I'll be getting the upgrade for the faster CPU, upgraded RAM and LTE capability. The larger screen is just a bonus for me. However it will look really weird to me having an elongated iPhone.
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For those with a 4/4S who will be upgrading?
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Undecided. I'll have to see the presentation of the new iPhone by Apple, see all the new features along with iOS 6 to decide. But as things are, I am seriously tempted to switch to Android, particularly a Galaxy S3. If the iPhone 5 doesn't impresses me, I'll pull the switch. Apple has been rather disappointing on all fronts lately, finding it hard to get exited over anything they do anymore.
Yes I will be upgrading from my iphone 4 and heres why:
1. I want Siri
2. New Design means change for me but thats just me
3. Larger screen real-estate means more apps can be placed in the menu with 346 apps i need it.
4. Better reception although my iPhone 4 hardly drops out
5. More memory, better graphics and cpu from the previous iPhone 4 however there might be no graphics change from the iphone 4s
6. And lastly I am off contract
1. I want Siri
2. New Design means change for me but thats just me
3. Larger screen real-estate means more apps can be placed in the menu with 346 apps i need it.
4. Better reception although my iPhone 4 hardly drops out
5. More memory, better graphics and cpu from the previous iPhone 4 however there might be no graphics change from the iphone 4s
6. And lastly I am off contract
I will probably be upgrading from my iPhone 4 but only because it's getting a bit long in the tooth.
No, I went to a 64gb 4s, and am only a year into my contract, I would prob be eligible for an update, but it would cost to much, Plus I'm leaning to a samsung Galaxy III
Got a 4S and SGS3 so definitely won't be getting the next iPhone, kind of bought into the hype regarding how good people say iPhones are and got nothing but disappointed as a whole when I got my 4S. I'm happy enough with my 4S but after having my SGS3 for a few months I just can't see me bothering to get a phone I know I won't use as much as the SGS3.
I'm not sure yet, but if I do upgrade, it will be purely for the LTE. I'm waiting for reports to see how well it works. My upgrade isn't ready until Dec, so I'll have to wait until then anyways.
It all comes down to what it has to offer and what my choices are.
I chose the iPhone because I wanted something with a strong powerful camera, and every comparison I did between cameras on smartphones at the time of my choosing showed that the iPhone had the best mobile camera.
In the future, who knows? If the next iPhone at my time of upgrade has a great camera compared to the other phones available for my choosing, that may be my choice. If there's a phone that has better features to suit me (I like a 4.0 inch wide screen vs. longer, A really BRIGHT and HD screen, Durability, and Interface are really all my concerns), like an Android or Windows Phone 8, then I'll get one of those instead.
I chose the iPhone because I wanted something with a strong powerful camera, and every comparison I did between cameras on smartphones at the time of my choosing showed that the iPhone had the best mobile camera.
In the future, who knows? If the next iPhone at my time of upgrade has a great camera compared to the other phones available for my choosing, that may be my choice. If there's a phone that has better features to suit me (I like a 4.0 inch wide screen vs. longer, A really BRIGHT and HD screen, Durability, and Interface are really all my concerns), like an Android or Windows Phone 8, then I'll get one of those instead.
If the leaked photos are true then no, I won't be upgrading.
My needs regarding a phone are functionality, look good and feel good in my hand. Unfortunately my 4S only satisfies the first 2 out of the 3 and the leaked photos show that the feel good in hand factor box won't be ticked by the 5 either. When will Apple realise that a brick shaped phone doesn't sit comfortably in the human hand. If it could run iOS, I'd go for the Galaxy S3, I was considering jumping ship anyway but really don't like the white text on black background the S3 uses. So, it looks like I'll have to wait at least another year or two, in some ways I wish I'd kept my old 3GS.
Of course ...... the leaked photos could be wrong and the 5 might be more like the iPod Touch designs that were around last year, fingers crossed.
My needs regarding a phone are functionality, look good and feel good in my hand. Unfortunately my 4S only satisfies the first 2 out of the 3 and the leaked photos show that the feel good in hand factor box won't be ticked by the 5 either. When will Apple realise that a brick shaped phone doesn't sit comfortably in the human hand. If it could run iOS, I'd go for the Galaxy S3, I was considering jumping ship anyway but really don't like the white text on black background the S3 uses. So, it looks like I'll have to wait at least another year or two, in some ways I wish I'd kept my old 3GS.
Of course ...... the leaked photos could be wrong and the 5 might be more like the iPod Touch designs that were around last year, fingers crossed.
The only upside is the LTE. The faster hardware is meh at this point, and the screen, form factor, new plug, and new SIM card are definite downsides. Considering the city I work in has 5+ mbps HSPA+, I'm not really in a hurry to upgrade... Maybe by the time I get around to upgrading enough people will be off 3G to have it not slow down to a complete stop in Manhattan. Then I won't have to upgrade for quite a few more years.
I agree LTE is very appealing, but I also get really fast hspa+ speeds. Hardware is fast on the 4S, so that is a wash, but I actually really want the new connector. The current one is massive and out dated =/....i know it is a weird thing to complain about, but i want something different and my car chargers, etc are all usb and not direct iPhone cables.
Not sure if I'll upgrade from a iphone 4 to 5. Maps looks like a downgrade at this point. In my area, our 3G speed went up from 1-2 mbps to 5 mbps a week ago and we don't have LTE probably for another 2 years, so faster antennas won't make much of a difference here. I'm also holding out to see what windows phone 8 and ipad 4 is like.
I really hope they don't go to the nano SIM. I travel a lot and everywhere I go the first thing I do is get a local SIM so I can use my iPhone as a personal hotspot. Micro SIM was a hassle at first, but in most places (in Asia at least) the vendors have a cutter its not an issue. With nano SIM, its thinner and you can't just cut it. Also, my telco (Singtel) charges $10 a month extra for micro SIM because there are dummies out there that don't know you can cut a normal SIM. With nano SIM, the telcos will be able to screw us!
If its nano SIM, I might seriously think about jumping to an Android Jellybean phone if that is the only way I can still have the flexibility to use local SIMs.
If its nano SIM, I might seriously think about jumping to an Android Jellybean phone if that is the only way I can still have the flexibility to use local SIMs.
I had a 4 which was stolen and currently have a 4S, but my contract is still up in October. iOS does have a lot of limitations, but I'm willing to accept them and overall I like iOS. But I can't stand the tiny 3.5" screen anymore. If we get the stretch-phone or even a proper 4" screen, I'm switching platforms. I don't care how good iOS is, if I'm struggling with the screen I'm not enjoying the phone. I don't even enjoy games on it any more because of the dinky screen, I just use my iPad for that.
No, I got my 4S almost a year ago and it still hasn't slowed down or anything. I don't see a reason to upgrade.