The expected launch of the Next-Gen iPhones, a 3-G enabled iPhone is almost the talk of the town in all technology circuits. Although there was an announcement by AT&T about the possible launch of the 3-G enabled iPhone sometime in 2008, AT&T in one of its latest releases has indicated about its plan to continue 3-G build out additionally in 80 more U.S. cities and 350 new markets.
This expansion plan expected to continue round the year in 2008, will in no way diminish the excitement of iPhone users for the new 3-G iPhone. Apple’s decision to exclude a corresponding chipset in the device has always been debatable since the introduction of 3-G. Even Apple had initially cut off the importance of 3-G iPhones, saying that iPhone’s built-in Wi-Fi and its using of the EDGE network was sufficient.
Experts opine that since iPhones mechanically switches to Wi-Fi whenever it senses a known Wi-Fi network, its delivery of data is several times faster than 3-G networks. Also, EDGE’s omnipresence throughout the United States, for many applications like e-mail, maps, stocks
It was expected that Apple Inc. would create a 3-G version of the iPhone, keeping in mind the exclusivity of AT&T network in the whole of United States. However, in a recent launch. Apple shunned the current 3-G chipsets as “power hogs.” This comes in response to the 8-hour battery life of iPhones in contrast to only 2 to 3 hours for 3-G devices. However, Apple Inc. is optimistic that they will be able to raise the bar of the 3-G batteries to a of 5+ hours span.
This increasing of battery life will definitely help in enhancing the product value of 3-G network. However, technology enthusiasts agree that squeezing in a 3-G chipset into the iPhone while maintaining the size of the device as thin (or thinner) is no little achievement.
If you are logged on to AT&T’s network from your 3-G iPhone, you can definitely expect it to carry typical downlink speeds ranging between 600 and 1,400 Kbps, and faster uplink speeds, ranging from 500 and 800 Kbps as well.
