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How will the iPhone end?

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mikemanblah

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When will the iPhone end?
A few years ago we though the original iPods were unstoppable, look now. Very few people have a click-wheel iPod.

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But the iPod hasn't died, so I don't think the analogy holds. Tons of people have iPods now...it just happens to be new versions and not the original click-wheel. In a few years, it's very possible that very few people will have the first-gen iPhone, or the iPhone 3G, but tons of people will have iPhone17 or something.
 
mikemanblah said:
When will the iPhone end?
A few years ago we though the original iPods were unstoppable, look now. Very few people have a click-wheel iPod.

Post your opinion
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I assume your question really means, "what future Apple device will take over for the iPhone?"...right? The only reason click-wheel iPods are scarce is because everyone has an iPod Touch or iPhone.
 
It'll evolve, just like the iPod did. Do you think the iPhone came out of thin air? No. It was a melding of two technologies: iPods and cell phones, with some touch screen and web browser stuff added in. Don't want a cell phone? get an iPod touch.

And for the record, people are still buying iPods, even the traditional ones. They're just not buying as many of them, because some find iPod Touches, iPads and iPhones more appealing.

I don't see an end to the iPhone. It'll just evolve into something else, when the technology and opportunity permits.
 
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The iPhone is the new iPod. It'll evolve in some way, as did the iPod.
 
spades1412 said:
LOL......

All I see when working out at the gym or running is click wheel ipods.
Apple sold 9.4 million iPods last quarter alone. I'm sure those weren't all Touches.
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Exactly. I always use my older click-wheel iPod. It's more durable in case I drop it since I'll always go out jogging. An iPhone on the other hand wouldn't stand a chance.
 
JayLenochiniMac said:
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The iPhone is the new iPod. It'll evolve in some way, as did the iPod.
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scaredpoet said:
It'll evolve, just like the iPod did. Do you think the iPhone came out of thin air? No. It was a melding of two technologies: iPods and cell phones, with some touch screen and web browser stuff added in. Don't want a cell phone? get an iPod touch.

And for the record, people are still buying iPods, even the traditional ones. They're just not buying as many of them, because some find iPod Touches, iPads and iPhones more appealing.

I don't see an end to the iPhone. It'll just evolve into something else, when the technology and opportunity permits.
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Totally agree
 
It will end in 2012 when increased solar activity renders all mobiles useless as phones and people are stuck with a device that has a ton of solid apps and a kick-ass screen, but can't make a call.

But I doubt that'll actually happen.
 
I still have a 5th gen iPod that I bought when they first came out- what was that 5 or 6 years ago? It still works like a charm, I leave it hooked up to my car stereo unless I want to add more music to it.

I doubt the iPhone will "die" unless something very catastrophic happens to apple in general- which is unlikely. They will always make money here/loose money there, but they are a giant and I doubt anything will be taking them down any time soon. The Tech giants have remained relatively unchanged for a long time and the market is still dominated by the same few companies.

I think an interesting thing to ponder is what comes after the touch screen? iPhone was the first device to implement touch and multi-touch well (in my opinion). How long do you think the touch interface will be around? I'd guess a long time- but it will be interesting to see what people come up with in the future. The mouse has been around for what- 25 or so years?
 
Fin

It will sail off into the sunset and we will all look on with a tear in our eyes.

or what they all said above about evolving and *****!
 
Telepathy will replace the iPhone by adding proprioception, taste and perpetual organisms to the images, sound, and touch (vibration) that are already available. Either that or a neutron bomb.;)
 
I still use the old tiny shuffle for the gym, it is easier to just reach down and click the physical button to skip a song or volume control. I use Shure earbuds and dont have the in-line controls on my earbuds. Plus when I am on my harley it is easier to feel the shuffles buttons thru my gloves then i would imagine a smaller in-line control.
Still use my iPod classic too in my car, I have a touch, got it as a gift and dont use it for anything.
 
It will evolve into a bluetooth-sized device that rides in your ear and is totally voice activated, instantly synchronized to any other Apple device you happen to own. A phone with a screen that requires input will become the 'legacy' model. Instead, every Apple device you have near you can work with the iVoice or whatever they call it.

Tactile input systems will become passe. Read Apple's inventions...you'll see where they are headed.
 
In the end Steve will become the protector of the island and we'll find out he was dead all along
 
spades1412 said:
LOL......

All I see when working out at the gym or running is click wheel ipods.
Apple sold 9.4 million iPods last quarter alone. I'm sure those weren't all Touches.
Click to expand...
Check me down for a click wheel purchase this year. Orange Nano.

I for one can't see a reason to purchase an ipod touch when I have an iPhone 4?
 
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