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Is there any chance that AT&T will do as they did with the 4S and make people eligible for the upgrade even though they haven't finished their existing contracts? I remember some people saying they were eligible for the 4S upgrade even before their first year of contract was up.
 
There are going to be a lot of disappointed people that day...

Can't be any worse than the 4S disappointment... people had some very large expectations that day.

At least we all know this time around it will have LTE, most likely some NFC something or other, and this taller screen.
 
So 12th is a Wed. We'll prob be able to pre-order that Friday and then they ship/go on sale Sept 21st.

:)
 
Is there any chance that AT&T will do as they did with the 4S and make people eligible for the upgrade even though they haven't finished their existing contracts? I remember some people saying they were eligible for the 4S upgrade even before their first year of contract was up.

They've done that each time around. If you have multiple phones on your account, the discount wont be as nice for the second and additional phones... but they still do it to keep you happy.
 
And i thought we'd be doing another 3GS > 4 upgrade.

Not liking the two toned iPhone with the long screen.

Looks like i'll be keeping my 4S, and wait for the next revision of the iPhone. But i'm looking forward to the iPad mini!
 
I got my iPhone 4 a few days after it came out ad it has been one hell of a phone. But the hie button seems to be responding sporadically. Other than that it is one of the best investment I have made in a long time.
But if this new iphone 5 or whatever they call it rocks the house I'm getting it.
As for the iPad mini, meh. It would have to be a game changer but I doubt it. It will probably be some sh** just to eat away at the kindle market.
 
I have money ready to throw at my screen upon the introduction of iPad mini.
 
who cares, we knew it was going to happen then and we know what its going to be. Show over. Apple is rebooted this secrecy thing for new products.
 
Upgrading from an iPhone 4 to this new iPhone when it comes out, my hold button is stuck and the home button doesn't work all the time. Cant wait!
 
Literally a .5 inch larger phone than you already have. Camera will be marginally better, 4G (nearly all androids already have this), and NFC (all androids have this). iOS 6 = looks the same as every iOS ever made with a few new features you will probably rarely use.

/pass.
 
If the design we've seen is the final design, then I think any innovation or fireworks will have to come from within. I don't really see upgrading from a 4s solely for a slightly larger screen.

My guess is that the main hardware features will be LTE, NFC (Passbook), and the usual slew of speed enhancements. The question is, are those hardware features in combination with iOS 6 enough?

We'll see...

Really, you're not meant to upgrade from a 4S this soon.
 
And hey, maybe they'll throw in a soon-to-be outdated imac/mini update.

Along with their "July" Thunderbolt to firewire adapters.

Guess I'll search for an Orange.
'Cuz this Apple is full of worms.
 
Literally a .5 inch larger phone than you already have. Camera will be marginally better, 4G (nearly all androids already have this), and NFC (all androids have this). iOS 6 = looks the same as every iOS ever made with a few new features you will probably rarely use.

/pass.

But when the SGSIII has those same features it's "the best phone on the market"?
 
Nope. Maybe the cheaper 4 and 4S models, but T-Mobile still need an LTE network compatible with the new iPhone™.

It won't solely work on LTE. With T-Mobile's network re-farm, you'll be able to buy the new iPhone unlocked and have it work on T-Mobile; sans LTE.
 
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