That would be confusing for a lot of the general public though, since they sell multiple versions (3GS, 4, 4S)
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That would be confusing for a lot of the general public though, since they sell multiple versions (3GS, 4, 4S)
Not really. If you go out right now and buy an iPhone 4 ... you are really buying an iPhone (2010)
I know that, but the general public don't. Ask the guy across the street it he wants the iPhone (2010) and he probably won't have a clue what you're talking about.
Surely, the general public doesn't care that it is called the 4S as it is - they will merely call it the iPhone.
When they go to the store and ask for it, if they really want the older model, they will refer to it by price.
Yeah, there's no "emerging pattern". The iP4 was the first iPhone with a numerical designation in it's name telling the consumer what generation phone it is.
I don't think calling it the iPhone 5 would confuse people at all...that's probably what most consumers would expect it to be called. However, I don't see it being called that.
And to the 2nd quoted post, I wouldn't call it "suddenly" naming it the iPhone 6...it will indeed be the 6th iPhone released, so not a stretch to think it would be called that. And combine that with the fact that it'll probably be rolled out with iOS 6...calling it the iPhone 5 doesn't make much sense. "The brand new iPhone 5 running brand new iOS 6 ladies and gentlmen!"
This is so cofusing that it looks like the iPhone 4s is the last phone we will see... the end of the world is starting...
If you really think about it with some common sense, the next iPhone will be called iPhone 5. The average consumer (people who don't visit macrumors) does not even realize nor count back how many iPhones have been released. If Apple called the next iPhone the iPhone 6, the average consumer would then be confused as to why their wasn't a iPhone 5.
I'm for non standard names. I'd love to see them make:
iPhone 4/S Evolution - iPhone 4 form factor with optional S performance and Evolution being the first new model name for LTE capable
iPhone 5/S Evolution - teardrop form factor with optional S performance and LTE
Same numbers, new names after this. Evolution (LTE) -> Synergy (further iCloud + device interaction) -> Genius (enhanced nextgen AI aka Siri 2.0)
iPhone 4/S Evolution - iPhone 4 form factor with optional S performance and Evolution being the first new model name for LTE capable
iPhone 5/S Evolution - teardrop form factor with optional S performance and LTE
Same numbers, new names after this. Evolution (LTE) -> Synergy (further iCloud + device interaction) -> Genius (enhanced nextgen AI aka Siri 2.0)
It's gonna be like Windows vs Mac
Mac can't keep up with Windows in terms of having the latest hardware, since Windows computers get the latest stuff every month cause they release a new computer every month.
But as far as day to day use goes, it's pretty much irrelevant cause the current iPhone 4 hardware could probably run any Android app as smooth as any android phone and runs even smoother than any Android. It might not be able to handle all these different widgets, "real multi-tasking" and such as smooth but then again it's a minimal difference to most of the consumers. And you would also have to offer battery life, smoothness, problem free software and stuff that a lot of Android phones do.
I'm still impressed that iPhone 4 has had the highest resolution for over 16 months.
Doubt it'll be the "iPhone 5". Makes no sense. It'd be confusing as to what the 4S was then if it came after the 4 but wasn't the 5. 1,2,3,4,4,5? No. Also, 1+1=11.
Reread my post.....I said that if they call it the iPhone 6 it would confuse people. iPhone 5 is most definitely what most people expect to be next.
And I think that "3G, 3GS, 4, 4S" could most definitely be considered an emerging pattern. I never stated that it is an actual pattern, but a pattern does appear to be emerging. I guess we'll all have to wait and see what's next......
The 4s is basically the 4.5
are people REALLY forgetting there was a 3S and then a 4?
you don't go from 4 to 6, makes no sense
This thread reminds me of the Good Old Days when The Steve (peace be upon him) issued a command that no future Apple product could ever have the number 3 in it, after the Apple /// mess.
None ever did, either, until the LC III, which was pretty much smack in the middle of Steve's exile.
In any case, the only way we won't see an iPhone 5 next year is if Tim Cook decides to go for a non-standard naming scheme ("iPhone Zoom!"), period. And I can't imagine why he'd ever want to do something so cheesy.
We went from iPhone 3 --> 3GS --> 4. There's no reason why we now suddenly can't do 4 --> 4S --> 5.
None ever did, either, until the LC III, which was pretty much smack in the middle of Steve's exile.
In any case, the only way we won't see an iPhone 5 next year is if Tim Cook decides to go for a non-standard naming scheme ("iPhone Zoom!"), period. And I can't imagine why he'd ever want to do something so cheesy.
We went from iPhone 3 --> 3GS --> 4. There's no reason why we now suddenly can't do 4 --> 4S --> 5.
Speed and Siri are the obvious answers, but then again it could just be a letter that Apple chose...
I believe it refers to speed, at least thats what I recall from when the 3GS came out. Could be wrong though.
I think it might be called iPhone LTE or 4G. Or, if the increase the resolution significantly, they may call it iPhone HD or something similar.
it has to be 6. as the 4S is the fifth generation iPhone. it would make no sense calling it the iPhone 5.
It doesn't mean anything. It appears to be one of those monikers that got slapped on the product internally during development (likely as short for something like "iPhone 4 with Siri, and some other stuff too") and just never changed. My guess is once Steve's health started deteriorating they made a quick and firm decision to not call it the 5, and that was that.
This isn't the first time Apple's come out with products of questionable naming schemes, either:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Lisa
BTW, my own personal theory is that the use of the 4S name is indicative that whatever Apple's got planned for next year is going to be a hell of a surprise. There's something in that sixth-gen iPhone that's made Tim and Steve decide this year's model isn't worthy of a full-number upgrade by comparison.
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The public at large doesn't know it's fifth-gen. They just know it's the newest. There's no reason next year's model can't be the 5.
Besides, as the fifth-gen iPhone, it makes equally little sense for Apple to call it the 4-anything. But they did it anyway.
I'm speculating that you have a deep need for attention..... of course there are several iPhone 5 threads already started by attention seeking people and you could of simply piggy backed off of one of those threads.
Oh man... you totally figure me out. Yes, I have a deep need for attention and now I feel better that I got yours. You even took the time to come here and write me something. Thanks for your special attention. I can sleep better tonight.
Not true. Watch the June 2009 WWDC keynote when the 3GS was announced. Schiller specifically said "The S is for speed." Given the dual core processor, the moniker is still applicable to the 4S.
What would be the reason for you to post this thread, knowing that there are probably at least 5 or more of the same exact thread? It obviously is because you have a need for attention.
Why stop at speculating about the i5? Seeing as there are a ton of threads about this subject you should of jumped to the i6.
Oh, and sometimes attention isn't a good thing..... like the kind of attention I'm giving you. It's the kind of attention you give to the annoying little kid that won't stop bothering you or the idiot that wants to keep talking during a movie. You give them attention to encourage them to shut up.
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