Steve Jobs “expected” to appear at the iPhone unveiling tomorrow
Steven Paul Jobs, named CEO of the decade by MarketWatch, might haveresigned as a chief executive from Apple, but he remains a chairman and is still expected to appear at the iPhone unveiling tomorrow, alongside current man in charge Tim Cook.
Reports about Jobs “expected” to appear on stage first surfaced on Reuters today, but at the same time the same report precautions that even if the iconic CEO doesn’t show up, it won’t be a huge disappointment.
"Investors would like to see Steve Jobs to confirm that he is still involved, but we have dealt with the fact that he's not going to be as involved," Capitol Advisors Growth Fund manager Channing Smith said. "We'd love to see an appearance but it's not critical."
In August, Jobs announced he’s stepping down as CEO in an official letter published on Apple.com. Earlier, in March, the former Apple chief executive appeared to announce the iPad 2, despite being on a medical leave, so there are chances that he could be on stage tomorrow as well. Would this make a huge difference for you?
Vodafone Germany lists iPhone 4S with capacities up to 64GB
If you aren’t tired of iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 rumors yet then here is another one courtesy of Vodafone Germany that has a listing of the iPhone 4S with capacities up to 64GB under a drop down list of compatible devices when purchasing a bumper case.
The drop down list shows the iPhone 4 as well, but also adds an 8GB version of the smartphone. The iPhone 4S is listed with the usual capacities of 16GB and 32GB but adds the 64GB model which is an amount of memory yet to be seen on an iPhone. This ties into the cameo appearance that a 64GB iPhone made just the other day
You may have noticed that there is no iPhone 5 on that list, but that is simply because if it is getting a design change like all of the leaks and rumors have pointed to then the bumper will not fit it anyway. The only other thing that we can pull from the screenshot is that the iPhone 4S will be coming in two colors again, black and white. Hopefully the white one doesn’t take several months to get released again.
The iPhone rumor mill is going to keep churning until Apple CEO Tim Cook gives us a reason to end all the speculation at tomorrow’s eventin Cupertino. Only one more day of this and all of the questions you may have will hopefully be answered.
The path to the iPhone 5: a retrospection of features, usage and expectations
So, the next-gen iPhone is right around the corner and expectations are higher than ever before, but will Apple match them? A day before the iPhone 5 or 4S launches, we’ll take a quick retrospective look at what we’ve seen so far from iPhones and the way Apple innovates.
But not only that - the infographic below gives some precious details about how we use our iPhones. And for those who don’t own one, it’s also helpful as it gives a great insight on how long you can expect to use your phone each day, how many apps you’d download on average and which apps you’d probably end up using the most.
First when we speak about the iPhone, though, we have to specify which one. Stats show that nearly a half (48.6%) of all iPhone users actually have the latest iPhone 4. The iPhone 3GS is the second most widely adopted Apple handset with a share of 28.2%, trailed by the iPhone 3G with 19.3%. Just as you’d expect, the original Apple iPhone, which no longer receives updates and is stuck at versions prior to the major 4.0 release, is found in only 3.9% of cases. The difference between the first four generations of the iPhoneis well illustrated in the speed comparison below.
Secondly, the graphic shows that nearly 80% still use unlimited 3G data on their iPhones, something which might well change as soon as they switch to the next-gen iPhone, which will probably abide to carriers’ revised data policies.
Interestingly, most users also have somewhere between 5 and 30 free apps, and 0 to 10 paid ones. Altogether, the iPhone might not cost that much money though as time - people said they spend an average of 2 hours daily on their phones.
When it comes to the next-gen iPhone, which we are expecting to see tomorrow, the single thing that will have users upgrading is extended battery life. Second on the list were unlimited data and no long-term contracts. Finally, 10% of users are willing to quickly jump to the iPhone 5 if it offers Wi-Fi Tethering for no extra charge.
Those reasons are quite a revelation for geeky folks actually as dual-core processors, 3D features and most avant-garde technologies in that order are far behind in the minds of the general public.
The data comes courtesy of PaidViewpoint.com and is based on public feedback from 1,00 US iPhone owners older than 18, collected on market research platform AYTM this September, so the numbers are definitely up to date. We wouldn’t take it as statistically proven, though, as some of the data subsets might not be statistically significant. Nonetheless, it’s worth a look and a thought - what will it take for you to jump on the iPhone 5 ship?
Steven Paul Jobs, named CEO of the decade by MarketWatch, might haveresigned as a chief executive from Apple, but he remains a chairman and is still expected to appear at the iPhone unveiling tomorrow, alongside current man in charge Tim Cook.
Reports about Jobs “expected” to appear on stage first surfaced on Reuters today, but at the same time the same report precautions that even if the iconic CEO doesn’t show up, it won’t be a huge disappointment.
"Investors would like to see Steve Jobs to confirm that he is still involved, but we have dealt with the fact that he's not going to be as involved," Capitol Advisors Growth Fund manager Channing Smith said. "We'd love to see an appearance but it's not critical."
In August, Jobs announced he’s stepping down as CEO in an official letter published on Apple.com. Earlier, in March, the former Apple chief executive appeared to announce the iPad 2, despite being on a medical leave, so there are chances that he could be on stage tomorrow as well. Would this make a huge difference for you?
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The drop down list shows the iPhone 4 as well, but also adds an 8GB version of the smartphone. The iPhone 4S is listed with the usual capacities of 16GB and 32GB but adds the 64GB model which is an amount of memory yet to be seen on an iPhone. This ties into the cameo appearance that a 64GB iPhone made just the other day
You may have noticed that there is no iPhone 5 on that list, but that is simply because if it is getting a design change like all of the leaks and rumors have pointed to then the bumper will not fit it anyway. The only other thing that we can pull from the screenshot is that the iPhone 4S will be coming in two colors again, black and white. Hopefully the white one doesn’t take several months to get released again.
The iPhone rumor mill is going to keep churning until Apple CEO Tim Cook gives us a reason to end all the speculation at tomorrow’s eventin Cupertino. Only one more day of this and all of the questions you may have will hopefully be answered.
So, the next-gen iPhone is right around the corner and expectations are higher than ever before, but will Apple match them? A day before the iPhone 5 or 4S launches, we’ll take a quick retrospective look at what we’ve seen so far from iPhones and the way Apple innovates.
But not only that - the infographic below gives some precious details about how we use our iPhones. And for those who don’t own one, it’s also helpful as it gives a great insight on how long you can expect to use your phone each day, how many apps you’d download on average and which apps you’d probably end up using the most.
First when we speak about the iPhone, though, we have to specify which one. Stats show that nearly a half (48.6%) of all iPhone users actually have the latest iPhone 4. The iPhone 3GS is the second most widely adopted Apple handset with a share of 28.2%, trailed by the iPhone 3G with 19.3%. Just as you’d expect, the original Apple iPhone, which no longer receives updates and is stuck at versions prior to the major 4.0 release, is found in only 3.9% of cases. The difference between the first four generations of the iPhoneis well illustrated in the speed comparison below.
Secondly, the graphic shows that nearly 80% still use unlimited 3G data on their iPhones, something which might well change as soon as they switch to the next-gen iPhone, which will probably abide to carriers’ revised data policies.
Interestingly, most users also have somewhere between 5 and 30 free apps, and 0 to 10 paid ones. Altogether, the iPhone might not cost that much money though as time - people said they spend an average of 2 hours daily on their phones.
When it comes to the next-gen iPhone, which we are expecting to see tomorrow, the single thing that will have users upgrading is extended battery life. Second on the list were unlimited data and no long-term contracts. Finally, 10% of users are willing to quickly jump to the iPhone 5 if it offers Wi-Fi Tethering for no extra charge.
Those reasons are quite a revelation for geeky folks actually as dual-core processors, 3D features and most avant-garde technologies in that order are far behind in the minds of the general public.
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Stuff we want to see in the iPhone 5
A lot has been written with regards to what features we might possibly see make their debut in the upcoming Apple iPhone 5. There have been numerous guesses – some stemming from reports coming from alleged “inside sources,” while others - from the blogosphere's observations of how the manufacturer has been upgrading each subsequent iteration of the product.
The sad truth, however, is that currently no one, except for select Apple employees, has a real idea of what the iPhone 5 will be like. That's why we arrived at the conclusion that it'd be best to offer you a balanced mix of stuff, which is highly-probable to make rounds with the iPhone 5, while at the same time briefly venture out of that safe zone to offer you a taste of our own, personal wishes. Of course, there's no guarantee that any of these will happen, but... well, October 4 is right around the corner, so everything will be clear very soon either way.
Bigger screen
Well, it's not a secret that this is probably the number 1 most desired feature right now. Apple's App Store features some truly amazing content - from really robust and feature-packed productivity apps, to graphically-intensive 3D games, which, many would argue, that just cry to be viewed on a bigger screen. We agree.
When the very first iPhone was launched, there were no such games, and no such capable apps. Its 3.5” screen was among the biggest out there, and was perfectly fine. Nowadays, things stand a bit differently. We have all this amazing content, which could be better enjoyed on a screen that is somewhat larger than 3.5 inches. Android manufacturers have already found that out, and it seems most of their customers don't object having 4+” handsets. Now, knowing Apple, it will hardly opt to deliver such a great screen size difference, especially when this is still tightly related to overall device size. But, we wouldn't be surprised at all if Cupertino finally makes the jump to a 3.7” or... wait for it... 4.0” screen size! Of course, should they undertake this, we hope the iPhone's dimensions will not grow by much. How about getting rid of that bezel around the sides of the display? Thinking about it, with the iPhone 4's Retina Display, Apple set itself in a convenient position, which allows it to employ a bigger screen, without sacrificing too much image clarity.
Rounder back side
Okay, the iPhone 4 does look stunning with its clean front and back sides, made entirely from glass. But it's not a secret that previous iPhones have been more comfortable to hold, due to their rounder backs, which carefully follow the shape of your palm. Many, us included, believe that with the iPhone 5, Apple is going to return to its original concept of a rounded back side, and possibly even switch back to using aluminum, similarly to its approach with the iPad and iPod touch. And why not? Firstly, this will add a nice dose of unification throughout its entire mobile product line-up, and secondly, it will certainly make the latest iPhone more comfortable to hold and operate. Plus, having a fingerprint mess on the front is bad enough for us, so why have this on the back as well?
Dual-core processor
This one's a no-brainer. While some might say that the iPhone 4 already runs as smooth as butter, and there isn't a visible need for a considerable speed boost, let's think about the possibilities a faster, dual-core processor will bring to the table for iOS developers. Obviously, this will let devs design even more capable and useful applications for all of us to enjoy. Additionally, this will grant the iPhone with enough processing power, so that Apple might decide at some point to make the iOS experience somewhat more dynamic, with more animations, livelier homescreen icons and so on. Plus, we already know that Flash Player works great on dual-core Android phones! But, while we know you'd love to witness such a turn of events, we, personally, wouldn't set our hopes too high.
Now, whether or not the said dual-core chip will be the A5 (present in the iPad 2) or not, is still a mystery for us. On one hand, it looks like this is to be expected, seeing how the A4 first debuted in the iPad, and then it was employed on the iPhone 4. However, this time, the time gap between the launch of the iPad 2 and the upcoming release of the iPhone 5 is much wider, so here's for hoping that Apple has also managed to upgrade its custom silicon.
Bigger camera sensor with 1080p video recording and better LED flash
An 8MP camera is a very probable asset for the iPhone 5. However, what we would like to see is Apple to utilize a bigger camera sensor, which will actually make the images you capture better, not just throw in more megapixels. The bigger sensor will be capable of capturing more light, thus making for a higher-quality and noise-freer image. Still, the bigger sensor won't get rid of the noise completely, if we're to take pictures inside, in less-lit environments, so we'll need a flash. Yes, the iPhone 4 already has an LED, but its performance is inadequate to say the least. So that's another element which we'd like Apple to improve – a better LED flash.
On another note, we expect Apple to enable 1080p video recording with the iPhone 5. This is to be expected, seeing that the iPhone 4 features 720p video capture, and a lot of Android phones already rock 1080p. We find it hard to believe that Cupertino will stay behind with this new product, which will very likely be its top-shelf offering for the year ahead.
4G connectivity (iPhone on four US carriers)
Again, pushed by its competitors, Apple will find itself in a serious disadvantage, if it doesn't cross the line and step into the world of 4G networking. Currently available on AT&T and Verizon, this means that Apple will have to produce both an HSPA+ and an LTE version of the same handset (could this be the main cause for the delay of this year's iPhone?). But imagine if it's building something bigger. What if Tim Cook and company want to deliver the iPhone 5 to the customers of all four major U.S. carriers? Since we doubt that they will be fine with launching a 4G iPhone on Verizon, and a 3G iPhone on Sprint, for example, we're more willing to think that all iPhone versions launched this year will be 4G-equipped.
Apple-designed gamepad
Well, what can we say – we simply wanted to have some fun at the end of this article! Unless you've been living under a rock (or simply haven't been following Apple), you will know how Apple likes to design an accessory or two for its newest products, just to show how it's done (iPhone 4 bumpers and iPad 2 Smart Covers come to mind). So, how about seeing a gamepad made by Apple? There are lots of good-looking, and time-worthy games on the App Store, and the only real problem with some of them is that they areuncomfortable to play using a touchscreen (think about all those games using a virtual joystick as the primary way to control the player). A well-made and fully-compatible portable game pad will surely fix that, and will likely turn the iPhone into an even better portable gaming device.
Once again, while all of the features that we mentioned will surely be warmly-welcomed by users, and are more or less possible, we wouldn't go as far as to say that all of them will happen (though we hope so). But fear not, we'll know what the entire iPhone 5 specs sheet will feature in just a day, and then... well, then we guess speculations about the iPhone 6 will start to make the headlines.
The sad truth, however, is that currently no one, except for select Apple employees, has a real idea of what the iPhone 5 will be like. That's why we arrived at the conclusion that it'd be best to offer you a balanced mix of stuff, which is highly-probable to make rounds with the iPhone 5, while at the same time briefly venture out of that safe zone to offer you a taste of our own, personal wishes. Of course, there's no guarantee that any of these will happen, but... well, October 4 is right around the corner, so everything will be clear very soon either way.
Bigger screen
Well, it's not a secret that this is probably the number 1 most desired feature right now. Apple's App Store features some truly amazing content - from really robust and feature-packed productivity apps, to graphically-intensive 3D games, which, many would argue, that just cry to be viewed on a bigger screen. We agree.
When the very first iPhone was launched, there were no such games, and no such capable apps. Its 3.5” screen was among the biggest out there, and was perfectly fine. Nowadays, things stand a bit differently. We have all this amazing content, which could be better enjoyed on a screen that is somewhat larger than 3.5 inches. Android manufacturers have already found that out, and it seems most of their customers don't object having 4+” handsets. Now, knowing Apple, it will hardly opt to deliver such a great screen size difference, especially when this is still tightly related to overall device size. But, we wouldn't be surprised at all if Cupertino finally makes the jump to a 3.7” or... wait for it... 4.0” screen size! Of course, should they undertake this, we hope the iPhone's dimensions will not grow by much. How about getting rid of that bezel around the sides of the display? Thinking about it, with the iPhone 4's Retina Display, Apple set itself in a convenient position, which allows it to employ a bigger screen, without sacrificing too much image clarity.
Rounder back side
Okay, the iPhone 4 does look stunning with its clean front and back sides, made entirely from glass. But it's not a secret that previous iPhones have been more comfortable to hold, due to their rounder backs, which carefully follow the shape of your palm. Many, us included, believe that with the iPhone 5, Apple is going to return to its original concept of a rounded back side, and possibly even switch back to using aluminum, similarly to its approach with the iPad and iPod touch. And why not? Firstly, this will add a nice dose of unification throughout its entire mobile product line-up, and secondly, it will certainly make the latest iPhone more comfortable to hold and operate. Plus, having a fingerprint mess on the front is bad enough for us, so why have this on the back as well?
Dual-core processor
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Now, whether or not the said dual-core chip will be the A5 (present in the iPad 2) or not, is still a mystery for us. On one hand, it looks like this is to be expected, seeing how the A4 first debuted in the iPad, and then it was employed on the iPhone 4. However, this time, the time gap between the launch of the iPad 2 and the upcoming release of the iPhone 5 is much wider, so here's for hoping that Apple has also managed to upgrade its custom silicon.
Bigger camera sensor with 1080p video recording and better LED flash
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On another note, we expect Apple to enable 1080p video recording with the iPhone 5. This is to be expected, seeing that the iPhone 4 features 720p video capture, and a lot of Android phones already rock 1080p. We find it hard to believe that Cupertino will stay behind with this new product, which will very likely be its top-shelf offering for the year ahead.
4G connectivity (iPhone on four US carriers)
Again, pushed by its competitors, Apple will find itself in a serious disadvantage, if it doesn't cross the line and step into the world of 4G networking. Currently available on AT&T and Verizon, this means that Apple will have to produce both an HSPA+ and an LTE version of the same handset (could this be the main cause for the delay of this year's iPhone?). But imagine if it's building something bigger. What if Tim Cook and company want to deliver the iPhone 5 to the customers of all four major U.S. carriers? Since we doubt that they will be fine with launching a 4G iPhone on Verizon, and a 3G iPhone on Sprint, for example, we're more willing to think that all iPhone versions launched this year will be 4G-equipped.
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Well, what can we say – we simply wanted to have some fun at the end of this article! Unless you've been living under a rock (or simply haven't been following Apple), you will know how Apple likes to design an accessory or two for its newest products, just to show how it's done (iPhone 4 bumpers and iPad 2 Smart Covers come to mind). So, how about seeing a gamepad made by Apple? There are lots of good-looking, and time-worthy games on the App Store, and the only real problem with some of them is that they areuncomfortable to play using a touchscreen (think about all those games using a virtual joystick as the primary way to control the player). A well-made and fully-compatible portable game pad will surely fix that, and will likely turn the iPhone into an even better portable gaming device.
Once again, while all of the features that we mentioned will surely be warmly-welcomed by users, and are more or less possible, we wouldn't go as far as to say that all of them will happen (though we hope so). But fear not, we'll know what the entire iPhone 5 specs sheet will feature in just a day, and then... well, then we guess speculations about the iPhone 6 will start to make the headlines.
Who's buying the iPhone 5?
We are very, very near to Apple's iPhone 5 introduction event, scheduled to take place tomorrow, October 4, so while we're all deep in our thoughts about what will the next iPhone actually be like, how about spending a minute here to vote in our poll below.
In this one, we'd like to see who's thinking of buying the iPhone 5. Are most of those, who are firmly decided to get Apple's upcoming flagship, old iPhone 3GSor 4 users, or we'll actually see a number of Android customers express their intentions of jumping ship for the iPhone 5? Don't worry, fellas, our poll is completely anonymous, so your current iPhone/Android brethren will never know about it, and wouldn't want to exile you from your geeky guild.
Here's the thing: due to the really great number of rumors and speculations around the iPhone 5, and/or iPhone 4S, a lot of users have already formed some expectations about what the next iPhone will offer. Naturally, we expect most of you to vote, based on these exact expectations you have now. But, once the announcement passes and the dust settles, we'll ask you the same question once again, in order to see how (or if) your intentions have changed, after seeing what the real thing will be
In this one, we'd like to see who's thinking of buying the iPhone 5. Are most of those, who are firmly decided to get Apple's upcoming flagship, old iPhone 3GSor 4 users, or we'll actually see a number of Android customers express their intentions of jumping ship for the iPhone 5? Don't worry, fellas, our poll is completely anonymous, so your current iPhone/Android brethren will never know about it, and wouldn't want to exile you from your geeky guild.
Here's the thing: due to the really great number of rumors and speculations around the iPhone 5, and/or iPhone 4S, a lot of users have already formed some expectations about what the next iPhone will offer. Naturally, we expect most of you to vote, based on these exact expectations you have now. But, once the announcement passes and the dust settles, we'll ask you the same question once again, in order to see how (or if) your intentions have changed, after seeing what the real thing will be
Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S rumor timeline: worthy for the MythBusters
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Apple iPhone 5 rumor timeline
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To make things more interesting, we have some awesome contenders now with the high-end Android phones, and Tim Cook might not be flexing the same aura as Steve Jobs in keynotes. So let's recap what we've heard so far, and then compare with the actual announcement tomorrow - the rumor timeline could have made for a fun episode of MythBusters.
Our own first mention of what would go into the next iPhone goes way back to last year, when news broke that Qualcomm has been selected to supply the connectivity chips for the next iPhone and iPad. Of course, at the time the big myth was still Verizon's version of the iPhone 4, which actually materialized, breaking the mould of an iPhone-a-year-exclusively-on-AT&T for the first time, and warming us up for announcements without Steve Jobs.
Afterwards the floodgates opened, and we had hundreds of news pieces related to the iPhone (s) about to be unveiled tomorrow - from wishful thinking, through analyst comments, to straight-out mockups. We have a pretty thorough infographic courtesy of AllAreaCodes on the right, displaying the timeline of most major iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S rumors, and there has been reporting on all of them here, so we won't repeat ourselves. The biggest myth to go seems to be the iPhone nano, when for a short while everyone assumed a cheaper version should be smaller.
Rather, we'd wager a guess about the eventual two iPhones about to be released tomorrow, and you can add to the speculation in the comments, then we'll compare the actual device (s) released to gauge if Apple managed to keep the veil of secrecy tight enough over something extraordinary, or the iPhone (s) this year will be largely a stopgap on the way to the iPhone 6th edition.
Apple iPhone 5
Such a name makes sense, since it would mark a fifth generation, and differentiate it from the iPhone 4S title, which already leaked like that in the inventory system. This one is supposed to be the "real" next iPhone, and the one to represent Apple until probably the next summer, unless it has decided on six month refresh cycles, which is unlikely.
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Alleged iPhone 5 faceplates
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So far so good, but the biggest wow factor is expected to come on the software side this time. Besides the new features in iOS 5, the iPhone 5 is rumored to feature a fully-integrated voice recognition solution called Assistant, on account of which Cupertino has supposedly graced the next iPhone with 1GB of RAM to allow for smooth native talk interface navigation. We can think of many situations where this might come handy, and, as usual, the make-it-or-break-it moment is execution, which Apple has usually excelled at. How will the next iPhone be named is anyone's guess still, despite that Apple iPhone 5 has been the household rumor title. Regardless of what Apple calls it, if it is pretty enough, this thing will sell millions on new and old carriers alike.
Apple iPhone 4S
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Claimed iPhone 4S leaks
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Rumor had it that the affordable iPhone 4S would sport 8GB of internal memory and heavy reliance on iCloud, but leaked Apple inventory label last week hinted at a 16GB version as well. Another way for Apple to have cut costs is the rumor that this one resembles the iPhone 4, but the chassis is made of plastic instead of glass. We'd root for this scenario, since on paper it kills many birds with one stone - it will allow the costs to produce to come way down from the current iPhone 4 BOM, at the same time keeping its iconic design, and saving the "you get what you pay for" argument for later. In this way the insane iPhone gross margins will be kept, but some of Apple's exclusive design luster might be lost in the process.
Competition has been boiling in the mobile space this year, though, so from a business standpoint a more affordable iPhone with the same crazy margins for Apple will sell in droves in less-affluent target markets,making huge strides in China, for instance. This will let Apple's stock shoot to the moon after the first sales numbers are out, and the market share of the iOS empire to expand, which might have been the goal all along.
Both eventual devices - the Slim Jim iPhone 5 with larger screen and powerful voice recognition Assistant, as well as the affordable, but capable warrior iPhone 4S - are still shrouded in mystery until 10am Pacific tomorrow, but Apple's mojo again made a good job of keeping the hype alive throughout the year without lifting a finger about it. Now the only thing left is for Tim Cook to live up to it.
Leaked photos reveal cheaper version of Apple iPhone 4 to be introduced Tuesday
Gizmodo's Brazilian site was able to get someone inside one of Foxconn's Brazilian factories. The plant (inside the plant) was able to snap pictures of what he alleges is a new Apple iPhone model in the midst of being produced. The phone is code named "N90A" and indicates that the model is a cheaper version of the current Apple iPhone 4. The GSM version of the Apple iPhone is "N90" while the CDMA variant is "N92". The addition of the "A" on the end of the code would seem to indicate that the model that was pictured is a variant of the GSM flavored Apple iPhone 4.
If "N90A" sounds familiar to you, it is because we recently reported that the code showed up in Apple's inventory system. The code is alleged to represent a lower cost Apple iPhone 4S model that will be separate from the fifth-generation iPhone model expected to be introduced during Apple's press event on Tuesday at its Cupertino campus. The use of the "N90" code shows that this model is not going to be different than the Apple iPhone 4 except for some minor, but important updates, which are represented by the "A" at the end of the code. While some speculate that the Apple iPhone 4S will be a lower priced 8GB model of the current iPhone, others believe that the iPhone 4S will basically look the same as the current model, but will have anupgraded A5 dual-core processor under the hood, and an 8MP camera on back. That would be an improvement over the current single-core A4 processor and the 5MP camera currently on the phone.
Yesterday, we told you that some information found hidden in the current beta version of iTunes revealed a reference to an Apple iPhone 4S. Cases for the Apple iPhone 4S have also apparently been received by AT&T along with cases for the iPhone 5. It looks more and more as though Apple will introduce both an Apple iPhone 4S and an Apple iPhone 5 on Tuesday. In the meantime, the phones that were the subject of the photographs taken inside the Foxconn factory turned out to be rejects, unable to pass Apple's strict requirements.
If "N90A" sounds familiar to you, it is because we recently reported that the code showed up in Apple's inventory system. The code is alleged to represent a lower cost Apple iPhone 4S model that will be separate from the fifth-generation iPhone model expected to be introduced during Apple's press event on Tuesday at its Cupertino campus. The use of the "N90" code shows that this model is not going to be different than the Apple iPhone 4 except for some minor, but important updates, which are represented by the "A" at the end of the code. While some speculate that the Apple iPhone 4S will be a lower priced 8GB model of the current iPhone, others believe that the iPhone 4S will basically look the same as the current model, but will have anupgraded A5 dual-core processor under the hood, and an 8MP camera on back. That would be an improvement over the current single-core A4 processor and the 5MP camera currently on the phone.
Yesterday, we told you that some information found hidden in the current beta version of iTunes revealed a reference to an Apple iPhone 4S. Cases for the Apple iPhone 4S have also apparently been received by AT&T along with cases for the iPhone 5. It looks more and more as though Apple will introduce both an Apple iPhone 4S and an Apple iPhone 5 on Tuesday. In the meantime, the phones that were the subject of the photographs taken inside the Foxconn factory turned out to be rejects, unable to pass Apple's strict requirements.
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Is this the Apple iPhone 4S being produced in Brazil?
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