WHY should I get an iPhone NOW?

I've been a Verizon customer forever and I've been DYING for an iPhone. So all my waiting has paid off, right? Why hasn't Verizon sent me any REAL info on the iPhone that's going to be available to me. I'm kind of disappointed. It's been a huge push to sell me an iPhone, but I get no details. I have plenty of questions that Verizon has not seemed to answer for me.
Everything I've been reading tells me that the iPhone that will be available for me (iPhone 4) will NOT be compatible on the Verizon 4G network. Is this true?
I'm also hearing that Apple will be rolling out an iPhone (iPhone 5?) in June or July that WILL work on the 4G network. If this is true, then WHY in the world would I spend $200 or $300 NOW on a phone that will be obsolete in 4 to 5 months?
Believe me, I REALLY want an iPhone. I've been waiting patiently for YEARS for this to happen. But I want to spend my money wisely and not end up with an obsolete phone soon after I get it.
Can someone tell me if this info is accurate and tell me why I should get an iPhone now instead of waiting a few more months and get a better phone that will work on a better network?
Thanks
Jeff

jvdrake wrote:
I've been a Verizon customer forever and I've been DYING for an iPhone. So all my waiting has paid off, right? Why hasn't Verizon sent me any REAL info on the iPhone that's going to be available to me. I'm kind of disappointed. It's been a huge push to sell me an iPhone, but I get no details. I have plenty of questions that Verizon has not seemed to answer for me.
Everything I've been reading tells me that the iPhone that will be available for me (iPhone 4) will NOT be compatible on the Verizon 4G network. Is this true? yes...it is not 4g capable.
I'm also hearing that Apple will be rolling out an iPhone (iPhone 5?) in June or July that WILL work on the 4G network. If this is true, then WHY in the world would I spend $200 or $300 NOW on a phone that will be obsolete in 4 to 5 months? i wouldn't. i'll be getting a droid next month that is 4g. apple has shown no desire to work on current technology. also, NOBODY knows when apple will roll out an iphone5 or even if it will be 4g capable.
Believe me, I REALLY want an iPhone. I've been waiting patiently for YEARS for this to happen. But I want to spend my money wisely and not end up with an obsolete phone soon after I get it. then don't get the ip4. it's 8 months old, which is a lifetime for smartphones.
Can someone tell me if this info is accurate and tell me why I should get an iPhone now instead of waiting a few more months and get a better phone that will work on a better network? you shouldn't get one now. htc has a droid coming within the next month that is 4g AND can do voice and data over the network simultaneously. samsung and motorola have 4g droids with dual core processors coming out in july. these devices will blow away the ip4. and who knows....maybe by then apple will shed some light on the 4g issue, if they ever feel like building a 4g capable device. i'm waiting. if you are into the latest technology, then the ip4 is not for you.
Thanks
Jeff

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Should You Buy An iPhone Now, Or Wait For The Next One?

Great article by HuffPost Tech.
The most common thing I get asked whenever I tell anyone I'm a tech writer is some version of the question: "Should I get a new iPhone now, or should I wait until the next one comes out?" It is as though my business card should read not "Technology Writer," and instead "iPhone Psychic"
Not that I am not happy to prognosticate! And in that spirit, here's a look at the questions on everyone's mind: Should I buy an iPhone now? And if not now, when?
First, let me say that I am fascinated by the peculiar kind of panic that I encounter in people I meet who are deciding on a purchase date for their next Apple phone. I call it the iSenberg Uncertainty Principle: Potential iPhone buyers exist in a constant state of anxiety, perpetually worrying that purchasing an iPhone on any given day will mean that they will miss out on the inevitably cooler version with the mind-blowing new features soon down the road. The Cupertino Sword of Damocles constantly dangles over their heads, threatening to pierce them with unhipness and iShame.
Here is one solid piece of advice I can offer to help you avoid the Sword: Do not buy any new iPhone until September. Apple has an annual media conference each September, and every blog with the word 'Mac' in the title is reporting that Steve Jobs is going to do his black turtleneck thing and introduce some kind of new iPhone there. The September Media conference is generally used to present the new iPods, but as All Things Digital reports, Apple plans to "commandeer" the conference for its official iPhone announcement.
Apple is long overdue to release its new iPhone anyway, if history is any indication. Look at this handy little timeline:
June 2007: original iPhone released
June 2008: iPhone 3G released
June 2009: iPhone 3Gs released
June 2010: iPhone 4 released
June 2011: Nothing!
In other words, the 5th generation iPhone is already a month late, so it makes sense that the rumors are swirling. Apple's tardiness can be explained by the fact they've actually already released two iPhones in 2011 -- the Verizon iPhone in February and the unlocked iPhone 4 in June. Their schedule is all screwy, like a traveler trying to get over jet lag. But all signs point to them getting right with a September Apple iPhone release.
So what jaw-dropping new feature will this iPhone boast? We're hearing that the "iPhone 4S," as it is rumored to be called, won't be the dramatic re-imagining that many of us have come to expect with each new iPhone release. Tech blogThis Is My Next thinks that it will be thinner and lighter, and that it will run on a new chip; the New York Times thinks that it will be the same dimensions as the iPhone 4 but that it will be cheaper. Bloomberg agrees with This Is My Next on the chip and adds that the rear-facing camera will upgrade to 8 megapixels from 5 megapixels.
Now, even if you're just a normal, non-geek iPhone user, who doesn't care if the rear-facing camera doubles its megapixel count, or if Apple has changed the manufacturer of its data processors, or whatever, you still need to at least wait for the alleged iPhone announcement, and here's why: if history is any indicator, the introduction of a newer iPhone model is accompanied by a drop in price of older iPhone models. When the iPhone 3GS was announced, the price of the iPhone 3G dropped by $100; when the iPhone 4 was announced, the price of an iPhone 3GS also dropped by $100. Even if you know that you're not going to drop $400 on whatever iPhone Apple begins peddling in September, there is no sense in paying more money for an iPhone 4 or 3Gs now when the base price of both seem like locks to drop in two months.
But before we start fantasizing, how can we be so certain that Jobs is even going to announce an iPhone in September if Apple hasn't so much as indicated such a thing? How do we know that all of these rumors weren't just started by lonely nerds like me and my co-workers emailing each other from our mother's basements, inciting iPhone rumors all on our own?
Well, first of all, I don't live with my mother; and second of all, the new iPhone rumors have sprung forth from two reliable sources held in high journalistic regard.
The first is esteemed, award-winning tech journalist John Paczkowski of All Things Digital, who blazed iPhone prognostication trails by predicting back in April that an updated iPhone 4 would be unveiled at the September Apple music Conference and has steadfastly maintained the claim is true through June and into July. In fact, he confirmed as recently as July 5 that a shiny new iPhone looked to be in the early stages of supply chain production, and that people close to the company still believe that the new iPhone would be ready for the Jobs treatment in September.
So there is Reliable Source One.
Reliable Source Number Two is the Wall Street Journal, not exactly a one-laptop operation. The paper gives "the end of September" as a target launch date, which squares up with both Paczkowski's prediction of a September announcement and release. This doesn't even mention This Is My Next's separate prediction of a September release, nor 9to5Mac reporting that there are going to be two new iPhones in September, one low-end and high-end. But now we're falling down the rabbit hole and into the basement again, so let's focus:
There is likely to be a new iPhone in September. It will likely affect the price of all the other iPhones. The iPhones available now -- the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 3Gs -- will probably be cheaper in two months. Unless you drop your current iPhone in a pool, a bathtub or a volcano, do not buy an iPhone until Steve Jobs opens his beautiful brilliant mouth at the Apple conference in early September. When the post-turtleneckian dust settles, we'll have a clearer picture of whether or not this rumored new iPhone is worth the money. And then we can talk about--well, whether or not you should buy an iPhone now, or wait until the next one comes out.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/12/iphone-release-5-september_n_896345.html

Apple has two prototypes out testing now. One is a thinner totally redesigned case. The problem with it is that Foxconn can't seem to build it. Hence the delay. The other prototype uses the existing case, but with updated (read dual core) internals. If they can get production up by September the first phone will be released and will be the iPhone 5. If they cannot, then the second prototype will be released as the iPhone 4GS.

Why should i get an apple tv?

What does an apple Tv do? why should i get one? are they any good? how do you use them?

Any good? Im a grumpy "doesn't like anything person" AppleTV is far and above worth the $100 cost of same.
Tons of free content. You can wifi beam your screen to your TV via the AppleTV, beam movies, youtube content on the screen.
AppleTV doesnt even have a bottom, plug it into the wall, plug HDMI cable from IT to your Tv set.....
3 mins to set it up with remote and then its all cruising from there.
If you get one, youll only be upset that you didnt buy one earlier.

Why do I get other iphones contacts from my itunes account on my phone?

Why do I get other iphone contacts from my itunes account on my phone? I get my wife and son's contacts in my iphone. I do not want. I have tried cloud and no cloud that only provides all the contacts or empty file of contacts.

What laptop are you refering to? Did the drive crash or is the laptop dead? Is the computer you want to transfer to a mac with Itune? If the other computer has Itunes,there are third part software that can transfer music and some file off an ipad to Itunes. Not sure about the Iphone. If you sync to another Itunes in another computer it will erase the ipad and install whatever is on the other Itunes. One of the third part apps. that comes to mind is Irip. Phone to Mac is another.

Why should I buy an iPhone 6?

Why should I buy an iPhone 6?

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Why should I buy an iPhone 6?
Because every time someone buys an iPhone 6, my stock value goes up by $0.00001.

Should I get the iphone 4s or wait to see if the iphone 5 is released

Should I get the iphone 4s or wait to see if the iphone 5 is released

Depends whether you'll hate everyone who has the iphone 5 when it eventually comes out. Note, this is the ipad section of the ASC.

Why did they make the new update so difficult i will probably never get another iphone now because of this update

Why did apple make this new update so difficult and inconvenient? I will probably never get another iphone because of this update. I am not happy at all.

ilovehouston18 wrote:
Why did apple make this new update so difficult and inconvenient? I will probably never get another iphone because of this update. I am not happy at all.
I did this update just the way I've always done updates and had exactly the same problems: none. Unless you tell us what difficulties you had/are having, we can't really comment knowledgeably.
If, on the other hand, you just want to complain, you might as well do it where it may do some good. Submit your feedback to Apple:
http://www.apple.com/feedback

If I have the iPhone 4, should I get the iPhone 5?

I got my iPhone 4 about a year or two ago and I wanna know if I should get the iPhone 5 or wait for the next legendary apple product to arrive because i've gotten mixed reviews. Some people say i should get it now and some people say i should wait. I understand that I can get alot of the new software when I download the new iOS 6, but when i think about it, most of the updates are for the 4S, not the four. So is it worth the upgrade or should I wait? Please help me and please dont be mean thank you

As was said already, ultimately your decision, but here are some things to consider.
First, I think the antenna issue is exaggerated, but I would recommend a case. This will minimized the issue and, frankly, I think it is risky not to use a case. The glass on both sides make them slicker than others. Also can help in case you do drop it, but it is still going to come down to how it hits and how hard.
Second, the proximity sensor has been a big problem for a bunch of people - screen comes on even when against your ear and then your cheek activates buttons!
4.1 seemed to help most, though some said it got worse. 4.2.1 has solved at least one problem with it, based on my testing and others have said it solved the issue. Still, I've seen about 5 posts from people who say the problem remains - but compared to the past, that is really low.
Finally, some people have said phones manufactured starting with week 46 are better. Don't know if that is true (we heard similar things at least twice before only to have it turn out not to be so). However, I did get to actually check a week 46 phone today, running a standard test I do. It was the first phone I've tested that passed the test! Could be a fluke, but I'm hoping to find more to check.
To see what the week of manufacture is, check the serial number. First two numbers are the factory number. Third number is the last digit of the year (zero for now). The 4th and 5th number are the week of manufacture.
While I can't guarantee week 46 has solved the problem, I'd probably still, if I was buying now, insist upon having something at least that new.

Should I get the 3G now or wait awhile?

I have the 1st gen iPhone now and was waiting for the 3G to become available. I had the money put aside and was all set to upgrade until reading all the 3G problems galore. Now I don't know what to do. Wondering if the Steve Jobbers may be listening to the wrong people. I feel like I'm standing there watching two speeding trains going at each other head on. Whats the general consensus out there. Do I stand here and watch the train wreck, or head down to the Apple store and go for it.?

I waited on the original iPhone because I wanted faster data connection. I'm glad I waited, I've been very happy with the performance of the iPhone. The 3G speed has been great in comparison to EDGE. This not to say I don't have any 3G issues, but almost all of it can be attributed to what I believe is tower overloading. I live near Fenway Park in Boston, and I can tell you my data speeds are awful when there's a game. But that's not all that suprising as additional 30,000 people cram into one square block. Since updating 2.0.2, I've had better (and more frequent) transitions from 3G to EDGE. These transitions are what some users are complaining about, the inability to hold onto a weak 3G signal. In the case of phone calls, I rather switch than drop a call. As for data if I really need a 3G connection, I find that by toggling airplan mode off and on usually allows me to lock into a stronger 3G signal as traffic ebbs. I'm still waiting to get my hands on another 3G AT&T handset and perform some tests. There's so much anecodotal evidence pointing different fingers at the network and the phone. Personally I'm leaning towards the published reports that indicate it's more a network issue (and a problem with non-update iPhonese). In the end I've been very happy with the phone, and it's performance. I just got back from vacation and didn't bother bringing my laptop - the phone was enough.

Should I Get the Iphone 3g

I have been looking at getting the Iphone 3g over the past couple of weeks. What I really want is an unbiased opinion. I know it may have some trouble with 3G. And I know it may have a few minor software gliches(which I am pretty sure Apple will fix).
Also which should I get the 16gb or the 8gb version.
Thanks

A lot of "depends" type questions...
personally, I say yes. Ultimately depends on how you wish to use the phone?
3G: Call AT&T Customer Svc and have them verify the level of 3G network support in your local area, or your frequented business or otherwise travel locations are. Just because they show you being in "blue" 3G zone, doesn't mean your signal strength will be as strong as another "blue" area 4-miles away. My 3G signal vacillates from No Svc to two bars from minute to minute standing in the same spot. The more users on 3G network will slow your download speed.
BATTERY: No complaints here based on my regulated use of 3G, PUSH; Locate Me; Wi-Fi usage; send and receive emails/SMS messages, GPS and internet access. First 24-hours I owned the field I spent a lot of time familiarizing myself with all the features and I ended up with 19-hours battery time. Since then I avg 24- 48 hours before recharging.
My Personal usage: I use my 3G as a "tool", only using features as required. I work a lot from my home office; therefore, don't require PUSH for email/SMS since I have my laptop and local ISP for internet and email access. Being at home and when traveling in the local area I "know where I am for the most part" so GPS is not required. Having my business phone there, most of my calls are on it and not my iPhone unless I receive a call from a colleague or family member on my iPhone. I do leave my BlueTooth turned on at least 8-hours a day even in my home office. I turn PUSH on when I am expecting important emails from clients or colleagues when away from my home office which is at least 1-hr per day... when I am not expecting anything of importance and away from my office, I leave it on FETCH at 15-30 min intervals since there is nothing that important that can't wait and if it is, they can call me to get my attention. I use my camera on occasion (twice in two weeks I think... and have rare needs for video capabilities). Sending pix via SMS or txt can be convenient at times, but depends on the priority and urgency you put into sending this to someone who may not even have their wireless device turned on or close by? I also have not experienced the same concerns as others on this Discussion site.. but their user scenarios may significantly differ from mine. I don't use Micro Soft Exchange server, nor Mobile Me... since my syncs etc can wait until I get to my MacBook Pro and flip on iTunes. I purchased the 16Gig and glad I did. I do have around 200-tunes on it and maybe keep 2-3 movies on it. I listen to my iTunes a couple hours a day on average and talk time is 2.5 to 3.5 hr's a day. I was at the airport two days ago and jumped on their Wi-Fi to jump on the internet to track a colleagues flight coming in and checking news and had my 3G on PUSH for emails for a couple of hours and barely noticed a drain on my battery. Again, I use it as a tool for those features I need at the time and glad I had my 3G. A guy next to me had his BlackBerry open to the web and he glanced over to see the rich HTML download I had on Flight Aware and commented on how he wished he had the robustness of the 3G. On the flip side, the iPhone isn't perfect when it comes to Business usage on a regular basis. It meets my needs and if I want, I can use my company's MS Exchange server, etc... or even Mobile.Me... I just choose not to at this time. I did come over from Verizon Wireless... and I am not convinced AT&T's network (EDGE or 3G) is as reliable. I have had 4-dropped calls in area's I have never had issues with in 7-yr's with Verizon... but AT&T so far have been very good about credits. If this continues on a regular basis before my 30-days ends, I may have to consider returning to Verizon? 3G is still being rolled-out, so I am hoping its coverage and network tools improve to handle the additional user volume's. I don't care which phone you use on 3G, it will still have the same issues and burn battery life quickly if you choose to live on 3G... surf the net or use GPS to go to local grocery store, etc. It isn't a toy, its a tool to be used when you need it.

Why cant i get my iphone 4s on ios7.1 to display/mirror on tv?

I cannot seem to get my iphone 4s to mirror on tv via the hdmi cable altough i can get the ipad to do so any ideas?? Dont have airplay just wanted to mirror photos to tv etc.

I have the apple digital av adaptor. Nothing shows as being output and no signal recived on tv.

Why should i get an ipod touch

I was thinking why would I get an ipod touch. I want to know more about it before I buy it. Any comments/suggestions?

Tell them it will help you with your school work. Enjoy your Mini.

Why should i get 3G?

I am debating on purchasing an IPAD2 or a macbook pro. Yes, they are completely different. I'm leaning towards the ipad2 right now, but am confused on the 3G. It already has wifi, why do I need the 3G?

The built in map program also uses the gps, if itis available. The other option, not mentioned in the discussion, is a wifi only pad. If you have an iphone or droid that can tether the 3g signal, you get the 3 g protability with the 130 buck up front cost. You are going to pay for the data either way, check with your carrier. But if you will only need the 3 g as a back up, the wifi only is a good option. If your daily routine is on the road, you probably want the 3 g for the pure convenience.

I am moving to the U.S. for a year, from the UK. Should I get an iPhone here (UK) or wait until I'm there?

I am moving to the U.S. for a year, after which I will be returning permenantly to the UK. I am going to buy an iPhone, but am unsure whether it would be better to buy it here, or when I get over there?
Hopefully the phone will last for more than a year!

If you do buy before you go do not worry about your warrenty as Apple should still support iy as all you need to prove is that you bought it while you were a resident in the UK. Why companies do not like to support other contry warrenties as they wany to stop grey imprts. In your case you are a UK citezen going to the US for a year and they should support it. Though like most users you probably will not need this option.
Buying before you go means that when you return to the UK you will still be able to use your phone here in the UK. The US carries like 2 + year contracts and tend to be more expensive than UK contracts. Not sure if they have as many deals as we do have in the UK.

Should I get the iPhone 4?

I have an 16GB iPhone 3GS. I want the iPhone 4 because of all of it's cool features. Should I upgrade? I'm due for an upgrade on 2/09/11, but i don't know if i should spend about $650 in total (Current amount for iPhone 3GS) or should I just upgrade in 2011. Also since Apple kept the same design for 2 years, what if they do it again and i get the 2011 version and then the 2012 version is all redesigned, then I would probably want that one. What should I do? Do you think At&t would give me an early upgrade option?

Come-on...you're an Apple customer. You ought to be used to buying an Apple product and several months later (a couple of years if you're lucky) they come out with a new "market blow away" product or a terrific new model of yours. That's the Apple way! Get used to it.
There are many out there just like the Chinese who must have the latest and greatest item on the market as soon as it's available and that includes a lot of Apple customers. That's why we love Apple. They come out with a new product and by the time the rest of the market starts to catch up a couple of years later, the new product comes out and the process starts all over again.
If you want it...get it. There are just so many smiles left in life.
Good luck with that new iPhone 4!
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