Is the iPhone 4 a 4G capable device?

If you do think your iPhone 4 is 4G capable, you are not alone. One-Third of iPhone users mistakenly assume that their iPhone 4 is a 4G capable smartphone. In case anyone is wondering 4G is the fourth generation wireless standard in wireless telecommunication, which is capable of very fast data downloads and uploads.

Since Apple used 3G in their device name it is easy to understand why so many would be confused and automatically assume that the 4 would stand for 4G. The '4' actually simply means that this is the 4th iPhone model.

The folks at Retrevo have carried out some surveys and posted a few info-graphics online which states that 34% of iPhone users mistakenly think they own a 4G capable device. It seams like the mistake is also made by Android and BlackBerry users. Are you one of them ? Check the info graphics below and find out.

If you are wondering when Apple will release their first 4G device, you may be in for a wait. Apple looks to be focussing on the user experience at this point. While rumors are floating about of a possible 4G device from Apple later this year, it may be practical to assume that we will only see a 4G/LTE capable iPhone 6.