For the next iPhone Apple has to increase the screen res to complete with all the Android phones. One hurdle I see is won't all the current apps in the app store have to be rewritten then for the new screen res? We're talking 100k+ apps...
For the next iPhone Apple has to increase the screen res to complete with all the Android phones. One hurdle I see is won't all the current apps in the app store have to be rewritten then for the new screen res? We're talking 100k+ apps...
Log into your account on ATT.com. They will clearly identify when you can upgrade.Will I be eligible for an upgrade if I got my 3G phone in NOVEMBER 2008?
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You contradicted yourself a few times... You say that this isn't just a small update but then you say that all the things that Apple is doing is not innovation. Front facing camera, done, UI, done, Multitasking, done, big screen, done...
So what is going to be so great about the next iPhone? Also maybe you should be thinking that if all these things have been done before then why didn't Apple do it?
Everything from the original iPhone had been done before when it came out. What made the iPhone great was that it had never been done all together and not done so well. That's exactly why people are excited about these other phones. Why shouldn't they be? So the step from iPhone 3Gs to EVO 4G isn't as big as Moto Razr to iPhone... big deal. EVO 4G still tops the known upcoming devices as far as functionality and specs go. That is not to say that Apple won't pull off something amazing, which I hope they do.
I said HTC isn't really innovating. And I didn't say ANYTHING about the future iPhone except that it is likely to be a big update. My whole post boils down to this: people need to stop acting like they know how Apple operates, people need to stop downplaying the iphone, if you're into android then that's awesome for you, I like it too, but the way people downplay the iphone is getting straight up ridiculous. Anyone who denies that...well you're probably one of them.
I said HTC isn't really innovating. And I didn't say ANYTHING about the future iPhone except that it is likely to be a big update. My whole post boils down to this: people need to stop acting like they know how Apple operates, people need to stop downplaying the iphone, if you're into android then that's awesome for you, I like it too, but the way people downplay the iphone is getting straight up ridiculous. Anyone who denies that...well you're probably one of them.
'HD' doesn't necessarily need to refer to HDTV resolutions. By handset standards I think 960x640 more than qualifies as high-definition.
Because HTC are able to pull of an aluminum unibody design with exchange battery, external memory card slot, GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G without any issues. Why can't Apple? iPhone OS is great (though a bit outdated), but the hardware is just sub par imo. It looks and feels cheap. It's a shame because the iPhone 2G was really great back then, but Apple forgot to step up to their game. HTC beat Apple at their core business (= combining great software with great hardware)! How on Earth could Apple let this happen?
I'm talking about the HTC Legend btw.
Could be, but I happen to own a Legend and I've been experiencing great 3G reception. I even get HSDPA reception indoors. Also, I've read a review of the SE X10 where it was determined that the Legend has better reception than the X10, with its plastic back. So ofcourse reception may vary from device to device, but it's not like the iPhone has been blessed with great reception either. I still think Apple should be able to pull off an aluminum iPhone with good reception.Hey, I understand that the aluminium back looks really nice (and I agree that the Legend is a damn sexy phone) but I have a read a few reviews and they actually found that because of this metal back they didn't get as good 3G coverage and WiFi coverage compared to the Desire. So I assume that was probably the reason why Apple moved away from it to a plastic back. I have not actually used the Legend but I am trusting what reviewers have said.
I agree. Between the late Macbook updates and no iPhone announcement as of April 2nd, it's pretty obvious Apple isn't following some set-in-stone schedule.
Interesting that there is possibly going to be a CDMA iPhone since GSM is more prominent worldwide?
Marc
I would guess they don't have to, the new phone should be design to be able to run app with old resolution, and it should automatically adjust to the native res size when launching an app.
Ray
/facepalm, you obviously haven't read the thread.
post #63 and #56
The sad part is they are on macforums... saying how they can't wait for so and so.
Good for you? Head for open waters! You're so tired of your iphone... get rid of it and move on. Put your posts where your fingers are.And for those that are waiting to say, "Already did," ponder why you're still here on MacRumors in the iPhone section.
Right, because speculating if the next gen iPhone will be better than a different phone means it's not Mac related. You do realize this is MacRumors. Any rumors relating to the iPhone and it's potential sale is relevant. People come here looking for advice and information about the products Apple offers. The forum offers multi party discussion of these topics. This forum would be absolutely useless if every post was "OMG iPhone is awesome! Everyone buy one!" over and over.
I'm sorry you're offended that people are no longer happy with their iPhones. I bought my 3G on release day and only now am I getting bored of it. It's pretty weak compared to newer announced phones. I'm not a bandwagon jumper so I'm waiting for the next iPhone to be announced to make an educated decision. The same thing I would hope many people do if they are still willing to wait.
You would make that post considering this thread.
None of what you posted is what goes on here but rather "Check out the Palm Pre." Very relevant to the iPhone. As for being offended, that's a joke. I'm "bored" with my iPhone as well but don't defend the random "This phone is a killer" threads that pop up all the time... on MacRumors. I simply don't care to discuss other phones here; That's what HowardForums and Phonescoop are for and offer. Do you come here to discuss Dell issues as well?![]()
Yea... I would... It has made for good conversation considering well over 700 posts have been made in that thread. Most discussion is pros and cons of the iPhone to the Nexus One. Like I said earlier... Most people in this forum are iPhone users and are curious what else is out there that will be options along with the new iPhone. You don't like good discussion then put my on your block list. I have never been here criticizing what devices others chose to buy. I actually wait and make educated decisions on all my purchases (reason why my thread wasn't "I JUST BOUGHT A NEXUS ONE!"). I am active in the iPhone community helping users jailbreak, theme their phones without Winterboard, installing LockInfo, writing LockInfo plugins and various other Unix based fixes for the iPhone.
But... If you think that I'm just Anti-iPhone and waiting to buy the next non-Apple device to hit the shelves you're mistaken. Many posts here regarding Android devices refer to it as a competitor and we await to see what Apple does to compete. Competition is good for the consumers. If you'd rather ignore any other devices, good for you. Just don't act like it's not relevant.
Oh and by the way, there are lots of posts and even rumors about things that happen in the PC world followed by "When do you think Apple will do something like this?"
The point is over your head. You're so busy being defensive (when I didn't even comment about you) that you can't even see the fact that you're defending comparison while I'm pointing out posts such as "Check out this phone - I want it."![]()
Isn't it weird how sites are reporting the phone will be announced on June 22, when WWDC isn't supposed to begin until June 23?