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Do you see a new design happening for the next iPhone?

Do you see a new iPhone design in 2010?

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MasterDev said:
That's the most retarded comment I've heard. I can still use an old iPod cable with my iPhone no problem, as well as the iPhone cable on the old iPod.

Within the last 10 years (maybe more), apple has only had one change in power adapters on their systems.
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Hmmm don't think my 5th gen iPod nor my 3rd gen iPod cabe will charge my 3gs.... How about the physical design from gen1 iPhone to 2nd gen iPhone changed I do believe? Which means new cases? Dock design etc? All which means extra money for apple. I just ment to point out it's in apples best financial intrest to change the design.... I'd love to keep using my invested accessories for the 4th gen..... Was certainly not trying to make a RETARDED statement "dude"....
 
It works for me. You must be doing something wrong.

Other then that, it's not for their financial gain, it's to make this more efficient.

Example... The MagSafe adapter. Best thing ever.
 
lemonademaker said:
Hmmm don't think my 5th gen iPod nor my 3rd gen iPod cabe will charge my 3gs.... How about the physical design from gen1 iPhone to 2nd gen iPhone changed I do believe? Which means new cases? Dock design etc? All which means extra money for apple. I just ment to point out it's in apples best financial intrest to change the design.... I'd love to keep using my invested accessories for the 4th gen..... Was certainly not trying to make a RETARDED statement "dude"....
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Apple doesn't sell cases and they only sell the basic dock. Everything else is made by other companies. It's not Apple who makes money from accessories, it's mostly 3rd party manufacturers.
 
anjinhamarota said:
Apple doesn't sell cases and they only sell the basic dock. Everything else is made by other companies. It's not Apple who makes money from accessories, it's mostly 3rd party manufacturers.
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don't case & accessories mfg pay a "license tax" to apple for accessories? (griffin, iHome etc) don't they pay some kind of money for the writes to be "official" aftermarket manufactures?...... I have to think they make more than a couple of thousand dollars for 3rd parties to be "official :apple:"..... :rolleyes:

(yes i realize there are a boat load of "unofficial" accessories, but I think the mainstream public looks for the ":apple:" on an accessory)
 
lemonademaker said:
Hmmm don't think my 5th gen iPod nor my 3rd gen iPod cabe will charge my 3gs.... How about the physical design from gen1 iPhone to 2nd gen iPhone changed I do believe? Which means new cases? Dock design etc? All which means extra money for apple. I just ment to point out it's in apples best financial intrest to change the design.... I'd love to keep using my invested accessories for the 4th gen..... Was certainly not trying to make a RETARDED statement "dude"....
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Your 5th gen iPod cable should charge the iPhone 3GS. However, I don't think your 3rd gen iPod cable will (because it's FireWire).

Also, Apple has been changing the iPod nano design pretty much every year. Also, the iPod designs have changed a lot through the years.

The iPhone design WILL change. I hope they get rid of the shiny plastic and make it not crack. (I already got rid of the shiny plastic on my iPhone 3G, but the cracks are still there.)
 
TheSpaz said:
Your 5th gen iPod cable should charge the iPhone 3GS. However, I don't think your 3rd gen iPod cable will (because it's FireWire).

Also, Apple has been changing the iPod nano design pretty much every year. Also, the iPod designs have changed a lot through the years.

The iPhone design WILL change. I hope they get rid of the shiny plastic and make it not crack. (I already got rid of the shiny plastic on my iPhone 3G, but the cracks are still there.)
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Look at you, declaring Apple WILL change the iPhone design with your capital lettering. Shouting will not make it happen, you know nothing, just like the rest of us.

If it changes, it will be subtle.
 
MasterDev said:
It works for me. You must be doing something wrong.

Other then that, it's not for their financial gain, it's to make this more efficient.

Example... The MagSafe adapter. Best thing ever.
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Older iPod USB/FireWire cables have a different pin layout that caused allot of problems for iPhone 3G adopters (mostly in-car). If you think Apple is out to help you the consumer... you would be wrong. It's share holders are number one priority.

I would expect Apple to do a redesign for the next iPhone, they make a allot of money for licensing companies to make 3rd party stuff for the phone. Cases being the biggest I imagine.
 
WeegieMac said:
If it changes, it will be subtle.
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i agree with this. i think they might change the bezel, maybe a slight change to the back (similar to the ipod touch maybe, not as thin, but more curve on the back like the ipod).

to be honest i just hope the glossy back goes. and i think this is realistic. maybe match the imacs with an aluminium back and a black apple logo and text, that would be nice, but probably wont happen.

as far as "it needs to look different to distinguish itself from the 3g and 3gs" stuff... i don't get why. i don't see what difference it makes if it does end up looking the same. it's not like the iphone is fugly. its still a sleek looking phone. or is it those people who when on the phone or texting in public want people to see they have the newest/latest/greatest? why would anyone, other than thieves, care which version of the iphone you're using?
 
new design as in different curves and volume? Not really
There will most definitely be something different but not too much, it's not like the 3g is that different from the 2g and there's nothing wrong with the 3g, a part from the cracking, which can be solved not touching the curvature.
The iPods have changed but it's not like you can change the screen's dimensions that much, doubt it will be 4.x", more like 3.5" or 3.8" whatever.
 
I think that most likely the size/shape will remain the same. Likely they will change internal, like an improved battery etc... Probably they will change the casing as well, but with similar dimensions. (At least that is what I hope cause I have a ton of cases. :) )
 
Of course the design will change BUT it's not going to be dramatic. Maybe thinner, different case material, button placement, etc. It will be enough to keep the accessory makers rolling in bucks -- can't have people reusing their cases and accessories too long right. The basic design has become iconic, and it's also good, so why change? One guaranteed change is the addition of a USB mini ports (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10274953-94.html). Whether that would replace or supplant the Apple Dock Connectors, who knows

The big changes come in the GUI and under the hood.
 
Oh yes, it will be different

Apple, while not known for keeping up with the Jones', has no choice. The HTC HD2 running the new Windows 7 Mobile, will make tech junkies drool. If Apple does not keep up, I will be looking at other options when I am ready for a new phone.
 
I hope they don't change it. Getting rid of the plastic would be nice though. It's kind of annoying. But I'm completely satisfied with the design.
 
I can think of a few ways to make the build quality better.

1. Use a better plastic material that doesn't crack easily.
2. Make the plastic back available in a matte finish. My iPhone looks so nice in matte!
3. Come up with a way to make the glass more consistently even with the bezel. It varies from iPhone to iPhone and that's annoying.
4. Figure out a way to prevent dust from getting under the glass. Perhaps come up with a better gasket system or put a gasket around the LCD panel on the inside.

Face it. There were a lot of design changes from the original iPhone. The iPhone 3G is easier to take apart and easier to build. It's very hard to take apart the original iPhone without destroying something on it.

I'm sure the overall design will remain the same, but with subtle improvements in quality.
 
I think the design of the iPhone is almost certain to change with the next update. While Apple doesn't often revise their computer case designs, the ipods have gone through frequent, dramatic changes--and I believe the iPhone has a similar cycle.

Cell phones are replaced far more frequently than computers and people get bored with them fast. Apple can get away without a design change for one year but not two.

I think the new design will be flatter and possibly made of a composite material. I'd love aluminum, but as others have said that probably isn't feasible--you never know how Apple can make something work though.
 
barkomatic said:
I think the design of the iPhone is almost certain to change with the next update. While Apple doesn't often revise their computer case designs, the ipods have gone through frequent, dramatic changes--and I believe the iPhone has a similar cycle.

Cell phones are replaced far more frequently than computers and people get bored with them fast. Apple can get away without a design change for one year but not two.

I think the new design will be flatter and possibly made of a composite material. I'd love aluminum, but as others have said that probably isn't feasible--you never know how Apple can make something work though.
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Wasn't there patents on a carbon-fiber material or something?
 
...But why would Apple make the design a little slimmer or flatter. The thing is already plenty thin enough and hard for many to hold on to. Plus, if they did that, I can guarantee you the battery life, which is already being pushed, would suffer.
 
am i the only that still thinks the iphone looks sexy as it is?!:confused:

i said that because i honestly can not think of a new design that they can make, screen szie cant be any smaller. some ppl mentioned new materials and new screens, that'd be good but not necessary in my book. thinner maybe? doesnt bother me still. but i guess we'll see what happen got up their sleeves:p
 
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greygray said:
I guess not. Apple has been known to not change their designs for sometime. I guess this will be the same for the iPhone.
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Well if it is the same on the outside I'm off to Android!
 
I would like to see a matte aluminum back (like the MacBook Pro line) with a glowing Apple logo on the back as well. Perhaps it could even glow when you get a message or call or maybe glow in different colors for different things (voicemail, text message, push notification).

I think that would set it apart even more, and I somehow doubt Apple will use the same design for a third time.
 
lemonademaker said:
Hmmm don't think my 5th gen iPod nor my 3rd gen iPod cabe will charge my 3gs.... How about the physical design from gen1 iPhone to 2nd gen iPhone changed I do believe? Which means new cases? Dock design etc? All which means extra money for apple. I just ment to point out it's in apples best financial intrest to change the design.... I'd love to keep using my invested accessories for the 4th gen..... Was certainly not trying to make a RETARDED statement "dude"....
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1st to 2nd gen iPhone can use the same dock as was delivered with the 1st gen iPhone. but the 3Gs can not use the same dock. or it actually can but it will pop out by itself after some minutes.

I see your point anyway. :)

they might be changing charger solution due to the latest EU "resolution" that all mobiles should be able to use 1 charger. but then again Apple like to goes its own way.

if any changes it would be "light peek" as the new communication technology between all Apple devises. or so i hope.
 
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