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The 2017 iPhone Could Cost Upwards of $1,000

I'll see...

It'll have to be flipping amazing, but then at the end of the day, it's still just a phone. I don't currently do anything outside of normal smartphone tasks with my current iPhone. Paying £1000 would be a bit much.

Hoping the bean counters realise that a revolutionary device would cause everyone to upgrade and thus keep profits high, instead of trying to charge more.
 
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Apple's 2017 iPhone, which is expected to feature premium parts and radical design changes, could cost "north of $1,000," reports Fast Company, citing a source with "knowledge of Apple's plans."

Rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone, which may be called the iPhone 8, will feature an OLED display that's more expensive than traditional LED displays. Other improvements, such as an increase in memory and wireless charging functionality may also drive up the price. It's not hard to imagine the iPhone hitting that price point when the 256GB iPhone 7 Plus is already at $969 in the United States, and previous rumors have also suggested it will be a "premium" device.

Fast Company's source also confirms some iPhone 8 design rumors, describing the device as "something like a smooth black monolith, with few visual interruptions to its sleek design." That jives with rumors indicating Apple design chief Jony Ive has been aiming for an iPhone that looks like a single sheet of glass with the Home button and Touch ID fingerprint sensor located under the display.

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iPhone 8 concept image via Thadeu Brandão​
The Home button technology is still "evolving" according to Fast Company's source, but Apple's goal is to get it done in time for inclusion in the iPhone 8. Physical buttons, such as the volume button, power button, and mute switch could also be eliminated, a rumor we haven't heard before, and the iPhone 8 is said to include a "far bigger battery."

The source also claims Apple is working with Lumentum to develop 3D sensing technology that will be used in the device, but did not provide details on how the feature will be used.The iPhone 8 is expected to include a glass body with a stainless steel frame for durability, and while Fast Company suggests the display will measure in at 5.8 inches, rumors disagree on this point. We've heard everything from 5 inches to 5.8-inches and don't yet have a clear picture on sizing.

With Apple likely planning to position the new OLED iPhone as a high-end premium device with a premium price tag, the company is also rumored to be planning to introduce two more affordable devices with LCD displays that are closer in design to the existing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, measuring in at 4.7 and 5.5-inches.

These two devices may feature similar design changes, such as a glass body, but will have pared down features like an LCD display to keep the price down.

With such major changes expected for the 2017 iPhone, which marks the 10th anniversary of the device, rumors have been running rampant for months, making it hard to suss out some of the exact specifications of the device, including display design, screen size, and wireless charging functionality.

As we creep closer to September and start to see the first part leaks, we can expect to have a much clearer picture of what to expect from the first significant iPhone redesign since 2014.

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Appleaker said:
Of course it will be, Tim Cooks still CEO.

But I hope they add more for the price such as higher storage or possibly included AirPods. It's guaranteed to come with a USB-C power adapter.
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If the features justify the cost, fine. But aren't year over year sales going to take a pretty big hit if the price of an iPhone goes up every year? Just about everyone has a smartphone now so the name of the game is getting those people to upgrade. Are people going to be willing to drop that much money with an annual upgrade cycle?
 
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This is what I've been worrying about, the iPhone getting priced out of a comfortable range for me. The only silver lining is that in my opinion, models from the 6 on are good enough to stay with. I've already skipped my usual two year upgrade once and stuck with my 6. I may just stay behind a couple generations from here on if the price gets too high. We'll see.
 
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LoveToMacRumors said:
Will Apple accept my kidney as payment?
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If $1000 is all you want for it, I'll take it.

We're going to have to go to another country - it's not legal to buy organs in the US.

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Also, I had been leaning towards upgrading from my 6+ to this year's iPhone, but if Apple wants to charge that price, I'll pass. Maybe I'll buy it next year when it's cheaper.
 
Apple are fast becoming a luxury brand for rich dbs.

Jobs believed in premium products that, while expensive, were actually a good value for the entire package. The further Apple stray from his philosophy the less interesting I find them.

Edit: This is the sort of BS I believe Jony Ive wants to compete with: Vertu Signature Touch.
All about bling and status.

Apple can prove me wrong by releasing an iPhone 8 with a camera that is at least as good as the competition from Samsung and Google.
 
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Appleaker said:
Of course it will be, Tim Cooks still CEO.

But I hope they add more for the price such as higher storage or possibly included AirPods. It's guaranteed to come with a USB-C power adapter.
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Blah Blah Blah, every year for the past 5 years there has always been an article that claims the cost of iPhone will top 1 grand. not buying it.
 
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I find it super interesting how Apple's design language is evolving rapidly.

Since Steve came back it went briefly to colorful plastic through fun, inviting forms to translucent white plastics through simple forms, to aluminum with the goal of being as timeless as possible through simple, geometric (but quite honestly at times boring) forms, to aluminum with an added layer of fashion by adding carefully-selected colors (wouldn't be surprised if their color R&D to bring Space Gray, Rose Gold, and Gold options cost upwards of tens of millions of dollars) that may or may not look good in five to ten years.

It seems as though Apple is now leaving the matte, anodized aluminum behind and experimenting with cutting-edge materials, manufacturing processes, and finishings to expand their innovation, and I love it. Some examples is their Ceramic Apple Watch, Jet Black iPhone, and new colors offered on their MacBooks. I got to meet with some engineers that developed Liquidmetal and can't wait to see how Apple applies it as well.
 
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The iPhone 7 Plus with 256GB already costs around that price anyway. If the iPhone 8 (or weather they decide to call it) had all that technology and it's a great device, I'd be willing to pay it.
 
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