPhone. But, there are some analysts who say that in spite of these events, Verizon does need the iPhone. A recent Bloomberg report gives a Jan 2011 release date for Verizon iPhone 4.
Verizon without iPhone, surging ahead with Android power
Though rumor of a Verizon iPhone has been heard numerous times, another news gaining ground is Verizon not interested on carrying iPhone anytime soon, as it is doing well with its range of Android-based handsets. Verizon releases today its latest Android phone, Droid X, which is perceived to be an answer to Apple’s iPhone 4.
Verizon Raring To Go With Droid X While Apple & AT&T Face Class Action Over iPhone Exclusivity Deal
The rumors about the release of a Verizon iPhone have been going on for a long time now and a few days ago Bloomberg had reported that Verizon will release the iPhone in January 2011, adding fuel to the rumors. On one hand, nothing is yet clear about the launch of a Verizon iPhone 4, but we all know about the action lawsuit that has been filed against Apple and AT&T based on the charges of monopoly abuse.
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