Touch Panel Suppliers Claim No Timeline for Shifting to iPhone 5 Production

[pmz]

I'm very happy that Apple has finally muzzled their suppliers.

These "sources" should not be revealing parts, and dates, and production info. Given the identical circumstances that occurred prior to the iPad 2 launch, I'd say it's quite obvious that Apple has finally reigned in the leaks.

It was getting very embarrassing that super-secret Apple with their Gestapo tactics, was unabe to keep 95% of the details of new products a secret, because some shmuck in some factory has Internet access.

 

[paul4339]

thanks for continuing to screw us 3gS owners over Apple...

My phone is on its last leg, dropping calls all of the time, have to charge it 3 times a day. If I had known this, I would have already bought a 4...

why can't you buy an iPhone 4 right now and enjoy it?

Apple did not promise or confirm any release date... it could be in 1 month or 8 months or more... if you pay too much credence to these rumors from Taiwan and blogs from 'analysts' that forecasts dates end features then you'll be disappointed.

(BTW, Apple did not confirm any features either, so if you do wait for the ip5, hoping that'll it'll be alot better in some way, you still may disappointed).

P.

 

[jotwee]

Maybe most of the parts for the iPhone 5 are identical as the iPhone 4? I predict that 5 will just have an upgraded processor and more memory.

exactly!

 

[Eduardo1971]

Actually, I hate to start a flamewar...As for my iPhone 4, it already seems a bit dated and laggy (takes 10 seconds to open Camera, laggy keyboard when searching in Maps, choppy animations in games). I think this is a software problem though. If Apple came out with a much more efficient and smoother iOS 5 (that made my iPhone 4 feel like a new phone), I would be perfectly satisfied.

What!? I've had my iPhone 4 for seven whole days and I have not had this happen on my phone. Camera takes about 2-3 seconds to open on my phone-I do not have keyboard lag under maps and I have seen some amazing graphics (and no 'choppiness') with some of the games on my phone ('Death Rally' anyone?).

You might be having some problems with your phone-I haven't come across similar threads with your reported problems. I don't see this as a symptom of the iPhone 4 as being "a bit dated".

 

[RKpro]

The only thing they NEED to upgrade to stay current is dropping a dual core A5 into the iPhone, and maybe NFC.

In every other respect iPhone4 is just as good as the best phones coming out this year.

 

[sk58781111]

so as android phones accelerate the pace of innovation with lte, nfc, larger screens, etc. etc., apple decides to slow down the pace of innovation? what the hell is your problem apple?!

 

[Tapiwa]

What!? I've had my iPhone 4 for seven whole days and I have not had this happen on my phone. Camera takes about 2-3 seconds to open on my phone-I do not have keyboard lag under maps and I have seen some amazing graphics (and no 'choppiness') with some of the games on my phone ('Death Rally' anyone?).

You might be having some problems with your phone-I haven't come across similar threads with your reported problems. I don't see this as a symptom of the iPhone 4 as being "a bit dated".

Is your iPhone set up as a brand new phone or restored from an old backup?
Because it definitely seems like iPhones (all models) slow down once they have a pretty long "history".

 

[newyorksole]

Can you guys answer 1 question for me?

When the next iPhone does come out how will iPhone 4 Verizon customers be able to upgrade? Do you think that Verizon and AT&T will work out an early upgrade for them?

Or do you think people who want the iPhone on Verizon will have already waited for the 5.

 

[JAT]

so as android phones accelerate the pace of innovation with lte, nfc, larger screens, etc. etc., apple decides to slow down the pace of innovation? what the hell is your problem apple?!

Well, apparently their main problem is that you think rumors=fact.

 

[3goldens]

awww duhhhh!

 

[billysea]

For people who own the iPhone 4 and are happy with iPhone 5 being pushed back (so your phone still feel 'new'), this delay only means the iPhone 6 (the one that most of the iPhone 4 owners will be upgrading to) will also be pushed back when it comes to 2012. If Apple is going to release the iPhone 5 in September or later, the iPhone 6 will be out September 2012 at the earliest.

So basically, the whole timeline for bi-annual upgrade got screwed… (well, only for early buyers anyway.)

 

[GonMacNvrGoBack]

Apple owes you nothing. They don't announce anything anyway, so this is nothing new. Just, chill out. If you need a phone, go get a phone. The iPhone 4 is incredible tech. If you want to wait for the latest and greatest, buying something used and stick your sim card in it to get you through.

+1. Thank you for being a voice of reason.

 

[jayenh]

Sounds like it will be same shape, same screen, same everything externally (hopefully a new antenna though). Explains the lack of parts since they will be using the same parts... What did we see between the 3G and 3GS? A matt back and some internals (dock connector fitting and the camera I believe)?

 

[Eduardo1971]

Is your iPhone set up as a brand new phone or restored from an old backup?
Because it definitely seems like iPhones (all models) slow down once they have a pretty long "history".

My iPhone 4 is restored from the ashes of my iPhone 3G s (may it rest in peace).

 

[Thunderhawks]

so as android phones accelerate the pace of innovation with lte, nfc, larger screens, etc. etc., apple decides to slow down the pace of innovation? what the hell is your problem apple?!

A well put 60 billion Dollar question. NOT!
They do things their way, looks like it's working for them

What proof do you have that Apple is slowing down it's innovation?

Not on your time schedule? Not your specs?
Screen size,? May they don't want to make a bigger one?

Some of what you mention isn't even ready for prime time yet!

 

[number9]

As someone is sure to have said already, maybe this just means they won't be making the screen any bigger, and will just be using the same panel. Maybe all of these "edge to edge" screen rumors just mean that the phone will actually shrink in width or height?

 

[timlopez]

I'm guessing you'll see the same form factor - similar to the 3G to the 3GS.

Updates will likely be limited to:

A5 Chip
64Gb
Higher Resolution Camera
GSM/CDMA in the same device

I can already hear Jobs, "It's a dual-core processor, IN A PHONE!". This is all speculation of course, but the updates are only going to be incremental.

There's no reason for design specs or sizes to leak out, because Apple doesn't need to share them with any case makers or partners - it will be the same size as the iPhone 4. So, you won't hear about it until it's announced at WWDC (I don't believe the hype that it's been moved - thats just paranoid). We're likely to hear about iOS 5 this month or next.

Apple needs to release something for the Summer Quarter (I don't know when their fiscal begins) for shareholders. If not, % growth in stocks will be down year over year for the quarter.

Not that it matters to me. I only update once every 2 years and I have an iPhone 4

 

[Stevesbodyguard]

Duh

Don't you guys realize that the reason all these half credible sources are saying all this wishy washy stuff is because Apple is keeping this launch under tighter wraps than any other after what happened with the iPhone 4. Regardless of what they do, we all know it will be phenomenal and ground breaking, but I seriously doubt anyone will get a sneak peak any time soon.

 

[Thunderhawks]

Can you guys answer 1 question for me?

When the next iPhone does come out how will iPhone 4 Verizon customers be able to upgrade? Do you think that Verizon and AT&T will work out an early upgrade for them?

Or do you think people who want the iPhone on Verizon will have already waited for the 5.

Once your contract is up you are probably ready for iphone 6.

In the meantime, penalty for earlier upgrade would be my guess.

................BUT 2 years is a lot of time for technology in the cellular field.

By then there may be a whole new way of doing that business out there.

Apple could become a player in that field like Skype. They can do it via ichat, face time or itunes or mobile me.

Maybe in the future we don't need cellphone providers, just data access companies. A wifi network all over the country may do.
Their North Carolina facility is only starting up........

 

[osx11]

This is a stupid article.

The iphone5 can have the same touch panel component!!!!!!

Do people not get this?

iPad 2 has the same touch panel as the original iPad.

This article is just a waste of time!

 

[0815]

Whats wrong with the current display? They might use the exact same one in the iPhone 5 .... (or they switch to another manufacture that had a better deal to offer)

 

[iMaconApple]

its ok i just got a new iphone 4 replacement so im good till fall..i want iOS 5

 

[Stevesbodyguard]

Can you guys answer 1 question for me?

When the next iPhone does come out how will iPhone 4 Verizon customers be able to upgrade? Do you think that Verizon and AT&T will work out an early upgrade for them?

Or do you think people who want the iPhone on Verizon will have already waited for the 5.

This question is basically impossible to answer, but in my opinion, Verizon customers who purchased an iPhone 4 will now be able to get a "full subsidized upgrade" when the new iPhone is launched. If Verizon took away its "new every two" plan prior to launching the iPhone then it sounds like they are wanting to use the iPhone to lock new customers into a 2 year agreement. There may be some middle of the road pricing like AT&T currently does, but I seriously doubt you will be able to purchase it for $199.

 

[0815]

This time last year Mr. Powell left his iPhone 4 in a bar.

Maybe they just learned a lesson and don't do field tests with people that have a history of drinking beer in bars while testing the phone.

 

[0815]

Can you guys answer 1 question for me?

When the next iPhone does come out how will iPhone 4 Verizon customers be able to upgrade? Do you think that Verizon and AT&T will work out an early upgrade for them?

Or do you think people who want the iPhone on Verizon will have already waited for the 5.

There is no need to update your phone every year - updating every other year is just fine. People who really want to have the latest every year or so will have to pay the price for it. People buying the iPhone4 on Verizon were very well aware that the model might be outdated before the end of the year and still bought it knowing that - they probably don't plan getting the iPhone5 right away or were at least aware that this won't happen on a discounted price.