Comments on: iPhone 5 rumors: Large display, new CPU, NFC & 4G LTE expected

By: Jasjot Bains

Jasjot Bains — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:01:04 +0000

I sincerely wish Apple tones down its “Samsung copied from us” chatter…the iPhone looks almost the same since it was launched, while Samsung devices come in all shapes and sizes. For crying out loud Apple !! Spend some money on your design team and get a better product out there !!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:07:03 +0000

Let’s see what apple could do without steve. i hope its not another failure like the 4S. If its good enough then I’ll purchase over the sgs3. Although last year the sgs2 ousted it.(4S) Hopefully apple doesnt make the same mistake.

By: Paul Barnett

Paul Barnett — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:22:05 +0000

One minor question first. Why are we calling it the iPhone 5?? If you do a count this will actually be the 6th generation iPhone which will also coincide with the iOS 6 operating system so I think the number will be dropped like with the ‘iPad’.

Most certainly Apple will have to go with the market average and give the screen a boast and I think an extra half inch will be enough. This inline with the fact that they are in the process of manufacturing bigger/thinner batteries for the new model helps confirm that theory, now I actually like the iPhone 4S form factor anyway and have no issues with the materials used. This brings me to the form factor of the new iPhone which if Apple go by tradition should be released in the fall of this year, now since the Samsung Galaxy is pretty much an iPhone that has been ironed out a bit I would not be surprised if the new iPhone has similar dimensions to the Galaxy S2 but obviously better built and a more ‘Apple’ inspired finish.

As for the processor used I agree with the last comment that I think that having this whopping quad core mega quick processor in what is at the heart of it a phone is a bit silly as well as unnecessary consumption of battery and I think the A5 does a grand job running iOS 6 on the 4S no problems. Of cause for future proof a slightly quicker version of the chip should be installed even if it is the dual core A5X chip set at its designed clock speed of 1ghz with an extra 512MB RAM would secure any future developments and with the quad core GPU could easily run a 4 inch 1280×720 HD Retina display screen no worries (it runs the mega high resolution iPad 3 screen).

Storage memory, again I don’t think we will see any flash card slots since Apple are in the agreement that hard wired flash memory is more efficient than removable flash, the only thing I would like to see is more for your money i.e.: the basic model having 32MB the cost between manufacturing the sizes is minimal and getting cheaper all the time.

4G/LTE is almost a certainty and to me as been the main reason why Apple have been holding out until now to change their phone so dramatically since the 4 as it becomes more widely available. As for the Near Field Communication again with the addition of Passbook in iOS6 this is almost a certainty to keep up with the growing market of scan and buy choices.

Also remember that the rumour that the traditional dock maybe be replaced for a smaller slimmer magsafe style adaptor is also a welcome change and I am sure this would be to help make the phone thinner than the 4S.

By: Dazza

Dazza — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 03:22:59 +0000

Apple will probably do minor incremental upgrade as in the past. Slightly bigger CPU, a little more memory and a software update. Like the last few models. Ensuring that that the model only lasts the 12 months before being obsolete and force users to upgrade yet again!
Apple need to come out with a NEW phone to compete with the general market. They’re way behind competition especially in the CPU and display and battery life areas.

By: Steve Pstragowski

Steve Pstragowski — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:47:53 +0000

Great article. There is definitely a lot of rumors stirring about and very hard to pin down what will actually take place with this release. My 5 wishes for the new iPhone are…4″ display, 1GB of RAM, optimized dual-core chip (A5X), LTE support, and a battery that lasts 8-12hrs with considerable use. I think those wishes are realistic and historically Apple isn’t one to make drastic changes, no matter what people actual want. Those thinking they will see a completely redesigned device are dreaming.

I also think the new dock connector is a hoax and I would hate to see the 3.5mm jack on the bottom of the device as shown in fanboy renderings. I just don’t see either of those features happening on this release. Too big a change and too little time for Apple to pull off with all the quality control their devices undergo.

And Robert is spot on, Apple will definitely throw in a few amazing gimmicky features that will set it apart. They always come up with something that blows everything else away. As for the release date, although an August release would be great, I feel it will happen in October. Ahh the waiting game.

By: Robert Harris

Robert Harris — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:48:06 +0000

iPhone rumors change almost daily and it is truly hard to figure out what Apple will be pushing out in the Sep-Oct time frame. A redesign would be a welcome change as I personally do not like the back of my phone being made of glass. A lot of speculation has been that the back of the iPhone 5 will be constructed like that of the iPad, a welcome change to people like me. I look forward to a larger display but don’t see Apple going larger then 4 inches, Apple likes boast about battery life and too big of a screen would hinder it. A quad-core processor looks likely but lets be honest if they went with a dual-core and went with 1GB of RAM that alone would be enough of an improvement. Don’t get me wrong a quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM would be fanastic if not amazing, but it is a little overkill for a phone.

I have a lot of faith in Apple and Tim Cook and what ever they push out as the next iPhone will be a quality product and hopefully will be able to back up all the hype speculation has placed on it. With the natural progression and evolution of smart phones and with so many competitors Apple will certainly deliver and as always will have a “Feature” or “Gimmick” that NONE of the competition will have.

The one thing I do not want to see is NFC. That is a feature that should it come with the phone will remain off on my unit. Near Field Communication sounds great and is convenient BUT the security risks involved are too high and this would oust Apple from making a huge impact on the Corporate and Government Markets. With RIM and their Blackberry at near collapse many smart phone producers are chomping at the bit to be the next Corporate/Government superstar. Mass purchased business/work phones is big business and if Apple want a piece of that growing pie Security will have to be a priority.

I want to see Apple produce a more usable phone and tablet, more then an app holder and web browser but something that real work can be completed on. The Microsoft Surface ARM is showing us that it is possible to run full programs on tablet sized devices and that is where the Corporate/Government and Consumer emphasis is going.