4th Gen iPhone May Debut June 22nd

[Michael Essany]

Although the biggest news of the day has been reserved for Apple's powerhouse internal hardware upgrades to their Macbook Pro line, there is also (potential) news worth discussing about the 4th gen iPhone. Ever since the iPhone 4.0 OS was unveiled in grand fashion with long awaited (and long overdue) features including multitasking, Apple fans have been chomping at the bit to get their first look at the 4th gen iPhone in all its glory.

Although no confirmations have yet come from Apple (naturally), there is speculation that the big reveal could take place on June 22nd. For this particular occasion, Apple has once again reserved the very conference center where the company announced the three previous versions of the iPhone. So all signs, indeed, point to June 22nd proving the 4th gen iPhone's "big day." Knowing Apple, however, we probably won't know for sure until the evening of June 21st. After all, something has to drive the rumor mill until then, right?

Like never before, the hype surrounding iPhone 4.0 OS is in full swing, months ahead of the new iPhone's debut. For now, Apple simply maintains that the hot new OS will "ship this summer" for both the iPhone and the iPad. And while a dev beta is already available, the lack of backwards compatibility with previous generations of the iPhone is rightfully making the iPhone-obsessed community uncomfortably edgy about the seemingly eternal wait before the new device is rolled out.

For what it's worth, while no concrete evidence has turned up to suggest the announcement of a Verizon iPhone at the June 22nd event, there have been unconfirmed reports suggesting the possible existence of a Verizon iPhone being used in the US in recent days. Could this be evidence leading to a major development about which we've all been sickened thanks to years of unsubstantiated rumors thus far? Your guess is as good as mine.

Image via MediaforiPhone

[EddieLeonard]

cant wait for the 4th gen, thats when im upgrading

the 3gs seemed a bit of a stepping stone ready for the 4th gen phone

[meda903]

I believe they said the iPad version of 4.0 doesn't come out until the fall

[StealthBravo]

Great news

[tjb5099]

Awesomeness minus I just got my iPhone in january so I am not eligable for an upgrade

~Tim

[cookbenj]

ahhh finaly a date to look for (thats if its true) :P

[nrowensby]

One of my lines is eligible for upgrade now, another eligible in a month... I'm ready!

[Silverado087]

i cant wait. ive been waiting for news like this. im eligible in June....Haha

[hoits2000]

What is the point of this article? June 22nd is old news.

[Evilsaint]

Damn ryt in between ma brds WTF

[zozodouce]

My money is ready for apple hahahahahaha.

[n00neimp0rtant]

If the iPhone hits Verizon, then all of Apple's claims about "surfing while talking" and "the fastest 3G network" would be null and void. Why would they downgrade to a network like Verizon? (Verizon fanboiz, feel free to tear me apart, but facts are facts. More customers doesn't mean a better product/service by any means. Just like with Mac OS.)

[Papskiess]

What is the point of this article? June 22nd is old news.

Agreed. But still can't wait for it!!

[moon#pie]

n00neimp0rtant, you are right. I can't see apple doing that

[Buddy17]

If the iPhone hits Verizon, then all of Apple's claims about "surfing while talking" and "the fastest 3G network" would be null and void. Why would they downgrade to a network like Verizon? (Verizon fanboiz, feel free to tear me apart, but facts are facts. More customers doesn't mean a better product/service by any means. Just like with Mac OS.)

hmm lets see....i believe u answered your own question. MORE CUSTOMERS. They could care less about how fast it is

[rhekt]

If the iPhone hits Verizon, then all of Apple's claims about "surfing while talking" and "the fastest 3G network" would be null and void. Why would they downgrade to a network like Verizon? (Verizon fanboiz, feel free to tear me apart, but facts are facts. More customers doesn't mean a better product/service by any means. Just like with Mac OS.)

its not apple. its AT&T that enables that.

[moon#pie]

its not apple. its AT&T that enables that.

yeah, but it wouldn't be able to do it anymore.

[screamforme02]

its going to have to be a revolution like the first one was or im going android and or web OS

[rhekt]

yeah, but it wouldn't be able to do it anymore.

yes i know. and that will suck for them

.....well unless the new LTE network will allow it.

[iPhone3G[S]]

Like never before, the hype surrounding iPhone 4.0 OS is in full swing, months ahead of the new iPhone's debut. For now, Apple simply maintains that the hot new OS will "ship this summer" for both the iPhone and the iPad. And while a dev beta is already available, the lack of backwards compatibility with previous generations of the iPhone is rightfully making the iPhone-obsessed community uncomfortably edgy about the seemingly eternal wait before the new device is rolled out.

iPad 4.0 doesn't ship until fall.

its not apple. its AT&T that enables that.

Yup, AT&T currently holds fastest network crown.