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iPhone 7 Plus Follow-up Images Reignite Smart Connector Rumors
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??? You do understand that the only thing '3 years old' about the phone would be the shape, and essentially the changes in shape are pretty much a moot point now. The shape of the smart phone (by anyone) is pretty much set now.
But if your whole raison d'etre is to make sure everyone can tell you got a new phone, then I guess its important to you.
Yes, odd that isn't it? Its never been hard to see the hand of Apple behind at least some iPhone or Mac new model leaks. But the pics "leaked" over the past few days make the whole thing seem a bit too obviously managed.
What most of you really want is an iPhone from 2007 and some time away from technology.
I think you're wrong. I think a company can be all of those things and still be very successful. It's mostly because Apple has built customer loyalty and a reputation that's left over from the Jobs period. They're still riding the wave but it will fall if they don't build more momentum. Things are slowing already.
Another rumor another happy day for me reading all the folks crying about those rumors! Bring on the new phone..... I'll buy it and be happy.
One of these many reported pictures is a fake and my reasoning is that the camera bump on the smaller iPhone 7 is different. On some of the images the camera bump is a smooth aluminium curve up to a large hole. However in this potential leak the camera is cleary larger but is the stainless steel ring found on the current gen.
The larger phone in this leak is a bit odd looking with a recessed apple logo. The front looks super legit though with a home button that looks how i'd imagine it's tapic version would be vs current button and i can't see anyone mocking it up just for kicks.
I still think the design should have been better with colour matched antenna lines, surely we can match metal by now and make it the same texture etc.
I really would have like to see a gloss finish on the iPhone, metal but lacquered would look amazing and make it tougher i'm sure.
I'm also hoping, though it's impossible to see in these is that the OLED screen goes all the way to the edges on the sides. The galaxy edge is almost bezel-less and i'm sure apple could do one better this year. Lets hope.
The larger phone in this leak is a bit odd looking with a recessed apple logo. The front looks super legit though with a home button that looks how i'd imagine it's tapic version would be vs current button and i can't see anyone mocking it up just for kicks.
I still think the design should have been better with colour matched antenna lines, surely we can match metal by now and make it the same texture etc.
I really would have like to see a gloss finish on the iPhone, metal but lacquered would look amazing and make it tougher i'm sure.
I'm also hoping, though it's impossible to see in these is that the OLED screen goes all the way to the edges on the sides. The galaxy edge is almost bezel-less and i'm sure apple could do one better this year. Lets hope.
wether the duel camera looks goods or not if it makes the camera a complete beast then it's all good for me
He's made? You really believe Cook is leading Apple's creative??? Are you serious?
I mean Steve's handpicked team starting with Jony all the way down are literally (almost all of them) still there.. So you *think* Cook dumbs them all down and dictates direction? Really?
Show me one time, in ANY interview that Cook demonstrates that he is behind the decision or creative process at Apple.
Your kidding right? Right.
Calm down sister! Chill....put the Apple Kool aid down.
Guess you did not even read my signature missy, or you would have seen that I don't care about having the latest thank you very much!
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We are talking about a company who makes a lot of fuss about design aren't we?
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If it was any other company giving the same design for 3 years you'd be laughing your a** off yelling how ridiculous they are..... so please be serious and remove the salami in your eyes!
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The new Kindle Oasis has a similar design:
- A comparably small battery in the core device to make it light and thin when in use.
- A bigger battery in the mandatory case, reloading the Kindle every time it's put back into the case.
- Case design is made for easy access, i.e. with magnets and pogo pins.
Perhaps because what you call a "gap filler product", could also be considered a refined iteration without the toothing issues inherent to every radically new design of tech products.
So people who don't like to be guinea pigs for the completely changed 10-year anniversary "everything is new"-iPhone, may opt to stick with a proven design that also brings some more evolutionary features.
If price is your main driver, the iPhone 6 (without the "s") is still available at even lower prices (and probably will continue to be available some time after the iPhone 7 introduction).
I'm sure the 7 will offer some technical / feature improvements over the 6s. Whether they are relevant for a potential customer, is rather individual. As said above, a non-"s" 6 may be sufficient for you as well. It even offers better battery time over the 6s iirc.
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That's not the only thing that's hard to do in your pocket.
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Mute before meeting. Problem solved, rude to let it ring regardless if you can mute quickly or not.
Lol please. Get over yourself. First off you have no clue how old I am. Second of all I find it more sad that some people can't get over the death of a CEO from 5 years ago and still haven't moved on. So sad and pathetic. But sure, keep dreaming about Steve, maybe you can resurrect him like Jesus!So young and ignorant. So sad.
Sound advice.. However, from comments on here and articles like this http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...s-iphone-6-whats-the-difference/#26d2cc953da5 , I would probably be content with paying a bit more for the 6s. I will wait to see what is presented in September, but I don't think the improved camera will have much relevance for me. Of course, there's the rumor that the 7 will come with more memory than the previous gens for the same price.
I do for scheduled meetings, its the impromptu meetings when people start talking to you, its more rude to pull out your phone look at it for a while an put it back, rather than just reaching in your pocket and flipping a switch. Also the benefit of being able to tell if its muted or not be just feeling the phone is a huge plus.