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WWDC '09. Hopes, Fears, Expectations? (69 Days Left)
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Why? I bought my phone in July 2008, and I've enjoyed it since that day. I don't even see the point in constantly upgrading technology. Get something that you like and use it until it becomes painfully obsolete, otherwise you're just throwing your money away because you'll never keep ahead of the curve anyway.
totally agree, with the release of the 3.0 firmware everyone gets something even if they don't buy the new iphone, copy paste, mms, shake to shuffle etc
my phone will keep me happy untill my contract runs out next year with the constant development of games and apps who can argue that the current iphone will still get u around for another year and who knowns the gen 4 iphone could be way better than the gen 3 fingers crossed.
If you stay conservative (an OLED Display does sound overly optimistic, if you ask me) it sounds like there aren't going to be too many changes to the iPhone.
I'm currently on the fence and can't decide whether to get an iPhone now (and switch to a new carrier) or stick it out till WWDC's announcement of the next generation. Here in Europe the quality of service you get bundled with the tariff is getting worse and worse (you used to get 3GB of data traffic included, now it's down to 1GB) which seems more convincing to jump ship earier
I'm currently on the fence and can't decide whether to get an iPhone now (and switch to a new carrier) or stick it out till WWDC's announcement of the next generation. Here in Europe the quality of service you get bundled with the tariff is getting worse and worse (you used to get 3GB of data traffic included, now it's down to 1GB) which seems more convincing to jump ship earier
iPhone v3 announcement.. and it better be a half decent upgrade this time, otherwise I'm leaning towards an N97
iPhone v3 announcement.. and it better be a half decent upgrade this time, otherwise I'm leaning towards an N97
Yeah, Hopefully it will have some significant upgrades.
If you stay conservative (an OLED Display does sound overly optimistic, if you ask me) it sounds like there aren't going to be too many changes to the iPhone.
I'm currently on the fence and can't decide whether to get an iPhone now (and switch to a new carrier) or stick it out till WWDC's announcement of the next generation. Here in Europe the quality of service you get bundled with the tariff is getting worse and worse (you used to get 3GB of data traffic included, now it's down to 1GB) which seems more convincing to jump ship earier
The only reason I'd hold off (hardware doesn't matter as much to me) is the hope they'll go back to a better build quality with the upcoming generation. Mute switches, cracked housings, etc.
A metal back would resolve the cracked housing although I don't think that they will go back to an aluminium one.
Which is one of the things I'm really, REALLY hoping for as well. I was suprised when they went from aluminum to PLASTIC, I never really have liked the idea especially with all the cracking issues surfacing.
Yea, I don't really know what they would use are how it would work, I just hope it's more durable.
So you think they'll stick with the same plastic as it is now?
Guess anything is possible.
That would be cool to have the camera behind the apple logo. May the bit at the top of the apple as a flash.
Wonder whatever happened with those 'ceramic' materials that were rumored to possibly be used on Apple devices?
720p is HD also...
ARM just demoed new processors for mobile devices capable of rendering games at original XBOX quality.
Oh, this one goes WAY back buddy.
http://www.appleinsider.com/article...on_radio_transparent_zirconia_ce_casings.html
"Apple Computer in a new patent filing discloses that it has been experimenting with consumer electronics casing designs comprised of radio-transparent ceramic materials such as zirconia, which would allow wireless signals to pass through the enclosure and potentially enhance transmissions.
In the August 7, 2006 filing, published Thursday by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the iPod maker said zirconia -- often used to replicate diamonds for costume jewelry -- offers advantages over other materials, such as aluminum, in that it is structurally strong, stiff and radio transparent.
"This is especially important for wireless hand held devices that include antennas internal to the enclosure," Apple said. "Radio transparency allows the wireless signals to pass through the enclosure and in some cases enhances these transmissions." Cermaics would also allow for a "a smaller and cheaper antenna may be used" which could be "integrated with other components and placed at almost any location within the enclosure," making devices smaller and reducing manufacturing costs.
Other reasons for using ceramics cited in the filing are that they are highly scratch resistant, have color embedded in it (no paint or coatings), can be made into a wide variety of colors, and provide a variety of surface finishes including smooth and rough. Additionally, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company said the density of ceramics is typically higher than other materials, which would make for heavier electronics devices that feel more robust and exude greater quality.
In the filing, Apple noted that ceramics have been used in a wide variety of products, including electronic devices such as watches, phones, and medical instruments."