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Production Challenges to 'Delay' Launches of iPhone 5S, Lower-Cost iPhone and New iPad Mini?
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Oh my gosh, me tooo! How can there possibly be production delay on new phone that is almost identical to current phone??
A beating that is mainly the analysts talking smack. Not actual sales etc[/QUOTE]
No doubt that some analysts are talking smack - but the drop has been severe (40%) and now prolonged (7 months) - this looks and feels like something waaaay beyond the short term pump & dump cycle.
Also, Apple is providing plenty of issues that make it too easy to talk that smack.
Maybe, just maybe, it is not all smack...
No doubt that some analysts are talking smack - but the drop has been severe (40%) and now prolonged (7 months) - this looks and feels like something waaaay beyond the short term pump & dump cycle.
Also, Apple is providing plenty of issues that make it too easy to talk that smack.
Maybe, just maybe, it is not all smack...
I did. That's how I formed my opinion. I don't like the larger size of the of bigger screen phones. I just don't get the appeal of the larger screens...and larger bodies of the phones. We went from our phones getting smaller and smaller to now people wanting larger and larger phones. FYI: I don't actually use an iPhone. I use a Galaxy S...for now.
I say, keep the phone a smaller, comfortable size and make the screen edge to edge. But I don't want to have to get a larger phone just to get the larger screen. The S3 is too long and wide. The only thing it has going for it is that the side bezels are smaller.
I don't think I've tried a Lumia. But Samsung and Apple have been good to me. So, I pretty much stick with those brands.
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Who said it was anything but opinion? Many people agree with me, many don't.
I've used the larger screen phones and just don't get the appeal. They are not comfortable in my hand or pocket. Hence, why I was asking. Kind of like the people who put those 24 inch rims on small cars. I don't get it. But rims or phones, people are free to buy what ever size they like. I'm just wondering why they appeal to other people...FYI: I use a Galaxy S...which has the perfect screen size for me...just wish it was as thin as an iPhone 5 or S3.
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Apple delaying the 4s had NOTHING to do with Verizon.
Doesn't matter to Apple, they will release the 5S when it's ready.
If the 5s is exactly like the current model with just a fingerprint sensor then I'll be giving this phone the finger like I did with the taller iPhone 5
Bring on iPhone 6 with iOS 7 with 4.7 inch screen, NFC, New wireless standard, and shape it like the iPad Mini bevel.
You may get my attention with some of these changes.
Bring on iPhone 6 with iOS 7 with 4.7 inch screen, NFC, New wireless standard, and shape it like the iPad Mini bevel.
You may get my attention with some of these changes.
And over most profitable quarters in history of Apple.
As far as profits are high as now, the stock value has nothing to do with CEO, its a result of pure speculation. Apple is right to not react to that *****. As profits soar, so will valuation of company. Its called market economy.
Pride and arrogance are siblings and goeth before a fall, hand in hand.
Sometimes it exhibits iself in a strange, delusional, symbiosis between
companies who join with their most fanatic devotees in believing they can do no wrong
and that those who raise objections should just go away because
they are so brilliant and successful that they don't need unbelievers business.
I think people with iP5 would in general react similarly. I also bought iP5 just few months ago, and even if Apple releases a crazy nice superphone, I am not in mood to upgrade after shilling hundreds of dollars on current model (no contract, unlocked). Therefore, my target is 2014.
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I think that Apple taking a pause is a good thing. No need to rush those things, except Mac Pro. But its called all out attack. June and second half of the year is going to be a real thrill!
Well usually yeah they do but this year they released the new ipad earlier than normal to get everyone on the lightning connectors so hence why the longer wait this year for something new.
Bubba - spot on, Tim Cook is so in over his head. Arthur Levinson commented a month ago that his main role is hiring and firing the CEO. Time to get on with the second part of his role.
Tim Cook needs to be replaced.
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No, it has a lot to do with the CEO - it is called performance. His lack of performance is becoming so apparent as time goes on. The profitable quarters you refer to were raking in the trajectory that Steve had in place. Now, 18 months after Steve's passing, we are seeing what Tim Cook is - an empty suit and stellar example of the Peter Principle.
Apologies, excuses, poor launches, etc. - they have been outlined here many times - that feeds the market that has soured on Apple.
The CEO LEADS, sets the tone, vision, anticipates,and manages expectations.
Seems plausible. iPhone isn't coming out July for sure because when iOS is announced in WWDC it goes through testing phases which lasts till September so if the iPhone is released in July that means it'll come with iOS 7 without public beta testing.
I would honestly love to see the 5S soon but the thing is that judging by the history we may to wait another 4-5 months.
I would honestly love to see the 5S soon but the thing is that judging by the history we may to wait another 4-5 months.
Get it through your thick skull, Apple management, Tim Cook, etc:
I don't want cheaper iPhones, I want BIGGER iPhones. Charge me extra, but make it bigger and make it shiny.. AND TAKE MY MONEY!
I don't want cheaper iPhones, I want BIGGER iPhones. Charge me extra, but make it bigger and make it shiny.. AND TAKE MY MONEY!
I think you got 1 and 2 mixed up ol' chum
But really, wouldn't a fingerprint sensor be more work than a passcode ?
I did mix them up.
Maybe it's a high speed fingerprint sensor and you just have to touch it, not swipe.I heard from my very good source that the iPhone 7 is delayed by 6 months. Foxconn wants to find out if it will be raining on January 1st, 2014 before they begin production. Rumors say it will be snowing, and people familiar with the matter told my source that we might have to wait a few more months
Falling behind in what? What innovation has android presented recently and how have iOS devices not been up to date?
Unless you're talking about live wallpapers, NFC and other impractical toys you can brag about on the playground, by all means- switch to android already.
I did. That's how I formed my opinion. I don't like the larger size of the of bigger screen phones. I just don't get the appeal of the larger screens...and larger bodies of the phones. We went from our phones getting smaller and smaller to now people wanting larger and larger phones. FYI: I don't actually use an iPhone. I use a Galaxy S...for now.
I say, keep the phone a smaller, comfortable size and make the screen edge to edge. But I don't want to have to get a larger phone just to get the larger screen. The S3 is too long and wide. The only thing it has going for it is that the side bezels are smaller.
I don't think I've tried a Lumia. But Samsung and Apple have been good to me. So, I pretty much stick with those brands.
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Who said it was anything but opinion? Many people agree with me, many don't.
FYI: I use a Galaxy S...which has the perfect screen size for me...just wish it was as thin as an iPhone 5 or S3.
Just proves some like small screens, some like large; but I'm willing to bet MOST (if polled) would prefer an Apple with a screen like the SG3 ... although the iPhones current 'square' build design wouldn't make it a nice design to hold like the equivalent Samsung. You know, each time I see the lovely smooth iPhone 3, I realise Apple got the design wrong with the boring 4 and 5 models (and its one reason why I love holding the Nokia Lumia 820 ... smooth and rounded ... very nice!)
The thing is though, when the originally named iPhone 5S DOES come out, I'm quite sure I WILL be back making fun of you; and likewise, Apples biggest issue at the moment is precisely that ... WHEN it does come out! You'd have thought that with all the money and resources Apple have, they'd not be playing catch-up with other manufacturers, but leaps and bounds ahead! Reason why they're not - too much resting on their laurels and not enough organisation!
As for you saying they're taking taking their time to avoid any 'issues' - that hasn't been the case of late has it (of late being ever since attenna-gate). Avoiding issues is good but common, and whilst they're fannying around with colours and cases, the competition are taking market share. I also laugh because I know all those who call the Galaxy for its flimsy back will be laughing on the other side of their face when Apples cheap model comes out (but might I add, probably without removable battery, wireless charging and SD card support like all else).
Guess we'll see one day (but not soon at this rate!)