Vodafone suggests Apple's iPhone 5 will come in 16GB, 32GB capacities
A product listing on the website for U.K. carrier Vodafone has implied that Apple's next-generation iPhone will be offered in black and white, and available in the same two capacities it has been for years: 16 and 32 gigabytes.
The product page for the Vodafone Sure Signal, which works as a signal booster for the carrier's network, offers a list of phones compatible with the device. The carrier's site makes mention of four "iPhone 5" models, with capacities of 16GB and 32GB and colors of black and white.
Of course, it's possible that the listing is a typo, or even presumptive. But it does mention in addition the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and even the iPhone 3G first released in 2008.
If accurate, the mention of a next-generation iPhone would mean that Apple's handset would not gain a 64GB capacity model. Both the iPod touch and iPad have high-end models with 64GB of flash storage available, while the iPhone currently tops off at 32GB.
The page would also suggest that Apple will offer a white variant of its iPhone 5 at launch. Apple had troubles with paint mixtures in assembling its white iPhone 4, and was pushed back 10 months from its originally scheduled June 2010 debut.
While the capacities and colors listed by Vodafone would be identical to the currently available iPhone 4, Apple's next-generation handset is expected to have an 8-megapixel camera for higher resolution photos. The device is also likely to sport the same custom-built A5 processor found in the iPad 2.
Apple is widely expected to have a press event in the coming weeks to publicly unveil its next-generation iPhone. Numerous rumors have suggested the fifth-generation iPhone will go on sale in October.
The product page for the Vodafone Sure Signal, which works as a signal booster for the carrier's network, offers a list of phones compatible with the device. The carrier's site makes mention of four "iPhone 5" models, with capacities of 16GB and 32GB and colors of black and white.
Of course, it's possible that the listing is a typo, or even presumptive. But it does mention in addition the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and even the iPhone 3G first released in 2008.
If accurate, the mention of a next-generation iPhone would mean that Apple's handset would not gain a 64GB capacity model. Both the iPod touch and iPad have high-end models with 64GB of flash storage available, while the iPhone currently tops off at 32GB.
The page would also suggest that Apple will offer a white variant of its iPhone 5 at launch. Apple had troubles with paint mixtures in assembling its white iPhone 4, and was pushed back 10 months from its originally scheduled June 2010 debut.
While the capacities and colors listed by Vodafone would be identical to the currently available iPhone 4, Apple's next-generation handset is expected to have an 8-megapixel camera for higher resolution photos. The device is also likely to sport the same custom-built A5 processor found in the iPad 2.
Apple is widely expected to have a press event in the coming weeks to publicly unveil its next-generation iPhone. Numerous rumors have suggested the fifth-generation iPhone will go on sale in October.
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in the coming weeks to public unveil its next-generation iPhone
Of course, it's possible that the listing is a typo
I'm sorry, the irony was just too rich to pass by.
A product listing on the website for U.K. carrier Vodafone has
implied that Apple's next-generation iPhone will be offered in black and white, and available in the same two capacities it has been for years: 16 and 32 gigabytes.
The product page for the Vodafone Sure Signal, which works as a signal booster for the carrier's network, offers a list of phones compatible with the device. The carrier's site makes mention of four "iPhone 5" models, with capacities of 16GB and 32GB and colors of black and white.
Of course, it's possible that the listing is a typo, or even presumptive. But it does mention in addition the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and even the iPhone 3G first released in 2008.
If accurate, the mention of a next-generation iPhone would mean that Apple's handset would not gain a 64GB capacity model. Both the iPod touch and iPad have high-end models with 64GB of flash storage available, while the iPhone currently tops off at 32GB.
The page would also suggest that Apple will offer a white variant of its iPhone 5 at launch. Apple had troubles with paint mixtures in assembling its white iPhone 4, and was pushed back 10 months from its originally scheduled June 2010 debut.
While the capacities and colors listed by Vodafone would be identical to the currently available iPhone 4, Apple's next-generation handset is expected to have an 8-megapixel camera for higher resolution photos. The device is also likely to sport the same custom-built A5 processor found in the iPad 2.
Apple is widely expected to have a press event in the coming weeks to public unveil its next-generation iPhone. Numerous rumors have suggested the fifth-generation iPhone will go on sale in October.
Why would they bump capacity when they want people to use iCloud? It makes sense given that.
we must rethink local storage just like apple had us rethink processor speeds and memory, and networking, appstore , physical media, it goes on and on
ios uses memory and storage much more efficiently than other "smartphones" using touch screens
why push the "airs" which such limited storage, we don't need such large local storage i added a 500gb hd to my white c2d macbook, why....not needed,with iCloud--if all purchases are auto saved, then your needed storage is even less, and cheap
iCloud is the new "efficiency" streaming and everywhere net access is our new reality it is also another lockin for apple
create loyalty with services
iCloud, itunes, iPHones, iTouch, TV macs,appstore its all about the synergy
that's what all the others lack which puts apple years ahead
Some of you are clearly confused. iCloud has nothing to do with this as you can't actually stream your junk. If you have a fully loaded iPhone, in order for you to download something else from iCloud, you'll have to delete something from your iPhone. Just how does that help?
with iCloud, you don't have to keep so much locally, and switch out,
i don't need to keep 500 pictures, 500 songs, 10 movies and 200 apps on my iPhone
i just keep what i will use "now" then switch out, i can replace at will
how much of my stuff do i need to keep, immediately available, thats why i say we will rethink how and how much we keep locally, its all available to you
Why would they bump capacity when they want people to use iCloud? It makes sense given that.
Something they see as a future solution isn't going to stop incremental upgrades today. With things like storage they seem to use the largest reliable standard that fits their manufacturing budget. This is completely normal, and it will not prevent icloud from developing further.
64 GB makes sense and I would be surprised if Apple stick with 32GB for the second model running.
I'm ready to replace my 3GS 32GB. It would be ideal if my next model was 64GB.
The more capacity the better. I'm not completely sold on 'the cloud'.
And the apps has to be stored locally. I don't even sync all apps I have and have over 16 gig.
Sure that could happen however that will use data. Given the paucity of data plans (at least in the US) I do not want to be having to pay for more data just because of limited space on my phone.
64 GB makes sense and I would be surprised if Apple stick with 32GB for the second model running.
I'm ready to replace my 3GS 32GB. It would be ideal if my next model was 64GB.
It is a problem to fit 64GB inside an iPhone. iPod Touch can have 64gig since it does not need logic board for data/more.
Memory technology has shrunk since the last iPhone. But I believe Apple instead of going 64gig, will make the iPhone thinner.
Way back in the iPod days, Apple had 2 thickness of the iPods. The thicker model had double the space. I wish Apple could do something like this for the iPhone. Have a bit thicker model with 64gig.
Some of you are clearly confused. iCloud has nothing to do with this as you can't actually stream your junk. If you have a fully loaded iPhone, in order for you to download something else from iCloud, you'll have to delete something from your iPhone. Just how does that help?
Quite. Fair point, and well made. No increase in device memory in years is a nonsense.
This, though, is probably just a guess by a Vodaphone designer. Or a marketing ploy. They probably have no idea.