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OLED iPhone 8 to Feature Curved Display and New Touch-Sensitive Technology
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We should just rename the comments section "Samsung Bashers".
Sounds like I'll be sticking with my 6s in 2017. If Apple produces an iPhone with an OLED display at the standard iPhone price level I'll buy it but I'm not paying a "premium" price for it since iPhones as presently priced are already premium for a smart phone. If they don't introduce a regularly priced iPhone in 2018 with an OLED display I'll switch to Andriod. My iPad Air will be due for a replacement by then as well. If I'm going to move to Andriod based devices that'll be a good year to switch.
The curved screen sure, but whatever specific features Apple has nailed down I'm sure we will see in the S8/S9.
Dunkin Donuts is rolling out delivery services so.... yes. LOL
This sounds like the typical "Point the finger" at Apple game, for making a claim you don't have evidentiary value of. You do realize Apple uses Samsung components? Even if this rumor was true, it doesn't prove Apple would be using different parts from different suppliers over Samsung.
And how does your last quote I bolded fit into the equation if Apple is following Samsung? Isn't that contradictory? It appears you're saying whoever comes up with the idea first isn't the copier of the other. How do you know Apple isn't manufacturing something completely different from Samsung?
Yeah, but discounts are easy to get not to mention the carrier subsidy and resell of prior phone which makes them free. Still, you have to give the edge to history and a 7S until further rumors say otherwise. Apple is very conservative. If they think they can get by another year with the 7 series, they will. All they need is a jet white one and another gimmick and boom..7S. Most people don't give a crap about 10th anniversary or are even aware of it.
I am with you. The only saving grace might be if carriers offer "free" options with trade in. I will happily trade in my (at that point) two year old 6s Plus and maybe pay an additional $100 or so if the phone is impressive enough.
I've already kepy my plus for an unprecedented 15 months, so who knows what the future has in store lol.
There have been three genuinely compelling features put into iPhones since the 5s:
Larger screen
Apple Pay
Water proofing
Everything else (incremental increases in speed, incremental improvements to the camera, 3D Touch, etc) is just a nice touch, nothing anyone really needs compared to the predessesor.
And the three features listed above are conveniences, but if you are paying hundreds of dollars to get those when your 5s is in perfectly good working condition, then you are exactly the kind of consumer Apple has in mind when they fragment their lines.
I'd say we have seen some considerable improvements in the camera as well. Nearly everyone I know uses their smartphone as their main (and often only) camera, which is why I mention it. We certainly do. Battery life has also seen improvements in various way (some cases larger footprint, in other, like the SE, an overall more efficient procesor).
3D touch is my big one (in terms of feature you didn't mention). I fully felt it was a gimmick until I used it. Now I keep trying to use it on my Android work phone too lol. It's just a quicker way to get around. Not aboslutely necesary. It's a little bit like when Apple added the right click ability to their Macs. id it change the world? Not really. But it did make doing things more convenient.
As far as waterproofing, I personally can't consider that a feature until the manufacturer actually covers water damage. Just a pet peeve I have with the fine print, I guess. And AFAIK every smartphone manufacturer has the same stance. Water damage isn't covered under any condition officially.
Not necessarily disagreeing with you by the way. Just adding to the discourse.
about 9 months away, and I wouldn't be surprised if we are only really 3-4months away from some legitimate leaks. It's the way of tech any more. Always looking at the horizon.
Really? My main concern is it will simply be priced too low and that could tarnish the reputation of the brand.
I don't understand the hate for the edgeless curved display. It is more screen, it looks cool, and actually has function if you want it to despite that being considered a gimmick. Also, this may a great way to introduce a notification system since apple has always been against an LED indicator light.
I opted out of the 7, so I am entering my 3rd year with my 6+ and it as been great. If this next iphone is a major redesign I will be buying it no doubt.
I opted out of the 7, so I am entering my 3rd year with my 6+ and it as been great. If this next iphone is a major redesign I will be buying it no doubt.
Thanks for the compliment. As for reliance, I'd say it depends, but primarily symbiotic. Apple's move to TSMC for chip fabbing has reportedly led Samsung to put it fab up for sale. In other areas, where Apple has tried to divest itself of Samsung there have been either supply constraints and/or component reliability issues. Supply chain is a beast that can't really be summed up in a forum post. I don't know how many Samsung components are in each Apple product. I do know it varies by several factors including product, configuration, and region. Yes there are Samsung components in Macs. Apple has many competitor/component suppliers. If interested you can always look at their supplier list. You'll find a few familiar names there. Who can provide components in the required quantity with the requisite quality at the right cost. That's who gets Apple's business.
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If true, I'd be very disappointed. I'd expect curved displays and other silly look-at-me nonsense from Samsung, not Apple. Not happening for the next iPhone
Curved displays would be cool for those into comparing and coveting others' phones at the high school lunch table where "my phone is better than yours," rules.
If true, I'd be very disappointed. I'd expect curved displays and other silly look-at-me nonsense from Samsung, not Apple. Not happening for the next iPhone
Curved displays would be cool for those into comparing and coveting others' phones at the high school lunch table where "my phone is better than yours," rules.
Sure, those are what important to you but to some, the faster processor, the better camera, 3Dtouch, more storage is why we upgrade..many could care less about apple pay or water proofing. Its all in what you need to be sure.
I want Apple to follow Samsung in making larger displays while keeping a smaller device footprint. This might just be the reason Apple is going with a curved display after all.
I can't wait for OLED on the iPhone. Those that have only used iPhones, ya'll don't know what your missing out on.
I can't wait for OLED on the iPhone. Those that have only used iPhones, ya'll don't know what your missing out on.
That's what I have been thinking as well. Apple is known to very slowly add new features to the iPhone. So yeah I too unfortunately do foresee an iPhone 7s especially one in product red coming out next year instead of the 8. But I guess we will find out as early as March since believe it or not in the last 3 years that's when the first leaked schematic usually got leaked out.
Thanks for the reply, refreshing to read your informative posts, and others too.
Cheers