Apple stores opening early for second iPhone 4 launch on the 7th?

By on Jul 2, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Breaking July 2, 2010

We’ve heard whispers that Apple stores might be opening early at 8AM on July 7th for a second iPhone 4 “launch”.Additionally, we’ve heard the reason stores haven’t received many more shipments of iPhone 4 stock, is because they are stockpiling for the morning of the 7th. We shall see…

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  • Benji

    I sold mine and kept my 3GS which I can do more stuff with.

    • Empty Tank

      At Benji,

      You can do more with a 3GS than an iPhone4? You are kidding …right?

      My iPhone4 runs circles around my obsolete 3GS it isn’t even funny. I mean, better reception; better speakers; built in noise suppression microphone; a best of field retina display with pixel density so high, your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels; bigger and longer lasting battery; fastest A4 processor speed, more ram and better multitasking performance; front camera and face time, Three-axis gyro, awesome HD video recording at 30 frames per second, great iMovie performance, way better construction quality, better proportions, thinner, sublime styling …and that camera – WOW! Best mobile phone camera in the market.

      The iPhone4 is so far above the 3GS and any other phone that it is not even worth discussing. Frankly, I doubt you ever had an iPhone4, but hey, just saying.

      • HG

        It is obviously much better than the 3GS, but you’re kidding yourself if you think it’s “far above any phone”.

      • TC

        No one things this guy sounds a little creepy, regardless of the phone he’s describing?

        Dude, you like your phone too much…

      • Zorb

        I think you really are running on empty here, or maybe a bit past…

        Best camera? Hardly, in fact, it doesn’t nearly show for 5 MP. It’s about the same as the HTC Hero, which is also 5 MP (and not a particularly good 5MP). The “A4″ processor still doesn’t seem to benchmark as well as lots of the Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, and the newer Texas Instruments offerings will be making them both feel silly in about a month when they are actually put into handsets in wide production.

        What the hell is three axis gyro? Do you mean the three axis solid state accelerometer that ALL iPhones and more than 60% of other recent smartphones have? It’s not a gyroscope, though can share some functionality with one.

        The HD video recording has noticeable encoder noise, even more than the HTC Evo and Incredible. It is not worth mentioning. Many Android based devices have a noise suppression microphone.

        Oh, and what about the atrocious performance of AT&T’s network? I suppose you’re one of those who can’t remember a single abruptly disconnected call?

        Bottom line, stop being an apologist and blind supporter for Apple. They make a good product, but they do not make the best product.

      • Okole

        Zorb. Get your fact right before to show your ignorance. The iPhone 4 DOES have a gyroscope in addition to its accelerameter. Look it up. Really.

      • Zorb

        The gyroscopic functionality is implemented in software, not hardware. A gyroscope is a purely mechanical device, and there is not a way to produce a solid state equivalent device.

        I did look it up. Apple does claim such a feature. I am not questioning that. I am simply saying that it is an emulation of some functions of a gyroscope, not an actual one.

        Please get YOUR facts right before you show YOUR ignorance of what a gyroscope actually is, to say nothing of how it works.

      • Jim De Arras

        Zorb, the iPhone does have a solidstate gyro. They do exist.

      • Billy Joe

        “My iPhone4 runs circles around my obsolete 3GS it isn’t even funny. I mean, better reception”

        ROFLMFAO!!!!

        Thanks!

      • c.lo

        Relax, it’s just a phone… the way you talk about it, makes it sound like you’re getting paid to talk about it… which I doubt you are…

        But thanks for reiterating the specs which have been listed on the web over and over and over and over and over!!

  • http://Bgr.com Carolinamic

    I’m glad that every one is so displeased with the new iPhone. So now maybe they will stop posting on iPhone topics and complaining about an issue that can be fixed by buying a 15 dollar case. Just my thoughts.

    • Lee

      I have had only great experience with my new iPhone 4, and that includes those times when my bars dropped from holding it in the death grip.

      I was never able to make calls from my backyard… until the iPhone 4. I was so pleased, and then went ahead and tested to grip. My bars dropped… my call didn’t.

      This is an amazing device, and I love it. For those of you who won’t be buying it, I am quite sure your reasons are good. But, if they are because of this “issue” I would suggest you think again.

      • Billy Joe

        “holding it in the death grip.”

        For those who aren’t Apple Fangirls, “death grip” is another way of saying “holding the phone in your left hand, the most natural way to hold a phone”.

        In fact, the iPhone should not be allowed to use the word “Phone” in it’s name. False advertising.

  • FreddyG

    Why have to buy a $15 case to fix an issues that should not even be an issue,

    oh yeah in all this fancy Smart Phone talk, we forgot

    ITS STILL A PHONE…….

    • Lee

      I’m sure you don’t care to be corrected, but that story was debunked soon after all the crazies came out and decided that living right meant living without Apple.

      I wish everyone the best… But I guess a few people want something else.

  • dee

    So you stockpile.. thereby creating a ‘ shortage’

    Then you have a second launch….
    And guess what … there will be no stock..

    So the reception issue is software issue….well let’s Ramp up the gain and kill battery life..

    Then say its ok for a smartphone to last 6 hours

  • http://Bgr.com Carolinamic

    @ Freddy G – why buy floor mats to keep the carpet in your car clean. Why buy second battery for a cell phone ( evo ) because the first one want last u thru the day? It’s just one of lifes tough questions. Good luck on waiting for that LTE iPhone.

  • wtf*

    Best camera no, and about that display if your eyes cant tell then how do you know its real (see Santa claus, Easter bunny, global waming) better reception only if held in right hand standing on left foot, left thumb in ass at 2:45 on the yellow line on the highway and quasi multi-tasking but its the best phone out right.

  • Magical Glass Sandwich FTMFL

    I’m already in line in front of my Apple store! I’m sending this from my iPhone 4, I need to get another one for double the MAGIC!

    Sent from my mini-iPad, suckers!

  • Sky

    I’m sorry but if there is a line for this “2nd wave” of i4, then we, American, no longer have the intelligence but rather a moron.

    • HG

      Seems like your sentence already proves that.

  • Kirk

    I’ll only wait if it’s the white iPhone 4. That’s what I’m waiting for.

    • LCW

      If it is the white, there’s going to be some mass pandemonium…

      • I’m white

        but no one’s going crazy over me.

  • Jamie

    wtf* – Who has a better camera? Don’t even mention the 8 MP on those other phones or you will show your ignorance regarding sensors, noise and pixels…

  • John

    Not true BG. Apple stores have not been stockpiling because they haven’t had any stock to keep back. Many stores received their first shipment since the 24th YESTERDAY. (and I should know, since my phone was in it)

  • StevenGlansburg

    Ok, who in their right mind is going to go out and buy the new iphone with Apple admitting their is an antenna problem? Are people really that fucking dumb?

    • Mr.Bill

      Of course.

      As well, this ip4, will not have the resale value the previous versions enjoyed.

  • cartoon

    Iphone4 vs EVO skit!! LMAO

  • exactly!

    am i the only one thats tired of apple telling us that they are gd’s gift to mankind?

  • dee

    Maybe Apple will pay people to Que up.

  • Dude

    When did boygeniusreport become credible again?

  • Jocca

    Actually, there is no antenna problem with this phone. The iPhone 4 has the best reception so far and the best voice quality for cell phones on the market. There is a bug in the software measuring AT&T network reception and it will be soon updated by Apple. That is why it is selling like hot cakes.

    • isheep

      Baa Baa Baa Apple sells me a faulty product, tells me to spend more money fix it and Ill still go out and buy their next product that is exactly the same but instead of black its in WHITE!!!!!!!!! That way at least I can bluetooth things to myself because I cant connect to any other phones with the intentionally faulty iphone blutooth. lolz I love you steeeeeeeeeve <3

      • http://www.google.com/phone haha

        i lol’d irl

    • Mark D

      “Actually, there is no antenna problem with this phone. ”

      OK, Mr. Jobs Jr, keep telling yourself that. Unfortuately, every call I have had with my sister using her iPhone 4 starts with broken voice and then eventually a dropped call. Every time. Never had that issue when she had the 3G. Maybe she is just holding it the wrong way.

  • http://www.mymobilemarketing.net/ Mobile Marketing

    Ok… walked into ATT store today and asked if they had any iPhone 4s on hand… NOPE. “Should I come back tomorrow morning?” and he said – best you can do is place an order here and we’ll let you know when they come in. “We’ve seen some arrive within a week or two….” Whatever! My desire for a fluky phone wanes over time… Makes me rethink my decision 24/7. And yes, it’s just a phone :)

  • Steve

    Is the second launch still set for tomorrow? I don’t hear anyone talking about it.

  • http://www.mymobilemarketing.net/ Mobile Marketing

    I am on the east coast… called my store and they aren’t open. Really think this was a bad joke… Still Optimistic cause I NEED TO GET A NEW IPHONE. Yes, my other one just happened to drown in a pool this weekend and will not get a 3GS to carry me over. They officially open in 15 minutes….

  • http://www.mymobilemarketing.net/ Mobile Marketing

    NON EVENT. Called the store and they don’t have any in-stock. Want me to pre-order one… and I **May** get one within 2 weeks. This waiting game sux – like Apple didn’t anticipate demand??? Come on… I would even take a refurb from people returning for a discount. But no – not an option. Maybe Evo or Captivate now.

  • http://www.mymobilemarketing.net/ Mobile Marketing

    BGR – Please update your post with real news on this one. Non-event. No idea why this was a real post… I never knock you guys for your news, but this one shouldn’t have made it as a post.

  • G_Money21

    so did this ever happen??

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