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I totally agree with you that the 3gs looks better. Never liked the look of the iphone 4. Apple tends to hit homers on their first hit. The original was near perfect already. The redesigned 4 is too different, and lost the charm of the original. Just like the ipod classic in its day. Why mess with perfection.
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Then why the 4 month delay?
If all we get is a slightly updated iPhone 4, I really do not understand why Apple could not have released it in June, as they used to with iPhones.
They had to postpone the release by 4 months for what? A CPU they already managed to put in an iPad? More memory?
A camera that was delayed due to an earthquake in Japan? Should that be the one holdup?!?
Is Apple really in such a production crunch that they could not have released that iPhone 4S in June?
Seems odd...
If all we get is a slightly updated iPhone 4, I really do not understand why Apple could not have released it in June, as they used to with iPhones.
They had to postpone the release by 4 months for what? A CPU they already managed to put in an iPad? More memory?
A camera that was delayed due to an earthquake in Japan? Should that be the one holdup?!?
Is Apple really in such a production crunch that they could not have released that iPhone 4S in June?
Seems odd...
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I suppose we should get ready for the onslaught of people trying to convince others (really themselves) that the iPhone 4S is not just a speed bump over the iPhone 4.
I suppose we should get ready for the onslaught of people trying to convince others (really themselves) that the iPhone 4S is not just a speed bump over the iPhone 4.
Fairly sure you talk to you phone all the time...so please you=head=wall... of you go now.
the voice command works for me all the time... but I learnt a long time ago that a clean and clear voice gets you a lot further in this world so happily relaxed my stupid thick scottish accent.
So they can integrate ios 5 with the new hardware, and show off what the new phone can do.
Samsung has some crazy display tech coming soon
If you haven't checked out their CES 2011 display videos, I would recommend them. They have flexible displays that are paper thin, translucent display tech...lots of really cool tech that will surely allow for a completely new type of experience.
Samsung claims this will all be available in consumer devices next year. If that's true, or if Apple thinks it's a real possibility, they may be targeting a far more radical change in design. Perhaps work on THAT device would make a simple bump in screen size more of a non-issue. Why would they waste their time on tech they know will be put to shame in 6 months?
Just speculating.
If you haven't checked out their CES 2011 display videos, I would recommend them. They have flexible displays that are paper thin, translucent display tech...lots of really cool tech that will surely allow for a completely new type of experience.
Samsung claims this will all be available in consumer devices next year. If that's true, or if Apple thinks it's a real possibility, they may be targeting a far more radical change in design. Perhaps work on THAT device would make a simple bump in screen size more of a non-issue. Why would they waste their time on tech they know will be put to shame in 6 months?
Just speculating.
After 18 months of R & D which is about the cycle of a new iPhone... To have a perceived 'bump' in specification... We need surprises...
hold on, if it is just as likely that this is a placeholder too, why do you give this more credence than the placeholders that say iphone 5? They are all just feeding off of each other's leaks/rumors now. If it's agreed that no one knows, then all these leaks are equally useless, albeit fun to read about.
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yup, and to give the white 4 and verizon models more shelf life perhaps
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yup, and to give the white 4 and verizon models more shelf life perhaps
After giving half-a-dozen concrete proofs that iPhone 4S is the only flagship iPhone going to be announced tomorrow, you people still whine about iPhone 5. Let me put it this way : Apple iPhone 5 exists in Narnia.
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I've been saying the same: tear drop = iPod touch.
New iPhone = new guts, same body. Which, as a current 3GS user, I find disappointing. Not going down the same S-path again. Been there. Done that.
I've been saying the same: tear drop = iPod touch.
New iPhone = new guts, same body. Which, as a current 3GS user, I find disappointing. Not going down the same S-path again. Been there. Done that.
The iPhone5 won't simply have a different bumper ... it won't have a bumper option at all, since Apple will have dispensed with the back glass.
in fact, the new iPhone 5 will only have a front ... no back at all, therefore nothing to protect. Revolutionary, in terms of dimensions.
in fact, the new iPhone 5 will only have a front ... no back at all, therefore nothing to protect. Revolutionary, in terms of dimensions.
So those who are saying the iPhone 4S is a fail as it has nothing new what are you looking for?
So far the only thing I have really heard is a bigger screen but IMO your not going to get much more of a usabel screen than it already has. I don't want a big phone and so the screen could only gain a few mm which is not IMO going to make the difference.
The fact is the mobile market as a whole is a bit stale hardware wise and there is not much out there that is special any more. Gone are the days when you can introduce new bits of hardware etc each release.
So far the only thing I have really heard is a bigger screen but IMO your not going to get much more of a usabel screen than it already has. I don't want a big phone and so the screen could only gain a few mm which is not IMO going to make the difference.
The fact is the mobile market as a whole is a bit stale hardware wise and there is not much out there that is special any more. Gone are the days when you can introduce new bits of hardware etc each release.
The "1" on the invite refers to there being just one product in Apple's phone-factor line.
No iPod Touch. No iPod Classic. Just an iPhone 4, in fast (4S) and affordable (4) ranges. That's it.
Just a theory
No iPod Touch. No iPod Classic. Just an iPhone 4, in fast (4S) and affordable (4) ranges. That's it.
Just a theory
Um, did it occur to you that I was being "tongue n cheek"? I guess not. Sorry I ruffled your feathers. I don't remember calling you out personally, so I wonder where your own emotions evidenced in your last post came from. Interesting sociological experiment. At the end of the day it's a phone. When I see some of the hand wringing, soap boxing, entitlement & faux out rage at Apple waiting so long to release another phone, yes, I'm amused.
oh no... this makes me worry that 'iphone 5' will be 'iphone 4S' ... just better specs and no major redesign
"Oh no, I'm worried that the new iphone will only be a new iphone".
Fixed that for you. Seriously, get a grip.
You say that as if that's a bad thing. "Speed bump" or not, the new phone will still be one of the, if not the best phones available. It seems absurd to be all butthurt because this year, Apple might not give you something they never actually promised to give you this year anyway.
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I'm a 3GS user and I was looking to upgrade to the next iPhone when it came out. I can tell you that the iPhone 4S does NOT entice me. The 3GS isn't as fast, it isn't brand spanking new, but it would be a lot smarter to wait for something more than a 4S. It seems as if Apple are throwing us the leftovers and not really caring. The "average joe" would look at the iPhone 4S and think "it's just an iPhone 4 right?" Even I look at the 4S and still think that because after all the spec bump in the 4S will have almost no effect.
I'm just tired of the constant "if you don't agree with Apple you're a hater" and "if you agree with Apple you're a fanboy" mentality that is prevalent around here. Your post, even "tongue in cheek" doesn't help the situation.
Be amused all you want, Apple is not perfect and some whining is to be expected. If you don't like it and it "amuses" you, keep it to yourself or ignore those posters. Don't call them haters. If they "hated" Apple, obviously they wouldn't be pissed because Apple is not delivering a product.
What new hardware features will the rumored 4S have that would not have made sense to use with iOS 4 (on the new hardware)?
Since iOS4 works on the iPad 2 surely the iPhone 4S could have as easily run on iOS 4 too - and later gotten the upgrade to iOS 5.
Not the first time that new iOS versions had features that only work on the very latest hardware.
Same here, queued for iPhone 1 loved it.
Felt stiffed on the 3GS, due to ****ing hating the 3G case...100% preferred the originals case, felt better looked better, didn't crack at the back. I grew to love it because it was actually pretty speedy.
didn't get the 4, was glad i didn't get the 4 due to the antenna thing, and if anyone says 'it doesn't really exist', we just ordered a set for work and they all get horrendously crap signal and drop out all the time where the 3GS' didn't.
If there's no change in design, i'm 100% sticking it out with the 3GS till next year. I don't NEED iOS 5.