If the fingerprint reader actually works smoothly, would definitely be a big feature for future products. Big if though. I actually quite like a lot of the camera features, though mostly the new dual flash for better color tones. Little things like that are noteworthy in my book.
Still though on the topic of the 5C, I still think Apple missed out of really securing more sales at a lower margin per sale, had they not just lowered the price of the device with older internals (iPhone 4S?)
While it's true that the contract price is what a lot of people look at, there are still numerous consumers who need a phone part way through their contract for whatever reason.
Even people starting out with a new smartphone, both kids and the older generation don't need the latest 5S. Selling the 5C at $400 or even $450 would have gotten them a number of more users just because it's attractive at that off contract price for those who can't/don't want to resign.
Really a shame.
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