That was also my feeling, but I don't expect the pictures to increase in size considerably with the new pixel & sensor size plus the 60fps. So for photography it probably won't matter anyway. I just need to trim my iTunes lib.
Says the person with 8 posts. I see you created a user profile just to troll and mock Apple fans in this comment section. You don't even understand the Mavericks reference meaning you have no idea or concept of Apple products. Obviously you are here just to troll and should not be taken seriously.
Faster chip, camera update, fingerprint security? Wouldn't call that 'innovation'.
The innovation is in the software.
iOS 7 is the innovation... these phones are just vessels to make it sing.
5s is a bit faster... woooo
I don't foresee people chucking their 5's over the Golden Gate Bridge for this hardware update.
People with an iPhone 5 are not really the market since most of them will be under contract for at least 6 or more months before they can get an upgrade credit. This phone is meant to entice the 4S and 4 owners to upgrade. For them it is actually a pretty substantial upgrade.
No real surprises here. The leaks and rumors over the last few weeks and months pretty much nailed everything. I was hoping there would be some nice surprise like doubling the storage to 32/64/128 instead of keeping it at 16/32/64. Also wondering if it will use the Qualcomm RF360 front end or not since that wasn't mentioned. Maybe I will feel differently when I can watch the actual video but right now I am feeling a little let down.
Yea the rumors did pretty much uncover everything.... except was the 64-bit iOS in the rumors (might have missed it) or did they manage the surprise there? That seems like it will pay dividends down the road. Not sure about the new space grey color but I guess i'll wait to see it in person before passing judgement.
What have they 'innovated' with this phone?
I don't see any physical innovation at all.
Faster chip, camera update, fingerprint security? Wouldn't call that 'innovation'.
The innovation is in the software.
iOS 7 is the innovation... these phones are just vessels to make it sing.
5s is a bit faster... woooo
I don't foresee people chucking their 5's over the Golden Gate Bridge for this hardware update.
I knew it wouldn't take long. Samsung and Google must pay well.
Let's see:
- Twice the CPU performance
- Twice the graphics performance
- First 64 bit phone
- Much better camera
- Fingerprint security
- New motion coprocessor
- Greater network coverage
- Same price as predecessor
And none of that counts for anything?
The Android and Samsung shills really get tiresome.
The really sad thing is how quickly Wall Street goes along. The stock was down about 0.7 before the announcement and is down about 1.7 now. Just what the heck did they expect?
Says the person with 8 posts. I see you created a user profile just to troll and mock Apple fans in this comment section. You don't even understand the Mavericks reference meaning you have no idea or concept of Apple products. Obviously you are here just to troll and should not be taken seriously.
It's exactly the same thing that they've been doing for years - release a new phone and the old ones drop by $100 in price. The new one stays at the same price, but adds a lot of features and/or performance. The only thing different this time is that instead of dropping the price of the iPhone 5, they put the iPhone 5 into a plastic case and dropped the price by $100.
The people who were expecting a "cheap" phone will be disappointed - which I expected all along. Apple doesn't make cheap junk. Period.
Yes, the price points of the main device (5S) I expected to remain unchanged. However, I was expecting a bump in storage to 32/64/128GB while keeping the same price. They've done that many times in the past. The current storage/price points have stayed the same for three generations now.
For the 5C (a new device) I was expecting the base 5C 16GB (or 8GB) to take the place now occupied by the 4S at $0 on contract.
Thus, everything in my view is $100 too expensive, as the 32GB 5S should have been at the $199 price point, etc.
One thing that I find interesting is that, according to Apple's website, the 5s will not be offered in black. It's white, slate gray and gold. Personally I think the slate gray one is GORGEOUS, but wondering if there will be any negative consumer reaction. Really nice release by Apple today...I'm impressed.
With the photo tech they have, Apple could wipe out gopro in an instant...just gotta package an iPod version of the 5s with 187 waterproof and assorted accessories.
I don't see any coverage on the M7. This was very significant imho.
The only reason you use a co-processor for motion is to lower power and increase accuracy.
Seems like this thing is directed right at those activity bands that are so popular right now (FuelBand, FitBit, etc etc).
Leave the phone in your pocket and it tracks your activity all day. The M7 sips power while aggregating motion data and then if an app asks, the M7 reports the activity. A direct replacement for those bands.
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I was dead wrong about no 64 bit this time around.. I'm shocked.
That was also my feeling, but I don't expect the pictures to increase in size considerably with the new pixel & sensor size plus the 60fps. So for photography it probably won't matter anyway. I just need to trim my iTunes lib.
Told you so....
Says the person with 8 posts. I see you created a user profile just to troll and mock Apple fans in this comment section. You don't even understand the Mavericks reference meaning you have no idea or concept of Apple products. Obviously you are here just to troll and should not be taken seriously.
What have they 'innovated' with this phone?
I don't see any physical innovation at all.
Faster chip, camera update, fingerprint security? Wouldn't call that 'innovation'.
The innovation is in the software.
iOS 7 is the innovation... these phones are just vessels to make it sing.
5s is a bit faster... woooo
I don't foresee people chucking their 5's over the Golden Gate Bridge for this hardware update.
People with an iPhone 5 are not really the market since most of them will be under contract for at least 6 or more months before they can get an upgrade credit. This phone is meant to entice the 4S and 4 owners to upgrade. For them it is actually a pretty substantial upgrade.
No real surprises here. The leaks and rumors over the last few weeks and months pretty much nailed everything. I was hoping there would be some nice surprise like doubling the storage to 32/64/128 instead of keeping it at 16/32/64. Also wondering if it will use the Qualcomm RF360 front end or not since that wasn't mentioned. Maybe I will feel differently when I can watch the actual video but right now I am feeling a little let down.
Yea the rumors did pretty much uncover everything.... except was the 64-bit iOS in the rumors (might have missed it) or did they manage the surprise there? That seems like it will pay dividends down the road. Not sure about the new space grey color but I guess i'll wait to see it in person before passing judgement.
I knew it wouldn't take long. Samsung and Google must pay well.
Let's see:
- Twice the CPU performance
- Twice the graphics performance
- First 64 bit phone
- Much better camera
- Fingerprint security
- New motion coprocessor
- Greater network coverage
- Same price as predecessor
And none of that counts for anything?
The Android and Samsung shills really get tiresome.
The really sad thing is how quickly Wall Street goes along. The stock was down about 0.7 before the announcement and is down about 1.7 now. Just what the heck did they expect?
Says the person with 8 posts. I see you created a user profile just to troll and mock Apple fans in this comment section. You don't even understand the Mavericks reference meaning you have no idea or concept of Apple products. Obviously you are here just to troll and should not be taken seriously.
It's from Top Gun! California reference...
The price points are unchanged.
Before:
iPhone 5 16 GB $199
iPhone 4S 16 GB $99
Iphone 4 8 GB $0
Now:
Iphone 5S 16 GB $199
iPhone 5C (replaces iPhone 5) $99
iPhone 4S 8 GB $0
It's exactly the same thing that they've been doing for years - release a new phone and the old ones drop by $100 in price. The new one stays at the same price, but adds a lot of features and/or performance. The only thing different this time is that instead of dropping the price of the iPhone 5, they put the iPhone 5 into a plastic case and dropped the price by $100.
The people who were expecting a "cheap" phone will be disappointed - which I expected all along. Apple doesn't make cheap junk. Period.
Yes, the price points of the main device (5S) I expected to remain unchanged. However, I was expecting a bump in storage to 32/64/128GB while keeping the same price. They've done that many times in the past. The current storage/price points have stayed the same for three generations now.
For the 5C (a new device) I was expecting the base 5C 16GB (or 8GB) to take the place now occupied by the 4S at $0 on contract.
Thus, everything in my view is $100 too expensive, as the 32GB 5S should have been at the $199 price point, etc.
No MBP update
I knew it wouldn't take long. Samsung and Google must pay well.
Let's see:
- Twice the CPU performance
- Twice the graphics performance
- First 64 bit phone
- Much better camera
- Fingerprint security
- New motion coprocessor
And none of that counts for anything?
The Android and Samsung shills really get tiresome.
Remember, the consensus here is that specs are unimportant!
Oh oh.
AAPL down 2.4%
Apple is doomed.
lol I don't think I was saying that, just glad to see I'm not the only one with code updates that don't go 100% smooth.
Oh oh.
AAPL down 2.4%
Buy on rumor, sell on news...
With the photo tech they have, Apple could wipe out gopro in an instant...just gotta package an iPod version of the 5s with 187 waterproof and assorted accessories.
The unlocked prices are unchanged compared to the iPhone 5 - $649, $749, and $849. Everything is up in the Apple store online now.
now 3%....
The only reason you use a co-processor for motion is to lower power and increase accuracy.
Seems like this thing is directed right at those activity bands that are so popular right now (FuelBand, FitBit, etc etc).
Leave the phone in your pocket and it tracks your activity all day. The M7 sips power while aggregating motion data and then if an app asks, the M7 reports the activity. A direct replacement for those bands.
Top Gun reference?
Clueless, you are.