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Title: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Oli on September 23, 2011, 07:01:21 pm
.....4th October.

Looks like we'll find out about the new iPhone and iPod touch then.

http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/217526/20110921/apple-iphone-5-tim-cook-october-4.htm

Very exciting!
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Nodz on September 23, 2011, 08:21:05 pm
Been waiting for them to announce this, now I'll know how near to my upgrade it will be released
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Post by: stealthwolf on September 23, 2011, 08:54:08 pm
I have the 5th off. My boss plans to go to the apple store and wants me to tag along.  :scared:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: MarkMarked on September 23, 2011, 08:56:56 pm
I have the 5th off. My boss plans to go to the apple store and wants me to tag along.  :scared:

Has the iPhone ever been available the day after they have announced the new version or has there always been a delay ?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: stealthwolf on September 23, 2011, 09:01:43 pm
Dunno. I've never bothered waiting. Just ordered from O2 when there was availability.

Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: heady2010 on September 23, 2011, 09:05:57 pm
im pretty sure there is normally a delay from its announce to when they are actaully available on networks. Im gonna draw a comparision to the new i phone and the samsung galaxy s 2, apaarently its pretty dam good?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: stealthwolf on September 23, 2011, 09:06:26 pm
I've seen 15th October bandied around too.
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Post by: neg on September 23, 2011, 09:18:00 pm
Usually a couple of week but likely you could pre-order one.

We expecting simliar pricing then - £500 for the 16GB version and going up from there?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: andrewparker on September 24, 2011, 07:41:50 am
I'd hold your horses, I really can't see it being anything more than a 3GS-like update. Rumours suggest it almost certainly has the same case design.
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 24, 2011, 08:33:17 am
I have the 5th off. My boss plans to go to the apple store and wants me to tag along.  :scared:

Tag along cause your only allowed to buy 2 lol
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Deako on September 24, 2011, 04:12:14 pm
I'd hold your horses, I really can't see it being anything more than a 3GS-like update. Rumours suggest it almost certainly has the same case design.

Not a chance. Plenty of new cases designed featuring a new form factor. The iPhone 4S is looking like it will just be the lower end phone, with a larger form factor iPhone 5 replacing the top phone line up.  Also, Al Gore has let slip that there are new "iPhones" pl, being released.

Apple would be completely dropping the ball if they only release a minor upgrade after nearly 18 months from their last release.
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: andrewparker on September 24, 2011, 05:41:19 pm
Maybe, but history suggests a major update occurs every 2 years. Still, it wouldn't surprise me, particularly after the problems with the 4. A larger form factor though? That's just moving backwards imo
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Deako on September 24, 2011, 06:32:08 pm
Maybe, but history suggests a major update occurs every 2 years. Still, it wouldn't surprise me, particularly after the problems with the 4. A larger form factor though? That's just moving backwards imo

Everyone is screaming out for a larger screen size of 4"+. I know Apple normally does what it wants, rather than what the consumers want, but it appears they realise they will lose major ground, as all the other phone manufacturers are making some beautiful displays with 4"+ LED backlit screens. 3.5" really is too small now, and if Apple are clever reducing bezel sizes considerably, they will have a phone with a larger screen without sacrificing too much in the terms of size of the device.

Plenty of case manufacturers have gambled on this, and leaked CAD drawings, designing cases ready for launch.

There is no point Apple releasing just an iPhone 4S. I gamble on the 4S being the new budget phone, with A5 CPU and 8GB storage only.

Think about it, why would their naming conventions go like this:

iPhone - 1st Generation 2007
iPhone 3G - 2nd Generation 2008
iPhone 3Gs - 3rd Generation 2009
iPhone 4 - 4th Generation 2010
iPhone 4S - 5th Generation 2011
iPhone 5 - 6th Generation 2013 (possibly with current hardware schedule)
iPhone 5S - 7th Generation Late 2014

Its more likely in my opinion, that the naming conventions will be kept like this for the near future:

iPhone - 1st Generation 2007
iPhone 3G - 2nd Generation 2008
iPhone 3Gs - 3rd Generation 2009
iPhone 4 - 4th Generation 2010
iPhone 5 - 5th Generation 2011 (iPhone 4S new updated iPhone 4 budget model)
iPhone 6 - 6th Generation 2013 (iPhone 5S new updated iPhone 5 budget model)
iPhone 7 - 7th Generation Late 2014 (iPhone 6S new updated iPhone 6 budget model)

Of course, its all speculation. All will be revealed in just over 1 week.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: andrewparker on September 24, 2011, 07:12:26 pm
I guess in reality 4 phones isn't really enough to go on when predicting naming conventions. Either way I'd certainly not be interested in a phone any larger than the 4. I already think it's a bit bulky. Make it the size of the current Touch and we'd be talking!
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Deako on September 24, 2011, 07:20:41 pm
New form factor should be slimmer and teardrop if rumours are to be believed. Think of it as an iPad 2 (which is thinner than the iPhone 4) except, not as long/wide.

This is my favourite rendering of what the new model "could" look like:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1876.voxcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F04%2FiPhone5_mockup.jpg&hash=02e65bffefa28e30d90d60507b2275a8dee7174f)

I also really like this one:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.huffpost.com%2Fgen%2F326713%2FIPHONE-5-MACRUMORS.jpg&hash=114a8108c53f0346c6b47680bc4cfe711cc6c804)

Either way, if its just a 4S, no way would i be interested. iPhone 5, yes please.

Also, a news story linking to limited supplies of screens due to manufacturing difficulties from some of the suppliers of larger screens:

http://www.mactrast.com/2011/09/iphone-5-shipments-delayed-due-to-touch-panel-issues/

Also tonnes of new cases have been made:

Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: af1 on September 24, 2011, 07:57:12 pm
I just splashed my cash on a ipad 2.. i hope they are not upgrading that!
lol
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Deako on September 24, 2011, 08:31:01 pm
I just splashed my cash on a ipad 2.. i hope they are not upgrading that!
lol

There were rumours of an iPad Pro for this year, with a higher res screen. But i believe this has now been delayed for the March media event. All speculation again of course.
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Oli on October 03, 2011, 09:18:54 pm
Well. Tomorrow is the day, what do we think is going to happen?
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Post by: stealthwolf on October 03, 2011, 09:53:15 pm
Steve Jobs does a strip dance and all of the apple ifanboys go bananas apples!
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Post by: Hedge on October 03, 2011, 09:55:20 pm
Apple Butt plug. Horrifically over-priced but at least you know you've been violated.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: MarkMarked on October 03, 2011, 10:28:32 pm
Well. Tomorrow is the day, what do we think is going to happen?

iPhone 4S and a new thinner iPod Touch

Hopefully the iPhone will come with more storage, 32GB isn't enough and roaming charges rules our iCloud based systems for me
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Dave63 on October 03, 2011, 10:42:46 pm
Really hoping for a 5 rather than a 4s.

Im ready to upgrade atm anyway, so just waiting on availability of what ever is out next!

Doubt there will be any iPad news though :(
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Oli on October 03, 2011, 11:01:27 pm
Really hoping for a 5 rather than a 4s.

Im ready to upgrade atm anyway, so just waiting on availability of what ever is out
Same as that, poised to pounce!
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Hedge on October 03, 2011, 11:05:10 pm
Are Apple not doing the "Open the doors at midnight" event?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Oli on October 04, 2011, 04:37:30 pm
Not long now.......I believe 6pm UK time?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Oli on October 04, 2011, 05:30:19 pm
All online stores are down, no doubt updating the new iPhone details
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: 182_blue on October 04, 2011, 06:02:27 pm
Looks to be just a 4s then !, http://9to5mac.com/2011/10/01/iphone-4s-with-iphone-4-design-dual-mode-capability-leaked-by-itunes/
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 06:03:18 pm
The new iPhone won't be released until 14th October (rumoured). They never release them the day they are announced.

So today will be the announcement of iPhone 4S/5 or whatever it's called and the announcement of the finished iOS5 (which the GM will get released today no doubt)
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Oli on October 04, 2011, 06:10:17 pm
The new iPhone won't be released until 14th October (rumoured). They never release them the day they are announced.

So today will be the announcement of iPhone 4S/5 or whatever it's called and the announcement of the finished iOS5 (which the GM will get released today no doubt)

Thats Japan isnt it?  Nothing yet confrimed for the UK??? Or has it.  Im on twitter via macrumorslive
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 06:17:41 pm
Rumour is it will launch in US/UK/JP/CAN/GER and a few other countries first
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 04, 2011, 06:36:27 pm

Germany got the 4 later than Uk more expensive too  :sad1:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 06:36:55 pm
iOS5 Will be available for download on Oct 12th :happy2:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: Nasir on October 04, 2011, 06:53:33 pm
iOS5 Will be available for download on Oct 12th :happy2:

Is that official?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 06:54:34 pm
Yup i'm watching the event now :smiley:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 06:55:13 pm
New iPod Nano which can be used as a watch and has a price drop. Not listed UK Prices though
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 06:55:45 pm
iPhone 4S just announced. Will list specs in a min :happy2:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: vRS Carl on October 04, 2011, 07:01:40 pm
iPhone 4S (will update as specs announced) Released 14th October in

US
Canada
Australia
UK
France
Germany
Japan

22 More countries on 28th October and 70 by the end of the year.

So far -

A5 Dual core Chip - 2x faster than iPhone 4
Dual Core Graphics - upto 7x faster than iPhone 4
Better battery - 4S will offer eight hours of 3G talk time. Six hours of browsing, nine on WiFi. 10 hours of video, and 40 hours of music
Two wireless antennas and can intelligently switch between transmit and receive meaning 2x faster downloads
Compatible with both GSM & CDMA in same device
8MP Camera
1080P Video recording
Video Image Stabilisation
Temporal Noise Reduction
SIRI
Dictation
Redesigned Antennas
Capacity up to 64GB
US Pricing (With Carrier agreement)
$199 - 16GB
$299 - 32GB
$399 - 64GB
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: prepree on October 04, 2011, 07:07:04 pm
Find my friends announced also

iCloud is also on 12th with ios5

ios5 gm released to devs today  :happy2:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: RedRobin on October 04, 2011, 07:07:16 pm

I just splashed my cash on a ipad 2.. i hope they are not upgrading that!
lol

There were rumours of an iPad Pro for this year, with a higher res screen. But i believe this has now been delayed for the March media event. All speculation again of course.


....A higher screen res iPad is more likely for the iPad 3 and that probably won't be until next June, but it's all speculation.

There is expected to be improved sync for the iPad on iOS-5 - That suits my needs well. I don't use an iPhone but just a simple Nokia phone.
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: winrya on October 04, 2011, 07:07:58 pm
16 month wait for improvements which won't make any difference to me. Bit gutted tbh!!

I'm sure most will stick with their 4's
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: golfman on October 04, 2011, 07:08:02 pm
Yup i'm watching the event now :smiley:
Hi carl do you have a link please :happy2:

scott
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: RedRobin on October 04, 2011, 07:09:37 pm

iCloud is also on 12th with ios5


....On a Mac computer you'll have to be running OS 10.7x 'Lion' to use iCloud.
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: prepree on October 04, 2011, 07:11:52 pm

iCloud is also on 12th with ios5


....On a Mac computer you'll have to be running OS 10.7x 'Lion' to use iCloud.

Sorry i meant they are both released the same day - running lion so no bother, is that gospel you have to have lion? No workey on snow?
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: prepree on October 04, 2011, 07:15:36 pm

I just splashed my cash on a ipad 2.. i hope they are not upgrading that!
lol

There were rumours of an iPad Pro for this year, with a higher res screen. But i believe this has now been delayed for the March media event. All speculation again of course.


....A higher screen res iPad is more likely for the iPad 3 and that probably won't be until next June, but it's all speculation.

There is expected to be improved sync for the iPad on iOS-5 - That suits my needs well. I don't use an iPhone but just a simple Nokia phone.

Apparently iPad 3 could be as soon as January - http://www.macguru.biz/analyst-ipad-3-ahead-of-schedule-due-for-january-2012-release/
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: JPC on October 04, 2011, 07:21:51 pm
All the info on here guys ;)

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/apples-lets-talk-iphone-keynote-liveblog/
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: JPC on October 04, 2011, 07:25:23 pm
The Siri thing looks seriously cool. I hope it works but knowing apple it probably will work very well
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Post by: prepree on October 04, 2011, 07:29:00 pm
The Siri thing looks seriously cool. I hope it works but knowing apple it probably will work very well

Yea agree, looks very cool
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Post by: MarkMarked on October 04, 2011, 07:36:44 pm
64GB 4S   :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp: and no iPhone 5 
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: RobH on October 04, 2011, 07:41:42 pm
Good news i still have the 3g as i didnt think it was worth upgrading to the 3gs or 4 but should see a nice improvment now :wink:
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: andrewparker on October 04, 2011, 07:42:44 pm
I'd hold your horses, I really can't see it being anything more than a 3GS-like update. Rumours suggest it almost certainly has the same case design.

I'd hold your horses, I really can't see it being anything more than a 3GS-like update. Rumours suggest it almost certainly has the same case design.

Not a chance. Plenty of new cases designed featuring a new form factor. The iPhone 4S is looking like it will just be the lower end phone, with a larger form factor iPhone 5 replacing the top phone line up.  Also, Al Gore has let slip that there are new "iPhones" pl, being released.

Apple would be completely dropping the ball if they only release a minor upgrade after nearly 18 months from their last release.

I hate to say I told you so, but...

:P
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: RedRobin on October 04, 2011, 07:44:06 pm

iCloud is also on 12th with ios5


....On a Mac computer you'll have to be running OS 10.7x 'Lion' to use iCloud.


Sorry i meant they are both released the same day - running lion so no bother, is that gospel you have to have lion? No workey on snow?


....As gospel as an Apple Store dude telling me in person on Sunday and a Greek AppleTech girl telling me on the phone from Athens this afternoon.

Mac OS 10.7.2 extremely imminent too but I'm still staying on the Snow Leopard for now for third-party peripheral reasons.
Title: Re: Apple Media Event announced........
Post by: JPC on October 04, 2011, 07:47:54 pm
I've got a 32gb iPhone now but never use the storage. My iPad is 64 gb though. I think with all this off device storage I'm just going go for the 16gb iphone4s
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Post by: winrya on October 04, 2011, 07:52:15 pm
The apple share price is dropping 3.5% so far....