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The Verizon iPhone Has a Different Antenna

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 29, 2016

You might remember that the iPhone 4 was hit by a pretty big controversy about its antenna design shortly after it was released. Known as the antennagate, this issue could easily be replicated simply by wrapping your hand around the bottom of the phone, which is how 90% of people actually hold their phones.

It seems that Apple went back to the drawing board and came up with a slightly different antenna design for the Verizon iPhone. If you look at the 2 images below, you will see that the tiny black breaks between the different parts of the antenna are at different spots...

The Details About the Verizon iPhone

Sébastien Page ∙ January 11, 2011

As expected Steve Jobs didn't show up this morning to introduce the Verizon iPhone. Instead, his #2, Apple's COO Tim Cook shared the stage with Verizon COO Lowell McAdam.

Tim's minute talk was quite disappointing. He clearly was here to make this look more legit, sharing a few basic facts about the Verizon iPhone (Retina Display, A4 chip, FaceTime, App Store, etc...) but didn't share any technical information.

Now let's have a closer look at what we know from the Verizon iPhone...

Verizon Finally Gets the iPhone

Sébastien Page ∙ January 11, 2011

After months years of anticipation, the iPhone is finally coming to Verizon.

Lowell McAdam took the stage this morning and after making an introduction touting the merits of his network, Verizon's COO, he finally dropped the bomb that everyone expected: the Verizon iPhone.

Our relationship with Apple has developed over the last two years. In 2008 we started talking about bringing the iPhone to a CDMA network. We spent a year testing. Late in 2010 we started offering the iPad... today, we are extremely gratified to announce that the iPhone 4 will be available early next month.

More to come in a minute... Stay tuned!

Check Out Nationwide Cellular Coverage Map With ‘Coverage’ for iPhone

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

With the imminent Verizon iPhone announcement, what better way to pass the time than seeing what you would actually be gaining with a Verizon iPhone. People want better cellular coverage, data reliability and overall speed. AT&T hasn't built a very good reputation over its last 3+ years of exclusivity with the iPhone.

The general consensus in the U.S. is that a Verizon iPhone would probably make the revolutionary smartphone a much more dependable cellphone. Less dropped calls and 3G dead-zones would be a warm welcome to those plagued by AT&T sluggishness in heavily populated areas.

Recently, there was a slew of ad campaigns from AT&T and Verizon that were all about "coverage maps." The goal of the ads were to convince the consumer that either Verizon or AT&T had better overall coverage. Thanks to a nifty iPhone app, you can see for yourself...

Verizon Uses Twitter for the iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

We don't need anymore proof, but hey why not, this is getting fun. The eagle eyed scouts over at The iPhone Spot, have spotted (go figure) a tweet from @Verizon, originating from the Twitter iPhone app.

Now I don't know about you, but something tells me that Verizon employee responsible for the Twitter account isn't using an iPhone on AT&T's network. You gotta admire the subtlety.

Incoming announcement tomorrow, folks.

Shots Fired: AT&T’s Larry Solomon Calls Out Verizon’s Network

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 10, 2011

Well, that didn't take long. Business Insider is reporting that Larry Solomon -- AT&T's PR Head Honcho, and Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications -- has called out Verizon's network for its lack of speed.

Per Solomon: "The iPhone is built for speed, but that's not what you get with a CDMA phone. I'm not sure iPhone users are ready for life in the slow lane."

Ouch! Well, that pretty much confirms what we've known for some time now. AT&T is crying, and Verizon is dying... with laughter...

WSJ Reports That Verizon iPhone Means $30 Unlimited Data

Jeff Benjamin ∙ January 10, 2011

It appears that Verizon's upcoming version of the iPhone 4 won't have that many distinguishing factors between AT&T's version from a hardware perspective. Spy shots revealed last week show an almost identical iPhone 4, with only subtle hints at changes with the antenna among other things.

So, how can Verizon make an even bigger splash when it unveils a phone that has been available for over half a year? According to the WSJ: offer $30 unlimited data to spite AT&T's recent restructuring to its data plans.

If you can remember, AT&T was met with its fair share of criticism when it unveiled new tiered data pricing on the eve of the iPhone 4's launch. AT&T no longer offers unlimited data to new subscribers; the most you can score is a $25 2 GB plan.

Now, Verizon is gearing up for what will undoubtedly be a hilarious PR campaign against its arch-rival....

Too Many Facts Point to Imminent Verizon iPhone Announcement – A Detailed Timeline

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 16, 2024

I know it's unlikely, but perhaps you've heard a thing or two about an upcoming little announcement regarding the iPhone, and some mobile carrier called Verizon. Sarcasm aside, let's look at the latest details that we've gathered about the iPhone's inevitable jump from AT&T exclusivity to CDMA land.

Join us as we take a look at some of the most interesting facts about this mobile landscape changing event. Face it, the Verizon iPhone is real, and it's right around the corner...

Verizon iPhone to Be Announced Next Tuesday?

Sébastien Page ∙ January 7, 2011

Here it is folks. It appears I was wrong when I predicted there wouldn't be a Verizon iPhone this year as many tech writers/bloggers are receiving a mysterious invitation to an event that's going to happen on 1.11.11.

It's no surprise that we didn't get invited but some high profile Apple bloggers were. MG Siegler of TechCrunch for example, got a personal invite. Siegler confirms that it is the first time Verizon sends him an invite directly. Other Apple-related experts claim they received a similar invitation...

New Photos May Provide Clues About the Verizon iPhone

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 16, 2024

Are these the latest photos of the Verizon iPhone? Quite possibly. The fact that these skeletal snapshots are devoid of any drastic changes just may be indicative that we're looking at the real deal here.

Inside, we examine three additional photos that highlight the subtle changes between the current iPhone 4, and what may possibly be Apple's first foray into Verizon land...

The iPhone is Leading the American Smartphone Race

Alex Heath ∙ Updated November 12, 2019

Apple and Android always duke it out in smartphone statistics. The latest Nielsen market share data says no differently.

From a poll conducted in November of 2010, U.S. smartphone market share is dominated by iOS at 28.6%. iOS is followed by Blackberry at 26.1%, and Android at 25.8%. These numbers are U.S. only, but it is interesting to see how iOS and Android are battling for smartphone dominance.

Depending on how you look at things, the iPhone retains the lead in smartphone market share. However, Android is having greater growth with new smartphone adopters. This means that more people are buying an Android for their next smartphone, and not the iPhone...

Will Verizon Be Apple’s Valentine?

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated December 4, 2016

You gotta love all these Verizon iPhone rumors as it seems that every week, there is a new one being spread. The latest to date is a lovely rumor spread by Business Week, who got word from a "person familiar with Apple's plans who is not authorized to discuss them publicly" that Apple will be holding a special event on Valentine's Day to announce the new partnership with Verizon.

It seems we've heard that before, no? Oh yeah right, we've heard that about a zillion times and it never actually happened...