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LOL @apple fanbois, look at that piece of crap, they won't even update the exterior.
Ahem...
I actually prefer it this way, but something needs to make it stand out from the 4G externally, such as a different color or something. Not having to make a whole new line of accessories really helps out third parties.
But I'm not buying an iPhone. I'm too hipster for iPhone.
That, and the carrier that my business plan is through is neither AT&T nor Verizon.
Ahem...
I actually prefer it this way, but something needs to make it stand out from the 4G externally, such as a different color or something. Not having to make a whole new line of accessories really helps out third parties.
But I'm not buying an iPhone. I'm too hipster for iPhone.
That, and the carrier that my business plan is through is neither AT&T nor Verizon.
Just wait a few months for the iPhone S2 Nano.
The rate that Apple updates their products leads me to believe they are deliberately producing their crap two generations behind just so they can sell you a new device twice as fast.
Yeah, I'm one of those guys who doesn't immediately jump on Apple's trendy bullshit marketing.
The rate that Apple updates their products leads me to believe they are deliberately producing their crap two generations behind just so they can sell you a new device twice as fast.
Yeah, I'm one of those guys who doesn't immediately jump on Apple's trendy bullshit marketing.
@Hazurr, well then someone needs to come over here and spank me.
BTW, I have a butt that would make Lady Link jelly.
It jiggles like jelly.
Awwwww, yeah.
BTW, I have a butt that would make Lady Link jelly.
It jiggles like jelly.
Awwwww, yeah.
It's been over 2 years since I've updated (still using a 3GS). So yeah, probably. It's either stick with it, or lose some $$ from the app store and switch to Android. I'll play with them in store and decide later this month.
"The rate that Apple updates their products leads me to believe they are deliberately producing their crap two generations behind just so they can sell you a new device twice as fast. " Apple actaully refreshes yearly, blackberry, Android and windows phone 7 refresh 3 times a year, android even more so. So uhh, not sure where you're coming from.
@Best
Coming out with a new device with incremental upgrades and OS changes is not the same as large scale hardware upgrades every year. You can have a Blackberry or Windows 7 Phone from this year and it's largely identical to last years, runs the same software etc. Apple pulls these hardware updates seemingly from nowhere and splits the entire base by saying that this app only runs on the iWhatever 4S, the iPad 2, etc. Essentially forcing you to upgrade the damn thing to run some new application every single year.
Coming out with a new device with incremental upgrades and OS changes is not the same as large scale hardware upgrades every year. You can have a Blackberry or Windows 7 Phone from this year and it's largely identical to last years, runs the same software etc. Apple pulls these hardware updates seemingly from nowhere and splits the entire base by saying that this app only runs on the iWhatever 4S, the iPad 2, etc. Essentially forcing you to upgrade the damn thing to run some new application every single year.
I own both an iPad and iPod touch.... so I'm more excited about the iOS 5 release! Yay! Untethered from that AWFUL iTunes software on the computer! I'm also excited about the new email features and the IM system.
It's powerful to hell, shame app developers won't take advantage of it. I'm going for a phone with a keyboard come January though, not this.
@Elsa: The wireless sync still needs iTunes running on your computer. Sorry :(
@Elsa: The wireless sync still needs iTunes running on your computer. Sorry :(
If I can get a good plan from my carrier, I might upgrade when it gets here. My 4's battery is dying and it's getting bogged down by things. The 64GB option is tempting and if I see that the camera IS improved (because this thing takes god-awful pictures at less-than-optimal lighting and the flash is horrible) AND that performance is indeed better, I MIGHT get it.
I wonder if my carrier will retain their "Fastest iPhone Network in the World" title with the 4S.
I wonder if my carrier will retain their "Fastest iPhone Network in the World" title with the 4S.
So... A dual-core 1Ghz Processor from the middle of this year, a (nice) Sony camera, HD Video recording, still the same tiny screen, non-crappy antenna (finally), slightly different look and voice search?
Am I missing something or are those things features that are already getting old on Android? :P Okay, aside from the voice search thing maybe, that seems a lot more complex than on android... On the other hand, I usually don't talk to my phone when I'm on the go. That's just creepy.
Am I missing something or are those things features that are already getting old on Android? :P Okay, aside from the voice search thing maybe, that seems a lot more complex than on android... On the other hand, I usually don't talk to my phone when I'm on the go. That's just creepy.
@RenegadePanda
As someone who works for one of Canada's leading providers, I have to say your complaint about iDevices is equally valid to all other smartphones.
Blackberry OS6, which released this year, isn't compatible with any device under the 9000 model. Even on models it is compatible, there are performance issues for the older models. OS7 which JUST released (again this year) isn't compatible with any model under 9900. RIM has already announced plans for another OS coming next year. Two completely new OSes in one year is ridiculous, announcing a third is sheer insanity. They're segmenting their userbase worse than anyone.
On Android phones, they eventually stop updating too. I'm not as well educated on this topic, however. I have a few friends who's Android model won't accept new updates. More Android devices release on a yearly basis than any other smartphone. They segment their userbase with wildly varying hardware models. There are plenty of Android devices that are now completely out of date and cannot be updated anymore.
Please check your facts. The amount of irrational hatred for iDevices in this community is appalling.
As someone who works for one of Canada's leading providers, I have to say your complaint about iDevices is equally valid to all other smartphones.
Blackberry OS6, which released this year, isn't compatible with any device under the 9000 model. Even on models it is compatible, there are performance issues for the older models. OS7 which JUST released (again this year) isn't compatible with any model under 9900. RIM has already announced plans for another OS coming next year. Two completely new OSes in one year is ridiculous, announcing a third is sheer insanity. They're segmenting their userbase worse than anyone.
On Android phones, they eventually stop updating too. I'm not as well educated on this topic, however. I have a few friends who's Android model won't accept new updates. More Android devices release on a yearly basis than any other smartphone. They segment their userbase with wildly varying hardware models. There are plenty of Android devices that are now completely out of date and cannot be updated anymore.
Please check your facts. The amount of irrational hatred for iDevices in this community is appalling.
HA! I knew it wasn't going to be the iphone 5!
Stills seems good though, and I already know a couple people salivating over that 64mb model. I'm still holding out for a Droid4 with 4g speed and keyboard or an iphone 5 (or whatever they call it) with 4g speed (w/ keyboard would be preferred). I'm done with 3g speed.
Stills seems good though, and I already know a couple people salivating over that 64mb model. I'm still holding out for a Droid4 with 4g speed and keyboard or an iphone 5 (or whatever they call it) with 4g speed (w/ keyboard would be preferred). I'm done with 3g speed.
Seeing as the iDevices like to consider themselves gaming devices now does anyone actually think releasing new hardware every year is a good thing? How upset would people be if Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft released a new console every year.
Let me know when apple starts a rental plan that allows me to just get a new phone as they release them, instead of having to buy a new one every six months.
Apple seems to really want to give away market share this year as they've become lazy adding 3 WHOLE FEATURES. Every other android phone has pretty much every feature + more than this. Their iPod line was even worse being unchanged other than a new color. Gaming device my ass, they don't even give a shit about it.
I chuckled when they compared the phone's performance to old Android phones, and not the Galaxy S II and other new powerhouse Android phones. I hope Samsung's lawyers took note of them stating that no one has been able to copy the iphone!
That said, I'll be replacing my Galaxy S with a Galaxy S II in the near future!
That said, I'll be replacing my Galaxy S with a Galaxy S II in the near future!
The point that everyone seems to miss is that apple only updates their hardware yearly so they never have to drop the price.
@Hasney... iOS 5 is being advertised as not needing a computer at all. Syncing is to be done through Apple's cloud service that launches with iOS 5. Back ups, restores, syncing... all done through the cloud.
Itunes will still be useful for some things (especially apps that use iTunes to load a movie or whatever), but for the most part people won't need a computer to use their iOS device.
I use 3 devices with iTunes... and not being familiar with iTunes it's a pain in the butt to keep each of the devices entirely separate. I'm hoping that being untethered from the computer will make life easier for me.
Itunes will still be useful for some things (especially apps that use iTunes to load a movie or whatever), but for the most part people won't need a computer to use their iOS device.
I use 3 devices with iTunes... and not being familiar with iTunes it's a pain in the butt to keep each of the devices entirely separate. I'm hoping that being untethered from the computer will make life easier for me.
Cool. I've thought about getting an iPad or iTouch, just for convenience and the apps. But I'm extremely satisfied with my Evo 3D so far, and I do my portable gaming on my 3DS (and Vita soon, possibly). Still, good for them I guess.
Apple decided they didn't want my business because of their weird rules and regulations on buying an iPhone. I pretty much So I've abandoned them like they abandoned me. There are times where I miss mommy Apple, but my adoptive family Microsoft is taking good care of me.
Its another "in-between year" for apple hardware. I was looking forward to a new iPod Touch but all they introduced is a new color. WTF. The Sprint iPhone is crap since it doesn't have 4G. This year is a fail for Apple.
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