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Who Are We To Believe?

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Djs621

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As crazy as it seems Iphone 5 rumors are already coming in. The Iphone has a few years under it's belt and with each new version the flood of rumors pour in.

But which publication do you guys think most accurately predicts Iphone rumors? At this point I think we should be able to notice who's got the clearest crystal ball.
 
Djs621 said:
But which publication do you guys think most accurately predicts Iphone rumors?
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None of them silly! ;)

They are called rumors for a reason...

Anyone who breaks a true story (i.e. Gizmodo) gets cut off and never invited to another :apple: event again.
 
Iphone predictions from Apple????

First of all their not a publication. 2nd they don't even acknowledge a new Iphone may exist!
 
The key is not to think too hard on the rumors. Just enjoy them as they flow. :D Then when Apple's own keynote comes, you'll appreciate the new iPhone more, rather than disgruntled that it didn't have xyz that were mentioned in the rumors.
 
Keep in mind that now Apple is producing phones for two carriers. So it's likely that their product cycles are structured so that they don't give unfair advantages to either carrier.

Releasing an iPhone 5 this year would be unfair to Verizon - AT&T would most like allow early upgrades, but Verizon would not be able to so soon.

Like it was said above, rumors are just that. Speculation to draw readership to whatever site "reporting" said rumor.
 
Slip Jigs said:
Keep in mind that now Apple is producing phones for two carriers. So it's likely that their product cycles are structured so that they don't give unfair advantages to either carrier.

Releasing an iPhone 5 this year would be unfair to Verizon - AT&T would most like allow early upgrades, but Verizon would not be able to so soon.

Like it was said above, rumors are just that. Speculation to draw readership to whatever site "reporting" said rumor.
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Did you know there are more than 50 carriers that sell the iPhone in other countries. Verizon and ATT are just two of the bunch.
 
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Slip Jigs said:
Keep in mind that now Apple is producing phones for two carriers. So it's likely that their product cycles are structured so that they don't give unfair advantages to either carrier.

Releasing an iPhone 5 this year would be unfair to Verizon - AT&T would most like allow early upgrades, but Verizon would not be able to so soon.

Like it was said above, rumors are just that. Speculation to draw readership to whatever site "reporting" said rumor.
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Apple is not gonna hold back an iPhone release on this year because of verizon. That's a prediction you can count on. Why would they? People on verizon know, just like people on att know that a new iPhone is coming out in the summer, and if you get an iPhone now, you may wont be eligible for an upgrade when it drops.
 
My thoughts are usually based upon who is all reporting on the same thing. If Macrumors reports what BGR says what The NY Times say along Macworld, if everyone is saying the same thing, it usually ends up correct. If I remember correctly, all the iPhone 4 rumors were correct (except for the iPhone in white).
 
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RebeccaL said:
Did you know there are more than 50 carriers that sell the iPhone in other countries. Verizon and ATT are just two of the bunch.
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That's true. But I don't know what carrier options are acquaint in other countries. And, Verizon will be the first non-GSM phone.
 
Rooftop voter said:
Apple is not gonna hold back an iPhone release on this year because of verizon. That's a prediction you can count on. Why would they? People on verizon know, just like people on att know that a new iPhone is coming out in the summer, and if you get an iPhone now, you may wont be eligible for an upgrade when it drops.
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I agree they wouldn't hold it back, but I think it's possible they just aren't planning one to begin with. Maybe not because of Verizon itself, but for other reasons too.

If were just looking at it historically, then it won't be a full version upgrade - I think it will be a 4 with minor hardware updates. then next year will come the 5 and will level the field between AT&T and Verizon.
 
pika2000 said:
The key is not to think too hard on the rumors. Just enjoy them as they flow. :D Then when Apple's own keynote comes, you'll appreciate the new iPhone more, rather than disgruntled that it didn't have xyz that were mentioned in the rumors.
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Precisely!

Take these with humor, you're going to read some really far fetched stuff.

The humor is terrific :)
 
RebeccaL said:
Did you know there are more than 50 carriers that sell the iPhone in other countries. Verizon and ATT are just two of the bunch.
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While I see where you're coming from, you can't deny the fact that the Verizon iPhone is a MUCH bigger deal than the iPhone arriving on the numerous carriers around the world. Mainly because of the amount of attention that it has received, and (I in no way intend to sound ethnocentric when saying this) the fact that this is America. There's a reason why this country receives Apple's products first when compared to the many other countries around the world. It's a bigger deal for Apple to cater to Americans first and then to other countries, wouldn't you think? That's why Verizon and AT&T are such a big deal to Apple.

Feel free to disagree with me, this is just the way I see it.
 
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