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2019 iPhones Won't Have 'iPhone' on the Back According to So-Called Foxconn Worker
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Because no one thinks of Apple when someone says iPhone or iPad?
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You can buy one right here https://www.apple.com/mac/
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Yes, but the color will match the phone.
To be honest? I don't think so. People - that is, non-MR users! - know that it's Apple's device, but the device is now so common, and the competition is so good (doesn't matter if inferior, it's still good), that the iPhone as a brand is somewhat watered down for the average customer, at least in my opinion. The recent nomenclatures XS Pro Max XR etc. don't help either.
Does anyone care? Most people use a case anyway so the actual back of the phone is seldom seen.
I have yet to see any rumours that make upgrading from my Jet Black 256gb 7+ worth while.... think I'll wait for the 2020 refresh. Hopefully by then they will have a proper deep gloss black option rather than just Space Grey.
Amazing how much credence is given to information from an anonymous factory worker. Might as well walk into a Taco Bell and ask the kitchen people about the ingredients in the 2020 Chalupa.
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Because rumors are the foundation of sound decision making.
Sadly, you are probably correct.
Minor correction: It's being DEVELOPED into a 'tired' brand. If Apple continued to push the proverbial envelope with new, useful and exciting features, the 'iPhone' brand would continue to be king. They're not... so it's not.
I'm a heavy iPhone user, have had my 64GB XR for coming up to a year now, take lots of pics and videos, and still only use less than half the storage. 28GB. Not everybody needs or wants to pay for storage they won't use.
Had Apple still been selling a 16GB or 32GB iPhone, I'd agree with you, but *starting* at 128GB is extreme for a iPhone, especially for one connected to iCloud for storage optimizations.
if storage for a $1150 phone starts at 64 gb again I think I'll be out just out of principle. I'll skip a year for the first time ever.
Very possible. Although Apple Pad/Tablet seems awkward to me at least.
It's less awkward than iPhone-Ten-es-pro in my opinion
Actually when you like at the iPhone ads on the streets or in stores, they added the Apple logo and looks like "Apple iPhone", like it is for the "Apple Watch", etc. What you are saying is definitely something they are working on.
64gb is plenty for many people
Good point.
Speculating, but I think they'll use the same nomenclature they use for the AW.
Apple Phone Series 1 etc.
It's less awkward than iPhone-Ten-es-pro in my opinion
Absolutely, I just can't see Apple Pad ever being used. The rest are a good fit IMO.
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The square bump is anything but minimalist
Probably removed the name so Tim can save a few cents
For a phone that comes out next month and sells by the millions, I doubt they haven't seen it yet.
I've never actually thought about that and now it makes a lot of sense. For example, why they didn't name those "iWatch/iCard/iPay etc.".
Doesn’t matter. Cases block it anyway. Only distinguishing feature these days is the shape of the camera. Which will apparently be well taken care of.
Ok, let me rephrase that. I have yet to see any rumours that if true, would warrant an upgrade.
Has this conversation with an Apple store member a few months ago who was actively suggesting that it wasn't worth going for anything over base storage and then just use iCloud for the rest.
Probably because the "i" brand is way too overused even outside of Apple, and it's getting tired. I mean, nothing against her, but we even have iJustine.
I also think that Apple itself wants to be the centerpiece, that is give the impression of total integration, even in the branding part of the equation.
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I'd say 2001... (iPod)