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Spec Bumped iPhone 5 Set for September Ramp? Revamped iPhone in 1H 2012?
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Some of us might. I like being eligible for yearly upgrades for AT&T, and I might finally start taking advantage of it.
Either they abuse their phones or are a member of the new generation who think that if a phone is 2 years old, it's on it's "last leg".
I told a friend of mine today who is thinking about buying the iPhone 4 but is worried about all this "outdated technology" talk that if he does and still has the phone 3 or 4 years from now, he'll still have a great phone.
Looking at iPhone history, and MBP history, I think it's very likely that the next iPhone is just an internal spec bump. They've changed the design language with iPhone 4. They're not going to change it again 12months later.
1. My 3GS is starting to have radio reception issues. I don't pick up the 3G network most of the time now, and I've had to switch back to EDGE only in order to avoid the "Searching..." and "No Service."
It's not inconceivable for phones to have parts that stop working after two years of consistent use.
2. The iPhone 4 will be outdated tech by this time next year. Apple drops support for older models as they go, either with key features of iOS upgrades or the entire software suite. It'll lack access to LTE, which will mean certain apps will run poorly or not at all, and it'll almost certainly be prevented from running some software that gets designed over the next year for the iPad 2 and new iPhone 4S processor.
But, whatever -- keep giving your friend baseless advice.
YOUR last paragraph: well said ... i love the 4, i love using it every day as i do.. but with that kind of use,, it's almost a given that you have to replace a normal phone within 13-16 if you are an individual with average to normal clumsiness.. i mean this hot little glass brick is in my pocket all day every day.. the only thing that wears more on my person is my face...
Selling 15 billion dollars worth of iPhone 5's in the fourth quarter seems pretty significant.
Again there is no good reason Apple needs to rush out a new iPhone model in the summer. The iPhone 4 is still the best smart phone out there, and will be until the 5 comes out.
That being said, if they do push it back, I don't know that the iPhone 6 comes out 6 months later. I find that unlikely.
Unless you are the IRS that makes no sense. If you are getting money back, it is because you gave the US government an interest free loan. Not exactly something to celebrate.
I have already discounted the idea that the next iPhone will have a bigger screen. It is just not going to happen. It is illogical. People think 4" is better, but it really impacts the form factor and portableness of the device. Other phones have gone to a bigger screen because they realized they can't sell much just copying the iPhone, so they try to come up with some ways to be different, unfortunately they keep picking things that don't necessarily make the device better.
Again there is no good reason Apple needs to rush out a new iPhone model in the summer. The iPhone 4 is still the best smart phone out there, and will be until the 5 comes out.
That being said, if they do push it back, I don't know that the iPhone 6 comes out 6 months later. I find that unlikely.
Unless you are the IRS that makes no sense. If you are getting money back, it is because you gave the US government an interest free loan. Not exactly something to celebrate.
I have already discounted the idea that the next iPhone will have a bigger screen. It is just not going to happen. It is illogical. People think 4" is better, but it really impacts the form factor and portableness of the device. Other phones have gone to a bigger screen because they realized they can't sell much just copying the iPhone, so they try to come up with some ways to be different, unfortunately they keep picking things that don't necessarily make the device better.
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If just a spec bump, then why the delay?
So if the rumors are to be believed and the next iPhone will simply be an iPhone 4 with a new processor, more memory/storage (64GB), and 8MP camera then it begs the question...what is causing the delay?
I'm aware of the earthquake in Japan I just don't think it would cause a 3-4 month delay of the product.
Thoughts?
So if the rumors are to be believed and the next iPhone will simply be an iPhone 4 with a new processor, more memory/storage (64GB), and 8MP camera then it begs the question...what is causing the delay?
I'm aware of the earthquake in Japan I just don't think it would cause a 3-4 month delay of the product.
Thoughts?
Bigger screen would mean less pixel so no I rather they did more way to see information without having to swipe the phone so much, and take out that button once and for all or at least take out the whole click part of it.
Sounds plausible, except for the delay.
Guessing Apple will re announce the white iPhone 4 on WWDC and compensate the delay with adding the A5. And hey, the black one will get it too. Sounds cheap, but anything is better than my good ol' 3G right now.
Guessing Apple will re announce the white iPhone 4 on WWDC and compensate the delay with adding the A5. And hey, the black one will get it too. Sounds cheap, but anything is better than my good ol' 3G right now.
I would trust this if it's the same guy that gussed the Ipad 2 specs ect..
It's already been confirmed elsewhere Apple will use 8MP camera and A5 processor.
I can see a delay aswell but I don't think we will see Iphone 6 early. How would that go? Would have to be lack of demand for the 5th gen which won't happen.
Say it comes out October and delays mean it's still 3 - 4 weeks delivery in December. Then they announce a new model in March where is the logic? They could probably announce it in the usual June point I guess. But what I read is the demand for Ipad 2 means there won't be a third for a year.
It would make no sense for Apple to release two new models in one year can't afford all these upgrades.
Also it makes sense about the rumour spec as the white Iphone coming late if they keep the same design for the 5th gen people won't mind. However surely they need a little more than 8MP camera and a new chip for Iphone 5? what else could a minor 3GS update provide? The White apple saga reminds me of the Sony Ericsson C905 seemingly W995 was supposed to come at the same time they delayed it everybody got rid of the awful C905 and got a W995. Maybe the white Iphone could further delay the Iphone 5 until next year?
It's already been confirmed elsewhere Apple will use 8MP camera and A5 processor.
I can see a delay aswell but I don't think we will see Iphone 6 early. How would that go? Would have to be lack of demand for the 5th gen which won't happen.
Say it comes out October and delays mean it's still 3 - 4 weeks delivery in December. Then they announce a new model in March where is the logic? They could probably announce it in the usual June point I guess. But what I read is the demand for Ipad 2 means there won't be a third for a year.
It would make no sense for Apple to release two new models in one year can't afford all these upgrades.
Also it makes sense about the rumour spec as the white Iphone coming late if they keep the same design for the 5th gen people won't mind. However surely they need a little more than 8MP camera and a new chip for Iphone 5? what else could a minor 3GS update provide? The White apple saga reminds me of the Sony Ericsson C905 seemingly W995 was supposed to come at the same time they delayed it everybody got rid of the awful C905 and got a W995. Maybe the white Iphone could further delay the Iphone 5 until next year?
I sold my iPhone 3GS in October and got a blackberry, but now I want to go back to the iPhone.
I'm not sure if I should keep my blackberry until a major iPhone upgrade, buy an iPhone 4 now, wait until June to see if a new iPhone is coming out around then, or wait until September if that's when the iPhone is coming out and see what's new.
I'm not sure if I should keep my blackberry until a major iPhone upgrade, buy an iPhone 4 now, wait until June to see if a new iPhone is coming out around then, or wait until September if that's when the iPhone is coming out and see what's new.