Apple iPhone 4 for Verizon is Here

Finally, iPhone 4 for Verizon can be ordered by everyone along with iPhone 4 for AT&T. During pre-order on Feb 3rd, the demand was very high so the pre-order had to be closed in less than 24 hours. Now, Apple Online Store and Verizon website are taking orders. iPhone 4 for Verizon will be available in WalMart starting tomorrow.

People already got their pre-ordered iPhone 4 for Verizon starting last weekend. They are saying "Verizon iPhone 4 has antenna ‘death grip’ problems, too".

Getting Verizon iPhone Now?

Today, finally there is news about Verizon iPhone data plan. It will be only $30 unlimited data plan for iPhone 4 Verizon users. No one knows if there is a cap for this plan although it is an unlimited data plan. From Verizon Wireless web site, we know $15 with 150MB data plan is temporary promotion. So, it is becoming clear in order to get Verizon iPhone, $30 is the only data plan.

There are rumors these days about Apple iPhone 5(dual mode can be used in Verizon and AT&T) coming this summer. Considering Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 cannot be used with call and web at same time, this is one disadvantage to get Verizon iPhone comparing AT&T iPhone 4.

While Verizon's network is more reliable, AT&T's 3G network is faster. Should we get Verizon iPhone 4 now or wait for half year to get iPhone 5, or even longer to get an iPhone for 4G network? The networks are built on different wireless standards. AT&T uses GSM and Verizon uses CDMA. AT&T's GSM network allows for simultaneous voice and data. That means we can't access the Web on your Verizon iPhone while making a phone call without the aid of WiFi.

Apple iPhone 4 for Verizon

This morning, Apple and Verizon announced the Verizon-compatible iPhone.

The iPhone 4 for Verizon will begin preorders on February 3rd with availability starting on February 10th. The 16GB model will cost $199.99 and the 32GB model $299.99 with two year contract.

A surprise, Verizon is allowing the iPhone 4 to be a mobile Mi-Fi device that can share its 3G connection to up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices. This means you can use laptop or iPad to connect to Internet through Verizon iPhone 4. However, as a CDMA device, you won't be able to use your 3G Internet connection and Voice at the same time.

Pricing details will be announced later.

iPhone Coming to Verizon?

Verizon sent invitations and scheduled an event for early January 11 at 11 am in New York City. It looks likely to be Verizon's long-awaited, widely leaked but never officially announced unveiling of a Verizon iPhone. We don't know why Verizon chooses this day and time to have the special event: there are so many 1s in this schedule: 1/11/2011, 11am(maybe at 11 minutes and 11 seconds after 11am).

If it is iPhone for Verizon, it will be good for Verizon, Apple and AT&T's network, surely for consumers.

iPad Used in China TV

Now, iPad is used in Beijing TV news program. Over 10 millions people are watching this program everyday. It is very good live ad for iPad.

iOS 4.2 is coming Today

Apple today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world's most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay and AirPrint.

We are looking forward to getting this new OS. Few weeks ago, we got a new wireless laser printer so we can print things from iPad.

Samsung Galaxy Tab is Here

Samsung Galaxy Tab is in market these two weeks. Yesterday, I went to Sams Club and gave this new device a try.

The size is 7 inch which is good to carry around. It is not heavy as iPad but considering the screen size, it is not light.

I tried few thing with it. It is not that smooth like iPod Touch or iPad when I change from landscape to portrait. Screen jumps when I change the orientation. The icon is not very detail and clear comparing to iPod Touch.

Verizon sale person told me they don't have data plan turned on for this Samsung Galaxy Tab nor WiFi is available in that Sams Club so I cannot try to get on Internet. He told me without data plan, the build-in GPS will not work and no map will be downloaded.

I tried to use rear camera to take two pictures in the store. The pictures were great! I didn't have time to try to play games and other things.

One good things Samsung Galaxy Tab got are SD card can be used and front/rear cameras.

There is some distance Samsung Galaxy Tab need to catch iPad.