Yeah. Strange people. The screen and the resolution of the iPhone 4 is totally enough for a phone.
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Yeah. Strange people. The screen and the resolution of the iPhone 4 is totally enough for a phone.
I am really hoping that there is an iPhone 5...why would we be waiting if it is a minor incremental update? Unless it is taking this long to get Assistant ready for prime time.
Remember back in 2007 when Apple totally surprised with the design of the original iPhone...it was nothing like anyone predicted. Why can't they do that again? I want a radical redesign and I hope Apple comes through for me!
Remember back in 2007 when Apple totally surprised with the design of the original iPhone...it was nothing like anyone predicted. Why can't they do that again? I want a radical redesign and I hope Apple comes through for me!
Remember the iPad 2 last minute rumors ?
all the last minute rumors surrounding the iPad 2 played down the spec so everyone was happy with what was actually launched. I expect it's much of the same today. Most people will be pleasantly surprised by the announcements I hope. Of course I am sitting on a 3GS cause I didn't like the iPhone 4 so I'm very much hoping for something a little different. Bigger would be nice but we just have to wait a while to see.
all the last minute rumors surrounding the iPad 2 played down the spec so everyone was happy with what was actually launched. I expect it's much of the same today. Most people will be pleasantly surprised by the announcements I hope. Of course I am sitting on a 3GS cause I didn't like the iPhone 4 so I'm very much hoping for something a little different. Bigger would be nice but we just have to wait a while to see.
Ofc. But even if everyone who posted negative here did actually switch, it's at most 100 people if even that.
)))) We are talking about devices which sell in 8 digit numbers.
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But since the 3GS remains the number 2 selling smartphone. So that pretty much destroys all the arguments that apple must make changes for changes sake.
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But since the 3GS remains the number 2 selling smartphone. So that pretty much destroys all the arguments that apple must make changes for changes sake.
Frankly, for me its all about the screen. I think all the internal upgrades they plan on making would be great, and i'm sure the 4S will be an amazing phone, but i have recently fallen in love with the large screens on the android phones. People say droids are bricks but phones like the galaxy s ii and the upcoming nexus prime (supposedly) are changing that
I've had an S2 as well as an IP4 for the last few months and it's a great phone, camera is spectacular and the screen looks fantastic, it's also incredibly fast.
However, for me, Android is not great, the only things I like over iOS is going to be fixed in iOS5.
If you're happy with Android it's a truly great phone
However, for me, Android is not great, the only things I like over iOS is going to be fixed in iOS5.
If you're happy with Android it's a truly great phone
If only more people could have this rational approach...Hey, I was never wrong about any Apple product, because I never gave any opinions about the possible success/failure.
Why are people convinced there won't be two phones introduced? Considering that the iPhone accounts for half of Apple's revenue it is by far the most important product the company has. And considering there are two versions of the air, three different sized MacBook Pros and two different iMacs, two different form factors for the phone doesn't seem like a stretch. Just look at the arguments from people about screen size. Apple might let people have a little choice in the matter.
Naming the new phone the 4S makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The new phone will be a big update on the previous version and deserves to be called the 5. From a marketing perspective calling it the 4S is really, really bad and Apple has not shown themselves to be that tone-deaf.
By selling an updated 4 and a new 5 with a bigger screen that will give consumers a choice. Plus it would allow Apple to charge a premium for the 5, something Apple loves to do. It would also make the naming of the 4S make perfect sense. By strategically leaking info about the 4S they were mostly able to get people off the scent of the 5. At least that is my theory.
Naming the new phone the 4S makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. The new phone will be a big update on the previous version and deserves to be called the 5. From a marketing perspective calling it the 4S is really, really bad and Apple has not shown themselves to be that tone-deaf.
By selling an updated 4 and a new 5 with a bigger screen that will give consumers a choice. Plus it would allow Apple to charge a premium for the 5, something Apple loves to do. It would also make the naming of the 4S make perfect sense. By strategically leaking info about the 4S they were mostly able to get people off the scent of the 5. At least that is my theory.
Someone should really save this post as an instant classic.
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The OP probably uses a first generation EDGE iPhone right now because it looks good!
Looks like an Iphone 4S and an Iphone 5 today!!
Copy and pasted from 9 to 5 Mac:
Since it's the morning of, I will spill the beans.
The iPhone 5 is a new device and looks just like to drawings above. It is the new luxury phone and comes only in a 64GB model for $499. It is a GSM exclusive device, so in the US will run only on ATT and it is only 3G in order to keep it slim and the battery life long. The back cover is liquid metal and is radio transparent which also allows for wireless inductive charging as well. It will not be available till November 18th.
Also, hard candy cases already has BOTH iphone 4s and iphone 5 cases on their website!!
http://www.hardcandycases.com/
Copy and pasted from 9 to 5 Mac:
Since it's the morning of, I will spill the beans.
The iPhone 5 is a new device and looks just like to drawings above. It is the new luxury phone and comes only in a 64GB model for $499. It is a GSM exclusive device, so in the US will run only on ATT and it is only 3G in order to keep it slim and the battery life long. The back cover is liquid metal and is radio transparent which also allows for wireless inductive charging as well. It will not be available till November 18th.
Also, hard candy cases already has BOTH iphone 4s and iphone 5 cases on their website!!
http://www.hardcandycases.com/
a sour taste only if you are a smartphone enthusiast... the average joe consumer probably didn't even know or care, it was a success ... the sales figures says it all.
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So, most people I know look forward to and purchase computers when they're refreshed with faster processors, better graphics card, more memory, etc. Even though they look the same as their predecessor.
With that in mind, I find it interesting that what's inside the new iPhone doesn't matter. Most of you want eye candy over function. Or, is my observation wrong?
With that in mind, I find it interesting that what's inside the new iPhone doesn't matter. Most of you want eye candy over function. Or, is my observation wrong?
OS is more valuable to me than a 0.5" screen upgrade. Galaxy SII can be as thin as it want's, it will never feel as well built and classy as an iPhone 4.
but wats the point if your fingers block out 30% of the screen when you are plating a game
How big are your fingers?!
Looking at my iPhone four with my thumbs where most virtual sticks, buttons will be I estimate my thumbs cover no more than 10% of the screen. So if the screen were made 4" that would be reduced to what? Off the top of my head maths here, 7%.
So you get to see an extra 3% of the screen. Not that big a deal really. Besides, if you're playing on an Android, what games are you playing exactly?!
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Wow - a little disappointed if the "teardrop 5" doesn't materialize this trip. I'm still pretty happy with the 4, so unless Assistant is non-functional or severely hamstrung on the A4, I'll be waiting for the next one. Probably. Unless I don't.
Wow - a little disappointed if the "teardrop 5" doesn't materialize this trip. I'm still pretty happy with the 4, so unless Assistant is non-functional or severely hamstrung on the A4, I'll be waiting for the next one. Probably. Unless I don't.
A lot of financial sites are predicting record sales for the new iPhone. But if this is true, a 4S and not a 5 is coming, I don't know if that will be true. I mean, they will sell a crapload, don't get me wrong. But since a lot of iPhone sales are existing iPhone people who want the latest and greatest, I think a number of them will not want a "bump" upgrade and will wait for 5, especially if its within 6 months from now.