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Apple Outs "iPhone 4S" Name in Latest iTunes Beta
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I won't be
Apple can't take its users for granted, the hardcores will buy anything with an Apple logo but an iPhone 4s being the only release on Tuesday would only be the case if Tim Cook is a paid Samsung plant, the only winner in a minor specs update after 16 months would be Samsung
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I'd like to go all in on iPhone 5 please.
I'd like to go all in on iPhone 5 please.
My guess is that no official details combined with mob mentality builds unrealistic expectations (marketing genius). People complain because something made up didn't come true (think socks at Christmas). Everyone falls in love because it's incrementally good enough to justify buying a new one or switching from another platform. In the case of the iPhone there are so many incremental improvements that the sum is "must have" for most.
"Cannot process your request may not be the same as pulling the beta. With the problems MobileMe has had they may just be down or overloaded.
I'd agree. Unless they couldn't resolve issues with the 5 and the 4S is the fall back.
I could see apple using that reasoning, but if they knew they had extra time for the hardware because of the software, then what were they doing all this time? Arghh!
I won't be
Apple can't take its users for granted, the hardcores will buy anything with an Apple logo but an iPhone 4s being the only release on Tuesday would only be the case if Tim Cook is a paid Samsung plant, the only winner in a minor specs update after 16 months would be Samsung
I agree, there will be many disappointed, but there could be many other reasons for the delayed release. iPhone 4S it is.
The iPhone 4's has been rumoured for some time to be a low spec iPhone to sell to people who can't afford a regular iPhone4
Anyone who can afford a regular iPhone 4 gets an iPhone 4, this 4s is for those that can't afford a regular 4
Apple doesn't like to complicate buyers.
It always keeps the options simple.
Yes, I want the iPhone 5, but this leak seals all the rumors.
iPhone 4 - 8GB - $99 - Black and White - AT&T and Verizon
iPhone 4S - 16GB and 32GB - $199/$299 - Black and White - AT&T, Verizon & Sprint
Simple. Adding a new iPhone 5 to that mix creates confusion. Apple doesn't work like that.
It always keeps the options simple.
Yes, I want the iPhone 5, but this leak seals all the rumors.
iPhone 4 - 8GB - $99 - Black and White - AT&T and Verizon
iPhone 4S - 16GB and 32GB - $199/$299 - Black and White - AT&T, Verizon & Sprint
Simple. Adding a new iPhone 5 to that mix creates confusion. Apple doesn't work like that.
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How amazing would it be if apple created the entire iPhone 4S speculation to further shroud the iPhone 5 in complete secrecy. Distracting everyone until they announce it, blowing everyone's mind!! Haha
How amazing would it be if apple created the entire iPhone 4S speculation to further shroud the iPhone 5 in complete secrecy. Distracting everyone until they announce it, blowing everyone's mind!! Haha
That's what I am thinking. If it's the same form factor, they already had access to the rest of the parts. Why delay 3 months to add an 8MP camera and the A5 chip that was already ready for the iPad 2 6 months ago. Even if they had to tweak the chip for power consumption or something, there's no way it should've delayed the phone. I'm just hoping the voice stuff didn't delay it for some reason. New amazingness>using my voice to control my phone.
I never bet, but if I'm wrong, I will fully admit it on MacRumors. If you're wrong you'll do the same? Deal?
Wow!
WOW! I am completely caught off guard and am very disappointed in Apple. What a waste. I can't believe they would actually wait this long for some minor updates....and yes having that voice assistant is super minor, along with everything iCloud related. If there isn't an iPhone 5 then Apple is showing signs of hitting a wall and all the other competitors will be going much further with their updates. Apple not only needs to get caught up with what other devices are doing but they need to have a brand new model as well. It's always seemed to be their business model.
WOW! I am completely caught off guard and am very disappointed in Apple. What a waste. I can't believe they would actually wait this long for some minor updates....and yes having that voice assistant is super minor, along with everything iCloud related. If there isn't an iPhone 5 then Apple is showing signs of hitting a wall and all the other competitors will be going much further with their updates. Apple not only needs to get caught up with what other devices are doing but they need to have a brand new model as well. It's always seemed to be their business model.
I can only interpret this one way - Apple purposely let this get out and get discovered to keep expectations about an iPhone 5 low before the event. No way they would not scour the beta for any instance of iPhone related stuff before releasing it, this close to the announcement date. Either this is to make us believe there's only a 4S and surprise us with a redesigned 5, or to make us accept the fact and start waiting for Apple to convince us that it's magical and revolutionary and that we still need to buy one.
It's still a BETA ..
I don't know why people are getting upset
"It's still a Beta ... all bets are off until they release it for real"
It is perfectly possible that apple will release both a iPhone 4S and 5, however it is possible that on the 4th they just make one available next week, and the other at a future point (just in time for the Christmas rush)
"The iPhone 4S and IOS 5 are available today, the iPhone 5 will be here in December"
I can see benefits to releasing a cheap "cut down" iPhone (especially with iCloud Streaming (if it happens)), this would help people who can't quite afford the "Premium" to get one, and allow Carriers to entice more people on the "Slightly more expensive" iPhone related tarrifs
I really do hope they release a "Full Fat" iPhone 5 with ground breaking hardware/facilities/design, one that will push the competition to go further. If however they release a "Minor Upgrade" to the iPhone 4, then people will really consider the Samsung Galaxy II HD / LTE phones.
Apple can have their cake and eat it by releasing 2 models, "Cheap" and "Premium" , I suspect they will have different "On Sale" dates so as to allow supply
If they do separate "On-Sale" dates, that'll give them time to add the later phone into iTunes
Just my $0.02 worth
I don't know why people are getting upset
"It's still a Beta ... all bets are off until they release it for real"
It is perfectly possible that apple will release both a iPhone 4S and 5, however it is possible that on the 4th they just make one available next week, and the other at a future point (just in time for the Christmas rush)
"The iPhone 4S and IOS 5 are available today, the iPhone 5 will be here in December"
I can see benefits to releasing a cheap "cut down" iPhone (especially with iCloud Streaming (if it happens)), this would help people who can't quite afford the "Premium" to get one, and allow Carriers to entice more people on the "Slightly more expensive" iPhone related tarrifs
I really do hope they release a "Full Fat" iPhone 5 with ground breaking hardware/facilities/design, one that will push the competition to go further. If however they release a "Minor Upgrade" to the iPhone 4, then people will really consider the Samsung Galaxy II HD / LTE phones.
Apple can have their cake and eat it by releasing 2 models, "Cheap" and "Premium" , I suspect they will have different "On Sale" dates so as to allow supply
If they do separate "On-Sale" dates, that'll give them time to add the later phone into iTunes
Just my $0.02 worth
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At first, I was disappointed at the prospect of a lack of redesign but I'm not that upset anymore. The iPhone 4 design is extremely popular and it doesn't make sense to redesign just for the sake of a redesign. Between a spec bump, iOS 5, iTunes match, iCloud there is a ton I am still looking forward to.
At first, I was disappointed at the prospect of a lack of redesign but I'm not that upset anymore. The iPhone 4 design is extremely popular and it doesn't make sense to redesign just for the sake of a redesign. Between a spec bump, iOS 5, iTunes match, iCloud there is a ton I am still looking forward to.
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Think were all going to have to wait. They have hyped iOS5 and the new phone up so much. That I don't believe they will dissapoint.
Think were all going to have to wait. They have hyped iOS5 and the new phone up so much. That I don't believe they will dissapoint.