Supply chain rumor contradicts claims of new 4-inch iPhone in 2015

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  • Reply 41 of 50
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    Ridiculous. Virtually every part Apple would need for a 4" iPhone 6C is already being manufactured for either the 5C, 5S, or 6 & 6 Plus -- assuming they mirror the 6 series design. Why on Earth would Apple be ordering brand new parts now for a phone that won't go into production until mid-2015? I realize the parts have to be manufactured, but what exactly is there they would need that isn't already being manufactured? A slightly re-configured logic board? A smaller battery? In this case, I'd say the supply chain knows nothing. 


    If you think 6 and 6+ components will fit into 4" chassis without redesign/remanufacturing, you're out of your mind. Apple will have to redesign/modify the logic board, not from the scratch, but from iPhone 6 to make sure it fits and aligns correctly in 4" chassis. So, the new logic board will require new manufacturing and also new chassis...Therefore, it's brand new phone.

    If 4" 6C is the 5S re-packaging, it's a dumb business move. Why the hell would Apple want to spend R&D resources to rebadge the 2 years-old phone (5S) in form of 6C and sell it as an entry level with lower margin instead of just selling the damn 5S for the same price? Remember 5C was 5 repackaging as a mid-tier, not entry level phone. 

    If 6C will ever be made, it should be iPhone 6 or 6+ rebadge or both. It makes more sense when the new model of 6S and 6+S come, the current 6 and 6+ can be discontinued and repackaged into 6C and 6+C. That way Apple can differentiate the physical looks of the new "S" models from the mid-tier models in their line up.


     

     

    No. 

     

    If Apple are to sell a smaller model, it needs to be a flagship model, not a year or two behind. If anything, they should make the 5.5" model slip behind, as that's the model for the people who can't afford an iPad, and therefore are looking to save money.

     

    Follow the money, as Cook said.

  • Reply 42 of 50
    twhiteford wrote: »
    The Apple I fell in love with told the world what they wanted, and didn't let the world tell them what to make. Was it good business to make a larger phone?... of course. But why did they make 2 phones that were both bigger? I know, record sales and consumer demand bla bla bla. They kept the iPod classic around for a long time, why not the 4" that I love. This year was easy, my 5s is still a good phone, but I don't know what I will do next year. I feel like an old geezer bitching about this, but the 6 just doesn't feel right when I wrap my pudgy fingers around it.

    Apple will probably keep the 5S for 2015-2016 and reduced the limit storage to either 8 or 16GB and go with the two color choice Space Grey or White. It will be the new bottom, bottom, entry level like the 4S was back in 2013-2104.
  • Reply 43 of 50
    I'd actually like to see Apple reintroduce a 3.5" phone in their lineup. I played around with a 6 Plus, and it's just. Too. Frickin'. Huge. I really like my 5s, but there are certainly times when it's a struggle to get my thumb to reach the upper left corner. 3.5" is the only size that absolutely works for one-handed operation, and Apple had that right from the beginning... I think they've traded one of their core values for the court of public opinion.

    Considering how broad their product line is (hell, look at the iPad mini 3; it's just a slightly warmed over mini 2), I could definitely see the logic of a 4.7/5.5" phone at the top end, and 3.5/4" at the lower end, which would essentially be repackaged versions of last year's technology.

    I second that.

    Reaching the top left with my right thumb is a stretch; it wasn't with the 3.5".
  • Reply 44 of 50
    harry wild wrote: »
    twhiteford wrote: »
    The Apple I fell in love with told the world what they wanted, and didn't let the world tell them what to make. Was it good business to make a larger phone?... of course. But why did they make 2 phones that were both bigger? I know, record sales and consumer demand bla bla bla. They kept the iPod classic around for a long time, why not the 4" that I love. This year was easy, my 5s is still a good phone, but I don't know what I will do next year. I feel like an old geezer bitching about this, but the 6 just doesn't feel right when I wrap my pudgy fingers around it.

    Apple will probably keep the 5S for 2015-2016 and reduced the limit storage to either 8 or 16GB and go with the two color choice Space Grey or White. It will be the new bottom, bottom, entry level like the 4S was back in 2013-2104.

    It makes more sense for Apple to make the 5.5" the entry level. Give it 1GB RAM, plastic body and no Apple Pay or Touch ID and Bob's your uncle.
  • Reply 45 of 50
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,056member
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    No. 

     

    If Apple are to sell a smaller model, it needs to be a flagship model, not a year or two behind. If anything, they should make the 5.5" model slip behind, as that's the model for the people who can't afford an iPad, and therefore are looking to save money.

     

    Follow the money, as Cook said.


    Flagship 4" at the entry level price? Never happens. Tell me how this 4" flagship will be priced in the new line up in this Fall?

    $299: 6+S

    $199: 6S/6+

    $99: 6

    $0: 5S

    If they use the same specs as iPhone 6 in 4" chassis, it should be priced between 5S and 6 which is $49...lol. That's horrible financial move to just cater a small population.

  • Reply 46 of 50
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,056member
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    It makes more sense for Apple to make the 5.5" the entry level. Give it 1GB RAM, plastic body and no Apple Pay or Touch ID and Bob's your uncle.

    Buy an iPad mini.

  • Reply 47 of 50
    fallenjt wrote: »
    It makes more sense for Apple to make the 5.5" the entry level. Give it 1GB RAM, plastic body and no Apple Pay or Touch ID and Bob's your uncle.
    Buy an iPad mini.

    Sure.

    I wasn't being serious. Just amusing Mr. Wild.
  • Reply 48 of 50

    <whoops> Can't see how to delete this double post.


  • Reply 49 of 50
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    Maybe you should try to stick with it a little longer. It took me about 2 weeks with my 6 until I would feel like I wouldn't drop it with one handed use. 

     


     

    Fair enough. But that doesn't address my main issue where I run and ride with the phone in my pocket and it feels like there's a live salmon in there. Sure, I could get an arm band or something, but I'm going to wait to see how independent the watch is and whether or not we see the return of a top end 4" this year.

  • Reply 50 of 50

    Talk to Apple associates and see how they feel if the 4" is needed?  You will find out that the 4" models are displayed to the side and in a very small bunch while the iPod Touch, Nano, Shuffle have more space then the lonely 4" 5S which is now stacked up - 6" of side space now instead of side to side on the display tables at side wall(3 feet).  I think Apple will still sell the 5S; but it will be the lowest budget iPhone that Apple will offer in Fall of 2015.  I think it will have only 8GB of storage and be offered in the black and white colors only!

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