Apple 4G iPhone about to be released.

If you're thinking about an iPhone, now is a good time to put off a decision until the new model is released.

Earlier this year I saw a number of people buying Apple 3G iPhones on two year contracts. Some of the people I spoke to didn't realise the Apple iPhone 3G wasn't the latest model. It was a special offer and the offer looked good to them. Only later did they find out the 3G iPhone didn't include features such as recording video.

With the Apple 4G iPhone it is likely the 3GS models will be discounted to look attractive. However before buying a 3GS instead of a 4G it is a good idea to compare the features. The mobile phone market moves quickly and the two year contract you sign today is a long time in terms of mobile technology.

Check out which features don't exist on the 3GS compared with the 4G. Some of these features may become more important in the next model. New features on the model after the 4G may even make the 3GS model obsolete.

I feel a number of people will think the Apple 4G iPhone will work on the coming 4G network and end up buying a phone for the 4G network that only works on the 3G network. At this stage since the details aren't available, I don't know if the Apple 4G iPhone will support the 4G network. I don't think it will, but I could be wrong. It is important not to get confused with the iPhone model number of the telecommunications network.

None of us can predict the future of the smartphone market. All we can do is make a good decision for our current needs and our needs over the coming year. I decided to skip the 3G model and go for the 3GS model. Depending on your needs that may be a good decision for the 4G model for some people.

Be careful of the coming specials from the telcos. A good decision is an informed decision.

- Kelvin Eldridge