So, March or Oct?

hobx · Jan 22, 2013, 11:18 AM

Finally got the cash together for my Iphone 5, but a little worried now about the rumoured new shipping schedule.

How likely do we reckon the 5s is going to be out in march?

r2shyyou · Jan 22, 2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hobx

Finally got the cash together for my Iphone 5, but a little worried now about the rumoured new shipping schedule.

How likely do we reckon the 5s is going to be out in march?

I can't speak for "we" but I reckon it's unlikely.

hobx · Jan 22, 2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by r2shyyou

I can't speak for "we" but I reckon it's unlikely.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majestic_plural

and ta. Yes pretty much my thoughts to. Can't help be a little fearful though.

madsci954 · Jan 22, 2013, 11:26 AM

June is more likely than March. But either way, I would lean more towards October.

ThatsMeRight · Jan 22, 2013, 11:29 AM

I think June at the earliest, October at the latest.

So it's a personal decision: how long do you want to wait? Are you willing to wait (counting January) to 6 to 10 months?

hamiltonDSi · Jan 22, 2013, 11:39 AM

I think you should wait.
iPhone 5 is out since september 2012 and now it's almost february 2013.

cambookpro · Jan 22, 2013, 11:44 AM

June - October I'd reckon.

ucfgrad93 · Jan 22, 2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by r2shyyou

I can't speak for "we" but I reckon it's unlikely.

Agreed. I don't think we'll see updates until the fall.

bandofbrothers · Jan 22, 2013, 11:48 AM

If one always waited for whats new out around the corner, then one wouldn't actually make a purchase at all.

r2shyyou · Jan 22, 2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hobx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majestic_plural

and ta. Yes pretty much my thoughts to. Can't help be a little fearful though.

I was kidding about the "we" and "I" thing. Not so much about the March iPhone thing though, but it looks like you agree.

Also, from my perspective, if I didn't have an iPhone right now, I probably wouldn't wait.

Oh, and what are you talking about when you say "fearful?"

surjavarman · Jan 22, 2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bandofbrothers

If one always waited for whats new out around the corner, then one wouldn't actually make a purchase at all.

Yeah that would work if you do that 1 day after the new iphone was released but now we are already in february which means we are entering the 6th month since the iphone 5 was released.

A new update is highly likely going to happen in march. Too many rumors about the 4.8" iphone, a cheaper iphone mini and the iphone 5s

r2shyyou · Jan 22, 2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by surjavarman

Yeah that would work if you do that 1 day after the new iphone was released but now we are already in february which means we are entering the 6th month since the iphone 5 was released.

A new update is highly likely going to happen in march. Too many rumors about the 4.8" iphone, a cheaper iphone mini and the iphone 5s

Isn't it still January or am I just having that much fun at work?

If my calendar is correct, then today marks the first day of the 5th month since the iPhone 5 was initially released, which actually means nothing since there's no real structured timeline for iPhone releases.

Also, "too many rumors" doesn't mean anything other than "more rumors than there would be if there were less rumors." I mean, remember the whole tapered "iPhone 5" thing?

djransom · Jan 22, 2013, 02:09 PM

Just get the 5 and enjoy the phone

TacticalDesire · Jan 22, 2013, 02:15 PM

I highly doubt they'll launch a new phone in march. June at the earliest.

Agent-P · Jan 22, 2013, 03:15 PM

My guess is the next iPhone will be announced in June.

As for the problem the OP has, are you using an upgrade on your phone plan or buying from a third party? If you're planning on using an upgrade, then I'd say to wait. But if you're buying third party, get it now and then sell before the new one so you can use your upgrade on that.

Knockoutjosie · Jan 22, 2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by r2shyyou

Isn't it still January or am I just having that much fun at work?

If my calendar is correct, then today marks the first day of the 5th month since the iPhone 5 was initially released, which actually means nothing since there's no real structured timeline for iPhone releases.

Also, "too many rumors" doesn't mean anything other than "more rumors than there would be if there were less rumors." I mean, remember the whole tapered "iPhone 5" thing?

Well this is Mac rumors

r2shyyou · Jan 22, 2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutjosie

Well this is Mac rumors

So are you saying January was just a rumor all along and it really is February right now!?!

ChristianJapan · Jan 22, 2013, 03:34 PM

I would think announcement in June at WWDC because of iOS 7 and some really fancy new features ( enter your wishes here..) with being available in store end July or end August. March seems too early; October a bit late. But maybe

surprise is with another change in product cycles.

hobx · Jan 22, 2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by r2shyyou

I was kidding about the "we" and "I" thing. Not so much about the March iPhone thing though, but it looks like you agree.

Also, from my perspective, if I didn't have an iPhone right now, I probably wouldn't wait.

Oh, and what are you talking about when you say "fearful?"

My bad, my reading of your message was a lot more severe. Fearful because I felt fairly burned by the ipad 4. I've always been on the side of the argument that apple was just adjusting its yearly schedule for the holidays. I would feel a bit miffed if I bought the 5 only for the 5s to come out months later, and the rumor mongering is getting to me....

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Just get the 5 and enjoy the phone

Yeah.

I'm really quite excited!

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Originally Posted by ThatsMeRight

I think June at the earliest, October at the latest.

So it's a personal decision: how long do you want to wait? Are you willing to wait (counting January) to 6 to 10 months?

Nope! Already waited however many months. The 4 has really done be well but I've been seriously coveting the five! :-D

matttye · Jan 22, 2013, 05:02 PM

iPhones have high resale value so if you're desperate to get the new phone when it comes out, you should be able to sell and upgrade for not much extra money!

hobx · Jan 22, 2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent-P

My guess is the next iPhone will be announced in June.

As for the problem the OP has, are you using an upgrade on your phone plan or buying from a third party? If you're planning on using an upgrade, then I'd say to wait. But if you're buying third party, get it now and then sell before the new one so you can use your upgrade on that.

Had the four since release on pay as you go, so buying the five outright.

Sod it, I'm going to get it. Awesome.

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Originally Posted by matttye

iPhones have high resale value so if you're desperate to get the new phone when it comes out, you should be able to sell and upgrade for not much extra money!

Point. I've manged to sell each ipad I've had for 50 pounds less than the new model. I've always wanted to send a message to the buyer saying "are you crazy?"

matttye · Jan 22, 2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hobx

Point. I've manged to sell each ipad I've had for 50 pounds less than the new model. I've always wanted to send a message to the buyer saying "are you crazy?"

Yeah a lot of people aren't that bothered about having the latest and greatest, and any saving they make on it is good!

hobx · Jan 22, 2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by matttye

Yeah a lot of people aren't that bothered about having the latest and greatest, and any saving they make on it is good!

I suppose. I'm not generally an upgrade fiend, I'm still using an iPhone 4 but I adore my iPads and have been straight onto the new model as they've come out!

mackandproud · Jan 22, 2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hamiltonDSi

I think you should wait.
iPhone 5 is out since september 2012 and now it's almost february 2013.

Wait for iphone 100. Should be out by 2100.

ET iPhone Home · Jan 22, 2013, 05:14 PM

As they say, "Hope for the best - June, and prepare for the worst - October".

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hamiltonDSi macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Romania	I think you should wait. iPhone 5 is out since september 2012 and now it's almost february 2013. __________________ i5 Macbook Pro, C2D Macbook iPhone 5 AirPort Express (2nd Gen & 1st Gen), Apple TV 3
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Agent-P macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Colorado	My guess is the next iPhone will be announced in June. As for the problem the OP has, are you using an upgrade on your phone plan or buying from a third party? If you're planning on using an upgrade, then I'd say to wait. But if you're buying third party, get it now and then sell before the new one so you can use your upgrade on that.
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ChristianJapan macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2010 Location: 東京	I would think announcement in June at WWDC because of iOS 7 and some really fancy new features ( enter your wishes here..) with being available in store end July or end August. March seems too early; October a bit late. But maybe surprise is with another change in product cycles. __________________ I support the MacRumors Blood Drive!
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