Might we see colored iPhones in the future?

[JetBlack7]

Some of the mockups look cool but that would be a lot of SKU's to manage.

"iPhone 5 Mini"? If more and more people want a bigger screen, wouldn't this go against the general demand?

 

[surjavarman]

Exactly.

Of the dozens of iPhones I see everyday, only 1 other user, besides me, have it naked.

So what does it matter, u all gonna cover it up anyways to protect you baby.

These guys just cover it all up. Whats the purpose of doing that anyway? It really bothers me how snobbish and pretentious most people are. But whats the point anyway if you are never going to be able to enjoy the iphone if you keep it covered up to keep it as new as possible.

these guys treat the iphone better than their moms.

 

[Dwalls90]

I think if they ever introduced a 'mini' stripped down iPhone, they'd do away with selling older iPhone models.

I either envisage a lineup of three previous generations, or the newest and a mini.

I could be wrong though, and I suppose they still sell the iPad 2 alongside the mini and '4'.

The iPhone mini would likely fill the gap of the $0 down with contract, so the lowest tier current iPhone model. Think of it as the equivalent of the iPad Mini.

If we're going by Apple's current selling trends, the iPad 2 is still being sold as the mid-tier iPad, thus I would expect Apple to keep around the previous iPhone also as the mid-tier iPhone, maybe with slight refreshments (iPhone 5.1 or iPhone 5S).

As always, the latest and greatest (iPhone 6) would be the high-end iPhone.

I would anticipate next year Apple will do away with continuing to sell old models, and consistently updating even the low and mid-tier iDevices to remain competitive. Thus, maybe we will see iPhone mini, iPhone, iPhone Pro, designated by a number afterwards to appropriate generations (iPhone mini 1, ect.)

"iPhone 5 Mini"? If more and more people want a bigger screen, wouldn't this go against the general demand?

This mini device would be for emerging markets or consumers that prefer a smaller iOS device. There is demand among women and children too.

Also, Apple isn't the only company doing this. See THIS

 

[CEmajr]

Adding colors could be a way to help create more excitement and make the iPhone 5S the new "best selling iPhone ever". I can see it happening though I would still always opt for either a black or white iPhone myself. The extra colors would make the iPhone even more popular with the younger audience and women.