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MickMcGeough · 05-29-2012, 09:28 AM

It's more or less a forgone conclusion that it will have LTE and a larger screen, but some pics of the casing (maybe) have found their way out.

Large Image:

Spoiler!

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/29/s...ody-tiny-dock/
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/29/...cetime-camera/

I really hope that tiny dock connector isn't another proprietary one, but I'm sure it will be. I didn't like any of my current iPhone accessories anyway.

Russic · 05-29-2012, 09:50 AM

As cool as the new phone will be, I'm far more interested in the next iOS version (6). I can think of a ton of things I want out of that, but only a couple features I want out of the actual hardware.

Ace · 05-29-2012, 03:56 PM

For the love of all things, give me a brightness control outside of the OS

Tyler · 06-03-2012, 01:48 PM

As a developer, I'm hoping that the screen size will remain the same.

It's already annoying to develop graphics for the retina and non-retina screens. Throwing another set of dimensions in there is going to be even more of a hassle.

Azure · 06-03-2012, 02:17 PM

I'm pretty sure the screen size will get bigger. The success of big devices like the Note all but confirms it.

Either way, should be a pretty impressive phone. Gotta love what Apple is doing, even if I don't agree with their walled garden approach.

emti · 07-21-2012, 12:12 PM

does anyone know when we can expect an iphone 5? i can't decide whether to upgrade my current phone to the 4s or wait until the 5?

photon · 07-21-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

As a developer, I'm hoping that the screen size will remain the same.

It's already annoying to develop graphics for the retina and non-retina screens. Throwing another set of dimensions in there is going to be even more of a hassle.

I think it'll be worse this time because not only will it be a new resolution, but it looks like it's a new aspect ratio as well.

Regulator75 · 07-21-2012, 01:35 PM

How soon till one of the developers "lose it" in a bar...

Anduril · 07-21-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by photon

I think it'll be worse this time because not only will it be a new resolution, but it looks like it's a new aspect ratio as well.

Sounds like closer to a 16:9 ratio so I'm sure developers will love that.

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bluejays · 07-21-2012, 03:11 PM

I like the new proposed design, though I have to say I was expecting more for the 5 (yes, I know the design is just a rumor). Given the 5 is supposed to be the next generation, I expected a design overhaul, so if this is in fact the case, I'll be a little disappointed as I've held out for about 2 years for this. iOS6 better blow anything else out of the water, because Jelly Bean has apparently caught up.

Devils'Advocate · 07-21-2012, 03:18 PM

Meh. All I want in the 5 is:
(A) A better GPS than this crap thing in the 3GS (apparently on Monday during my run to work from Kanata to downtown, I apparently swam across the Ottawa river FOUR TIMES!! I don't even remember getting wet!!)
(B) LTE. I start looking something up on the iPhone, get frustrated with the speed, chuck it on the desk, rummage through my messenger bag, get out the iPad, make my search, find and read what I am looking for and the 3GS still has the spinning wheel going.

I don't really care about "design". Actually, if they keep it exactly the same I'd be happiest. I have several armbands for jogging that fit snuggly around the 3GS and I've tried the 4 and it fits nicely in the armbands. So if they left it with the same dimensions (which sounds not likely) it would be best for me.

Russic · 07-21-2012, 04:51 PM

As I've said prior in the thread, the 5 isn't really on my radar. However, if it had an improved wifi antenna or could handle 802.11n I'd be incredibly tempted. My 4s just doesn't behave like my iPad does in terms of wifi stability. Airplaying from the iPhone and the iPad is two totally different experiences.

DownhillGoat · 07-21-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough

I really hope that tiny dock connector isn't another proprietary one, but I'm sure it will be. I didn't like any of my current iPhone accessories anyway.

Brutal if that is in fact what it is.

FanIn80 · 07-21-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Russic

As I've said prior in the thread, the 5 isn't really on my radar. However, if it had an improved wifi antenna or could handle 802.11n I'd be incredibly tempted. My 4s just doesn't behave like my iPad does in terms of wifi stability. Airplaying from the iPhone and the iPad is two totally different experiences.

I'm not sure what you mean there... I'm pretty sure the iPhone has supported 802.11n since it first came to Canada with the 3G. Am I miss-interpreting something?

DownInFlames · 07-21-2012, 09:51 PM

It supports 802.11n but only the 2.4 GHz band. Hopefully the new iPhone will work with 5 GHz like the iPad does.

sclitheroe · 07-23-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Brutal if that is in fact what it is.

Brutal that it's replacing the existing connector format, or that it might be their own interface again?

woob · 07-23-2012, 03:21 PM

I think I'm done with the iPhone platform. Unless the 5 blows me away hardware wise, I'll be moving to a different device, hopefully Windows based. iOS is stagnant, becoming a little more annoying to use as the days go buy, and uninspiring. Even knowing the iOS 6 news and new features, I'm still meh. I've enjoyed using them, both my 3G and 4, but am nearing the time to step off this ride.

GreenLantern2814 · 07-23-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by woob

I think I'm done with the iPhone platform. Unless the 5 blows me away hardware wise, I'll be moving to a different device, hopefully Windows based. iOS is stagnant, becoming a little more annoying to use as the days go buy, and uninspiring. Even knowing the iOS 6 news and new features, I'm still meh. I've enjoyed using them, both my 3G and 4, but am nearing the time to step off this ride.

I thought like you. Bored with Apple, the whole thing. Bought a Galaxy S3. Had it for four days before realizing the iPhone's total package and ease of use is still vastly superior to the 'best' handsets its competition puts out.

iOS may have its issues but it is an infinitely more pleasant experience than Android.

photon · 07-23-2012, 03:26 PM

The big downside of switching is platform investment, and I don't have a lot of apps but the thought of re-buying even some of them really makes me not want to switch platforms.

woob · 07-23-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by photon

The big downside of switching is platform investment, and I don't have a lot of apps but the thought of re-buying even some of them really makes me not want to switch platforms.

I still have an iPad so I'd still use a lot of those Apps, but yeah, there would definitely be some repurchasing for sure. The biggest one I can think of that I use regularly and would hurt to re-buy is TomTom.