Digitimes is reporting that an LTE “4G” iPhone is unlikely to launch until next year. They cite LTE network maturity as the main reason for the wait.
In another report from Digitimes, they claim that Apple is already cranking down orders for the iPhone 4, and will begin manufacturing the next-generation iPhone in August, for a planned launch in September. Of course, this device is expected to utilize the same A5 processor found in the iPad 2, have an 8-Megapixel camera, retain mostly the same form-factor as the current iPhone 4.
Depending on who’s doing the reporting, the wait for an LTE iPhone is due to one of two things: Network maturity and mass production of LTE chipsets. I say there is a third, just as important reason for the delay, that few are talking about- battery life. LTE “4G” is a battery hog, and Apple would rather fall behind in network speeds than as to compromise battery life. At least that’s the way I see it.
UPDATE: I fixed the date in the headline. Jesus.
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