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Chinese Vendors Already Taking Orders for 'iPhone 5' as New Physical Mockup Photos Surface
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I miss the "old" times when the iPhone 4's design was considered as something radically new, jaw-dropping, beautiful... 
I can remember how excited I was when I first got my hands on it, it was like holding some amazing piece of art and technology.
It took only 2 years for it to become as average as a Nokia 3310, and now everybody is crying for "teardrop design"...
Never mind, I'm not gonna sell it, it remains a never-to-be-forgotten design milestone in Apple's history.
I can remember how excited I was when I first got my hands on it, it was like holding some amazing piece of art and technology. It took only 2 years for it to become as average as a Nokia 3310, and now everybody is crying for "teardrop design"...
Never mind, I'm not gonna sell it, it remains a never-to-be-forgotten design milestone in Apple's history.
I agree, I don't like how big it is. I just feel like the iPhone is starting to look a bit dated. But it's all personal opinion
Reasons why a headphone jack on the bottom is good:
- Easier to look at front of phone while plugging in.
- More natural position for headphone cable based on how you put it in your pocket.
- Putting it in your pocket upside down allows you to partially pull out, double tap for controls at bottom of screen. Most of phone can stay in pocket.
- Better case compatibility with thick cords/jacks, as manufacturers have to cut away most of bottom already.
My experience with the four iPhone 4 models I bought for my family revealed there was noting wrong with the external "band" antenna.
It was very nice looking and a tribute to Steve, after all it was his idea.
I almost forgot, there was one small problem. If you wanted to use it like a phone, for some odd reason it just didn't cut it. I believe the press called it a death grip issue, or something like that...
So much for phone calls
Yawn
First new iPhone that I have no urge to buy when released. Bigger, that's about it. I'll stick to my 4S for now.
First new iPhone that I have no urge to buy when released. Bigger, that's about it. I'll stick to my 4S for now.
Its not going to happen this time around but i don't see why we need a top and a bottom in the traditional sense. Why not have an earpiece at both ends (ideally behind the surface unlike it is currently), speaker grills on each opposing end along with headphone jacks (how long until bluetooth only headphones are supported?). Put dock connectors on one short side and one long side. Do away with the physical home button and let the software adjust to however you pick it up. Grab it, pick it up and use it, who cares which way up it is!
The only problem for apple is what to do about the logo on the back as it just wouldn't be right for it to be upside down, perhaps a small square screen behind the rear surface that displays the apple logo and can rotate it based on device orientation...
The only problem for apple is what to do about the logo on the back as it just wouldn't be right for it to be upside down, perhaps a small square screen behind the rear surface that displays the apple logo and can rotate it based on device orientation...
I don't buy it. The frame looks like soap or wax painted with black shoe polish. Easy enough to forge in your home.
That seems to be an "iPhoney 5" instead.
There are lots of iPhoneys being sold in China for several years.
Don't fall for this.
There are lots of iPhoneys being sold in China for several years.
Don't fall for this.
I would hope that Apple will continue its push to make as much tech wireless as possible, including the headphones. I can't stand having to wind up the cord for a headset or pull it out of my briefcase only to have it snag on something. They should either be pushing a bt headset solution or a wifi headset - anything to get rid of the corded set. I know sound quality isn't as good with bt, but it's not like the cheap Apple supplied corded headphones are anything to write home about.
Yes...this IS evil and actually childish. I'd much rather that the accessory vendors have genuine mockups or product details so I can purchase a quality case on the same day that I purchase the iPhone5. This is especially more so with the iPhone 5, assuming that certain design elements (such as location or headphone jack and the smaller connector port) are in fact happening. I don't want to bring home my iPhone 5 "naked" and also have it be incompatible with my portable radio and car.
I'm really lost on the "Apple better innovate or die" comments. It's a rectangular device that you use to surf the net, play angry birds, and make calls. What else can they do, make it triangle shaped?
<insert sketch on The Office. If you haven't seen the one with the triangle shaped tablets, watch it />
Anyway, while I agree that Apple has to work hard to stay cutting edge, the phone shape/design probably won't change much. Neither will the competitors.
The fact is, Apple spoiled us all with the iPhone, so we expect them to wow us every single time. And they probably WILL, but with internal features and specs - just looking at a plastic mockup isn't going to convince me to jump ship for anything else.
Just my .02
<insert sketch on The Office. If you haven't seen the one with the triangle shaped tablets, watch it
/>Anyway, while I agree that Apple has to work hard to stay cutting edge, the phone shape/design probably won't change much. Neither will the competitors.
The fact is, Apple spoiled us all with the iPhone, so we expect them to wow us every single time. And they probably WILL, but with internal features and specs - just looking at a plastic mockup isn't going to convince me to jump ship for anything else.
Just my .02
I miss the "old" times when the iPhone 4's design was considered as something radically new, jaw-dropping, beautiful...
It took only 2 years for it to become as average as a Nokia 3310, and now everybody is crying for "teardrop design"...
Never mind, I'm not gonna sell it, it remains a never-to-be-forgotten design milestone in Apple's history.
The iPhone 4 design is a fitting tribute to Dieter Rams and Braun:
You can use A2DP Bluetooth stereo headphones since iOS 4. I have been using them for years now. Sony and Jaybird make the best. I am currently using Jaybird Freedom:
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/bluetooth-headphones-features.html
As well, Bluetooth wireless playback works in my Infiniti system, no need for an iPhone USB cable (although I have my iPod connected to it). So the iPhone has been able to use stereo bluetooth headsets for a while, and they sound just as good, if not better, than their wired counterparts. Perfect for my workouts, especially when lifting.
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Wow! I never even noticed. Amazing, good call! (pun intended
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Wow! I never even noticed. Amazing, good call! (pun intended
Well, I just did some Googling and apparently this Braun alarm clock came out earlier this year, so it's actually a tribute back to Apple, after Ive has paid so much tribute to Braun/Rams.
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Isn't it like that already? The dock connector being on the top with the home button?
Actually, I must disagree and say that, from what I observed, most people thought the 4S was going to be a similar concept to the 3GS in that it would be a very similar phone to the 4 with minor internal updates. It was only the morons who could not get out of the frame of mind that it was going to be a 4S and not a 5 at the time who thought it would be a completely new phone.
I agree, I don't like how big it is. I just feel like the iPhone is starting to look a bit dated. But it's all personal opinion
Everyone else is changing and 2 years later Apple is staying the same but making the device a tad longer, and moving the headphone jack to the bottom. I guess there's only so much you can do, but the jump from the 3g, to the 4 was completely radical. If these leaks prove to be true, then this upgrade will be modest at best.