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Afraid that they might get their phones a couple days late? ![]() but sure. I wouldn't personally get a colored phone, but its not a big deal if the phone is a little late. |
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Colors: Don't copy the candy colors of the ipod line. Add a "Product Red" iPhone which helps AIDS funding and also add a "Product Pink" iPhone to support breast cancer. The pink will be a hit with the ladies for its color and the charity aspect; they'll be hits. Sizes: The only reason I can see for a larger phone would be for older people to read better. However, I don't know if even the huge A$$droid phones are more readible so just stick with the 4". It's not too big but not too small. If Apple does ever make a bigger phone they'll need to make it a size which will be easy (preferably effortless) for developers to support. Updating apps for the 4" was a pain for numerous reasons. Developers out there...you know what I'm talking about. Features: Add a more secure way to protect your phone. With iPhone thefts on the rise we need better protection than a stinky 4-digit password. Also, why can the "Find my iPhone" feature be turned off so easily?! I'd like to see advanced finger recognition technology to make the phones more secure while still quick and easy to access. Also I agree (with another MR user) that iOS needs some more work. Why is it a 5 step process to reduce screen brightness on the iPhone?! There ARE better ways to do things. Apple needs to make an API for Siri somehow...how neat would that be?! Quick story about crapDroid; was talking to a friend recently and told her to download Instagram. She found it on the Google Play store but it said it couldn't be downloaded because her device wasn't supported. Instead she could only download an app called "Instagram World" which turned out to be something totally unrelated which looked like crap. Watching the whole experience made me feel more confident about recommending Apple products (especially for non-geeks). If I ever would recommend Android I'd suggest to buy the most popular/expensive phone, however, if you have enough money for that you should probably just get an iPhone and enjoy the premium experience. Seems to me that Android is mostly popular because the majority of phones are cheap and are pushed hard by salespeople because they get a bigger commission. The you have übergeeks who are bent on customization and hardware specs. Really though Apple is to blame for Androids rise. It was a huge mistake for Apple to sign such a lo g exclusive contract with AT&T. If they would have come out on all networks Android would never have gotten a strong foothold. I heard from SO MANY people initially who said they'd love an iPhone but can because they aren't on AT&T. What a shame. Not sure what could be done internationally (where android is much stronger)...it's tough in foreign markets where people can't afford the Apple premium price. However, if Apple didn't get locked down with AT&T, I'm sure Android would be relegated to ONLY foreign markets and niche users. Last edited by shiseiryu1; Jan 2, 2013 at 04:53 PM. Reason: Got curt off |
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It is very much true. Apple doesn't need to be all things to all people. They have chosen a screen size and many of their users are quite happy. If they weren't, Apple would be sitting on piles of unsold iPhones. Instead, they are selling every phone they can make. And they can't make them fast enough to satisfy the demand. They're doing everything right. Just because YOU want a bigger screen doesn't mean Apple has to oblige. Get it? There's nothing arrogant about that. I guess it's arrogant of BMW to not offer a $5000 Everyman car, right? I don't know if Samsung phones are "cheap" or not. I don't care. I have NO interest in them. I'm very happy with what Apple offers. My devices stay in sync. I'm comfortable with the OS and interface. I want for nothing. So your point is moot to me and many others. When Apple has unsold iPhones lying around and their manufacturing partners are busy trying to find other devices to produce to keep their assembly lines running, I'll concede that you and others here have a point. However, that day is not today. And it doesn't look like it's coming anytime in the foreseeable future. |
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Did you ever look at Apple earning statement at all? Apple overall gross margin is between 36% (management projection) and 48% (1Q12) and it depends on how expensive the new technology that they roll into different products and where are they in the production curve. The one thing that Apple can control is the number of new product. Bigger size phone is one of those no brainer hw product. All the hassle is in the software side. If they can fix the app issue, a 15m unit quarter would mean almost 10B revenue and their net margin is in the 20-25% range.. So about 2Bish a quarter kind of profit. Why should they give it up? |
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This is going to be great! I've always wanted another iPhone that gets scratched super easy and that the paint comes off and looks ugly So cool.
![]() ![]() Fix your current iPhone apple. |
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Seems like we get the same rumors every year.
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Steve Jobs, January 9th 2007, 10:44am: "We filed for over 200 patents for all the inventions in iPhone and we intend to protect them." |
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And yes, fragmentation is a legit concern. Look at the disaster that is Android development. Too many screen sizes to support, too much variety of hardware. It's not an advantage to developers. Apple has a very robust developer community precisely because they are focused and developers appreciate that. "Developers will adjust"...said the layperson.
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I could see Apple throwing an OLED into the iPhone 5S like the Samsung Galaxy SIII has. (Same size and resolution)
Because Apple used the camera from the 4S I could see a new camera for the iPhone 5S, if not at least a modification to the lens to avoid the purple hue issues. I really doubt the iPhone will see any new colors, specifically the more wild colors that the iPod touch uses. If they were to bring something out I could see a silver/dark grey. |
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---------- Are you a comedian? Let me guess, you built the world's most valuable tech company, right? Grow up and stop making yourself look stupid. |
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it is better to look at the financial instead of talking in general term. Apple fiscal 2012 (10/2011 to 9/2012) has 156B revenue, cost of sales 87B, net profit 41.7B, you want to guess how much is R&D? 3.38B. Market and SG&A is 10B (p 43). If you stare at this set of number long enough, I think you would argue that, for Apple, if they grow revenue, a very big portion of the revenue will drop to the earning (unless it is Ipad mini, the gross margin suck there big time because of the 329 starting price). And Iphone average selling price is around 650ish, so 5m additional unit sales is about 3.2B revenue and about 855m profit... And most importantly the inroad of the high end Android is from the bigger size smartphone, why should Apple cede that market to Android if they can fix the fragmentation problem? If they can't, sure the existing iphone business is more important. But didn't we have another article talking about Apple warning developers that future Idevice size and resolution will change? http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/da...411355d10k.htm |
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Come on wireless charging!
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Samsung sues back Apple... This means WARRRRRR!!!! lets kill Samsung by killing its profits in HDTV, larger displays smartphones, etc. i would love to see Samsung dies
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2. It's not simply a matter of adding a larger screen. It's a new product with it's own design, manufacturing, and support concerns. 3. A larger screen means developers have to now code for yet another screen size. Not all apps have been updated to support the iPhone 5 yet. It's hard to imagine another screen size update coming anytime soon. 4. Apple can't produce enough iPhones with the current screen size. They really don't have any need to produce one with a larger (or smaller, for that matter) screen. I'm not saying that Apple won't ever produce an iPhone with a larger screen, but I can't see any possible benefit to them at this point. They can't make enough iPhones to satisfy demand and there are still many relatively, if not wholly, untapped markets around the world. There's no compelling reason to make iPhones with a bunch of different screen sizes. Not to mention, Apple has always been about simplicity and focus, at least since Jobs returned. I know it's hard for you, but try thinking Last edited by maflynn; Jan 3, 2013 at 06:11 AM. Reason: Quoted Name calling removed and insults |
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If the iPhone came out the same size as the Note 2, I'd get it in white.
Either way I'll be upgrading to a 5S or 6. Depends how long I want to use my 4S jailbroken if the scene is dead. Last edited by dinggus; Jan 2, 2013 at 05:39 PM. |
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iPad is one type of device. iPhone is another. And I had no trouble finding my iPad Mini with cellular at my local Apple store. It's amazing how bent out of shape people get because THEY want something. Buy an Android and shut up already. Last edited by robbyx; Jan 2, 2013 at 05:53 PM. |
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Apple runs a horizontal manufacturing operations. Apple picks and choose the partners for each devices. If their partner has production problem for one device, it won't affect another device. So tell me which supplier will gate Apple so that they cannot produce a bigger screen phone down the road? And why would Apple not seek a new partner to dance? I agree use your brain 8-) http://www.idownloadblog.com/2012/12...t-three-years/ Quote:
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As for Android's marketshare growth, who cares? Apple is one company with a few phones models yet they rake in the vast majority of the entire industry's profits. Android OEMs can give away freebies and two-for-ones until the end of time, but this is of no consequence to Apple because they are raking in the dough hand over fist. |
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Explain why the iPhone's suck? Because you just said the iPhone is "uber" popular. If it sucked, it wouldn't be "uber" popular, am I correct? Last edited by balamw; Jan 3, 2013 at 05:47 AM. Reason: Quoted name calling. |
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I'm not saying that Apple won't make an iPhone with a bigger screen at some point. I'm just saying that, right now, there's no incentive to do so. If anything, Apple will likely enter a new market altogether before it produces iPhones with a bunch of different screen sizes. ---------- Come on, you're asking too much of the poor guy. |
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