This is EXACTLY how I feel...about the screen and about Jobs. For those of you that think he was just a great marketing guy, read that book. He was essentially the ultimate in quality control and the reason why Apple's products were always more polished than everyone else's. He wouldn't accept anything less. Deadlines didn't matter. People's feelings didn't matter. He was a dick but we benefited because of it. He was completely uncompromising and that is what led to the greatness that we've come to expect from Apple. I'm very worried that a lot of things that are good but not great will be slipping through the cracks now and Apple won't be the same.
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This is EXACTLY how I feel...about the screen and about Jobs. For those of you that think he was just a great marketing guy, read that book. He was essentially the ultimate in quality control and the reason why Apple's products were always more polished than everyone else's. He wouldn't accept anything less. Deadlines didn't matter. People's feelings didn't matter. He was a dick but we benefited because of it. He was completely uncompromising and that is what led to the greatness that we've come to expect from Apple. I'm very worried that a lot of things that are good but not great will be slipping through the cracks now and Apple won't be the same.
For sure. I don't think the 4/4S is all that attractive, either, especially when hand-feel is considered. The S3, for me at least, feels terrific in the hand.
Im not new thanks! Im just hoping they don't do that. Because if you remember correctly Tim, said Apple was "doubling down on secrecy". So if this is doubling down then........
I think most people would be happy if they would make a 33% thinner 4-4.3" iPhone with the same aspect ratio, based on the design of the 4 series, with no material changes. Like this:
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But why would anyone want a taller phone which materials look like a giant step backward from the 4S?
Yes, this is another sweet idea. Beautiful - and the screen makes sense.
Bang on the money.
Well if true, this looks better than some concepts I have seen. Personally I still like the full glass back better than this. The metallic back will probably offer better connectivity than previous models, as structurally I don't think it adds much of a benefit. For me I will wait until the next iPhone before upgrading, not enough for me to move.
Apples so well known for Secrecy, nothing would suprize me. He's not been seen, quoted or talked about lately. Wonder if he's still at Apple.
This new iPhone doesn't require someone to style it. There are virtually no styling elements at all. Just two slabs of glass rounded at the corners.
The profit Apple is set to make on these will be record breaking. Being virtually the same width as the last two generations, tooling costs were paid for a long time ago.
Retaining this exact look for three generations, has triggered the programmed worshipers to declare it iconic. They stand at the ready, plenty of reasons, excuses, and ways to convince us it's more revolutionary that anything on the planet.
If companies can make Android phones that are much thinner and lighter with bigger screens without the stupid ugly antenna band and the seams, there is no reason Apple shouldn't be able to do the same.
Will be fun watching Samsung copy the iPhone (6th gen.)
Knowing full well they'll get successfully sued.
I don't own any Samsung phones but come on...what are they really copying at this point? They're way ahead of the game at this point. The GS3 looks nothing like the iPhone. The screen is 1.3 inches bigger, the back is curved, the home button is completely different, they have about half the bezel of the iPhone if not less. They have many features that Apple hasn't even touched upon. I wish it wasn't the case but it is. Stop being ignorant. Apple needs to catch up in a major way.
It's not really. It's still mutton dressed as lamb.
I'm a windows user since Win 3.0 and have used every version since.
OS X beats any windows product hands down. ML is the pinnacle of OS X.
Rock solid, stable. You couldn't ask for more.
I have similar feelings. Im sure that apple will continue to deliver "good" products, as apple definitely has a vision product line for the next 5-10 years which jobs will have influenced before he died. But I dont think we will ever see "revolutionary" and as well polished products as we have seen during the jobs era again. Apple will continue to be great, but will never be the same again.
I know I shouldn't be, but I'm always surprised by comments like"Geez, this design is so plain... I was expecting a more radical design..."
So, a cube? Or an orb? Maybe triangular?
I think we're kinda stuck with a rectangle. The only things that can change are dimensions and materials. And even then, the range of change is still limited.
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So, a cube? Or an orb? Maybe triangular?
I think we're kinda stuck with a rectangle. The only things that can change are dimensions and materials. And even then, the range of change is still limited.
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Coachingguy
Wouldn't a change in the width cause massive problems with the previous two resolutions for apps? I am definitely not a fan of changing the aspect ratio.
Exactly...and to those that say everyone thought the iPhone 4 was ugly when that design leaked...who are these people? I thought it was amazing...but it's over 2 years later! A lot has happened i nthe smartphone world, like these 3 beautiful designs. We know that Apple will be playing catchup to Android in software. They always are. It doesn't matter because iOS is so solid but we do expect their hardware to be unmatched. Using the same basic design for 3 years is lazy. There is no way around it.
I know I shouldn't be, but I'm always surprised by comments like"Geez, this design is so plain... I was expecting a more radical design..."
So, a cube? Or an orb? Maybe triangular?
I think we're kinda stuck with a rectangle. The only things that can change are dimensions and materials. And even then, the range of change is still limited.
My .02
Coachingguy
I just went through some "Office" episodes on my DVR. Maybe Apple should copy that and make it a pyramid. Nothing says awesome like a triangular screen!
Don't you get it? It's not just about the design and look.
PEOPLE WANT A BIGGER SCREEN!
It's the overriding consensus in all these threads.
If he didn't work for Apple, there would have been an announcement. You can't have that high level of a person leave your company and keep quiet.
Geez dude I don't get all these repetitive articles on leaked iPhone photos. We got it it's gonna be longer and will have that dual tone at the back plus some other things! What's new this time?
Now where's my iMac?
Now where's my iMac?
I would reserve judgement until this thing is actually released, and better photographs (both promo and in person) are assembled.
The exact same thing happened with the iPhone 4, and the naysayers were eventually proven wrong. Regardless, I actually think the phone looks very smart and professional from the images so far, and that can't be a bad thing. Apple's current design does not favour any particular market or age group, whereas phones like the Nokia Lumia are just aimed at people who try too hard to look 'trendy' (ultimately, doing the exact opposite).
Theirs also something quite organic and solid about the current design; not the plastic nature of other phones. It feels quality.
The exact same thing happened with the iPhone 4, and the naysayers were eventually proven wrong. Regardless, I actually think the phone looks very smart and professional from the images so far, and that can't be a bad thing. Apple's current design does not favour any particular market or age group, whereas phones like the Nokia Lumia are just aimed at people who try too hard to look 'trendy' (ultimately, doing the exact opposite).
Theirs also something quite organic and solid about the current design; not the plastic nature of other phones. It feels quality.
Agreed. Even though I do expect a new and fresh design, I'd actually be pretty happy with the same basic design with a 4.3 to 4.5 inch screen. They really should just release two versions. I don't understand why that is so hard for them to realize. There is too much competition out there to combat with one design. It is not 2010. The game has most definitely changed.