For someone in the states maybe. I'm an analyst programmer in Australia, but hanging on someone's occupation isn't called for. I do believe that $1000 odd is too expensive for a phone. Apple like ripping us Aussies off.
They will probably use letters after all the 1-digit numbers have been used. This is not to be confused with hexadecimals, btw.
4 = 4
...
9 = 9
10 = A
11 = B
12 = C
13 = D
14 = E
15 = F
16 = G
17 = H
I wish Apple had different model's like Android devices. I would pay such a premium for a 4.3" or 4.5" version of the iPhone.
I'm not a big guy (6'2" - 170lbs), and I'd like to think I have semi-large size hands, and the iPhone is just too small for me. I constantly fat-finger while typing (with thumbs). I was trying a Samsung Infuse at an AT&T store the other day (4.5") and it was amazing, the fit in my hands. That's the perfect size for me. If the iPhone doesn't get a bump to 4.0" at a minimum i'll be disappointed.
I'm not in line for a upgrade till the 6th Gen, and by then I'm sure there will be a larger screen, I just wish they finally made 2 models (standard and pro), all the spec's should be identical except screen size, and maybe a slide out keyboard for the pro/business model (but I doubt the keyboard ever happens).
However, it is possible to add a keyboard without much bulk. The new Pantech Laser has a slide out keyboard and that thing is as thin as an iPhone, I tried one of those out at the AT&T store as well, the keyboard is crazy thin, almost adds nothing to the phone.
iPhone 4 depth: 0.37 inches
Pantech Laser: 0.39 inches (with keyboard)
No doubt Apple could figure out a way to do the keyboard better where it's probably as thin as the glass backing of the current iPhone 4.
That's a nice mock-up. I was going to do one until I googled iPhone 4 and called it good.
Regardless Apple will have to change something about the general appearance to "show" consumers" it is different. Doesn't have to be major but just something.
BTW if I hear one more 3GS user complain about being on their last leg I will scream. Try a 3G in iOS4.
I know what you feel when reading this, but try a 1G in only IOS3. Btw, it has survived 3 years ;D.
If Apple are planning on permanently shifting their iPhone announcements to a September timeframe each year, I think it's a great move.
I think that Apple will announce a snap-conference and introduce the iPhone5 before September 2011 running iOS 4.5 with free upgrade to iOS5 around October 2011.
At least two posters above have said their "3GS is on its last legs". Next week will be the 2nd anniversary of my 3GS which I use everyday, and it still looks brand new -- the accessories are still in their original wrappers in the box.
If my wife had a say in what phone to get next, she'd look at the 3GS and demand I use it for at least another two years!
I'll buy whatever they release
(fixed that for you)
Or is it pure marketing so they can milk us for all we're worth with things like the white model mid-season?
If Apple are planning on permanently shifting their iPhone announcements to a September timeframe each year, I think it's a great move.
(fixed that for you)
just name it on the year like .. The 2011 iPhone .......... 2056 iPhone which will have support for 6 finger swipe (humans would have developed the 6th finger by then)
I'll buy whatever they release, though my 3GS is still a champ. AND it will run iOS 5? I love it. If it only had a better camera.
iPhone S for Spectacular![]()
BIGGER?? No way... Keyboard.. not a chance at all...
Either would instantly drive me away.
With the surprising (to me) news that iOS 5 would support the 3GS, and also the impressive speed comparison video clip posted here with the iPhone 4 pitted against the 3GS, I'm not sure I'll update even to the iPhone 5. We'll see... That will depend a lot on features. If the primary two features are a new CPU and a new 8 MP camera, I may just pass on this generation and jump straight for the iPhone 6.
Iphone 5 better have a bigger screen or I'm leaving this sinking ship to android. If Job's didnt ok a bigger screen he should be slapped and then fired. Everybody has a bigger screen than my 3gs and YES SIZE MATTERS APPLE!!!