klingon 10 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It's nearly here, as they say. Longer, bit thinner, smaller connector... anything else? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Haven't really been following, but is there any rumours of Docomo hitching up with apple? Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Actually not heard anything. Would you move back from au, gg? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Actually, no, I don't think I would. Perfectly happy with AU. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Bigger screen, faster connectivity, longer lasting battery, On board attack missiles locked on to samsung users Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I might well get the new phone though. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I have a 4 now. Thinking of a galaxy for the next one though... Link to post Share on other sites
KlingKlang 1 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I'm going to get one. Galaxy 3, the screen is just way too big for my liking. I have a tablet for that. And I prefer ios over Android. Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I agree about the galaxy S3, but I am a big fan of the S2. The improvements that Android 4.0 offer definitely closes the gap with iOS IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Looking at getting the new 4G regza phone with the android os. It as a quad core processor same as my computer with nvidia graphics chip 16 gigs of memory, 13 meg camera and can connect to the high speed wimax 40mbytes connection. Will be getting that by nov/dec. It also comes with a 4.6 inch screen which is bigger than what I have now. Also has a longer lasting battery, which is about time because the battery life on the smart phone I have now sucks big time. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I love Apple gadgets but I'm not sold on the rumors about this new iPhone 5. The biggest improvement seems to be the LTE compatibility which won't do much for users in Japan. Also, one big draw back is not having google maps... guess we'll have to see how the new Apple maps stacks up. I'm not really sure I like the idea of a bigger phone either. If it's true that Siri will have hooks into apps (being able to control different apps with Siri) then I might be slightly more interested. I guess I'll decide when I see what kind of deals Au has for iPhone 4s users. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Doesn't look like Docomo will be going with the iphone if this is to be believed スペックやデザイン、そして発売時期に関して、世界中でさまざな憶測が飛び交うｉＰｈｏｎｅ５（仮称）。今秋発売とも予測されているが、これまで何度も真偽不明の商品画像がネット上に流出するなど、その関心の高さがうかがえる。 しかし、日本のケータイユーザーがもっとも知りたいのは、今度こそ国内最大手キャリアであるＮＴＴドコモから発売するのか、という点かもしれない。モバイルナンバーポータビリティによってケータイキャリア選択の自由度は広がったものの、「ｉＰｈｏｎｅのためにドコモから別キャリアに移行するのはちょっと……」と、二の足を踏んでいる人も多いのでは？ はたして最新の情報はどうなっているのか。アップル社情報に詳しい日本のスマホ業界関係者Ａ氏は、たとえｉＰｈｏｎｅ５でもドコモから発売されることはないと推測する。 「４月の末に、山田隆持社長が『現状ではドコモがｉＰｈｏｎｅを取り扱うのは難しい』と明言してるんだよね。それは販売権を与える見返りに、アップルがドコモに要求している条件があまりに厳しいため。６月に予定されている社長交代を機にドコモの方針も変わるかと期待されてたけど、次期社長の加藤薫氏もどうやら山田社長と同路線を歩むらしい。だから、ドコモからの発売はしばらくないと思ったほうがいい」 この意見には、ＩＴライターのＢ氏も同調する。 「キャリアがただの回線提供者になってしまうと、あとは同業者間の低価格競争に突入して疲弊するだけなのは目に見えています。ドコモはそうした“土管化”だけはなんとしても避けたいと考え、自社のネットワークとサービスを融合させたビジネスモデルを確立しようとしています。しかし、ｉＰｈｏｎｅを導入すればアップストアやｉＴｕｎｅｓやｉＣｌｏｕｄなど、サービスの根幹をアップルに握られてしまう。ドコモとして、そこはどうしても譲れない。だからこそ今、Ａｎｄｒｏｉｄ端末価格や回線使用料を値下げするなど、ｉＰｈｏｎｅの力を借りずに顧客流出を食い止めようと必死になっているわけです」 山田社長はこれまで、キャリアが通信回線だけを提供し、サービスや端末は他社に依存するようになると、ドコモがただの「土管屋（地下を通るネットワーク＝土管だけを提供する企業の意）」になってしまうと危惧してきた。だからこそ、ｉＰｈｏｎｅというキラーコンテンツに頼らないビジネスモデルの確立を目指しているのだ。 ソフトバンクやａｕがｉＰｈｏｎｅへの依存を強めている現状、ドコモはいつまでこの方針を維持するのか、それともｉＰｈｏｎｅを凌駕する魅力的なＡｎｄｒｏｉｄ端末が登場するのか。現在の端末に満足しているドコモユーザーにとっては、まったく関係のない話ではあるが、しばらくはｉＰｈｏｎｅ５のスクープ合戦が続きそうだ。 Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Will this new one be able to make telephone calls? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Will this new one be able to make telephone calls? There have been no announcements made yet. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 At the upcoming Apple event on September 12, the company is expected to release a new iPhone compatible with 4G LTE connectivity around the world. Yet, competitors such as Samsung and HTC are already warning Apple that if it releases a new iPhone with LTE connectivity, they will sue the company for patent infringements and will demand a sales ban in the U.S. When it comes to 4G LTE connectivity, smartphone makers have accumulated patents over the years in order to be prepared for any patent lawsuit. As Apple has not released a 4G phone yet, it is late to the game. Competitors want to take advantage of the situation and prevent Apple from releasing a 4G LTE iPhone. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think I'm most interested to see what the Maps app they introduce is like. Lets face it the google maps on apple ios is rubbish and underdeveloped. Hard to see how they can go from near zero (yeah I know they bought some companies) to being ace in one step, but it will be interesting to see what they do end up looking like. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Is there any chance that all these leaks are controlled fakes? And the actual new iphone actually looks quite different? That would be fun. Right now it just looks like a longer iphone 4. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 The will have pulled off (oo-er) a major coup* if so. * what exaxtly does that mean. Is it french or something? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I don't suppose even Apple can get away with making literally millions of units and it not being leaked. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I like the look of the leaked pics, though a surprise would also be fun. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 LTE has expected. Samsung and HTC are going to have a field day with that as they own some of the patents behind LTE. Another round of lawsuits coming up. For those waiting on the iPhone 5, what major innovations have there been for you with this new model? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have only seen the headlines, does not look like any "major innovations" - but it does look, and no doubt is, another very beautiful slab of phone. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I see Japan pre-orders from tomorrow and then starting to be delivered the week after. Hayai desu ne. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Well, Mr Ives seems to tell me that it's revolutionary. I like the look of it, think it looks good. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Going to get one gg? Link to post Share on other sites
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