You wonder if Apple will continue to do big keynotes like in days past or if they will start having them on Apple's campus. I guess something as big as the iPhone 5 will need a larger venue, Steve or no Steve.
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Apple's iPhone 5 Media Event Reportedly Scheduled for October 4
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So one thing I did not catch before with this rumor is that the phone is not expected to be available for a few weeks after the announcement. Blah. Why would they do that?
That's how they've always done iPhone announcements. The shortest period in between announcement and launch has been two weeks I believe.
Most uncomfortable I've ever seen Steve.
You're right but the event will be at Yerba Buena. Most big product launches are.
Be fair, MR has 10 front page articles about new Apple Store openings and the others don't even report this news.
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I personally think it would be absolutely hilarious if invites go out within the hour for an event next week. The backtracking would be epic.
I personally think it would be absolutely hilarious if invites go out within the hour for an event next week. The backtracking would be epic.
I think Apple will continue to do the big keynotes only because they have a wide product line. It's all THEM, and they have a huge following. People have come to expect to be WOW'd by their announcement. That's why there's an almost cult like following. Apple is iconic. Almost like being part of Pop Culture.
Other tech companies (Samsung, HP, HTC etc.) have big announcements too but they're never as big as or anticipated as Apple's.
And, usually Apple launches on a Friday, so if the event is Oct 4, then Oct 14 is likely launch day this year. Of course Tim could always throw a curve-ball or two.
Imagine if they hold an event like the size of the first iPod announcement. That place was smaller than a high school auditorium.
Sure would be nice if Steve could present, but I guess that is Tim Cooks job now, maybe Steve could just present part of it? Wait and see...
Why? Apple typically holds their media events on Tuesdays.
Historically, the announcements have fallen on a Tuesday so weekly periodicals can make their print deadlines. Now if Apple had a recent history of moving their announcements to Wednesdays, your assumption might be more plausible.
I will wait for the iPhone 5 so I can buy a cheap iPhone 4.
For me, the iPhone 4 looks like the perfect smartphone (at least compared to my old iPhone 3G with no WiFi, scratches on screen and very bad reception) I don't see that much room for improvement, but I hope Apple surprises me
For me, the iPhone 4 looks like the perfect smartphone (at least compared to my old iPhone 3G with no WiFi, scratches on screen and very bad reception)
I don't see that much room for improvement, but I hope Apple surprises me that makes the most sense to me. some people here believe that apple will release 2 "new" phones an updated iphone 4/4S budget model and an iphone 5.
I'm tired of the speculation. I'm prepared for the 4S to be the next iPhone. I'm also prepared for a 4S and 5 model. Basically no one really knows. It's all just rumors. The only thing that makes me lean towards a 5 model being a real possibility is the Case-Mate stuff, but even I have to admit that means nothing is 100%.
At this point I'm just happy that we are finally getting some news about an actual event taking place.
At this point I'm just happy that we are finally getting some news about an actual event taking place.
I have given up reading Giz for a while. The site used to be good until they switched the layout and increased amount of writers. It became ridiculously dumb with many useless, collegehumor.com-like info and incorrect grammar and typo's. The site has turned into a joke basically.
There's no way this is a "minor" update. The market for smartphones is evolving rapidly and technology is allowing the current crop of android phones to have hi-res large screens, fast processors, and 4G connections. This will only continue to accelerate. Apple is not going to sit back and let these phones make the new iphone obsolete in its debut. Expect a thinner phone, larger retina display, dual core, and possibly thing where you pay with your phone (can't remember what it's called), and maaaybe 4G compatibility. At a minimum you're looking at a completely redesigned, larger more powerful and thinner phone with a cool new feature that no one knows about.
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Apple never ceases to amaze me....
Tim Cook has to continue the Apple formula of success.
Foreplay: Anticipation, Secrecy, Surprises
Climax: Keynotes, Announcement, Innovations, Leading Edge Products
Remember, Apple is the #1 tech company. They didn't get there by coincidence. It was by design. It was all planned and well thought out.
They are a First Class company. And any move to cheapen the announcements, press releases, product or user experience will change their winning formula.
Apple continues 'unstoppable' winning streak in customer satisfaction
Apple closes at new all-time high as world's largest company.
Shares of Apple rose nearly 3 percent Monday to close at a new all-time high of $411.63, padding the electronic giants lead over Exxon Mobile as the worlds most valuable company.
Tim Cook has to continue the Apple formula of success.
Foreplay: Anticipation, Secrecy, Surprises
Climax: Keynotes, Announcement, Innovations, Leading Edge Products
Remember, Apple is the #1 tech company. They didn't get there by coincidence. It was by design. It was all planned and well thought out.
They are a First Class company. And any move to cheapen the announcements, press releases, product or user experience will change their winning formula.
Apple continues 'unstoppable' winning streak in customer satisfaction
Apple closes at new all-time high as world's largest company.
Shares of Apple rose nearly 3 percent Monday to close at a new all-time high of $411.63, padding the electronic giants lead over Exxon Mobile as the worlds most valuable company.
