Yesterday we reported you about the last estimates for untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1 from Comex the well-known iPhone hacker. Apparently he still hesitated about releasing it, as he started his reply to someone asked him about the timing with "I don't know"
i0n1c asking: so is not waiting for the next iOS for untethering? Comex replying: I don't know, I think I'm waiting for the Verizon iPhone.
Till know Comex isn't able to give us an exact estimate for his long awaited untethered jailbreak, he may care about patching his jailbreak on Verizon iPhone 4 iOS 4.2.5, I think it's an acceptable excuse for Comex to let Verizon iPhone 4 users able to jailbreak their devices once they got it.
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With yesterday's launch of the iPhone on Verizon's network, ending the three-and-a-half year exclusivity deal Apple had with AT&T here in the U.S., there is a lot to get excited about. AT&T users who suffered from poor coverage and dropped calls - basically, phones which really couldn't even be used as phones - now have another option.
But there are questions, too. What is the difference between the carriers' networks? Has the antenna issue been fixed? Is there a charge for the new Wi-Fi hotspot feature? Will the iPhone come with preinstalled Verizon apps? And, of course: can I get it in white?
We'll attempt to answer some of those questions:
1. What's the Difference between the Verizon Network and AT&T?
The Verizon iPhone has CDMA chips inside which allow it to run on the Verizon network, while the AT&T iPhone runs on a standard called UMTS. Theoretically speaking, AT&T's network is capable of faster speeds, but to the end user, there won't be a major difference in speed when switching between the two because the network gridlock that (regularly) occurs on AT&T causes slowdowns. In fact, the Verizon iPhone may actually feel faster.
Although the new phones have not been released yet, CNET was able to do some brief comparison tests and found the Verizon iPhone loaded webpages much faster than AT&T's version. If you're in an area where there's poor coverage or on a congested network, switching to Verizon could solve those issues.
2. Why Can't I Talk and Surf the Web/Use Apps?
The one drawback to Verizon's CDMA technology is that it limits you to using only voice or data in a single session. The AT&T iPhone lets you talk and the surf the Web at the same time, however. This also means that you couldn't load up any Web-connected mobile applications during a phone call, like Maps, for instance, and have them work. It's a minor inconvenience, to be sure, but if this is your only concern, you shouldn't consider it a deal-breaker. (Besides, who really talks on the phone anymore anyway? Don't you just text?)
3. Has the Antenna Issue Been Fixed?
Those of you with slightly longer memories, may recall a little (OK, major) PR debacle last year dubbed "Antennagate." In short, it appeared that Apple's decision to place its radio antennas as metal bands that wrap around the iPhone's body led to there being a particular spot on the phone where pressing on the antenna could diminish the signal strength. Unfortunately, it's near impossible to hold a phone comfortably in your hand without touching the trouble spot. Apple eventually held a press conference, admitted there were mistakes and gave out free plastic bumpers to iPhone 4 owners, which effectively solves the problem. (Bumpers were provided for a limited time only - now you must purchase them.)
With the new Verizon iPhone's debut, people are wondering if it will have the same problem - will you have to buy a case along with the phone? Although, again, it's too early for thorough tests to have been completed, early reports indicate the death grip is no more.
4. Is Verizon the Exclusive CDMA Carrier?
If you're hoping that the CDMA iPhone, now that it exists, will make its way to other CDMA networks, you may be in luck. Verizon says it and Apple have a multi-year, but non-exclusive contract. That leaves the door open for Apple to offer the phone to other CDMA carriers in the future, like Sprint, for example. Nothing has been officially announced regarding Apple's future plans.
5. Why is There No SIM Card?
Another minor point of differentiation between the Verizon and AT&T iPhone is the Verizon iPhone's lack of a SIM card slot. This has to do with Verizon's implementation of CDMA technology, which does not require the use of a SIM card. For the end user, a SIM card makes switching between handsets easier, which is of most concern to world travelers who regularly pop out their SIM card and replace it with a prepaid SIM from a local carrier. However, the AT&T iPhone was carrier-locked anyway, making this trick inaccessible to the end user - unless they hacked their phone using jailbreaking software and then unlocked it. Again, this is not a deal-breaker for most mainstream users.
6. Why Did the Buttons Move? (Do I Have to Buy a Special Case?)
Besides having to support CDMA, the Verizon iPhone's antenna has a notch above the volume and mute controls on the left side of the phone. In fact, on the Verizon iPhone the controls have been moved down just a bit, but far enough that it will require a Verizon iPhone-specific case or bumper. The old ones for AT&T iPhones will not work. Apple said these changes were made to accommodate the CDMA chips inside the phone.
7. Is There a Charge for the New Personal Wi-Fi Hotspot Feature?
The Verizon iPhone does one-up the AT&T version by introducing a Wi-Fi hotspot feature, which allows up to five additional devices to share the phone's 3G connection. Officially, Apple PR would not say whether there was a charge for this feature, but reports have indicated that it will cost $20/month - the same as Verizon charges for the feature on other devices. We spoke to a local PR rep for Verizon Wireless who confirmed the $20 fee would be in place.
8. Is Verizon Preloading the iPhone with Apps?
Many of Verizon's smartphones come preloaded with Verizon's own mobile applications - will the iPhone suffer the same fate? Will Verizon "crapware" be installed? Thankfully, no. According to Ars Technica, Apple's VP of Worldwide Product Marketing Phil Schiller said: "we want the experience to be the same for every iPhone user. So there are no special Verizon Apps preinstalled."
9. Can You Get it in White?
Although the mythical white iPhone briefly showed up on Verizon's website, it disappeared just as quickly. Its appearance was more likely an error than an indication that Verizon would be offering the device in the alternative color. Our local PR rep said that no one in the field has seen or heard anything about the Verizon iPhone in white either.
10. How Much Does It Cost?
Last, but far from least, is price. The actual cost of the phone itself (with contract) is the same on Verizon as on AT&T - $199 for the 16 GB version, or $299 for the 32 GB one. The differences come in the data plan pricing. Verizon has not officially announced iPhone plan pricing, but it's assumed it will be in line with its other smartphone pricing plans. In addition, prior to the Verizon iPhone's launch, The Wall St. Journal reported that Verizon would offer an unlimited data plan for iPhone users.
Assuming the data plans Verizon currently offers are the ones it will provide to iPhone users, there are some differences from AT&T. At present, AT&T's plans provide 200 MB of data for $15/month, 2 GB of data for $25/month and 2G of data plus tethering (via USB, Bluetooth) for $45/month. Verizon's current smartphone plan offers 150 MB of data for $15/month and unlimited data for $29.99/month. The Wi-Fi hotspot would be an additional $20.00. Via: readwriteweb.com IF U have ant questions about this phone, Plz let your Q?
Couple of hours ago, Verizon iPhone 4 appeared in the New York City event and we'll get it in our hands starting early February 2011 but some high profile bloggers on Engadget got Verizon iPhone 4 before it's being in others hands.
However, Verizon iPhone 4 is running iOS 4.2.5. Engadget has spotted the “Personal Hotspot” feature in iOS 4.2.5, running on the said handset. The feature is built in the Settings app, as can be seen in the screenshot above and hands on video below:
Interesting question to ask! Will the newly released Verizon iPhone 4 be jailbreakable? Well well well, Apple should fix death grip issues in the new Verizon iPhone 4 and to do this, it should port redesigned antenna system so that it works on CDMA network.
As most of you know, Limera1n exploit by iPhone hacker George Hotz can jailbreak any iOS device with the current bootrom so if Verizon iPhone 4 has the same current bootrom of iPhone 4, limera1n can be used to jailbreak it.
However, if the bootrom is different, Chronic Dev Team have their own exploit known as SHAtter which was saved in case if Apple changed the bootrom.
In brief, either Verizon iPhone 4 carries the current bootrom or new bootrom, it'll be absolutely jailbroken once it ships to the hackers. Stay tuned for more information as it comes !
Verizon Wireless plans on Tuesday to unveil a version of the Apple Inc iPhone for its service and will kick off sales of the device a few weeks later, according to a source familiar with the announcement.
Verizon Wireless, the top U.S. mobile provider, will offer the iPhone to its customers under its existing wireless service price plans, said the source, who asked not to be named as the plan has not yet been announced.
Apple and Verizon Wireless declined comment.
Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc, will announce pricing for the device at an event to be held in New York on Tuesday.
The agreement between Verizon Wireless and Apple marks the end of AT&T's iPhone exclusivity. AT&T Inc, the No. 2 U.S. mobile service, has been the only operator to sell iPhone since it launched in 2007.
The Wall Street Journal had reported on Friday that the Tuesday event would be to announce a Verizon Wireless iPhone.
Couple of days back, we saw a Verizon's white iPhone 4 leaked with a screenshot which could be real or fake. Actually, it seems real especially after Verizon's CEO interviewed by WSJ about Verizon's iPhone.
Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg noted:
If the iPhone comes to us, it’s because Apple thinks it’s time.
Our interests are beginning to come together more but they have to take steps to align their technology with ours.
Also as noted by CultOfMac, The operator of Verizon Careers’ Twitter account pimped their recent addition of the iPad to their mobile line-up, and was then asked by Twitter user slink317 for an “iPhone hint?”
Verizon Career’s response accompanied a retweet of slinky123′s question: “yes that is the latest scoop.”. The tweet has been deleted after that but thanks to guys over CultOfMac and AppAdvice for spotting this.
I have just been tipped off via mail about Verizon iPhone 4 – a white iPhone 4 tweaked to work as a Verizon white iPhone 4 without antennagate problem that iPhone 4 users faced when it was announced. Take a quick look at the picture below. This photo proves iPhone 4 antenna design update is rolling-out with Verizon network? Let us know what do you think?
1. The lack of a SIM card slot (Verizon doesn’t use SIM cards) 2. A new antenna design (Goodbye Antennagate) 3. The Verizon symbol as a network in the upper left of the screen.
UPDATE: I know that it might be (probably) fake, at least it brings the real specs of the Verizon iPhone 4. Let's hope it's not fake.
Verizon has just released their new iPad Commercial. Verizon has at least showed off their iPad telling everyone they also have something like iPad. The unique thing they have shown in this ad is that the iPad is shown as working with a mobile Hotspot & the ability to use it outside. This is true! the network can be used anywhere. This is only possible with the Verizon Mifi device which will let you use Wi-Fi Nationwide.
The ad shows that a Person is sitting in his house using his iPad and then he put out his Verizon's Mifi device to connect to internet, then his home turn into a Mountainous area where he can also use that same wifi. It come with the tagline:
“All the magic of iPad. All the nationwide power and reliability of Verizon.”
It wasn't too easy using internet before, the Verizon's iPad and Mifi has made it possible. The good thing about Verizon is now with iPad you can use more data than AT&T plans,also with reasonable price. What do you think? [The Next Web via MacStories]
