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Apple Holding Second, 3GS-Like Next-Generation iPhone in Reserve?
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The whole reason I did not upgrade to the iPhone 3GS is
1. Looked the same as my 3G and no one would know the difference unless they asked.
2. I could wait until the release in 2010 when we would get alot of updated features and new design.
If apple thinks that they can keep the same old design of this phone for the 3rd year in a row, it will bring them alot of bad press.
1. Looked the same as my 3G and no one would know the difference unless they asked.
2. I could wait until the release in 2010 when we would get alot of updated features and new design.
If apple thinks that they can keep the same old design of this phone for the 3rd year in a row, it will bring them alot of bad press.
screen
Ok so I have a question. Ever since the new iphone was leaked, I havent noticed anyone complaining about the fact that the screen is SMALLER than that of the 3gs. Why is that? Sure, it has higher resolution, but do people really care about super high resolution on a 3 inch screen? Id be happy with a much bigger screen with good resolution. I mean, look at the motorola droid. Its display looks pretty friggin sweet. I dunno it just seems like an odd step backward to me. Thoughts?
Ok so I have a question. Ever since the new iphone was leaked, I havent noticed anyone complaining about the fact that the screen is SMALLER than that of the 3gs. Why is that? Sure, it has higher resolution, but do people really care about super high resolution on a 3 inch screen? Id be happy with a much bigger screen with good resolution. I mean, look at the motorola droid. Its display looks pretty friggin sweet. I dunno it just seems like an odd step backward to me. Thoughts?
Another Thought
I think we will see the leaked design for this years iphone for 2 reasons.
1. The story of the accessory Manufactures ramping up the production of the iPhone 4G cases. I dont think they would spend money on something that will not come out.
https://www.macrumors.com/2010/05/19/accessory-manufacturers-ramp-up-4th-generation-iphone-cases/
2. Why would iPhone repair shops start getting Prototype replacement parts for a design that is not coming out?
They have shown the black front and white front.
I am starting to think that maybe apple gave this story to digitimes to give people doubt about getting the new design. Then People will not be sure what is coming at WWDC 2010.
SJ will then come on stage and relieve everyone's fears and doubts about getting a 3rd year of the same design. everyone will oohh and aahhh ( Me included) and rush out to get the phone.
I think we will see the leaked design for this years iphone for 2 reasons.
1. The story of the accessory Manufactures ramping up the production of the iPhone 4G cases. I dont think they would spend money on something that will not come out.
https://www.macrumors.com/2010/05/19/accessory-manufacturers-ramp-up-4th-generation-iphone-cases/
2. Why would iPhone repair shops start getting Prototype replacement parts for a design that is not coming out?
They have shown the black front and white front.
I am starting to think that maybe apple gave this story to digitimes to give people doubt about getting the new design. Then People will not be sure what is coming at WWDC 2010.
SJ will then come on stage and relieve everyone's fears and doubts about getting a 3rd year of the same design. everyone will oohh and aahhh ( Me included) and rush out to get the phone.
The Incredible is sold out because it has supply issues(which is why Apple isnt using AMOLED). The Incredible won't sell a tenth of what the next iPhone will.
do or die
i am pretty hard core old school guy.
either impress me or die.
i will not buy the stupid ipad until it becomes actually useful
i didn't buy 3GS cause just an improvement will not cut it.
i work damn hard for my money and i want companies to work as hard, SJ accused some of being lazy, well sometimes apple is pretty lazy to.
bottom line :
my iphone 3G is already sold i am using a fall back Blackberry for now,
if comes july and there is no IPhone or there is a lame IPhone i am going droid.
i am pretty hard core old school guy.
either impress me or die.
i will not buy the stupid ipad until it becomes actually useful
i didn't buy 3GS cause just an improvement will not cut it.
i work damn hard for my money and i want companies to work as hard, SJ accused some of being lazy, well sometimes apple is pretty lazy to.
bottom line :
my iphone 3G is already sold i am using a fall back Blackberry for now,
if comes july and there is no IPhone or there is a lame IPhone i am going droid.
So this is the curve ball Apple threw to get us off the "leaked" new iPhone.
Nice one boys!!
Can't wait for WWDC!
Nice one boys!!
Can't wait for WWDC!
I'm sure a few people have griped about it. People complain about everything and nothing around here.
That said, it appears to be a non-issue for most people. From the photos, it doesn't look like the leaked prototype's screen was significantly smaller. Perhaps it's not a big deal.
hahaha i was wondering how long it would take before someone came out with that.
I really don't understand this logic.
Why would Apple want to treat Verizon/Sprint's customers like second-class citizens? That's not very nice. Plus, Verizon and Sprint subscribers' dollars are just as green as those of AT&T's customers.
Following your "logic", maybe the rest of the world should be getting hand-me-downs as well.
This makes zero sense and is rudely elitist honestly.
surely the internals should be more important, or is that just me?
I agree that apple can't just have another software upgrade and call it the next generation which was pretty much what the 3gs was, with few hardware tweaks. But if they had all the new hardware that's been floating around these sites like ffacing camera, a4 processor, better camera, then that'll do me!
If you actually think this then why has iPhone dominated all user tests in comparison to every contender and come out the winner? yes i like the androids interface, especially the sense interface but it still sucks in comparison with iPhone os, hense the reason that iPhones seem to win every test they get themselves into. These androids may be lovely peices of tech but they fail to be as usable as the iPhone. I mean, the iPhone we all saw in 2007 would beat most phones on the market today!
I agree that apple can't just have another software upgrade and call it the next generation which was pretty much what the 3gs was, with few hardware tweaks. But if they had all the new hardware that's been floating around these sites like ffacing camera, a4 processor, better camera, then that'll do me!
If you actually think this then why has iPhone dominated all user tests in comparison to every contender and come out the winner? yes i like the androids interface, especially the sense interface but it still sucks in comparison with iPhone os, hense the reason that iPhones seem to win every test they get themselves into. These androids may be lovely peices of tech but they fail to be as usable as the iPhone. I mean, the iPhone we all saw in 2007 would beat most phones on the market today!
Agreed, the old case would still work for me, i just want the new features! gimme them in most apple-produced outer shell and i'm sure i'll still adore it, curvy or not.
There are three types of realities on corporate America.
1) How companies do business
2) How they say they do business and,
3) How business gets done without the boss really knowing
I'm still convinced that this was an intentional leak by someone at Apple. They have benefited from it, the PR was good, and they will have the most popular iPhone form factor out next month. The ends justified the means.
Go back to you cubical and keep agreeing with your boss.
the screen on the leaked iPhone wasn't 3 inches, it was pretty much exactly the same size as the 3gs. a fraction smaller but hardly noticable, even when they were compared next to each other.
Peace
A recent MacRumors article included Steve Jobs' email response stating we "won't be dissapointed". If that really WAS Steve, then I wouldn't believe this.
the screen on the leaked iPhone wasn't 3 inches, it was pretty much exactly the same size as the 3gs. a fraction smaller but hardly noticable, even when they were compared next to each other.
Peace
i know it wasnt exactly 3 inches. im sorry i dont know the exact size. but that wasnt the point. my point was that the new screen is smaller than the old one. even if its just by a fraction. why would you make it smaller? it just doesnt make sense. i cant remember any phone upgrade that included a smaller screen even if its hardly noticeable. just sayin...
At first I thought it was a PR stunt too. But when Apple called the cops that is where my black helicopter theory died. If this was a pre-planned stunt, involving the cops was not only illegal it was a breach of the public trust -- something that ultimately, would sidetrack Apple from it's central mission of making great products. The ends do not justify the means if the true end is Apple's downfall.
As for the 3GS shell -- it's been said, companies make several prototypes. Most likely the 3GS was a backup. But even if Apple continues the same form factor what kinda limped fashionistas do we have here? Isn't this a geek site where specs take top billing. What matters are the guts -- higher res video, crisper screen, longer battery life @ same or less weight. I could give a rats a* about the shell. Most of us just put a case around it anyway. What's the big deal.
This is why there are multiple iPhone designs. Apple wants to release an iPhone that's cheapest-to-produce & most similar to its current iPhone. This will produce the largest profit margin and will also give them more wiggle room in the future for potential upgrades. They wouldn't want to put out the best phone imaginable. This would mean lower profits and future upgrades will be less enticing to consumers (b/c how much can you really improve perfection?). And besides, why upgrade the iPhone too drastically when sales are already brisk and people are going to buy it anyway due to its Apple logo.
However, they don't want to be caught with their pants down. Therefore, they make multiple iPhones and once the competition is sized up (HTC Evo, Droid Incredible, Motorola Shadow, etc...), they pick the most competitive phone that is cheapest to produce. It's actually quite a balancing act. That said, if the above phones were not being produced this year, we probably would be seeing the 3GS2 phone this June.
I can't believe there are fools out there that still think this was an intentional leak. The Sheriff and REACT don't break into people's houses over a controlled leak.
Exactly how does it kill the Verizon rumor?
Go look at the numbers.
1) So far only 1 Qtr of 2010 has passed
2) Apple lost .1% market share...negligible
Verizon doesn't allow the activation of ESNs not already in their database (phones they sell/distribute).
Dear god... Why is it THAT hard to mass produce a Verizon-compatible iPhone? I really hate my old Blackberry Storm, and I don't want to leave Verizon due to their fantastic coverage in my area. I don't really care about voice and data simultaneously; I just want to have the best phone on the best network for me.