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Apple to Unveil Next Generation iPhone on September 10
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The next step in this annual rumour cycle is the rumour about the release date of the invitations to the event
And then the rumours start about what the invitation teases.
I purchased a 4S when it was released in Oct 2011, so I am eligible for upgrade - I will most likely purchase the new one when it comes out this fall.
Same here, but I want more GB 128 minimum.
Between music etc. and not trusting iCloud for now I need the memory on my phone.
It does. And I know that for some it's a moot point, and indeed it's worth noting that even I don't see it as a major issue, just a slight inconvenience when I get mail and TWO apps send me notifications, or I go to send an email from a web browser and my iPad asks me to setup Mail.
Having the option would be sweet.
I never even thought about the fingerprint reader. Although, I don't see Apple putting one in. It's too . . . . un Apple like. Sadly, I am starting to say that with just about every feature nowadays.
It's beyond sad that you can't refute any of Samsung's accomplishments, so you label it sad, that's beyond sad. What is really sad is people getting excited about a tin can and a new wallpaper.
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So going by your narrow definition of the word you don't think the iPhone or iPad are innovations? That's some dumb thought process you got going on.
I am sorry, but making a gigantic 5.5" screened phone with a once dubbed "archaic" stylus more useful than an easy to hold tiny screened phone, an awkward to hold for long periods tablet, and at times a full sized laptop all combined is something to take . . . . . . Note of.
What is there to refute?? Yes, I agree Samsung makes phones with huge screens. No, that is not innovative.
By your logic, if apple creates an iPhone with a 7 inch screen, they're suddenly innovative?
Stop using the word if you don't know what it means.
It won't be one more than usual, they will phase out the iPhone 4 and instead of selling the previous years model as the new entry level model each year it will be replaced with the iPhone 5c and subsequent iPhone C refreshes. The iPhone 5c will probably be cheaper to make then the iPhone 4 (previous years models) which means better margins.
I really can't fathom how you are getting all concerned over Apple releasing one additional model in it's phone lineup, it's the same scenario as the iPad Mini and we know how that turned out. If they start pumping out phones like Samsung, then you have legitimate reasons to be concerned.
Apple make around 40 billion in profit each year, in order to please investors they need to keep growing and they can't grow without new markets and product categories, that's where your concerns should lie and not being obsessed with every single product they release, I'm sure they have lots of people doing market research and studies in to whether the iPhone 5c is beneficial to the company. Even if you aren't an investor but just love Apple products more profits means more money to spend on R&D which will benefit customers and investors.
The right move here is to get emerging markets like China, India etc in to the Apple ecosystem and not price yourself out of markets that have huge growth potential, unlike most developed nations where smartphone sales will start to stagnate due to saturation.
In regards to your last statement... I'm glad I have your approval (even if only for today) just curious what fortune 500 company you run?
Do you have a link to Lady Gaga's 'Applause'?Good lord this week is great. Lady Gaga's song leaks, Katy Perry's song leaks, new Applause snippets today, and now this Apple news
The slay is real.
Retailers have a hard time satisfying current demands with only 2-colors.
How in the world are they going to handle 7 or 8?
If the 5C is real you know it's going to come with only one storage capacity option. No way are retailers going to tie up that much capital stocking every flavor.
How in the world are they going to handle 7 or 8?
If the 5C is real you know it's going to come with only one storage capacity option. No way are retailers going to tie up that much capital stocking every flavor.
I agree.
If the purpose of the 5C is to target the emerging markets, then a $500 phone will not cut it. I mean, it's only a 20% discount of the 5S full price. Chances are that if you cannot afford to spend $600 on a phone (5S), then you cannot afford $500 either (5C).
They would need to price it SIGNIFICANTLY lower than $500 to really target emerging markets, and I don't see Apple producing a $300 iPhone.
Therefore... what is the point of the 5C at all then?
Think again..........
Think about the past iPad releases.
White 16GB WiFi
White 16GB AT&T
White 16GB Verizon
Black 16GB WiFi
Black 16GB AT&T
Black 16GB Verizon
Repeat that again for 32GB and 64GB models and your looking at 18 versions. So, I would not completely rule out muliple sizes of the "5C".
Think about the past iPad releases.
White 16GB WiFi
White 16GB AT&T
White 16GB Verizon
Black 16GB WiFi
Black 16GB AT&T
Black 16GB Verizon
Repeat that again for 32GB and 64GB models and your looking at 18 versions. So, I would not completely rule out muliple sizes of the "5C".
Apple sells 3 models of iPhone currently.
In the fall they will sell only 2 models, but you think the Apple lineup is gaining bloat?
2+2=5?
Its cheap, whether or not your want to admit it. You dont work with it so all your doing is throwing out statements with no merit. Why do you think it is used in many products? Because it is light and cheap. Once again, look it up.
Apple uses the 6000 series Aluminum on the phones and Macbooks. You will find buying in quanities it can be had for $600 a ton, $2600 for five tons, etc... do the math. Im sure Apple buys it in mass quanities. Yes there is a process to the finished product but it isnt as expensive to make as you think. Hec i dont know who their supplier is , and they may even be getting it cheaper than what ive been seeing you can get it for.
I dont like it on phones and tablets because it is too slippery for me. I actually love the back of the Nexus 7 (the first version).
My wifes phone has an aluminum back and i hate it. Had to have my first gen iPhone in a case because it was too slippery. Never again for me!
And i hate to break it to you, the iPhone uses thin sheets of aluminum too. It isnt thicker than what you can buy for the GS3 or GS4.
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I've been using the iPhone for a while now, first 3GS, then 4, 4S. I also have the iPad 2 and Mini. Switching to a competitor is getting more difficult the more iProducts and apps you have; it's an ecosystem that works pretty well. But, I feel that it's time for me to move on and try something new if it's just going to be a minor update to the iPhone 5, as the 4S was. I expect innovation and for Apple to take the lead in the competition now, and that's not just about making the processor a bit faster or include more memory.
To me, not a lot have changed in hardware or iOS since the 3GS and, although much welcome, I don't really feel that iOS 7 is a game changer...
To me, not a lot have changed in hardware or iOS since the 3GS and, although much welcome, I don't really feel that iOS 7 is a game changer...
Honestly can't wait for any type of new iPhone to be announced, so I can get rid of this awful Nexus 4 that I gave my iPhone 5 up for
Silly you, research is your friend.
I suppose you find writing with pen and paper archaic too...
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They already have it's called the iPad Mini.
16gb is a great entry product. It's clearly not for you, and that's why
sells a 32gb, 64gb and 128gb product to clearly address the space issues you are encountering.in my environment the 16gb is a great corporate product. (We would even buy an 8gb device if they sold it). We use apps that have in house cloud storage, and Apps that interface with our enterprise system, thus 16gb is really overkill for storage. Users are allowed to take pictures of products that are auto-uploaded into our system which is where they will be ending up anyways.
We are currently experimenting on how to integrate iPod and iPhones into a BYOD type setup for those users who do not want to be assigned 16gb iPad Minis / or full size iPads.
1. What fortune 500 company do you run?
Rhetorical question. Neither of us do.
2. The right moves is keeping every market full of products without oversupply and no bloat.
3. You still fail to see that a trend is starting now. If it will continue or not into the future is anyone's best guess. I see it. And I am legitimately concerned about it.
4. More products does not always equal more profits. Less can sometimes give you a better profit share. It's a tricky balance to maintain. One I am sure Cook and co have well under control at the moment. In the future, no one knows.
5. Apple's crazy growth rates have to plateau sometime. There are not infinite markets to grow into. I think Apple is just delaying the inevitable. And the question is when this happens, what will Apple do about it?
6. My reasoning for all of this is Jobs Vs Cook. Jobs possibly would have never brought out an iPad Mini or an iPhone C or similar products. And it's very suspect how they are all rushed out now. The only 2 options are, they were worked on but not finished when Jobs died, or they were ideas with no Jobs approval, that can be done now because Jobs approval is no longer needed, cause he's dead. My guess is that it's the latter.
Also what is Jobs first move as CEO, cut the waste. What is Cook's first move (post Jobs death)? Add more product lines.
I would guess you understand my point well, but just do not agree with it. And that's fine, we all have our own opinions. But we understand each other, and that is good.
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Can you point me to the rumours that say that the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S will be discontinued when the iPhone 5S (or 6, whatever we get) is released? I didn't see any any.
Not sarcasm. I seriously would like to see these rumour articles to see what people thought of the idea.
16gb is a great entry product. It's clearly not for you, and that's why
in my environment the 16gb is a great corporate product. (We would even buy an 8gb device if they sold it). We use apps that have in house cloud storage, and Apps that interface with our enterprise system, thus 16gb is really overkill for storage. Users are allowed to take pictures of products that are auto-uploaded into our system which is where they will be ending up anyways.
We are currently experimenting on how to integrate iPod and iPhones into a BYOD type setup for those users who do not want to be assigned 16gb iPad Minis / or full size iPads.
Agree on the space entry. 8 GB's what they need to stop selling like the Nexus 4 has. However , i dont know why we even need to have iPods anymore. I never use mine, i just use my phone. Cant imagine they are selling very well any longer with their high pricetag.
Yes, I do, but either way, I was supporting what you were saying albeit sarcastically.
I think the Note 2 was the most innovative device to come out since the iPhone all things considered. It really made the stylus not only useful again, but extremely practical in a device that size.
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I actually would. If Apple were going to keep costs down, and inundate the market with millions of 5C handsets, it'd make sense to just keep it to a 16GB model.
Maybe a 32GB if the prices ca be kept down.