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iPhone Nano Concept Photo?
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I think this picture is fake...
All is written in French ( my language...)
And also the nano shoudn't have the 3G...
too bad
It's OBVIOUSLY fake. We know it's fake. There won't be an iPhone nano.
There's no way Apple are going to provide the same functionality on a smaller screen.
If they used a higher dpi to achieve the same screen resolution (320 x 480), then all the buttons etc of current apps would be too small. Apple are very particular about this UI stuff. There's no way that Apps would be expected to 'just work' on a smaller screen - plus lots of fonts would become illegible.
Alternatively, they could change the screen size to, say, 160 x 320, but this would make existing Apps in the App Store incompatible.
As an App developer, I'm already getting people asking if iPhone Apps are compatible with the iPod Classic. Imagine the confusion if there were too slightly different iPhones?
Confusion would reign, and Apple's progress would be hampered.
Just not going to happen.
If they used a higher dpi to achieve the same screen resolution (320 x 480), then all the buttons etc of current apps would be too small. Apple are very particular about this UI stuff. There's no way that Apps would be expected to 'just work' on a smaller screen - plus lots of fonts would become illegible.
Alternatively, they could change the screen size to, say, 160 x 320, but this would make existing Apps in the App Store incompatible.
As an App developer, I'm already getting people asking if iPhone Apps are compatible with the iPod Classic. Imagine the confusion if there were too slightly different iPhones?
Confusion would reign, and Apple's progress would be hampered.
Just not going to happen.
To think that Apple will stick with their 320x480 resolution forever and ever and ever is naive. Yeah, the current crop of apps wouldn't work with them... that is, until the devs update them. When you upload an app it asks you what device it is works with, this will simply be one more thing to pick. And good devs that used UIDevice instead of hard coding in the resolution won't have much of a problem at all. I think all of my apps will take very little retooling to fit onto a smaller screen.
That said, I still don't see the iPhone Nano as pictured working out. When the onscreen keyboard comes up you wouldn't be able to see any of the app! How could you type?
That said, I still don't see the iPhone Nano as pictured working out. When the onscreen keyboard comes up you wouldn't be able to see any of the app! How could you type?
What is all the fuss about, I think an iPhone Nano would be great, given the right specs and price. All this negitivity and people shouting "FAKE!" even though it's labeled as a concept. I guess the Apple fanboys are just sulking about their god 'Steve' not doing the keynote at Macworld, I look forward to seeing them throw their toys out of the pram next 
How many times have people said that Apple won't ever do something only to have it show up at the next event?
C'mon people, there won't be an iphone nano. Even if there was, how the heck could they offer it at a cheaper price? All the electronics would have to be shrunk down and in turn that would INCREASE the cost of the device. You still want the same functionality in a smaller package? Imagine the abysmal battery life on a device that small. Imagine trying to play half the games out there on a device that small. It's not practical.
Not if the keyboard works in the horizontal orientation in all situations - which is surely an OS-level alteration in the main (maybe some apps would need some logic alteration, but that will come with time and isn't an issue).
This mockup is clearly done so that we can see a few things (as it is done from the case designs):
1) The screen aspect ratio is different. Even assuming a higher DPI to achieve 320 pixels across, the height is more like 400 pixels rather than 480 pixels. Hence there are only 3 rows of icons. This will affect many apps on the app store, but I don't think it is a show stopper for releasing the device.
2) The smaller size will be appreciated in many markets - Asia in particular, but also in the teenage market in the west. Also, as it will be a cheaper device (and coupled with a cheaper tariff hopefully) many parents who would say "no" to the iPhone may say "yes" to the iPhone nano, so it opens up more of the market.
3) Apple is happy to make very similar phones, but not a standalone Mac between the Mini and the Pro. Just had to get that in...
4) I think it is a sensible plan for Apple. It might cannibalise some iPhone sales, but they can differentiate by memory capacity and features as well. It might even use different chipsets to achieve its aims (cost reduction, feature reduction, etc). I don't think that this will use anything from PA Semi, these things take time and that's a long term plan.
Apple don't want to screw this up, so expect it to be delayed or not announced in January if there are any potential show stoppers.
Well, in that case...
There won't be a MacTablet, there won't be a MacTablet, there won't be a MacTablet...
(note my sig)
My four quibbles:
1. I don't believe the Home Button would be that much smaller and off-centre within its bezel.
2. It should be about the same thickness as its big brother - it still needs to have the same components, generally.
3. The Apple logo looks way too small and off-centre.
4. Why would it still have 8GB of storage? You'd think that it'd have 4GB or maybe even 2GB.
1. I don't believe the Home Button would be that much smaller and off-centre within its bezel.
2. It should be about the same thickness as its big brother - it still needs to have the same components, generally.
3. The Apple logo looks way too small and off-centre.
4. Why would it still have 8GB of storage? You'd think that it'd have 4GB or maybe even 2GB.
The issues with the screen size and app compatibility might not even be relevant to an iPhone Nano. The people it would be targeted wouldn't want or need the apps - they just want a small phone with sms, a camera and a media player. Which would mean a smaller and lower quality display and lower CPU requirements, add on dropping the memory to 4Gb, getting rid of Wifi and GPS and you'll have a smaller and cheaper phone.
I love my iPhone but I'd be very tempted to get an iPhone Nano as well for the times I don't want the bulk of the iPhone - a night out, the gym etc. The logic for an iPhone Nano is the same as for the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle - one size doesn't fit all.
I love my iPhone but I'd be very tempted to get an iPhone Nano as well for the times I don't want the bulk of the iPhone - a night out, the gym etc. The logic for an iPhone Nano is the same as for the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle - one size doesn't fit all.
I actually kinda like it. Granted the keyboard would be cramped when it comes up but I believe they could figure something out if this is to be true. As far as the size comparison goes, I would definately rather have the iphone "nano" in my pocket versus the original one. I can remeber getting used to carrying it around for the first few weeks thinking, "Wow, everyone around knows I have an iPhone in my pocket just because of the size."
As far as price goes, yeah, I dont care much about that one bit. I was one of the early ones who is still carrying around a real iPhone. If they can sell a big one for $150 sell the other for $100-$130 or so. I really dont think apple cares about encroaching on the product line too much. Ex. Macbook and macbook pro are identical now. Oh, lack of firewire, absurd, sorry.
As far as price goes, yeah, I dont care much about that one bit. I was one of the early ones who is still carrying around a real iPhone
. If they can sell a big one for $150 sell the other for $100-$130 or so. I really dont think apple cares about encroaching on the product line too much. Ex. Macbook and macbook pro are identical now. Oh, lack of firewire, absurd, sorry.
Why is the Language not English on the screen. Am i the only one that has noticed that?
French mockup.
goodbye iPod classic?
here's my guess.
i'm sure someone already said this but i don't feel like reading through 311515 comments to check..
if this whole concept is put into production...my guess is that either the current iPod nano will become a "classic" model or see end-of-life. Then the iPhone Nano will probably be made into an iPod touch nano.
on top of that...regardless they keep the current ipod nano in classic form...its possible the iPod classic (120gb) will go away. which is fine with me as long as they eventually release an ipod touch with oodles of space!
i hope to see this by the end of next year as my iPod 20gb (w/click wheel) is starting to die....if i'm stuck..i would just get the classic as I prefer size over screen....hehe
here's my guess.
i'm sure someone already said this but i don't feel like reading through 311515 comments to check..
if this whole concept is put into production...my guess is that either the current iPod nano will become a "classic" model or see end-of-life. Then the iPhone Nano will probably be made into an iPod touch nano.
on top of that...regardless they keep the current ipod nano in classic form...its possible the iPod classic (120gb) will go away. which is fine with me as long as they eventually release an ipod touch with oodles of space!
i hope to see this by the end of next year as my iPod 20gb (w/click wheel) is starting to die....if i'm stuck..i would just get the classic as I prefer size over screen....hehe
French
Does anyone notice that the iPhones are being used in FRENCH, so i doubt this is from Apple
Does anyone notice that the iPhones are being used in FRENCH, so i doubt this is from Apple
The point
Forgive me, I haven't read everyone's responses.
While I agree that the picture itself is likely not real, the concept could very well be.
Some have argued that it would be too small to be useable, keyboard would be useless for typing, etc. Have any of you tried to type on some of the "smart" phones out there? The ones that have 2 letters per tiny button? I would argue that, with some practice, a scaled-down iPhone keyboard would be very usable.
Some have also argued that many key "smart phone" features, such as internet and email capabilities, would be lost in a form factor this small. My question is why? I have a small flip phone, the actual body of which is much smaller and thinner than this device would be, and it has these capabilities. Some people don't need the full "smart phone" experience (the work-from-your-phone experience). Why is it so incredible that there could be something less than a business-class smart phone on the market?
I think many of the responses have forgotten what a "concept" design really is. Just because it's not a "real" photo of what may be released doesn't mean the idea doesn't have merit and even possibility. I certainly wouldn't want an iPhone with the dimensions of my iPod Nano, but a slightly smaller form-factor for the iPhone would be welcomed by many, I believe.
Forgive me, I haven't read everyone's responses.
While I agree that the picture itself is likely not real, the concept could very well be.
Some have argued that it would be too small to be useable, keyboard would be useless for typing, etc. Have any of you tried to type on some of the "smart" phones out there? The ones that have 2 letters per tiny button? I would argue that, with some practice, a scaled-down iPhone keyboard would be very usable.
Some have also argued that many key "smart phone" features, such as internet and email capabilities, would be lost in a form factor this small. My question is why? I have a small flip phone, the actual body of which is much smaller and thinner than this device would be, and it has these capabilities. Some people don't need the full "smart phone" experience (the work-from-your-phone experience). Why is it so incredible that there could be something less than a business-class smart phone on the market?
I think many of the responses have forgotten what a "concept" design really is. Just because it's not a "real" photo of what may be released doesn't mean the idea doesn't have merit and even possibility. I certainly wouldn't want an iPhone with the dimensions of my iPod Nano, but a slightly smaller form-factor for the iPhone would be welcomed by many, I believe.
a device as pictured would be utterly unusable. think about how small that is, u couldnt even hold it it to talk on let alone have anything on the screen be usable
After reading most of the "I dont think there will be a nano iphone,no way etc..." This comment stood out. I totally agree with your points on this one.
This might be the replacement iphone , meaning this past year they just updated the iphone and started shipping the iphone 3G to other countries in recent months.
In order not to piss of the millions of new subscribers-They produce a smaller product at a cheaper price point.
Which would sell like hot cakes.I think Apple is going to ride the 3G model out until next year.By this time next year the LTE network will be making more waves than a little bit and Apple will want to have the technology already pre-amped for the next 4G iPhone.
So this nano iPhone concept does make perfect sense and seems as if it will gear towards people with a smaller pocket to purchase one.As many complain about the size and price.There are allot of people that want or would like a 2.5 screen or a 3" screen.
I usually just read the comments but figured I would post as this is a feasible picture concept if you ask me.
The photo is obviously a fake but I quite like the idea of an iphone nano. Hopefully it will be a tad cheaper than the current iphone which is a rip off (£349 to get it on pay and go!).
As for people saying it's never going to happen, what about when the first rumors of an ipod nano were circulating, I bet the majority of people didn't think they should make an ipod nano, but they did, and it's successful - everyone wants gadgets smaller these day and the iphone is a bit too bulky, so there is a market for it!
roll on iphone nano!
As for people saying it's never going to happen, what about when the first rumors of an ipod nano were circulating, I bet the majority of people didn't think they should make an ipod nano, but they did, and it's successful - everyone wants gadgets smaller these day and the iphone is a bit too bulky, so there is a market for it!
roll on iphone nano!
There's no way it's happening. There's already two devices for developers to target in the same market. Why add a third, especially with such obvious drastic differences? Targeting things like the microphone and gps are ok, but a different screen size and potentially resolution causes lots of problems. Also, the nano is simply a different type of device. It would be like making a shuffle nano, aka a smaller nano in addition to the current one and doing away with the shuffle. The nano and iphone are different types of devices both in functionality and how they are used, they shouldn't be merged.
And for the record, those images would take about 5 minutes to fake
And for the record, those images would take about 5 minutes to fake
Apple please don't make a nano iPhone. AT&T is the sole reason why iPhone isn't being purchased (don't get me wrong iPhone is popular, but not everybody is willing to pay the price of the PLAN or switch plans to get it.)
They can make iPhone free and still you will get kicked in the balls for the plan, it's all about the plan people.
They can make iPhone free and still you will get kicked in the balls for the plan, it's all about the plan people.