You're in good hands. For more on iOS 5. For more tech tidbits from David Murphy, follow him on Facebook or Twitter thedavidmurphy. David Murphy got his first real taste of technology journalism when he arrived at PC Magazine as an intern in Dear Sergio, This is a great question, since my guess is that you aren't the only iPhone 4S subscriber out there who is confused by this switch.
First, let me explain what's actually happening. For people who have upgraded their iPhone 4S to the new iOS 5. Previously, this icon said "3G. The answer is no. For the last couple of years there has been much confusion about what's 4G and what's not. Truth be told, there are no true "4G" wireless technologies commercially available today.
As of today, the carrier claims its network can reach up to 74 million Americans. And it's continuing to build. This may have been because Apple didn't want to confuse customers for when an LTE version of the iPhone was released. For whatever reason, the network notification icon on the iPhone 4S said 3G and not 4G. Now it looks like Apple has changed its mind about the icon and the 4G marketing.
With the upgrade to iOS 5. The change has understandably confused some users, especially as Apple unveils the third generation iPad , which is the first Apple device to get 4G LTE technology.
So what does this mean when it comes to data services? The reason this is confusing is because there are two different meanings for "4G. When most companies, and some people, talk about 4G, what they mean is a phone that is compatible with a 4th generation i. This is different from " 3G ," which refers to a third-generation network or a device that's compatible with one.
By comparison , 4G networks are faster than 3G networks and can carry more data:. While there are some gaps in 4G coverage, most areas nationwide in the U.
There's another meaning for "4G. The iPhone 4 is, as the name would suggest, the 4th iPhone model, making it the 4th generation iPhone. But being a 4th generation phone is not the same thing as being a 4G phone.
Just like previous iPhone models, the iPhone 4 is not compatible with 4G networks. The iPhone 4S can download data faster — up This isn't 4G speed, but some cell phone companies may promote the iPhone 4S as being a 4G phone or close to a 4G phone. Technically, this isn't true. As mentioned above, being a 4G phone requires compatibility with a specific type of phone network and specific hardware on the phone.
The iPhone 4S doesn't have this. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. That change is now live with the release of iOS 5. A network that Verizon and Sprint use; until now, all three carriers showed "3G" up top.
Update: Yep, it really is just a deeply misleading labeling change — our network speeds here in New York remain just as sadly not-LTE as ever. Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
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