iPhone 7s Said to Keep Aluminum Design as iPhone 8 Gets Glass With Stainless Steel Frame

[1Zach1]

iPhone 7s/7s+ and iPhone Pro!

 

[bjet767]

What I wish Apple would do is update the dated IOS interface,

In what way?

The whole Apple ecosphere is the consistency between devices and apps. The only thing Android OS offers that I know of is the ability to customize one's interface and the "open" architecture for programmers.

Is this what you want? If so it just won't happen. People from 6 - 60 can all easily operate the Apple iOS and that can't change.

Now adding features like touch, face recognition id, improve Siri, and the screen are good!

 

[doelcm82]

3G -> 3GS -> 4 -> 4S -> 5 -> 5S -> 6 -> 6S -> 7 -> 8???

Come on people, there's no reason to believe Apple will break the cycle. We're getting a 7S this year, and the 8 is coming next year.

Exactly. After you do something four times, it's inconceivable that you wouldn't keep doing it forever!

 

[Radon87000]

The 1st gen of any newly redesigned Apple product usually has some design flaw. People who don't wish to become beta testers might decide to opt for an older but more "proven" design.

But it introduces the feeling that those who get the non OLED model are getting the inferior iPhone especially when OLED has been available in the $700 range for some time now

 

[TheShadowKnows!]

I don't trust anything until I see blurry pictures.

And dirty nails.

 

[djlythium]

I don't trust anything until I see blurry pictures.

Omg, yes.

 

[macfacts]

I don't believe Apple will release 3 iPhones. It doesn't make sense.

iPhone pro. Does it make sense now? It allows Apple to add a model that costs more so the average selling price of iPhones is higher.

 

[doelcm82]

Apple is greedy, therefore, 7s, 7s Plus still at $130+ rather than $100+ like before, and of course, the mythical anniversary edition at a crazy price.

Let them be greedy. You can just wait a year and buy used for a lot less.

Unless you're also greedy, that is.

 

[Radon87000]

I don't believe Apple will release 3 iPhones. It doesn't make sense.

It will be the iPhone Pro.

 

[az431]

3G -> 3GS -> 4 -> 4S -> 5 -> 5S -> 6 -> 6S -> 7 -> 8???

Come on people, there's no reason to believe Apple will break the cycle. We're getting a 7S this year, and the 8 is coming next year.

3G -> 3GS -> 4 -> 4S -> 5 -> 5S -> 6 -> 6S -> 7 -> 8

Your example contradicts your conclusion.

 

[PortableLover]

£1099 probably in the UK, if not more...

 

[TheShadowKnows!]

Scenario A + iPhone SE 2 at WWDC 2017.

I dream of an all-new SE form-factor, with OLED display and no chins.

But it turns out to be, most likely, just a wet dream.

 

[Radon87000]

£1099 probably in the UK, if not more...

and that's probably just 32GB!

 

[hawkeye_a]

It's pretty absurd that Apple sells so many different models concurrently. I get it, Cook can manage the supply chain to deliver the variety of products. This truly reminds me of Apple in the 90s when they had so many different models of products they sold.

Thats what other "tech" companies do. Apple shouldn't do the same. Professional and Consumer variations... that's it.... and they need to quit selling last years product alongside whats new. IMHO

Is it really too much to ask, for a smaller reasonably sized phone?!

 

[Chupa Chupa]

I dream of an all-new SE form-factor, with OLED display and no chins.

But it turns out to be, most likely, just a wet dream.

No. Very likely in 2021 when the SE is updated alongside the Mac mini.

 

[steve62388]

So it's like an S7 Edge, only much much later.

Why should OLED cost $1000? Samsung is putting OLED in mid tier phones.

If it's true, and that's a big 'if', it will be so they can differentiate the higher end model and entice buyers. Top end has a higher profit margin.

 

[Jsameds]

The suspense is already killing me and it's only February.

FML.

 

[fourthtunz]

I don't see a reason anyone would want to upgrade to an old looking model if they offer 5.8" with all new look and glass case.

Evidently they do Lookat the last 2 years. Less about looks and more about function.
Not everyone wants a huge phone ;(

 

[steve62388]

iPhone 8 AND 7S?

I called it here: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...upwards-of-1-000.2031744/page-7#post-24285178

You haven't called anything just yet Rainbow Dash. It's a rumour for now.

 

[Sefstah]

Does anyone care about the 7s if the 8 is available? Seems like a waste of time to me. I wish Apple would just focus on one flagship device with all the features in 2 different sizes.

 

[steve62388]

OLED screen and wireless charging. Android has had those features for some time now. Android also had facial recognition a few generations back and Windows 10 notebooks have it now. Come on Apple, innovate! What I wish Apple would do is update the dated IOS interface, which doesn't look a whole lot different than the first generation. But I'm not holding my breath.

I'm not the slightest bit interested in facial recognition, it's about as secure as a Play-Doh padlock.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

iPhone 8 = glass + metal frame.
iPhone 4 = glass + metal frame.
iPhone 7s = all aluminium.

iPhone 9 = 8 (7 + x) + 4.

It's legit.

iPhone 12 = a piece of celluloid.

 

[theMaccer]

forget the features. Just give us MOAR colors.

roll eyes

 

[rGiskard]

I definitely prefer Scenario A. Create an amazing new ultra premium iPhone with a stunning new design, incredible new technologies, and just make it as great as you can and charge whatever you need to make it profitable. I'd pay $2,000 for a truly ultra premium iPhone.

Here you go, dude. $20,000 for the finest, most luxurious smartphone available.

 

[themick4u]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there an article about a year and half ago stating that Apple was soon going to drop the whole "S" releases process?