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iPod touch iPod touch 5 to be Slimmer and Getting a Bigger Screen!
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I wholeheartedly agree. The camera is the only complaint (relatively speaking) I have about my 4G Touch.
Who needs to pay £900+ on something when they could pay £300 or less for an iPod and a crap phone!
Because of prices at this time, I agree completely. iPod Touch + Pay-as-go cell Phone = $$$$$$$$ saved. If I needed some super-duper phone for constant phone usage and organization, I'd get an iPhone. The phone part of iPhone is the least necessary.
Well with today's latest rumors and leaks it looks like there really is a thinner and curved iPhone5 so the case leaks are definitely for the iPhone.
It still leaves the question of what the Touch will be. In the past we could expect the Touch to follow the iPhone's lead but there never has been a year with TWO iPhones introduced together.
If the Touch follows the iPhone5 I will buy it but if it just is a spec refresh like the Iphone4(S?) version then I don't think so. If 2012 is going to be the year of the Touch redesign then I'll just wait for that.
I want a bigger screen but that's just me, you can buy what you want but it looks like it's time to lower expectations.
Oh and it looks like the event is going to be the last week in Sept now.
It still leaves the question of what the Touch will be. In the past we could expect the Touch to follow the iPhone's lead but there never has been a year with TWO iPhones introduced together.
If the Touch follows the iPhone5 I will buy it but if it just is a spec refresh like the Iphone4(S?) version then I don't think so. If 2012 is going to be the year of the Touch redesign then I'll just wait for that.
I want a bigger screen but that's just me, you can buy what you want but it looks like it's time to lower expectations.
Oh and it looks like the event is going to be the last week in Sept now.
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I think the ipod touch is already slim enough, I just hope the 5 could have a bigger and better screen.
Not gonna happen,
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/2...ite-ipod-touch-with-minor-changes-in-october/
I was afraid this would happen. Is Apple going to kill the Touch? We won't know for sure until next year and see if a redesigned Touch comes out but this would be the first step. One would be better off now getting a used 4or 3GS off contract. This would explain the lack of leaks. The only one we had was the white front piece that actually confirms this latest news.
Very sad news for the Touch fans right now. I don't see much reason to buy one now but we can hope.
https://www.macrumors.com/2011/09/2...ite-ipod-touch-with-minor-changes-in-october/
I was afraid this would happen. Is Apple going to kill the Touch? We won't know for sure until next year and see if a redesigned Touch comes out but this would be the first step. One would be better off now getting a used 4or 3GS off contract. This would explain the lack of leaks. The only one we had was the white front piece that actually confirms this latest news.
Very sad news for the Touch fans right now. I don't see much reason to buy one now but we can hope.
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Doesn't surprise me if it happens. I've been saying that all along, though I get no pleasure at the thought of being 'right' on this. I'd much rather be mistaken and see an iPhone4-ish iPod Touch.
That makes me wonder about the demand for used iPhone 4's. There is already a pretty aggressive market for iPhone4's. If the iPod Touch remains virtually unchanged, there may be an INCREASE in the demand for those used phones.
Ah, if it were a piece of paper, you could fold it into your shirt pocket, then pull it out, unfold it and have a 5" or 7" or 10" screen!
Eventually, we will get to foldable e-paper with all the features (not sure where the speaker goes, though!
ah, aren't those features reserved for the 12th Gen? Don't you worry, you won't need speakers at that point...
There could still be some good things in the Touch 5G . It is a tossup as to which CPU but if it does have the A5 then that's a good thing and I think that has 512meg standard. They could also lower the price. those two things would make it worth buying. A better screen is still a possibility, they did say it had some improvements.
Keep your spirits up!
It lives!
In the latest rumor on the front page it indicates there will be only one new iphone. Looks like the iPhone 5 won't be here this year which makes sense since there are no reports of any being built.
What MacRumors left out was that there could be a second device just not an iPhone.
Here is the text they ignored from the wedge report.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/21/wedge-apples-iphone-4s-will-be-only-new-model-to-launch-this-year/
"But Wedge Partners does expect another device to be unveiled at Apple’s upcoming event: a 3G-enabled iPod touch. Blair says the iPod’s cellular data option will work just like the iPad, allowing users to purchase data plans on a month-to-month basis with no contractual obligations. The notion of a 3G iPod touch aligns with earlier rumors."
PS: more info from a report by appleinsider: http://www.appleinsider.com/article...le_will_only_release_iphone_4s_this_year.html
"As for iPods, Blair predicts Apple will discontinue the hard drive-based iPod classic while offering a updated iPod touch with an improved camera offering 2-3 megapixels rather than the current VGA resolution suitable only for FaceTime chats. The iPod touch is also expected to be sold in white and offer 3G data service plans similar to 3G iPad models."
Now these rumors I like! true or not at least we have hope.
In the latest rumor on the front page it indicates there will be only one new iphone. Looks like the iPhone 5 won't be here this year which makes sense since there are no reports of any being built.
What MacRumors left out was that there could be a second device just not an iPhone.
Here is the text they ignored from the wedge report.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/21/wedge-apples-iphone-4s-will-be-only-new-model-to-launch-this-year/
"But Wedge Partners does expect another device to be unveiled at Apple’s upcoming event: a 3G-enabled iPod touch. Blair says the iPod’s cellular data option will work just like the iPad, allowing users to purchase data plans on a month-to-month basis with no contractual obligations. The notion of a 3G iPod touch aligns with earlier rumors."
PS: more info from a report by appleinsider: http://www.appleinsider.com/article...le_will_only_release_iphone_4s_this_year.html
"As for iPods, Blair predicts Apple will discontinue the hard drive-based iPod classic while offering a updated iPod touch with an improved camera offering 2-3 megapixels rather than the current VGA resolution suitable only for FaceTime chats. The iPod touch is also expected to be sold in white and offer 3G data service plans similar to 3G iPad models."
Now these rumors I like! true or not at least we have hope.
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In the latest rumor on the front page it indicates there will be only one new iphone. Looks like the iPhone 5 won't be here this year which makes sense since there are no reports of any being built.
What MacRumors left out was that there could be a second device just not an iPhone.
Here is the text they ignored from the wedge report.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/09/21/wedge-apples-iphone-4s-will-be-only-new-model-to-launch-this-year/
"But Wedge Partners does expect another device to be unveiled at Apple’s upcoming event: a 3G-enabled iPod touch. Blair says the iPod’s cellular data option will work just like the iPad, allowing users to purchase data plans on a month-to-month basis with no contractual obligations. The notion of a 3G iPod touch aligns with earlier rumors."
PS: more info from a report by appleinsider: http://www.appleinsider.com/article...le_will_only_release_iphone_4s_this_year.html
"As for iPods, Blair predicts Apple will discontinue the hard drive-based iPod classic while offering a updated iPod touch with an improved camera offering 2-3 megapixels rather than the current VGA resolution suitable only for FaceTime chats. The iPod touch is also expected to be sold in white and offer 3G data service plans similar to 3G iPad models."
Would be disappointing for them to drop the iPod Classic without at least updating the iPod Touch capacity to 128GB. I think the classic will get the 220GB that Toshiba made this year. It still has life left, hell its 2nd only to iPod Touch as far as sales go on Amazon and its been like this for years.
Even then, touch navigation is a PITA with the touch. I hate having to pull it out of my pocket every time. I don't understand why they can't just add two seek buttons by the home button. Then I can finally move on from the classic.
As far as the iPod Touch 5 goes, who needs thinner? Apple is way to obsessed with thin/small to the fact they are sacrificing functionality. 3rd Gen shuffle and 6th Gen Nano are great examples of this.
So pretty much all I want from the 5th gen is, forward/back buttons by the home button and 128GB capacity. Slightly larger screen would be nice, don't really care for a white version.
We do not need it to be thinner, it should be thicker to incorporate a better camera sensor and a better screen would fit the "minor update"
Latest rumors from AppleInsider
http://www.appleinsider.com/article...t_iphone_4s_seen_propelling_apples_sales.html
According to this rumormonger (market analyst) : "The anticipated iPhone 4S is viewed as essentially an 8GB iPod touch with an added cellular antenna. That's a device. Whitmore believes could achieve margins of around 50 percent, if such a device were to be sold for more than $300. He noted the current 8GB iPod touch, which sells for $229, has margins of about 38 percent."
We've discussed this possibility that the iPhone 4S could just replace the Touch if priced right. You buy it with no contract and sign up or not for either data or voice- your choice. You get the GPS and iPhone 4 features as a bonus so Touch users are gonna like the feature upgrades. It all depends on whether you use the Touch more as an iPod and in that case you will not like a decrease in storage or you use your Touch more as an app and game player plus mobile internet device.
I could be very happy with that.
http://www.appleinsider.com/article...t_iphone_4s_seen_propelling_apples_sales.html
According to this rumormonger (market analyst) : "The anticipated iPhone 4S is viewed as essentially an 8GB iPod touch with an added cellular antenna. That's a device. Whitmore believes could achieve margins of around 50 percent, if such a device were to be sold for more than $300. He noted the current 8GB iPod touch, which sells for $229, has margins of about 38 percent."
We've discussed this possibility that the iPhone 4S could just replace the Touch if priced right. You buy it with no contract and sign up or not for either data or voice- your choice. You get the GPS and iPhone 4 features as a bonus so Touch users are gonna like the feature upgrades. It all depends on whether you use the Touch more as an iPod and in that case you will not like a decrease in storage or you use your Touch more as an app and game player plus mobile internet device.
I could be very happy with that.
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I really hope Apple doesn't kill the Touch line. Of all the new features that might be on a speculative iPhone 5, I would use everything EXCEPT voice. Don't need a data plan, I just like being able to listen to music and watch video on trips w/o having to pay a fee every month. If Apple kills the Touch I dunno what I will do.
they won't kill itI really hope Apple doesn't kill the Touch line. Of all the new features that might be on a speculative iPhone 5, I would use everything EXCEPT voice. Don't need a data plan, I just like being able to listen to music and watch video on trips w/o having to pay a fee every month. If Apple kills the Touch I dunno what I will do.
I don't think the iTouch will be getting slimmer, it's already too thin, bigger screen would be great. They aren't going to kill off the iTouch, it outsells Nintendo and Sony handhelds combined remember? Hehe, I just hope these latest rumors aren't true, that Apple just sat on their butts for a whole year and didn't change anything about the iTouch except it's color. White would be cool, but I want 3g!!! I might even cancel my prepaid phone and just get 3g for the iTouch. We will find out Oct 4th! I'm very excited, I just hope that Apple doesn't let me down!!!
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I dont want ipod to be slimmer. The current thickness is perfect. And for the ram increasement and a5 chip, i dont think so. In order to insert a5 and ram, they need to redesign the ipod. But i really hope that they will add a5 chip and ram increase, for a better gameplay. What i want from apple is that
4.0 inch screen
A5 chip
Ram increasement
Batery increasement.
I dont really care if it would be 3.5 inch, i still think its pretty large
I dont want ipod to be slimmer. The current thickness is perfect. And for the ram increasement and a5 chip, i dont think so. In order to insert a5 and ram, they need to redesign the ipod. But i really hope that they will add a5 chip and ram increase, for a better gameplay. What i want from apple is that
4.0 inch screen
A5 chip
Ram increasement
Batery increasement.
I dont really care if it would be 3.5 inch, i still think its pretty large