My guess on why Tim Cook's is in China for the 2nd time...

raptorstv · 07:47 PM

He will be negotiating a deal with China Mobile and supply the carrier with a larger cheaper iphones thats compatible with China Mobile's network. The majority of China Mobile's subscribers are lower to middle class citizens, so I dont think that many of them are able to afford the iPhone 5 that was just released anyway. Samsung will find it even harder to compete with the iPhone soon. Anyone else share the same thought?

wxman2003 · Jan 9, 2013, 12:37 PM

He was hungry and wanted real Chinese food.

Mrbobb · Jan 9, 2013, 12:40 PM

It's all over the web Apple is going to the budget market, so you are just adding to the noise.

It will be interesting how Ive is going to reconciled a cheaper build but maintaining the Apple branding.

Am going to bet they won't call it the iPhone nothing. It's going to take a different name, so it will be no doubt what phone the consumer if buying. Is gonna be the x-phone made by Apple.

wxman2003 · Jan 9, 2013, 01:16 PM

Why make a new budget iphone? Isn't that what the iphone 4 is?

From A Buick 8 · Jan 9, 2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wxman2003

Why make a new budget iphone? Isn't that what the iphone 4 is?

How much does an off contract iPhone 4 cost.

OafTobark · Jan 9, 2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wxman2003

Why make a new budget iphone? Isn't that what the iphone 4 is?

That's what I couldn't get over. But, like mentioned below, it wont be a subsidized phone. Just a straight forward price point, i.e iPod's, iPad's. And yes, I could very easily see this new 'cheaper' iPhone being a big hit in China... as mentioned above.

I could also see this cheaper iPhone be a big hit with pay as you go customers within the US.

Thoughts?

wxman2003 · Jan 9, 2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by From A Buick 8

How much does an off contract iPhone 4 cost.

You me an over inflated off contract price? Apple could easily sell it for $199 off contract.

cheezeit · Jan 9, 2013, 02:08 PM

Its called ebay/clist

From A Buick 8 · Jan 9, 2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wxman2003

You me an over inflated off contract price? Apple could easily sell it for $199 off contract.

That is not the way Apple profit margin works, you need to lower the cost to manufacture, so you can offer it for less but still keep the same margin.

Mrbobb · Jan 9, 2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wxman2003

Why make a new budget iphone? Isn't that what the iphone 4 is?

We are talking about the Chinese market, primarily. Different wants, different income, different distribution channels. And this budget phone has to compete with whatever the Samsung, and the Huwei and the HTC are offering CURRENTLY, not 2 years old technology.

raptorstv · Jan 9, 2013, 06:11 PM

I hope its not gonna be a dumb phone..

duhyes · 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by raptorstv

He will be negotiating a deal with China Mobile and supply the carrier with a larger cheaper iphones thats compatible with China Mobile's network. The majority of China Mobile's subscribers are lower to middle class citizens, so I dont think that many of them are able to afford the iPhone 5 that was just released anyway. Samsung will find it even harder to compete with the iPhone soon. Anyone else share the same thought?

i don't think that samsung would find it harder, their s3 is really good

wxman2003 · Jan 10, 2013, 02:42 PM

This puts an end to this rumor.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57...-iphone-um-no/

Silverrune · Jan 10, 2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrbobb

It's all over the web Apple is going to the budget market, so you are just adding to the noise.

It will be interesting how Ive is going to reconciled a cheaper build but maintaining the Apple branding.

Am going to bet they won't call it the iPhone nothing. It's going to take a different name, so it will be no doubt what phone the consumer if buying. Is gonna be the x-phone made by Apple.

My making it extremely beautiful with out of date and cheap parts on the inside.

Mrbobb · Jan 10, 2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxman2003

This puts an end to this

Notice Schller says no cheaper "iPhone." Nothing about a "MacPhone" by Apple.

BlueGummiBear · Jan 10, 2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrbobb

Notice Schller says no cheaper "iPhone." Nothing about a "MacPhone" by Apple.

Yes, because Apple is going to start prefixing all their new devices with "Mac".

wxman2003 · Jan 10, 2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrbobb

Notice Schller says no cheaper "iPhone." Nothing about a "MacPhone" by Apple.

Good Lord. It's a conspiracy.

raptorstv · Jan 10, 2013, 06:01 PM

iPhone is gonna be a major player in china yayyy

Dwalls90 · Jan 10, 2013, 06:41 PM

Any company is arrogant for avoiding the global market, particular Asia, and more so particularly China.

Many companies are catering products specifically to emerging markets, but Apple never does this so it poses an interesting cross roads of decisions ... especially since Asian carriers don't really play will with Apple thus far it seems.

Mrbobb · Jan 10, 2013, 07:11 PM

Chinese market, they better make a gold phone. Chinese love gold. The gaudier the better. Don't ask me why. The youth like cute, even the guys submit to their gfs' taste.

maxosx · Jan 10, 2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wxman2003

This puts an end to this rumor.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57...-iphone-um-no/

Nothing said, speaks louder than action.

Apple vehemently denied what's now known as the iPad mini.

Only time will tell.

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raptorstv Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Mar 2011	I hope its not gonna be a dumb phone..
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raptorstv Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Mar 2011	iPhone is gonna be a major player in china yayyy
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Dwalls90 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2009	Any company is arrogant for avoiding the global market, particular Asia, and more so particularly China. Many companies are catering products specifically to emerging markets, but Apple never does this so it poses an interesting cross roads of decisions ... especially since Asian carriers don't really play will with Apple thus far it seems. __________________ MacBook Pro 2820QM + iPhone 5 + iPad 3 Jailbreaking An iOS Device - iOS Themes
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Mrbobb macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2012	Chinese market, they better make a gold phone. Chinese love gold. The gaudier the better. Don't ask me why. The youth like cute, even the guys submit to their gfs' taste.
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