People are already getting pissed off in the Apple forums.
They are demanding the Verizon phones (Qualcomm modem) since it will work on all carriers over the AT&T phone (Intel modem) which will only work on AT&T and T-Mobile and NOT Verizon.
Which one will have a higher resale value?
The biggest joke with thei modem is for every dollar Intel gets it pays TSMC 1.50!
Looks like significant difference in power between 7plus and 7
https://www.att.com/shop/iphone.html
Maybe that's why TSMC saw a decline in Intel orders?
Apple sees the sh1tstorm brewing. Someone over there is going to get fired over this.
From the angry mob:
Not only does Qualcomm's X12 (MDM9x45) modem support higher downlink and uplink speeds, but it supports the latest LTE-Advanced features like 256 QAM on the Downlink, 64 QAM on the Uplink, 4x4 MIMO, all commercially active on T-Mobile's LTE network. In order to level the playing field between two chipset suppliers, it's unlikely that we will ever see these features activated on CDMA variants, especially considering that for 4x4 MIMO operation the OEM will have to design a device with 4 receive antennas, something that's very difficult to do. So far only Samsung has achieved that in a commercial device.
Even more shocking is that if T-Mobile variant really falls into the Intel batch, there will be no EVS (Enhanced Voice Services), since that's not supported by Intel 7360 modem. EVS is the next generation HD Voice codec used for VoLTE on T-Mobile, SK Telecom, and it's been active for about six months already. It significantly enhances the call quality, and improves the drop call rate on VoLTE.
But more importantly, the real challenge will be the performance delta in less than optimal signal conditions both on LTE and UMTS layers, where Qualcomm has had the lead for a long time.
That's what you get for going with Intel.
Your brand turns to sh1t.
What's next? Reports of dropped calls on Intel modems?
Hey the chips were free and it moved the stock, WTF cares about Apple, BK
I predict Apple will exit the Intel Modem in the USA slot ASAP. Apple messed up and now the wrath of the consumer has spoken. Apple will listen, or pay. Sorry Intel.....please take a seat next to the dog-faced boy.
I agree @gat. I think it's going to backfire on Apple, unfortunately. I say unfortunately because while I may not own a cell phone, I do own AAPL stock (which took a dive today). I sure hope this news doesn't continue to drive the stock down. :(
-vwd
My personal opinion only, I think Apple screwed up on this. It will not be good to the Apple brand name especially for those non tech savvy folks who buy iphone 7 on AT&T, only to realize later on that they have limited choices when they want to switch carrier. Intel may have given Apple best deal ever but I think Apple needs to be more forthcoming in letting consumers know what they are getting into when purchasing an AT&T iphone7.
oh, wow.. I wonder WTF happened for them to make this sort of decision. I'm not a cell phone user but if I was I wouldn't buy the phone if that was the case.
Oh boys
*A customer that purchases an iPhone 7 from Apple's website and selects AT&T as their carrier, for example, would be unable to later use the smartphone on Verizon, Sprint, or any other CDMA network, even if the device is unlocked. *
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/08/att-and-tmobile-iphone-7-models-lack-cdma/
I am sure Apple got a deal so good they couldn't pass up...