Apple is in the hands of
Apple is in the hands of smart people and let them do their job. In my view, they don't need to come up with lower end model as their new product launch pushes the old one to the lower end with price...
View ArticleThe reason I could see it
The reason I could see it making any sense is that the carriers have already stated that they are looking into (read: planning on) moving away from subsidized phones with a two year agreement....
View ArticleI understand that this is
I understand that this is your opinion but it doesn't seem to take into account the facts, as stated above - in particular, the "emerging markets" point. I got the impression that that was a key point...
View ArticleSounds about right. But to
Sounds about right. But to be honest, it doesn't really matter to me much. The iphone 5 is a great phone and outside of increasing screen size (along with doubling resolution), there's nothing they...
View ArticleDur.
Dur. Apple is cliche expensive, so a less expensive Apple ANYTHING would make more sense.
View ArticleI know the strong point to
I know the strong point to compete android in the emerging markets, but I don't think Apple may compete with low end products. Apple means best product in the market with extra price for quality....
View ArticleI get your point, but a
I get your point, but a Galaxy Note II off contract is $700, RAZR HD is $600, RAZR MAXX HD is $650, Galaxy S III is $600 and DROID DNA is $600. These are the top tier phones, and while you can argue...
View ArticleIt's only $199. Plus if you
It's only $199. Plus if you want a less advanced model, it's only $99. Unfortunately, some people sneer at it because it's last years model. But if Apple had released a $0, $99, and $199 phones on the...
View ArticleTwo things,
Two things, One, you mean I don't HAVE to get a new phone every other year? I thought that was a must... Two, great point about the TVs. The smart phone is something we all carry with us all the time....
View ArticleRene-- I don't normally pick
Rene-- I don't normally pick out 'mistakes' in iMore articles, but I figured I would help. I am not sure, but I think you meant investors, not inventors in the 4th paragraph. If you want I will read...
View ArticleI tend to agree. No matter
I tend to agree. No matter what "less expensive" phone Apple can introduce, their required margins will always make it more expensive than the competition who don't seem to care about margins on...
View ArticleLast year's iPhone, and the
Last year's iPhone, and the several years before (even the non-retina displays) can probably save my life just about as the latest model. Although, on the older models, the battery life might not last...
View Articlecricket noises.... (At least
cricket noises.... (At least you "LOL" at your own "joke") --sorry to pick on you, I just hate people writing LOL after their own statements so damn much
View ArticleI bought my iP5 16GB for EUR
I bought my iP5 16GB for EUR 750 = 1000 USD. The 64GB version is EUR 950. It is still the best selling smartphone here in Finland. But with good WP 8 devices becoming available by Nokia at much lower...
View ArticleWhen you have countries where
When you have emerging markets where the average salary is $10,000 and less (ex: India and China), buying any current Apple product (off-contract) doesn't make financial sense. But it might if Apple...
View ArticleI'm sorry, but this article
I'm sorry, but this article jumps around. For emerging markets I think these are some EXCELLENT points. Developing an iPhone that costs far less to build thus far cheaper to buy is a great idea. It...
View Articleim not decided yet on my next
im not decided yet on my next phone - either the next one or the one after will be an ubuntu phone.
View ArticleThe problem is, Would the
The problem is, Would the cost reduction of iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S has been reduced by that much over the course of the year/s. Dropping the price of previous iPhone only means apple is operating on a...
View Articleyes you can sell your iPhone
yes you can sell your iPhone to www.cashyourgadgets.co.uk - They currently have a promo on where they beat any quote compared to what other recycling companies offer you. Good luck mate!
View ArticleI can't imagine Apple
I can't imagine Apple introducing a dumbed-down iPhone that strips features from the existing iPhone 5. Instead, I can envision Apple introducing two all-new iPhones simultaneously; one being the...
View ArticleWhat if Apple will focus more
What if Apple will focus more on tablets than smartphones this year? The tablet market is really on the rise. Plus, in the recent past it is clear that they have focused more on the iPhone and Mac. On...
View ArticleThere is a huge market out
There is a huge market out there that Apple hasn't tapped into yet. Not everyone can afford an iPhone but would love to have one. I just hope when it comes out it's not lacking too many things.
View ArticleI think Apple is looking at
I think Apple is looking at budget buyers which is a huge market and if they can come up with a cost effective iPhone that can retain the basic essence of iPhone but with lesser features , Apple can...
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