We were musing yesterday over the possibility of Verizon talking with Apple regarding carrying the iPhone once the AT&T exclusivity contract runs out, though one or two analysts are now suggesting it might not be as simple as all that.
The problem here isnt exclusivity agreements, but technological compatibility. Verizon would apparently require a device that operates on a CMDA as opposed to GSM. Adapting the hardware would conflict harshly with Apples concept of unified manufacturing, and while it doesnt rule out a Verizon iPhone, it might suggest the partnership will involve alternative devices.
The media pad category might go to Verizon, an insider tells Business Week. We are talking about a device where people will say, 'Damn, why didn't we do this?' Apple is probably going to define the damn category.
The concept of a netbook/tablet hybrid has been circulating in the computing industry for a couple of months now, and looks set to be the next big thing in portable, connected computing - possibly with Apple leading the way in this new market, too.
Top Stories
News
1 hour, 2 minutes ago
PocketGamer.biz Podcast Week in Mobile Games E15 - Star Wars: Hunters finally launches, the West's MOBA problem, and Xbox handheld rumours
News
Jun 7th, 2024
Week in Views - The hunt for the new Star Wars game, Xbox goes handheld, and cats versus monsters…
News
Jun 7th, 2024
Week in Views - The hunt for the new Star Wars game, Xbox goes handheld, and cats versus monsters…
News
Jun 7th, 2024
Metacore's Teppo Soininen: “Anybody who has put a game into soft launch knows there’s still plenty of space for f*ck ups.”
Events
Tribeca Games Festival 2024 | North America | Jun 5th |
Xbox Games Showcase / [Redacted] Direct | Jun 9th | |
PC Gaming Show 2024 | Jun 9th | |
Steam Next Fest: June 2024 Edition | Jun 10th | |
WN Conference Istanbul 2024 | Jun 11th | |
GamesForum Hamburg 2024 | Europe | Jun 11th |
ESI London 2024 | Europe | Jun 13th |
Indie Dev Play 2024 | Europe | Jun 14th |