iPhone 5 event September 12

[chris888222]

i can't wait for iphone 6 because that's when i'll be upgrading.

but anyway, i want to see more of the iphone maps with 3d rendering. i wonder if it will be the same quicktime vr they license to google or if they added features, or maybe it is fully 3d rendered.

Didn't they already say that maps is fully Apple designed with 3D rendering?

 

[chris888222]

I have no idea if this is real (since it gives an error at startup)

http://www.redmondpie.com/first-video-of-iphone-5-partially-booting-up-ios-6-surfaces/
(see the video)

but the startup speeds are noticeably faster than 4S.

 

[Haloman800]

Lotta companies anouncing phones. First Samsung, then Motorola (yesterday), tomorrow's Amazon, and then Apple.

 

[Quietlyawesome94]

Lotta companies anouncing phones. First Samsung, then Motorola (yesterday), tomorrow's Amazon, and then Apple.

Forgot Nokia. The 920 is pretty slick and has a fabulous camera.

 

[chris888222]

Lotta companies anouncing phones. First Samsung, then Motorola (yesterday), tomorrow's Amazon, and then Apple.

I'm eyeing on Apple and HTC. If iPhone 5 doesn't impress I hope HTC can have some decent backups.

 

[431unknown]

My wallet is ready!

 

[digipokemaster]

im going to get it. it going to be my second iphone, i have now iphone 4s so my wallet ready for it . would it be a good idea to preorder it on the 12th?

 

[iFish]

I have a contract ending this October, and it's either a Galaxy S3/Note 2 or the iPhone 5.

The major deal breaker for me is the processor. If its A5X, I'm out. (I already have the new iPhat)
I hope the screen gets bumped too, but I don't care about NFC and the new connector.

A bit far fetched, but my hopes:
- A6 chip (Quad Core) -> MAJOR deal breaker
- 4.0" Retina Display
- 12MP iSight Camera
- Stereo Speakers
- NFC into Passbook (although chances are I won't use it)
- At least 1GB RAM
-IMPROVEMENT IN DURABILITY

You're crazy if you think Apple will put a 12MP camera on the iPhone. Also, Megapixels =\= quality in most cases. As long as it takes really nice pictures, the megapixels shouldn't make a huge difference for a camera on a mobile phone.

Also, why does being quad-core matter? If the OS is optimized well for the hardware, that doesn't matter. For example, Windows Phone 7 ran buttery smooth on a single-core 1GHz chip. I'm nOt saying quad-core isn't nice, but I'm saying it doesn't really make a difference to the user if the software is optimized well for the hardware it's running on.

 

[chris888222]

I have a contract ending this October, and it's either a Galaxy S3/Note 2 or the iPhone 5.

The major deal breaker for me is the processor. If its A5X, I'm out. (I already have the new iPhat)
I hope the screen gets bumped too, but I don't care about NFC and the new connector.

A bit far fetched, but my hopes:
- A6 chip (Quad Core) -> MAJOR deal breaker
- 4.0" Retina Display
- 12MP iSight Camera
- Stereo Speakers
- NFC into Passbook (although chances are I won't use it)
- At least 1GB RAM
-IMPROVEMENT IN DURABILITY

You're crazy if you think Apple will put a 12MP camera on the iPhone. Also, Megapixels == quality in most cases. As long as it takes really nice pictures, the megapixels shouldn't make a huge difference for a camera on a mobile phone.

Also, why does being quad-core matter? If the OS is optimized well for the hardware, that doesn't matter. For example, Windows Phone 7 ran buttery smooth on a single-core 1GHz chip. I'm nOt saying quad-core isn't nice, but I'm saying it doesn't really make a difference to the user if the software is optimized well for the hardware it's running on.

Ever since iPhone 3G, Apple hasn't stopped changing the cameras. It would make no sense if the 5 had the same 8MP camera with the five element lenses and stuff, especially when it (is most likely) to have a larger display. My guess is if Apple improves the aperture, they would likely boost the camera MP as well. There are also other smartphones in the market which have 12MP cameras.

Many people are bitching about quad core, and it also make sense for Apple to tackle the competition. Quad core processing allows more complicated processes and likely a speed boost too.

If you looked at the video in the web I posted, the iPhone 5 boots up much faster than the 4S (which to me is already quite quick). So I'm definitely looking into a better chip.

 

[iFish]

I have a contract ending this October, and it's either a Galaxy S3/Note 2 or the iPhone 5.

The major deal breaker for me is the processor. If its A5X, I'm out. (I already have the new iPhat)
I hope the screen gets bumped too, but I don't care about NFC and the new connector.

A bit far fetched, but my hopes:
- A6 chip (Quad Core) -> MAJOR deal breaker
- 4.0" Retina Display
- 12MP iSight Camera
- Stereo Speakers
- NFC into Passbook (although chances are I won't use it)
- At least 1GB RAM
-IMPROVEMENT IN DURABILITY

You're crazy if you think Apple will put a 12MP camera on the iPhone. Also, Megapixels == quality in most cases. As long as it takes really nice pictures, the megapixels shouldn't make a huge difference for a camera on a mobile phone.

Also, why does being quad-core matter? If the OS is optimized well for the hardware, that doesn't matter. For example, Windows Phone 7 ran buttery smooth on a single-core 1GHz chip. I'm nOt saying quad-core isn't nice, but I'm saying it doesn't really make a difference to the user if the software is optimized well for the hardware it's running on.

Ever since iPhone 3G, Apple hasn't stopped changing the cameras. It would make no sense if the 5 had the same 8MP camera with the five element lenses and stuff, especially when it (is most likely) to have a larger display. My guess is if Apple improves the aperture, they would likely boost the camera MP as well. There are also other smartphones in the market which have 12MP cameras.

Many people are bitching about quad core, and it also make sense for Apple to tackle the competition. Quad core processing allows more complicated processes and likely a speed boost too.

If you looked at the video in the web I posted, the iPhone 5 boots up much faster than the 4S (which to me is already quite quick). So I'm definitely looking into a better chip.

I didn't look at it because that's most likely not an iPhone 5. I'll wait to see that at the keynote. I don't usually follow rumors. They drive me insane.

But oh we'll. The event is in a week from now, we'll see what happens. The only way I see Apple doing quad-core is if they can get it to be battery efficient enough otherwise it's kinda silly.

 

[ZAFDeltaForce]

I really wish Apple would just ditch numbers. Like the iPad, and all of their computers.

Just "The (new) iPhone" simple and all the customer has to do is say that to get it.

Then what would they call the next model? The (newer) iPhone?

How about the one after that? The New iPhone: Resurrection?

Fuck that. I want numbers.

 

[bazamuffin]

I'm ordering a Goophone, Android FTW!

 

[rip-it-up]

I think they might put a super wide angle lens in the camera to match the longer screen think it would work well.

The maps 3d thing is very good,
Nokia used the company which do it for their web maps.
Apple have since bought them and i expect this feature on the mobile phone to be a siri/facetime feature in advertisement.

But we'll have to wait and see.

 

[chris888222]

I have a contract ending this October, and it's either a Galaxy S3/Note 2 or the iPhone 5.

The major deal breaker for me is the processor. If its A5X, I'm out. (I already have the new iPhat)
I hope the screen gets bumped too, but I don't care about NFC and the new connector.

A bit far fetched, but my hopes:
- A6 chip (Quad Core) -> MAJOR deal breaker
- 4.0" Retina Display
- 12MP iSight Camera
- Stereo Speakers
- NFC into Passbook (although chances are I won't use it)
- At least 1GB RAM
-IMPROVEMENT IN DURABILITY

You're crazy if you think Apple will put a 12MP camera on the iPhone. Also, Megapixels == quality in most cases. As long as it takes really nice pictures, the megapixels shouldn't make a huge difference for a camera on a mobile phone.

Also, why does being quad-core matter? If the OS is optimized well for the hardware, that doesn't matter. For example, Windows Phone 7 ran buttery smooth on a single-core 1GHz chip. I'm nOt saying quad-core isn't nice, but I'm saying it doesn't really make a difference to the user if the software is optimized well for the hardware it's running on.

Ever since iPhone 3G, Apple hasn't stopped changing the cameras. It would make no sense if the 5 had the same 8MP camera with the five element lenses and stuff, especially when it (is most likely) to have a larger display. My guess is if Apple improves the aperture, they would likely boost the camera MP as well. There are also other smartphones in the market which have 12MP cameras.

Many people are bitching about quad core, and it also make sense for Apple to tackle the competition. Quad core processing allows more complicated processes and likely a speed boost too.

If you looked at the video in the web I posted, the iPhone 5 boots up much faster than the 4S (which to me is already quite quick). So I'm definitely looking into a better chip.

I didn't look at it because that's most likely not an iPhone 5. I'll wait to see that at the keynote. I don't usually follow rumors. They drive me insane.

But oh we'll. The event is in a week from now, we'll see what happens. The only way I see Apple doing quad-core is if they can get it to be battery efficient enough otherwise it's kinda silly.

Like what I said, it's not silly at all for Apple to incorporate an A6 quad core chip. Phones are slowly moving to quad core (with the exception of some overclocked dual core chips, which Apple most likely wouldn't do) and it would be brainless if Apple decided to stick with 800MHz A5X for the next iPhone and not tackle the competition.

I can safely say that the phone I've posted is indeed the iPhone 5, or else it wouldn't even boot the Apple logo. It looks authentic enough as well. However waiting for Sep 12 is definitely a lot safer.

Since now my carrier has sliced the 3G data from 12GB 3G only to 2GB of 3G + 4G LTE data (I have absolutely NO idea why they suddenly initiated that) and I have a contract ending this October, I really hope the iPhone 5 will come with LTE support in Singapore. The new iPad was a huge bummer by only having LTE in NA, so I really hope that they'll expand the scope.

 

[Pleng]

I can safely say that the phone I've posted is indeed the iPhone 5, or else it wouldn't even boot the Apple logo

My $150 Chinese Android phone can be configured to boot with an Applie logo...

 

[Just Another Gamer]

I can safely say that the phone I've posted is indeed the iPhone 5, or else it wouldn't even boot the Apple logo

My $150 Chinese Android phone can be configured to boot with an Applie logo...

Ummm...wouldn't this work with any rooted Android phone?

 

[chris888222]

I can safely say that the phone I've posted is indeed the iPhone 5, or else it wouldn't even boot the Apple logo

My $150 Chinese Android phone can be configured to boot with an Applie logo...

O_O

Nevermind then... I was referring to this:

This device is not registered as part of the iPhone Developer Program. If you are a member of the program, please register your device in the @@url@@.

I guess you can configure that too, but since it's from a China source I doubt their English is that good.

 

[Pleng]

I can safely say that the phone I've posted is indeed the iPhone 5, or else it wouldn't even boot the Apple logo

My $150 Chinese Android phone can be configured to boot with an Applie logo...

Ummm...wouldn't this work with any rooted Android phone?

Ummm...that's my point...

 

[Deleted member 473940]

Perfect timing for me
My contract ends in January but I just found out that I can upgrade on the 25th !
(hopefully my network gets it right away)

 

[8BitWalugi]

what should I say,I can never catch up with Apple.When I bought ipad 2 earlier this year ,the new ipad released..I just bought iphone 4s last year,the iphone 5 released now,and I cannot afford it any more.

I think that should be a sign that you shouldn't buy every iteration.

You're not missing much with the iPhone 5, especially if you have a 4S.