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would u be upset if the next iphone will be a nano & not an iphone 5 this year?
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Contrary to popular belief, the iPhone is on a two year business cycle. As consumers, we see annual updates and think short term. While businesses have a rotational point of view.
Apple knows that millions of 3GS customers are able to buy the latest and greatest. Therefore, they will not miss this target group by not releasing a new iPhone version. Just like many of the iPhone 4 adopters will not upgrade this year, but will jump at the 2012 model.
Also, Apple gains new customers each year with each model. Even if they only put a new A5 chip in the phone and relabel it iPhone4.1. They will do so to appeal to the masses. They will not skip a year and provide a reason for 3GS customers to abandon ship.
In my opinion, Apple will use this years model to standardize (as much as possible) the Verizon and AT&T models, while preparing to streamline iOS with the upcoming Lion OS. I believe, for 2012, we will see some integration between the two OSes in order to convince consumers to try their Mac computers.
My $.02
Contrary to popular belief, the iPhone is on a two year business cycle. As consumers, we see annual updates and think short term. While businesses have a rotational point of view.
Apple knows that millions of 3GS customers are able to buy the latest and greatest. Therefore, they will not miss this target group by not releasing a new iPhone version. Just like many of the iPhone 4 adopters will not upgrade this year, but will jump at the 2012 model.
Also, Apple gains new customers each year with each model. Even if they only put a new A5 chip in the phone and relabel it iPhone4.1. They will do so to appeal to the masses. They will not skip a year and provide a reason for 3GS customers to abandon ship.
In my opinion, Apple will use this years model to standardize (as much as possible) the Verizon and AT&T models, while preparing to streamline iOS with the upcoming Lion OS. I believe, for 2012, we will see some integration between the two OSes in order to convince consumers to try their Mac computers.
My $.02
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Contrary to popular belief, the iPhone is on a two year business cycle. As consumers, we see annual updates and think short term. While businesses have a rotational point of view.
Apple knows that millions of 3GS customers are able to buy the latest and greatest. Therefore, they will not miss this target group by not releasing a new iPhone version. Just like many of the iPhone 4 adopters
Contrary to popular belief, the iPhone is on a two year business cycle. As consumers, we see annual updates and think short term. While businesses have a rotational point of view.
Apple knows that millions of 3GS customers are able to buy the latest and greatest. Therefore, they will not miss this target group by not releasing a new iPhone version. Just like many of the iPhone 4 adopters
I would welcome this scenario.
The iPhone nano (if it's real) is a brilliant way to gain new customers. The ones that don't need a full fledged smartphone.
As far an an iPhone 4 successor, I believe Apple is faltering and needs a year to get back on track.
This would not impact their revenue because people will buy anything Apple. They will keep buying iPhone 4's because the fanboys say they are the best. Steve says just put a case on it.
The accessory manufacturers would be thrilled to get another year out of the same cases.
Everybody that doesn't know any better, which is a vast body of users would be happy.
Then when Apple releases the new iPhone in 2012, chances are it would be even better than a 3GS, their best phone to date.
A nice way for Apple to come back strong. After all, Apple Tax guarantees they will still make the most money. People can't tell a good phone from an excellent one. The current sales records prove it.
The iPhone nano (if it's real) is a brilliant way to gain new customers. The ones that don't need a full fledged smartphone.
As far an an iPhone 4 successor, I believe Apple is faltering and needs a year to get back on track.
This would not impact their revenue because people will buy anything Apple. They will keep buying iPhone 4's because the fanboys say they are the best. Steve says just put a case on it.
The accessory manufacturers would be thrilled to get another year out of the same cases.
Everybody that doesn't know any better, which is a vast body of users would be happy.
Then when Apple releases the new iPhone in 2012, chances are it would be even better than a 3GS, their best phone to date.
A nice way for Apple to come back strong. After all, Apple Tax guarantees they will still make the most money. People can't tell a good phone from an excellent one. The current sales records prove it.
If I was an accessory manufacturer I would want a different design iphone as often as possible. New design = new accessories required = more business !! People spend a fortune on accessories as if an iphone on its own isn't expensive enough
Roll on iphone 5!
Product cycle yes...BUSINESS cycle no!
The business end of the iPhones product is tied directly to 2-year phone contracts. You need to separate the production line in China (product cycle) with the Business side conducted in Cupertino. This is basic strategic management/planning.
Example:
How do we target 3GS (2009) consumers in 2011?
(Answer: Not iPhone nano only)
How do we target iPhone 4 (2010) consumers in 2012?
My contract ends on March 16th. I am going to wait for the next iphone release and i will be pissed if apple didnt do so. And I hate to see a mini version of iphone 
Exactly, there will be an iPhone5 this Summer, that is 99.99% going to happen. And Apple needs to step up and provide a larger screen option lots of Android and WinMo fans would like to see to help bring us over to the iPhone.
And keep the tiny 3.5" current size as the Nano.
Options are great for the consumer, give us more iPhones to choose from, will get Apple more sales.
Would I be upset? No. Do I think that's the likely scenario? No. Might they delay introduction to, say, Aug. or Sept. to bring out both the iP5 and the "nano" at the same time? Maybe.
their will be no Nano iphone. Their will be another iphone but it's not going to be smaller.
I don't care. It would be better if they didn't because I can't wait to ditch this model of iPhone. If they don't, or if it's just a small redesign, then I'll for sure skip it and see what's up in 2012. Hopefully they get the prox sensor straightened out, because I'm at the end of my rope with the damn thing. I want to take a look at the atrix, and if I like it, see-ya iPhone untill 2012.
If I were in the market for a new iPhone, I would be disappointed if the next iPhone were a nano. Then I'd get an iPod touch (or a 3G iPad) instead and a $30 voice-only phone from Nokia.