swingerofbirch
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It's impossible to know. It's been confirmed in the past that Apple uses the media to make purposeful "leaks," but I doubt Apple leaked the iPhone 5 dimensions purposefully—it wouldn't be to their advantage. So, no I don't think Apple misled the general public.
However, I doubt Apple itself wants to be in the position it is today itself. However warranted, the tech blogs, Apple stock, and Apple community are responding with some disappointment. Apple often makes flashier products than its competitors (big shiny, glass displays on the Macs), and with the iPhone 4S, they have chosen to make only internal improvements, and in a retail store, the iPhone 4S may not look as flashy compared to Android and Windows devices. Apple advertises, however, its core competencies: software and integrated iCloud. My father who generally thinks Apple is style over substance (something I don't particularly agree with) said he was glad Apple chose to improve a product over being gimmicky (he uses a flip phone for old people with big buttons).
Personally, I think the screen looks a little dated and small, but I've never used an iPhone or Android phone extensively, so I can't really say how much advantage Apple has with its claim to have a stronger core competency (solid software, integrated solutions) than Android. Apple lately to me feels a bit more old fashioned in its approach and what it claims as its advantages, but it is clear it is trying to turn its iLife and iTunes advantage into a more modern advantage with iCloud.
So, again, no I don't think Apple misled people intentionally. Certainly people had expectations based on past actions from Apple. But I more wonder about Apple's own expectations. 16 months ago were they thinking they would keep the same design of the iPhone 4 and improve the internal specs as the new phone 16 months from then?
It's possible, but it seems doubtful to me. I don't think anyone was leading anyone else on. I think people are led by expectations, and I think it is possible Apple is disappointed in not meeting its own expectations. It has a phone it is now marketing as solid. I think that's the best thing you could say about the iPhone 4S. It may not have as fast of data as other phones or as big of a screen, but it is proven, and is an improvement on a proven phone.
How long will that sustain the iPhone against its competitors? That leads one to wonder how fast Apple will try to introduce the next iPhone. I wonder internally how much hand wringing there is. I wonder if Steve Jobs has disappointments or he's been able to let Apple's peaks and valleys go in terms of how it affects him.
A lot to wonder about! But it looks like a good phone all the same. I may get one. I'm thinking about it. I've never had any smart phone, so I'l check out the field before making any decision.
However, I doubt Apple itself wants to be in the position it is today itself. However warranted, the tech blogs, Apple stock, and Apple community are responding with some disappointment. Apple often makes flashier products than its competitors (big shiny, glass displays on the Macs), and with the iPhone 4S, they have chosen to make only internal improvements, and in a retail store, the iPhone 4S may not look as flashy compared to Android and Windows devices. Apple advertises, however, its core competencies: software and integrated iCloud. My father who generally thinks Apple is style over substance (something I don't particularly agree with) said he was glad Apple chose to improve a product over being gimmicky (he uses a flip phone for old people with big buttons).
Personally, I think the screen looks a little dated and small, but I've never used an iPhone or Android phone extensively, so I can't really say how much advantage Apple has with its claim to have a stronger core competency (solid software, integrated solutions) than Android. Apple lately to me feels a bit more old fashioned in its approach and what it claims as its advantages, but it is clear it is trying to turn its iLife and iTunes advantage into a more modern advantage with iCloud.
So, again, no I don't think Apple misled people intentionally. Certainly people had expectations based on past actions from Apple. But I more wonder about Apple's own expectations. 16 months ago were they thinking they would keep the same design of the iPhone 4 and improve the internal specs as the new phone 16 months from then?
It's possible, but it seems doubtful to me. I don't think anyone was leading anyone else on. I think people are led by expectations, and I think it is possible Apple is disappointed in not meeting its own expectations. It has a phone it is now marketing as solid. I think that's the best thing you could say about the iPhone 4S. It may not have as fast of data as other phones or as big of a screen, but it is proven, and is an improvement on a proven phone.
How long will that sustain the iPhone against its competitors? That leads one to wonder how fast Apple will try to introduce the next iPhone. I wonder internally how much hand wringing there is. I wonder if Steve Jobs has disappointments or he's been able to let Apple's peaks and valleys go in terms of how it affects him.
A lot to wonder about! But it looks like a good phone all the same. I may get one. I'm thinking about it. I've never had any smart phone, so I'l check out the field before making any decision.
