Do you think your iPhone 4 is “4G”? Because 34% of iPhone users surveyed by Retrevo think so! I’ll admit, I was rather surprised at first read that someone could mixup iPhone 4 with 4G, but when you think about it, it kind of makes sense. People simply think the “4” in iPhone “4” means “4G”.
Maybe the “4” in the iPhone 4 name gives iPhone owners (34%) the false impression that they already own a 4G phone but the fact is Apple doesn’t offer a 4G phone at the moment. Coincidentally, a suspiciously large percentage of Android and BlackBerry owners may be suffering from the same delusion.
This survey goes to show that there are a large number of misinformed owners out there, as consumers seem to be confused about what 4G is. To make matters worse, the wireless carriers across North America are using the term “4G” to represent their networks. These days, “4G” is being applied to LTE (Long Term Evolution) and even HSPA+ wireless networks, even though these “4G” networks are not delivering true 4G speeds.
As for the iPhone and Apple, there is no expectation that Apple will release a LTE-supported device this year and will instead continue to support HSPA+. While HSPA+ support is not technically “4G”, the wireless carriers continue to advertise it as 4G.
Be honest. Do you, or anyone you know, think their iPhone 4 is “4G” because of the “4” in iPhone?
*Thanks Billy
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maybe it’s because apple always releases new generations of their products so people think they have the 4th generation iPhone, which they do….not that its HSPA+ compatible….
maybe it’s because apple always releases new generations of their products so people think they have the 4th generation iPhone, which they do….not that its HSPA+ compatible….
maybe it’s because apple always releases new generations of their products so people think they have the 4th generation iPhone, which they do….not that its HSPA+ compatible….
maybe it’s because apple always releases new generations of their products so people think they have the 4th generation iPhone, which they do….not that its HSPA+ compatible….
maybe it’s because apple always releases new generations of their products so people think they have the 4th generation iPhone, which they do….not that its HSPA+ compatible….
ooo sure, my iphone 4 is 4G… as in Forth Generation… but realistically never though it had 4G data speed
ooo sure, my iphone 4 is 4G… as in Forth Generation… but realistically never though it had 4G data speed
ooo sure, my iphone 4 is 4G… as in Forth Generation… but realistically never though it had 4G data speed
ooo sure, my iphone 4 is 4G… as in Forth Generation… but realistically never though it had 4G data speed
ooo sure, my iphone 4 is 4G… as in Forth Generation… but realistically never though it had 4G data speed
in my opinion, if you think an iPhone 4 is a ‘4G’ phone, you’re a dumbass.
in my opinion, if you think an iPhone 4 is a ‘4G’ phone, you’re a dumbass.
in my opinion, if you think an iPhone 4 is a ‘4G’ phone, you’re a dumbass.
in my opinion, if you think an iPhone 4 is a ‘4G’ phone, you’re a dumbass.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
Speaking oh 4G the new iPhone better allow for the new 4G network.
The 4″G” stands for forth generation. As in iPod Touch 4G. Do people think the iPod Touch has “4G” connectivity? I think the survey may be a little flawed. I guess I’m just finding it hard to believe some people are that misinformed.
The 4″G” stands for forth generation. As in iPod Touch 4G. Do people think the iPod Touch has “4G” connectivity? I think the survey may be a little flawed. I guess I’m just finding it hard to believe some people are that misinformed.
The 4″G” stands for forth generation. As in iPod Touch 4G. Do people think the iPod Touch has “4G” connectivity? I think the survey may be a little flawed. I guess I’m just finding it hard to believe some people are that misinformed.
The 4″G” stands for forth generation. As in iPod Touch 4G. Do people think the iPod Touch has “4G” connectivity? I think the survey may be a little flawed. I guess I’m just finding it hard to believe some people are that misinformed.
I agree … But these people are the same people who find themselves lost when they come to a door that says ‘push’
I agree … But these people are the same people who find themselves lost when they come to a door that says ‘push’
I agree … But these people are the same people who find themselves lost when they come to a door that says ‘push’
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I guess you didn’t read the article very well. It’s talking solely about the iPhone 4. Nowhere does it say anything about the fourth generation iPod Touch.
I guess you didn’t read the article very well. It’s talking solely about the iPhone 4. Nowhere does it say anything about the fourth generation iPod Touch.
I guess you didn’t read the article very well. It’s talking solely about the iPhone 4. Nowhere does it say anything about the fourth generation iPod Touch.
Just making a comparison. I know the article didn’t mention it. I mentioned it. I was asking, “Do people think the iPod Touch 4G has 4G connectivity?”. The same way they think the iPhone 4 has 4G connectivity. Why would you bother to post a comment like that anyway? Who really cares what I think? I’m just a guy expressing an opinion.
Just making a comparison. I know the article didn’t mention it. I mentioned it. I was asking, “Do people think the iPod Touch 4G has 4G connectivity?”. The same way they think the iPhone 4 has 4G connectivity. Why would you bother to post a comment like that anyway? Who really cares what I think? I’m just a guy expressing an opinion.
Just making a comparison. I know the article didn’t mention it. I mentioned it. I was asking, “Do people think the iPod Touch 4G has 4G connectivity?”. The same way they think the iPhone 4 has 4G connectivity. Why would you bother to post a comment like that anyway? Who really cares what I think? I’m just a guy expressing an opinion.
I care!
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Nope. I think it’s a 3GS V2.
Nope. I think it’s a 3GS V2.
Nope. I think it’s a 3GS V2.
Nope. I think it’s a 3GS V2.
Nope. I think it’s a 3GS V2.
I’m thinking the 34% are the ppl that bought the phone, not the the great phone it is, but bought it fir the conformity. Same ppl that run around bragging the phone can be a light saber.
One thing I’m glad to see, no one is claiming it was Apple’s intention to mislead.
No, I think it’s because 34% of the self-printed signage at cell phone stores I see, and often the salespeople, call it the “iPhone 4G” and therefore people assume they have an iPhone 4G. From there, when these people are asked in a survey if they plan to buy a 4G phone, of course they’re going to say “I already have one.” They think it’s called an iPhone 4G because they’ve been told it is. They have no idea what a 4G network is, they don’t even know what their phone is actually called.
No, I think it’s because 34% of the self-printed signage at cell phone stores I see, and often the salespeople, call it the “iPhone 4G” and therefore people assume they have an iPhone 4G. From there, when these people are asked in a survey if they plan to buy a 4G phone, of course they’re going to say “I already have one.” They think it’s called an iPhone 4G because they’ve been told it is. They have no idea what a 4G network is, they don’t even know what their phone is actually called.
No, I think it’s because 34% of the self-printed signage at cell phone stores I see, and often the salespeople, call it the “iPhone 4G” and therefore people assume they have an iPhone 4G. From there, when these people are asked in a survey if they plan to buy a 4G phone, of course they’re going to say “I already have one.” They think it’s called an iPhone 4G because they’ve been told it is. They have no idea what a 4G network is, they don’t even know what their phone is actually called.
No, I think it’s because 34% of the self-printed signage at cell phone stores I see, and often the salespeople, call it the “iPhone 4G” and therefore people assume they have an iPhone 4G. From there, when these people are asked in a survey if they plan to buy a 4G phone, of course they’re going to say “I already have one.” They think it’s called an iPhone 4G because they’ve been told it is. They have no idea what a 4G network is, they don’t even know what their phone is actually called.
No, I think it’s because 34% of the self-printed signage at cell phone stores I see, and often the salespeople, call it the “iPhone 4G” and therefore people assume they have an iPhone 4G. From there, when these people are asked in a survey if they plan to buy a 4G phone, of course they’re going to say “I already have one.” They think it’s called an iPhone 4G because they’ve been told it is. They have no idea what a 4G network is, they don’t even know what their phone is actually called.
No, I think it’s because 34% of the self-printed signage at cell phone stores I see, and often the salespeople, call it the “iPhone 4G” and therefore people assume they have an iPhone 4G. From there, when these people are asked in a survey if they plan to buy a 4G phone, of course they’re going to say “I already have one.” They think it’s called an iPhone 4G because they’ve been told it is. They have no idea what a 4G network is, they don’t even know what their phone is actually called.