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Spec Bumped iPhone 5 Set for September Ramp? Revamped iPhone in 1H 2012?

I think at this point it would be a terrible move not to do some sort of redesign to the 4. It at bare minimum needs a bigger screen and I am sure it will already have more ram and the A5 if not dual A5's. So really, what's the point of releasing another iphone if all your gonna do is change the processor and ram? The phone is not sluggish or anything now so why even waste the time? I think it would be a bad move to not move up with the screen size, at least to 4 inches.
 
sammich said:
Well everyone is predicting a few month delay. This is going to mess with my 2 year upgrade plan. Do I upgrade later or upgrade earlier...
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I'm in in the same boat as you. My upgrade is in early May and I can't decide if I should get the iphone 4 or wait based off rumors...

but I think I'm just going to with the iphone 4, it already fits all my needs and I don't see what else apple could do for me in improvements for the next phone
 
My 3GS is still like new, and I'll keep it until it starts sucking. I'm on 3.1.2 jailbreak, so I have all the features I like and want. I also am one of those people that doesn't recharge until it dies completely, so the battery still lasts two days at a time, unless they update Angry Birds. Then it dies pretty quick while I 3-star everything. :)
 
imola.zhp said:
So those of us that are still using 3gS's (that are on their last leg) should prolly go ahead and get a 4, and then wait for the 6...

Not so awesome news, I shoulda got a 4 a few months back then, oh well, maybe I'll wait to see what the white 4 looks like if its released on the 26th...
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Well, I have a iPhone 3GS and I'm not waiting for the iPhone 6 I want the faster processor the A5 chip and better camera. I already had to skip a generation due to upgrade eligibility. Why skip 2? Fo those of you who have the iPhone 4 that is another scenario but if it were me and my upgrade was eligible I's upgrade.
 
scelzifan said:
I think at this point it would be a terrible move not to do some sort of redesign to the 4. It at bare minimum needs a bigger screen and I am sure it will already have more ram and the A5 if not dual A5's. So really, what's the point of releasing another iphone if all your gonna do is change the processor and ram? The phone is not sluggish or anything now so why even waste the time? I think it would be a bad move to not move up with the screen size, at least to 4 inches.
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The question is how many people want to have a bigger phone? I don't know if it will be bigger or not but I don't think a bigger sized phone is a always a good idea. Not saying a small increase in screen size (not resolution) will not happen I just don't want my iPhone becoming an iPad mini!

FYI the A5 CPU is already dual core chip, so I think there is no way the iPhone 5 will be a dual A5 (making it a Quad core CPU) for a mobile phone. I don't think the vastly smaller battery in the phone compared to the iPad could handle it!
 
If only Apple would just tell us. If the Iphone 5 doesn't get a bigger screen I am going to shop around. It pains me, but the phone is too small for me at its current size. I want a slightly bigger screen.

I'd rather buy Apple, but HTC is sneaking up quickly.
 
Please I beg you to stop with these September iPhone rumors. These are the most ridiculous "rumors" I ever heard, and they all belong on page 2. The only reason I tolerate them is because it helps Apple sell more iPhones, by making people think iPhone 5 isn't coming for a while, though it is just around the corner.
 
I don't know, I could see apple doing a quad core if they could get the battery life so what manageable. And I don't think a 4 inch screen is that noticeable from just holding the phone, but it makes a world of difference when your watching something or even just browsing. I think 4.3 is almost to big even though I have a Thunderbolt as well and its a beefy phone but I think 4 inches would be almost perfect for this phone.
edddeduck said:
The question is how many people want to have a bigger phone? I don't know if it will be bigger or not but I don't think a bigger sized phone is a always a good idea. Not saying a small increase in screen size (not resolution) will not happen I just don't want my iPhone becoming an iPad mini!

FYI the A5 CPU is already dual core chip, so I think there is no way the iPhone 5 will be a dual A5 (making it a Quad core CPU) for a mobile phone. I don't think the vastly smaller battery in the phone compared to the iPad could handle it!
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I think if you still have a 3GS, you should bump to an iPhone 4. If you have an iPhone 4 I would stick with it til ver 6. I agree with what this report is saying. The faster processor and camera will most likely make it's way to the phone, but Apple will likely stop there and wait for a screen size improvement for a later version. Apple is not known for just upgrading all of a device's components at once. They tinker with a couple things and slap a new version number. It's what happened with the iPad2. Many expected a higher res screen, but that would have been too many component upgrades.
 
Besides a processor upgrade, the biggest upgrade from iphone 4 to iphone 5 is likely to be 4G. But is that guaranteed to be in iphone 5? I don't know.

Anyway, for people who find iphone 4 suits their needs, I doubt 4G is going to be a big sell right away. It seems to be available only in certain markets. I think unless someone is in one of those markets, there wouldn't be a rush to upgrade. Perhaps for those who want a better processor for gaming a need would exist.
 
Makes sense.

A new designed iPhone in 2011 shouldn't be expected. Far too early too be bored with the iPhone 4.

Unless you're in the 1% of geeks or one of those "OMG I'll die if a new iPhone doesn't come out" spoiled kids out there who need new phone's, ipads, OS's, UI's every few months.

Spec bump in 2011, redesign in 2012 - that's one to bet on.
 
Between this and countless other stories, as well as the "White iPhone 4" rumors, I think I'll wait a few months before upgrading form the 3GS
 
With what Apple seem to be focused on these days any Analyst could use this template.


"Apple will release a lighter, thinner **Insert any Apple product**"

And have about a 90% chance of getting it right.
 
andiwm2003 said:
my 3GS is having more and more issues. battery life goes down, touchscreen is getting less responsive/less precise. I hope it holds up for a while.

If not I can get either:
- the rumored white iPhone 4 end of April
- the rumored iPhone 5 end of September
- the rumored iPhone 6 in 2012
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I am getting very tired of these analysts and their predictions. Oh, this just in......

iPhone 7 due in 2013... That is, of course, if the rumor of the end of the world in 2012 doesn't pan out!
 
RebelScum said:
This is in line with the iPhone life cycle.

2007 - iPhone (the Apple Beta)

2008 - iPhone 3G - Complete Redesign (or, IMHO, the "real" launch)

2009 - iPhone 3GS - Modest update

2010 - iPhone 4 - Complete redesign

2011 - iPhone 4.5 - Modest update

2012 - iPhone 5 - Complete redesign. (or at least, significant overhaul.)

iPad, iPod Touch & iPod Nano follow this curve. I feel like we can expect a revolutionary new device every 2 years, and a modest upgrade in between.
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What? The iPhone 3G was not a "Complete Redesign". Internally, it used the same CPU, RAM and chipset as did the iPhone 1. The only difference was the addition of a 3G radio, GPS and a plastic curved back; hardly a "Complete Redesign". Internally, the 3GS was a compete redesign, not a "Modest update"

Also, these are the internal codes for the iPhone, where the new first number is a complete revision and the second number is an update on an existing design.

iPhone 1: 1,1
iPhone 2 (3G): 1,2
iPhone 3 (3GS): 2,1
iPhone 4: 3,1
 
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sparkleytone said:
People who want an iPhone will buy an iPhone.
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My point was - with either rumored scenario, it seems that 3GS owners looking for a upgrade are going to deal with more buyers remorse than normal.

Buying something 6+ months before the new version gets released is normally not an issue, so if a new iPhone comes out in Sept, I could reasonably get an iPhone 4 now and not be a "generation behind" so quickly. But if I were to get one now (expecting a Sept launch) and the new one comes out in June, that'll suck. But waiting till June just to find out the new one will be in Sept would also suck... There doesn't seem to be a way to "win" with this update...

The line about looking elsewhere comes from my phone seemingly deteriorating in front of my eyes and the need for an upgrade not being satisfied by Apple. I'm not a blind fanboy that HAS to stick with an iPhone - it's just been the best phone I've used for the past 4 years (user since 2G). But with this shift in the timeline, the "new phone every 2 years" turned into a "new phone every 28-30 months"? That's too long. My phone probably wont last another 6 months...
 
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