This is a sick obsession with thin! Who cares about that??? My iPhone 4 is already thin enough, I don't need thinner. I need better battery so they could use this to put a bigger battery. A selling point for me would also be the inclusion of NFC since Orange has already started tests with NFC in my country and they lend Blackberry phones for the tests for now. I want NFC! But if they come in October and say: "Hey, look, this is the iPhone 5, it's thinneeeeeer!!!", then I'm sticking with my perfectly good iPhone 4.
I have to carry a lot of gear so I like thin but I agree that the iPhone 4 series is thin enough. I'll keep a half CM of thickness for more battery etc. Same with the iPad. I think the 2 and 3 are fine. I'd rather more battery, better backlights (I work outside basically all the time) etc. In fact I'd happily take a couple of MM more on the iPad if it meant they were using some kind of antiglare stronger glass that might not shatter the first time I drop the thing or something lightly bangs it in my gear bags. Same with the iPhone. I think a lot of folks would
As for NFC, it's a wash here in the States so I'm not really caring about it. Sure if the iPhone includes it and places I go support it I'll likely use it but if its not I'm not crying. I'm not likely to up to the iPhone 2012 simply cause I don't really do that much on my phone that it is worth replacing it with anything since ATT is dropping their early update pricing. I just switched my 3gs to a 4s last fall. So I'll be barely a year in. I do most of my stuff on my iPad and might not even get another iPhone after this. In fact I think it would be crazy and killer if Apple did release an iPhone Nano. $150 full price (only sold full price and unlocked). World phone for Verizon and Sprint plus GSM. Phone, Messages, Camera, Address Book, Calendar. That's it. Wifi for backing up to iCloud and Messages. Get the carriers to offer it no required data plan for those that are happy with just wifi and SMS etc but really just want the UI. I would actually buy that.
Its seems the the WSJ is simply the mouth piece for Apple when they want something "leaked" to generate buzz
I wouldn't be so sure it's Apple. There are others that would benefit from this info getting out. Like the component suppliers. Being associated with Apple gives them a kind of clout. They could be the ones leaking this, true or false, to encourage other buyers. Lock them in before Apple announces anything that doesn't include said item. Then if someone objects the companies can just say that they never said they were working with Apple, that was just rumors some idiot reporter published. No one can prove otherwise
That said, I do think that after the example of the Retina MBP this is a viable possibility though it might not be for the 6th Gen. We'll see in a couple of months
Well, I read a *lot* of tech sites and I have never seen anyone suggest that. The new "iPad mini" is supposed to be, but the new iPhone is only supposed to be a millimetre or so thinner at the most.
Also, your link doesn't point to anything that would support your assertion. It points to a picture very similar to the one accompanying this article which only shows that the new screen is something just short of a half a millimetre thinner.
Well, I read a *lot* of tech sites and I have never seen anyone suggest that. The new "iPad mini" is supposed to be, but the new iPhone is only supposed to be a millimetre or so thinner at the most.
Also, your link doesn't point to anything that would support your assertion. It points to a picture very similar to the one accompanying this article which only shows that the new screen is something just short of a half a millimetre thinner.
The picture I linked points to a phone that is 7.9mm, which as we know would be far thinner than the current iPhone's thickness and far closer to the thickness of the Touch. There was an article posted here a few months ago that also pointed to a 7.9mm phone.
It would be positive press for Apple to make the phone this thin especially if additional features such as LTE and a larger retina display are added while retaining similar or better battery life.
The picture I linked points to a phone that is 7.9mm, which as we know would be far thinner than the current iPhone's thickness and far closer to the thickness of the Touch. There was an article posted here a few months ago that also pointed to a 7.9mm phone.
It would be positive press for Apple to make the phone this thin especially if additional features such as LTE and a larger retina display are added while retaining similar or better battery life.
if apple released a 4+ inch screen with double the battery but the same thickness it would sell fast, but I think no matter what apple does with the iphone 5 it will still sell. New connector will make consumers mad but accessories manufacture happy.
As for NFC, it's a wash here in the States so I'm not really caring about it. Sure if the iPhone includes it and places I go support it I'll likely use it but if its not I'm not crying. I'm not likely to up to the iPhone 2012 simply cause I don't really do that much on my phone that it is worth replacing it with anything since ATT is dropping their early update pricing. I just switched my 3gs to a 4s last fall. So I'll be barely a year in. I do most of my stuff on my iPad and might not even get another iPhone after this. In fact I think it would be crazy and killer if Apple did release an iPhone Nano. $150 full price (only sold full price and unlocked). World phone for Verizon and Sprint plus GSM. Phone, Messages, Camera, Address Book, Calendar. That's it. Wifi for backing up to iCloud and Messages. Get the carriers to offer it no required data plan for those that are happy with just wifi and SMS etc but really just want the UI. I would actually buy that.
NFC will probably be the "WOW" feature this time around considering Maps has already been revealed with iOS6. If its not NFC it'll probably be inductive charging or something. Neither are new features but I'm sure Apple will make them fresh and unique to wow consumers.
Also neither feature would compel me personally to buy the phone after buying a 4S last year but the larger screen and LTE would be nice.
Aside from that I agree that an iPhone Nano would be great. They need a strong phone to address the prepaid market worldwide that's affordable without data contract etc.
The picture I linked points to a phone that is 7.9mm, which as we know would be far thinner than the current iPhone's thickness and far closer to the thickness of the Touch. ...
You are right that I missed this was a diagram of the entire phone (it was similar to the one in this article both in colour and style), but wrong that this is evidence of an iPhone the same thickness of an iPod touch (or anything even close to it. Your second link also points only to an article that talks about the phone being about a half a millimetre thinner because of the new glass. Both of these are not just scant evidence of your claim, they aren't evidence at all.
The original diagram you point to just shows that the glass is about a half millimetre thinner and that the backplate might be a little thinner (on no evidence though), and then randomly surmises that the battery will be multiple millimetres thinner making up the difference. There is no evidence that the battery will be thinner, it's just a random supposition. I could make a similar diagram with an even thinner battery segment.
It doesn't prove or really mean anything by itself. It's just someone's guess.
Even then, it doesn't make it as thin as an iPod touch.
Finally, the best way to get an idea of the thickness or thinness of the new iPhone is to look at the leaked unibody back part and simply measure it. Either the glass will be attached the same way (most likely) or maybe, maybe, it will be flush mounted on that part.
Looked at that way, all things point towards the inescapable conclusion that the next iPhone will only be a millimetre or so thinner than the current one at most.
This is a sick obsession with thin! Who cares about that??? My iPhone 4 is already thin enough, I don't need thinner. I need better battery so they could use this to put a bigger battery. A selling point for me would also be the inclusion of NFC since Orange has already started tests with NFC in my country and they lend Blackberry phones for the tests for now. I want NFC! But if they come in October and say: "Hey, look, this is the iPhone 5, it's thinneeeeeer!!!", then I'm sticking with my perfectly good iPhone 4.
By making the screen thinner, they have more space for your larger battery! ^_^
It doesn't prove or really mean anything by itself. It's just someone's guess.
That's true considering both links were based on analyst estimates and unsubstantiated rumor.
Personally I would like to see Apple to take back the title of "worlds thinnest smartphone" that they claimed in 2010 with the iPhone 4. Since then as we know far thinner phones have come out and it may not be possible for them to reclaim that title but we shall see what they have up their sleeves.
Most here seem content with more features and higher battery capacity and that may be the direction Apple ultimately goes in.
The Wall Street Journal broke some news recently via Twitter that the next generation iPhone will include a new touch screen technology. It is expected that the new tech will make for a thinner touch screen, resulting in a thinner iPhone, according to the WSJ.
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Originally Posted by NelsonX
This is a sick obsession with thin! Who cares about that??? My iPhone 4 is already thin enough, I don't need thinner. I need better battery so they could use this to put a bigger battery. A selling point for me would also be the inclusion of NFC since Orange has already started tests with NFC in my country and they lend Blackberry phones for the tests for now. I want NFC! But if they come in October and say: "Hey, look, this is the iPhone 5, it's thinneeeeeer!!!", then I'm sticking with my perfectly good iPhone 4.
I have to carry a lot of gear so I like thin but I agree that the iPhone 4 series is thin enough. I'll keep a half CM of thickness for more battery etc. Same with the iPad. I think the 2 and 3 are fine. I'd rather more battery, better backlights (I work outside basically all the time) etc. In fact I'd happily take a couple of MM more on the iPad if it meant they were using some kind of antiglare stronger glass that might not shatter the first time I drop the thing or something lightly bangs it in my gear bags. Same with the iPhone. I think a lot of folks would
As for NFC, it's a wash here in the States so I'm not really caring about it. Sure if the iPhone includes it and places I go support it I'll likely use it but if its not I'm not crying. I'm not likely to up to the iPhone 2012 simply cause I don't really do that much on my phone that it is worth replacing it with anything since ATT is dropping their early update pricing. I just switched my 3gs to a 4s last fall. So I'll be barely a year in. I do most of my stuff on my iPad and might not even get another iPhone after this. In fact I think it would be crazy and killer if Apple did release an iPhone Nano. $150 full price (only sold full price and unlocked). World phone for Verizon and Sprint plus GSM. Phone, Messages, Camera, Address Book, Calendar. That's it. Wifi for backing up to iCloud and Messages. Get the carriers to offer it no required data plan for those that are happy with just wifi and SMS etc but really just want the UI. I would actually buy that.
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Originally Posted by RaptorOO7
Its seems the the WSJ is simply the mouth piece for Apple when they want something "leaked" to generate buzz
I wouldn't be so sure it's Apple. There are others that would benefit from this info getting out. Like the component suppliers. Being associated with Apple gives them a kind of clout. They could be the ones leaking this, true or false, to encourage other buyers. Lock them in before Apple announces anything that doesn't include said item. Then if someone objects the companies can just say that they never said they were working with Apple, that was just rumors some idiot reporter published. No one can prove otherwise
That said, I do think that after the example of the Retina MBP this is a viable possibility though it might not be for the 6th Gen. We'll see in a couple of months
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Originally Posted by blackbook
Accoring to graphics at other sites the phone will be almost as thin as the Touch. Whether these graphics are true or not is another thing.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2012/04/iphone_in_cell_thickness.jpg
Well, I read a *lot* of tech sites and I have never seen anyone suggest that. The new "iPad mini" is supposed to be, but the new iPhone is only supposed to be a millimetre or so thinner at the most.
Also, your link doesn't point to anything that would support your assertion. It points to a picture very similar to the one accompanying this article which only shows that the new screen is something just short of a half a millimetre thinner.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/04/23/in_cell_touch_panels_expected_to_shave_04mm_off_apples_next_iphone.html
It would be positive press for Apple to make the phone this thin especially if additional features such as LTE and a larger retina display are added while retaining similar or better battery life.
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Originally Posted by blackbook
The picture I linked points to a phone that is 7.9mm, which as we know would be far thinner than the current iPhone's thickness and far closer to the thickness of the Touch. There was an article posted here a few months ago that also pointed to a 7.9mm phone.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/04/23/in_cell_touch_panels_expected_to_shave_04mm_off_apples_next_iphone.html
It would be positive press for Apple to make the phone this thin especially if additional features such as LTE and a larger retina display are added while retaining similar or better battery life.
if apple released a 4+ inch screen with double the battery but the same thickness it would sell fast, but I think no matter what apple does with the iphone 5 it will still sell. New connector will make consumers mad but accessories manufacture happy.
Also neither feature would compel me personally to buy the phone after buying a 4S last year but the larger screen and LTE would be nice.
Aside from that I agree that an iPhone Nano would be great. They need a strong phone to address the prepaid market worldwide that's affordable without data contract etc.
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Originally Posted by blackbook
The picture I linked points to a phone that is 7.9mm, which as we know would be far thinner than the current iPhone's thickness and far closer to the thickness of the Touch. ...
You are right that I missed this was a diagram of the entire phone (it was similar to the one in this article both in colour and style), but wrong that this is evidence of an iPhone the same thickness of an iPod touch (or anything even close to it. Your second link also points only to an article that talks about the phone being about a half a millimetre thinner because of the new glass. Both of these are not just scant evidence of your claim, they aren't evidence at all.
The original diagram you point to just shows that the glass is about a half millimetre thinner and that the backplate might be a little thinner (on no evidence though), and then randomly surmises that the battery will be multiple millimetres thinner making up the difference. There is no evidence that the battery will be thinner, it's just a random supposition. I could make a similar diagram with an even thinner battery segment.
It doesn't prove or really mean anything by itself. It's just someone's guess.
Even then, it doesn't make it as thin as an iPod touch.
Finally, the best way to get an idea of the thickness or thinness of the new iPhone is to look at the leaked unibody back part and simply measure it. Either the glass will be attached the same way (most likely) or maybe, maybe, it will be flush mounted on that part.
Looked at that way, all things point towards the inescapable conclusion that the next iPhone will only be a millimetre or so thinner than the current one at most.
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Originally Posted by NelsonX
This is a sick obsession with thin! Who cares about that??? My iPhone 4 is already thin enough, I don't need thinner. I need better battery so they could use this to put a bigger battery. A selling point for me would also be the inclusion of NFC since Orange has already started tests with NFC in my country and they lend Blackberry phones for the tests for now. I want NFC! But if they come in October and say: "Hey, look, this is the iPhone 5, it's thinneeeeeer!!!", then I'm sticking with my perfectly good iPhone 4.
By making the screen thinner, they have more space for your larger battery! ^_^
Personally I would like to see Apple to take back the title of "worlds thinnest smartphone" that they claimed in 2010 with the iPhone 4. Since then as we know far thinner phones have come out and it may not be possible for them to reclaim that title but we shall see what they have up their sleeves.
Most here seem content with more features and higher battery capacity and that may be the direction Apple ultimately goes in.
We are getting to the point I am gonna need to get an otterbox, just to make sure I have something thick enough to hold on to!
I feel long life battery is the right point to go. And Moto has been doing so, but really weird that no huge success come
News New iPhone To Feature Thinner Touch Screen
The Wall Street Journal broke some news recently via Twitter that the next generation iPhone will include a new touch screen technology. It is expected that the new tech will make for a thinner touch screen, resulting in a thinner iPhone, according to the WSJ.