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iPhone 8 Production May Start Earlier Than Usual
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One of the biggest advantages for Apple is that solid rumors will come out earlier, pre-emping sales of new competing products - including the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
of course it will start sooner than later.
the iphone 7 is just an iphone 6. the tooling was slightly different.
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not if they sell it any earlier. but yes your logic that building an inventory could offset a sellout
the iphone 7 is just an iphone 6. the tooling was slightly different.
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not if they sell it any earlier. but yes your logic that building an inventory could offset a sellout
The 2016 MacBook Pros were announced last October which was the 25 year anniversary of the PowerBook (October 1991).
All the rumours about the iPhone design this year being more radical than a mere S update explain this as a celebration of iPhone's 10 year anniversary.
If the rumours have any credibility then it doesn't seem too outlandish to further suggest the announcement will time exactly with the original iPhone's month of release- June.
Therefore I will optimistically be expecting an announcement at WWDC, with a release by end of July.
As for how this impacts iOS, which tends to get major updates with new iPhones, I have a few ideas.
It could leave a smaller window for beta testing iOS 11. The last couple of iOS have had some interesting additions in point updates which could signal a shift in approach, from impactful major updates to continuous smaller updates through the year. iOS 10.3 contains features discussed at WWDC last year- for example, APFS and additions to SiriKit. So a smaller iOS 11 release with less beta testing could work. They could still discuss forthcoming features at WWDC.
Or, the iPhone could release with 10.4 with iOS 11 following later.
There are many possibilities but announcing and releasing this iPhone closer to the iPhone anniversary date just feels right!
All the rumours about the iPhone design this year being more radical than a mere S update explain this as a celebration of iPhone's 10 year anniversary.
If the rumours have any credibility then it doesn't seem too outlandish to further suggest the announcement will time exactly with the original iPhone's month of release- June.
Therefore I will optimistically be expecting an announcement at WWDC, with a release by end of July.
As for how this impacts iOS, which tends to get major updates with new iPhones, I have a few ideas.
It could leave a smaller window for beta testing iOS 11. The last couple of iOS have had some interesting additions in point updates which could signal a shift in approach, from impactful major updates to continuous smaller updates through the year. iOS 10.3 contains features discussed at WWDC last year- for example, APFS and additions to SiriKit. So a smaller iOS 11 release with less beta testing could work. They could still discuss forthcoming features at WWDC.
Or, the iPhone could release with 10.4 with iOS 11 following later.
There are many possibilities but announcing and releasing this iPhone closer to the iPhone anniversary date just feels right!
For sure. We should start seeing production leaks towards April through July, usually.
It'll look the same as the 7 (unless we do get a full redesign but I can't see it happening) but will sell even more. And people think iPhone is declining. Funny really.
"that will bend"
They are just copying again.
Apple did that already.
SAMSUNG S8 FLEX
if you really want a name
Not sure why Apple just does not adopt the year of release and call it iPhone 2016, iPhone 2017, iPhone 2018, etc. Maybe rethink the whole Plus thing as well. iPhone 11, iPhone 11S, iPhone 99.
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"that will bend"
They are just copying again.
Apple did that already.
SAMSUNG S8 FLEX
if you really want a name
Apple did an "unintentional" bend, Samsung is doing an "intentional" bend.
Samsung S8 FLX, got to sound cool.
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If Apple was innovative they would release an iPhone that when unfolded it turns into an iPad. Sickest product to be released. Who am I kidding, that will never happen as we may have better luck them releasing a new dongle.
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If Samsung releases the rumoured bending/unfolding phone the iPhone will look outdated the day it is announced. This is coming from a long time Apple users 20+ years.
Apple needs to seriously leapfrog the industry and spark some excitement. Apple the company that has #simmereddownnow.
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If Samsung replaces the Note line with a Galaxy S8 foldable phone, that will take away from the Apple excitement pretty fast. You can either have a chocolate bar phone or a foldable phone that may turn into a tablet.
I think they are starting earlier as they are putting less into the phone. No headphone jack. Next will be no lightening jack or home button. Following the MacBookPro's design, pretty soon the volume and power buttons will be gone too. You will have a phone that will magically turn on and finally we understand why you need an Apple Watch... to be able to adjust the volume on the new iPhone
When it does happen, wait for all the #whatevergate to populate the internet at the earliest.
I have the feeling it will still be crazy difficult to get your hands on the upcoming iPhone 8 (or whatever they decide to call it). I'm hoping the phone doesn't let down, otherwise I'm going to jump ship to Android!
I think they are starting earlier as they are putting less into the phone. No headphone jack. Next will be no lightening jack or home button. Following the MacBookPro's design, pretty soon the volume and power buttons will be gone too. You will have a phone that will magically turn on and finally we understand why you need an Apple Watch... to be able to adjust the volume on the new iPhone
Apple can embed pressure sensitive buttons in the rim of the phone, they still have the liquid metal license. No buttons will be seen just invisible and pressure sensitive. Boom magic.
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Waiting for the foldable Samsung phone, I want the future today not an iPhone with a bezel-less display that has already been done by competitors years ago. Apple does the past today, sad considering this companies history.
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What if you had a phone the size of the iPhone SE and when its unfolded it is the size of an iPad Mini. Revolutionary product, market will be caught off guard Apple innovates again. Nah that will never happen, this is Apple we are taking about.
If it has wireless charging capabilities, Apple may not have a choice other than to increase the thickness.
