i agree.
i'll compare it to the desire, or what ever the current HTC android phone is at the time, and make a decision then. i'm keeping low expectations this year. maybe apple will pleasantly surprise me.
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Those of you with iPhones, what are you going to do if a new one comes out this year?
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i agree.
i'll compare it to the desire, or what ever the current HTC android phone is at the time, and make a decision then. i'm keeping low expectations this year. maybe apple will pleasantly surprise me.
I waited until the 3GS to jump on the iPhone bandwagon, and I'm so glad I did. I felt it was the product they truly wanted to make at the original launch of the phone. Everything runs smooth and speedy, and memory size was finally large enough for my needs (32gb).
I truly can't imagine them offering a new phone in 2010 that will make me want to buy it, and that is probably a very good thing because I'm under contract for another year. So my guess is that the true next evolution of the iPhone will not occur until 2011.
I truly can't imagine them offering a new phone in 2010 that will make me want to buy it, and that is probably a very good thing because I'm under contract for another year. So my guess is that the true next evolution of the iPhone will not occur until 2011.
Hard to say. I don't want another iPhone when Apple has a problem with their water detectors tripping when not exposed to water, and not honoring the warranty when one is tripped. Yes, I know they need protection... But how do you short out a GPS unit in and iPhone, and not anything else. And at the same time as a Software/Firmware upgrade? NO, don't want another, because of this. Sorry, this lost my respect for Apple. Reading their Forum, thousands of users like this indicated.
Good question.
I've started thinking/ planning for it in September 2010 even though I'm jobless at the mo...
For me it will depend on what it does.
Because I'm a real nut over hifi sound quality, I think the sound chip needs improving. It honestly is not as good as alterntives I've heard. This is important for me. C
Being able to seemlesly send videos to and from non-iPhone phones... along with (maybe) Flash is important.
Multitasking is well overdue. This is important. I've missed this a lot.... along with cursor keys..
My eyesight is going. I got the iPhone because i could stretch letters. One of the best Apple ideas. I only wish all functions in the iPhone - and ALL apps did this... (or near as d*** it..)
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What if it doesn't deliver enough of what I want..
The alternative choice will be an HTC Touch 4 or 5... unless someone invents a BIGGER screen. .. (but not as big as an iPad.
I realise I've invested in quite a few tunes and Apps, but there's nothing wrong in shipping these across to a iPod....
Of course if I'm broke, then forget it.
Unless Apple does something really stupid with the next model of the iPhone, I'm definitely in for one... unless my 3G dies before then. I haven't exactly been kind to it, dropping it more than once onto asphalt/concrete and getting it soaked on a water ride at an amusement park in the year and a half I've had it. I actually fixed a battery problem last week by slapping it until it started to take a charge again.
I'm not what you'd call a model owner. Despite that, the phone has held up pretty well. The glass is unbroken, and it hasn't had any permanent problems from any of my abuse. The plastic could be better looking, and the dock contacts are slightly corroded, but this thing has taken a remarkable level of abuse.
I nearly replaced it last week, but the idea of paying either $200 for an OOW 3G or $200 and signing a new contract for a 3GS when the new one is about four months away just killed me. So I smacked it around like it stole something.
I'm not what you'd call a model owner. Despite that, the phone has held up pretty well. The glass is unbroken, and it hasn't had any permanent problems from any of my abuse. The plastic could be better looking, and the dock contacts are slightly corroded, but this thing has taken a remarkable level of abuse.
I nearly replaced it last week, but the idea of paying either $200 for an OOW 3G or $200 and signing a new contract for a 3GS when the new one is about four months away just killed me. So I smacked it around like it stole something.
probably keep using my 3gs depends but keeping up with the jones's keeps you poor, seriously before you all keep buying the latest from apple, make sure you nailed down a career, home (you own) and a car and save atleast 10% of what you make each month at a minimum cause keeping up with the jones's keeps you poor.
i've never seen a board with such redundant questions, successful people wouldn't even ask the questions that dominate these boards, if you want a new mac buy one, if you want to know how well the latest canon DSLR shoots then try it out, if you wanna get rich and money is the most important thing in life - then don't waste time on macs trying to get creative, cause creative doesn't pay enough.
Get out there in the real world fellow mac fans get rich first then buy all the macshit you want.
i've never seen a board with such redundant questions, successful people wouldn't even ask the questions that dominate these boards, if you want a new mac buy one, if you want to know how well the latest canon DSLR shoots then try it out, if you wanna get rich and money is the most important thing in life - then don't waste time on macs trying to get creative, cause creative doesn't pay enough.
Get out there in the real world fellow mac fans get rich first then buy all the macshit you want.
It is quite simple, NOTHING. It's the software, not the hardware that really matters and there is no way apple won't release os 4.0 on the 3gs.
I bought the 3G when it came out in 200, so I will be eligible for the upgrade and will get the new one that comes out this summer. It's already in the plans. I have 8GB now and plan to get at least 32GB this time around. Also want to get the 64GB iPad with 3g, so we'll see. Might go for the iPad first and then get the new iPhone before the end of the year, or vice versa. Wither way I will have both before the end of the year.
Seriously you must have all those demands met? Not at all likely. Especially Apple giving up their control on the app store and pre-hacking there own devices.
I don't know yet. I'm still waiting it out with an iPhone 3GS with a cracked screen, which is a real pain.
It all comes down to two things for me. How much has the phone improved over the 3GS and how much the upgrade costs. I'll either be replacing my iPhone 3GS or upgrading lunch day. I can't wait any longer!
It all comes down to two things for me. How much has the phone improved over the 3GS and how much the upgrade costs. I'll either be replacing my iPhone 3GS or upgrading lunch day. I can't wait any longer!
Two days ago I used my iphone 3GS for 1 hr. 50 min. and had it on standby for another 21 hours and it was at 49%. True story.
I will probably not buy the next iphone, but if it blows me away I could. I'm very happy with the 3GS and will probably just be content with whatever 4.0 brings (I kept my iphone 2G for two years).
all very good points. i just means you will not upgrade anytime soon if ever.
i won't upgrade from my 3GS no matter what. i rather wait for 2011.
we also have a google nexus sitting around and i think about popping my simcard in and give it a try for some time.
I have an O2 pay-as-you-go iPhone 3G. No commitment, but I enjoy a year free mobile internet. When a new one will come out, I'll try to time well and sell my iPhone without suffering too much in loss. Out of the £340 that I paid, I should still get around £230 for mine. That would still work out cheaper than paying the contract and keeping the same phone.
But I must admit, with the iPad coming out soon, I am considering a cheap tablet, even if it means selling the iPhone and not getting another one or keeping the current iPhone for another half a year. What I know is that any smartphone will have to be very special if I was to pay the same amount of money for it.
I think the iPad (despite the fact that some claim that it is an overgrown iPod Touch) highlighted, how overpriced the iPhone is. Personally, I still use my Nokia for making calls. The GPS is useless and the battery life is poor on the iPhone. I completely understand the iPod Touch fans. As long as there is a reliable Wifi source, the iPod Touch seems to be a pretty good deal.
For me, to invest into a new iPhone, the battery life would have to be very strong, the GPS would have to be massively upgraded, the storage capacity would have to be largely increased and the camera would have to be decent enough to match at least the most basic dedicated digital cameras. Oh, and it has to be easily jailbroken.
But I must admit, with the iPad coming out soon, I am considering a cheap tablet, even if it means selling the iPhone and not getting another one or keeping the current iPhone for another half a year. What I know is that any smartphone will have to be very special if I was to pay the same amount of money for it.
I think the iPad (despite the fact that some claim that it is an overgrown iPod Touch) highlighted, how overpriced the iPhone is. Personally, I still use my Nokia for making calls. The GPS is useless and the battery life is poor on the iPhone. I completely understand the iPod Touch fans. As long as there is a reliable Wifi source, the iPod Touch seems to be a pretty good deal.
For me, to invest into a new iPhone, the battery life would have to be very strong, the GPS would have to be massively upgraded, the storage capacity would have to be largely increased and the camera would have to be decent enough to match at least the most basic dedicated digital cameras. Oh, and it has to be easily jailbroken.
the same thing i did last year sell the old one to some guy for the price of the new one and get the new one because for some reason i'm upgradeable even thou i upgraded last year. if i'm not i use my parents upgrade and have the phone numbers switched, like i did last year. unless the phone sucks ill still get it because to me thats the coolest phone on att
I bought me 3GS in October 2009 and AT&T says I'm eligible in October 2010 for an upgrade. So that's when I'll probably buy it. I had the desire to keep my 3G until the fourth gen, but it had some water damage, out of warranty and I needed a phone.
Nothing, i will be grateful that i have one! Maybe wait a while then get it. Dunno iPad is the next apple product i get.
I will upgrade at least 1 of our 2 iphones as I have done each year. Sell the 3gs on ebay, should get at least £300 as its officially unlocked. I am on O2 in the UK and get to upgrade every 12 months. Used to be a senior manager for O2, it was 1 of the perks.
I will not upgrade if it does not have these. These are all basic features. Items 1, 4, and 5 are CRITICAL features. Apple should address 4 and 5 with a software update as soon as possible. It is completely unacceptable for a call to go straight to voicemail when the phone is idle and has a good signal.
- Much improved battery life (24 hours of standby time is pathetic)
- Much improved build quality: Extend the screen bezel out past the glass, instead of having glass sticking out past the bezel (so it won't crack the first time it's dropped from 18 inches above the ground). Don't use glossy plastic for the back of the phone... it will be destroyed within 4 months.
- Adds a message indicator light... I should be able to tell I have a message waiting without turning the screen on
- Reliable 3G data connections (it's not AT&T because other AT&T 3G phones work fine... my iPhone will just pretend that it is loading the page)
- My biggest complaint: make the phone ring/vibrate EVERY TIME it is supposed to: so when I get a SMS, it should ring/vibrate EVERY TIME, not just when it feels like it.
This will be a big factor for me as the current situation is, quite honestly, a rather large fail. Also, if you get multiple push notifications, you only see the last one, and will never see the others again.
- Completely redo the lock screen. Make it show upcoming calendar events, unread mail/sms/voicemail/missed call count. Push notices should not take priority over SMS messages: I would rather see that I have a SMS than know that someone that I don't even know commented on my friend's Facebook status. Something like Windows Mobile's Today screen's functionality combined with HTC Sense's looks.
Finally, just like on your Mac, you should be able to install whatever software you like, not just software that AT&T and Apple approve of. One of Apple's biggest arguments so far for it's approval process is that certain apps don't meet AT&T's network criteria (ex. use too much data), but the user is solely responsible for ensuring they meet their terms. If a developer wants to, for example, release a competing browser, they should be able to. No one, especially not the company that makes the phone should tell the developer that they can't release that app, and no one should stop me from installing it.
- Allows you to install non-App Store apps (aka Developers can release apps on their own) without jailbreaking the device.
And I realize that these two are complete dreams... I'm not expecting them but they would be nice.
- The ability to run one background app (such as Pandora) while you are using another app
- LED flash on camera
Another point I'm adding now: fix the GPS. It was, at least on my phone, broken during a recent software update.
The 3GS satisfies me, especially after I jailbroke it. So I will most likely wait unless Apple really surprises us with a wow factor or two.