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Iacobellis
Junior Member
For one thing, a new design. Apple might bump up the RAM to 2GB. Pretty amazing how optimized their software is, the current iPhones demolish a good amount of phones with double the RAM.
northead
Member
A bigger screen choice, OIS, a notification LED, better speakers, water/dustproof certifications, better specs overall, improved battery life, maybe a 1080p panel... It could have at least a few of these things on the new design.
Still, what really needs to change (IMHO) is still iOS. I would love a bigger screen, 4.5-5" being the sweet spot, but not for another row of icons. And that's just the beginning...
Mr. Wonderful
Member
I've noticed in iOS 7 that Safari reloads pages again on the iPhone 5 like it used to do in the models with only 512MB of RAM. It could just be poor optimization/a bug, but it could also mean the OS is consuming more RAM, in which case, the jump to 2GB would give a lot of breathing room.
I think we'll definitely see 2GB of RAM in the next model. It would be a huge bottleneck later in that phone's life if they didn't.
And they did just move to lower voltage LDDR3, so that does offset at least some of the battery life concerns.
northead
Member
This, too. Undoubtedly.
reggieandTFE
Member
Anything I should know before selling my iPhone 4? I'm in the US on AT&T and I had pulled out the sim and did a system restore.
Simple Guidelines for Charging Lithium-based Batteries
- A portable device should be turned off while charging. This allows the battery to reach the threshold voltage unhindered and reflects the correct saturation current responsible to terminate the charge. A parasitic load confuses the charger.
- Charge at a moderate temperature. Do not charge below freezing.
- Lithium-ion does not need to be fully charged; a partial charge is better.
- Chargers use different methods for “ready” indication. The light signal may not always indicate a full charge.
- Discontinue using charger and/or battery if the battery gets excessively warm.
- Before prolonged storage, apply some charge to bring the pack to about half charge.
- Over-discharged batteries can be “boosted” to life again. Discard pack if the voltage does not rise to a normal level within a minute while on boost.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries
I'm fairly sure they'll do a screen size increase, probably not 5" but who knows. The problem is finding a way to do that without fragmenting the App Store with resolutions too much. I think the way they went with the 5 was a bit shortsighted, they wanted to save money by being able to simply print the 4/4S screen a bit longer but it made it harder to make further increases to the screen size. However, by the time the 6 comes out the 4S might already be on the way out so supporting that resolution might be less important.
They will also probably include more improvement to processor, memory and camera. A larger phone would allow for a bigger battery too so that should help keep battery life at its current levels.
They will definitely not waterproof the phone as that will eat into their replacement and Apple Care business.
Thinking of this stuff makes me want to hold on to my 4 for one more year...
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Sales Top Nine Million in Launch Weekend
http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/23...-5c-sales-top-nine-million-in-launch-weekend/
ZOMG
Usually the tracking. UPS knows better than Apple when their packages will arrive.
Damn. Weren't analysts looking for a number closer to 6 million?
Yes
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Got my 5s today.
Slow-mo video is fucking amazing. Gonna be using that with my daughters a ton.
Slow-mo video is fucking amazing. Gonna be using that with my daughters a ton.
Way to beat estimates, iPhone 5 launch was over 5 million (and the later china launch was over 2 million)! Do you think they'll break out more numbers before the October event?
I was just wondering if the Tuesday is referring to shipment to the USA, since it is in China, but I guess you guys wouldn't know that (maybe from past experience).
People keep saying the camera is just 'upgraded', but I think both the 10fps and slo-mo mode are amazing additions (not to mention the nifty new two-tone flash).
Sure, other phones probably do it, but in true Apple fashion, they probably have implemented them in such a way that people actually USE them.
Oppo
Member
uh... everywhere? 9M sold over a weekend
Haven't been keeping up with the new iPhone but I remember before the event the packaging leaked and people said it looked amateur and fake. I see it turned out to be legit. Does the packaging look better in person? People had a gripe about the black wallpaper. Minor stuff but I'm bored in uni and just remembered that lol.
n64coder
Member
I've been poking around the Apple website choosing the in-store pickup option. Does it accurately show the store inventory?
Seems that it's unavailable in my area at the store unless you choose a Sprint phone. I'm trying to get a couple of unlocked phones that I can use with aiowireless.com.
I guess the situation is not going to change until early Oct.
Seems that it's unavailable in my area at the store unless you choose a Sprint phone. I'm trying to get a couple of unlocked phones that I can use with aiowireless.com.
I guess the situation is not going to change until early Oct.
Spiderjericho
Member
I feel like the battery life is worse than my 5 despite Anand saying otherwise.
I followed the tips, hasn't made too much of a difference.
Battery life and wifi were issues I had going to the 5. Seems to be the same.
Also, I purchased a 5s out right from Best Buy and returned it yesterday. It was $50 higher than the Apple Store and Sprint price. Best Buy wouldn't price match it. It's a mobile policy though some stores will get around it.
entremet
Member
Yes. That's where they're made.
GreatMightySymp
Member
UPS says I should get mine on Wednesday. Fedex still hasn't updated to tell when my beige case will be delivered, though.
i have found UPS to be quite accurate in their delivery estimates.
btw, is this the first time apple has used UPS? i seem to remember them using Fedex for previous launches.
Yeah, everything I've bought from them before has been delivered by FedEx.
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Will I have a hard time adapting to the bigger screen (going from the original iPhone 4) when it comes to typing on the keyboard? I'm typing blazing fast right now and with the bigger screen, I can only imagine that I have to re-adapt my thumbs 
... Just the thought of this makes me sad.
... Just the thought of this makes me sad.Iacobellis
Junior Member
Will I have a hard time adapting to the bigger screen (going from the original iPhone 4) when it comes to typing on the keyboard? I'm typing blazing fast right now and with the bigger screen, I can only imagine that I have to re-adapt my thumbs
I think the keyboard is the same size, just more content is viewable above it.
Will I have a hard time adapting to the bigger screen (going from the original iPhone 4) when it comes to typing on the keyboard? I'm typing blazing fast right now and with the bigger screen, I can only imagine that I have to re-adapt my thumbs
You dudes worry about the weirdest stuff.
Yes I know that but I didn't think Apple ships directly from there to the customers doorstep.
kevo_huevo
Member
Question for AT&T users with the grandfathered unlimited data plan: do you have to go through AT&T to upgrade? I forgot how I did this when I got the 4s, and I wanted to make sure I retained the plan
EleventhDoctor
Banned
My battery life seems comparable to my iPhone 4s-which is to say, pretty lousy.
Got the Shakes
Member
When I ordered my iPhone 5, I did so directly through the Apple website the minute pre-orders went up and they acknowledged my unlimited data plan and let me keep it. I haven't ordered a 5S yet though.
gimmmick
Member
4.3' screen and better battery life since the casing will be bigger. Maybe even a new design? As much as I love the design of the 4 and 5, it is becoming very long in the tooth and apple needs to switch it up now.
anonymous_abc
Member
coming from a 4S I do think the 5S is too long, I really have to stretch to reach the top left corner of the screen.
all the more reason to hope that the "go back by swiping from left to right" is adapted by 3rd party apps asap!
how do you cope, really I don't have small hands and the 4S felt like the perfect size in order to reach the entire screen comfortably. is it just a matter of getting used to it? I can feel the strain already after a couple of minutes playing with my 5S.
apart from that I am loving it, the back feels great love the soft feel of it
TouchID is fun, all be it slightly spoiled by todays CCC revelations. Apple I am disappoint.
all the more reason to hope that the "go back by swiping from left to right" is adapted by 3rd party apps asap!
how do you cope, really I don't have small hands and the 4S felt like the perfect size in order to reach the entire screen comfortably. is it just a matter of getting used to it? I can feel the strain already after a couple of minutes playing with my 5S.
apart from that I am loving it, the back feels great love the soft feel of it
TouchID is fun, all be it slightly spoiled by todays CCC revelations. Apple I am disappoint.
You'll get use to it and wonder why people with 4S's and below can still operate on them, lol.coming from a 4S I do think the 5S is too long, I really have to stretch to reach the top left corner of the screen.
all the more reason to hope that the "go back by swiping from left to right" is adapted by 3rd party apps asap!
how do you cope, really I don't have small hands and the 4S felt like the perfect size in order to reach the entire screen comfortably. is it just a matter of getting used to it? I can feel the strain already after a couple of minutes playing with my 5S.
apart from that I am loving it, the back feels great love the soft feel of it
TouchID is fun, all be it slightly spoiled by todays CCC revelations. Apple I am disappoint.
Try it. Use the iPhone 5/5S for a few days and then go back to the 4S or lower and you will tell a difference.
It's a fingerprint sensor, of course someone can break into your phone of they have your fingerprint. Will anyone go to that much effort? Who knows, still thousands of times more secure than just slide to unlock and it's faster than a passcode.coming from a 4S I do think the 5S is too long, I really have to stretch to reach the top left corner of the screen.
all the more reason to hope that the "go back by swiping from left to right" is adapted by 3rd party apps asap!
how do you cope, really I don't have small hands and the 4S felt like the perfect size in order to reach the entire screen comfortably. is it just a matter of getting used to it? I can feel the strain already after a couple of minutes playing with my 5S.
apart from that I am loving it, the back feels great love the soft feel of it
TouchID is fun, all be it slightly spoiled by todays CCC revelations. Apple I am disappoint.
Macho Madness
Member
My girlfriend's Space Gray 5S arrived today, and it's pretty nice so far. Facebook loads instantly now!!!
There are a lot of places you can go to do that sort of thing. Best Buy bought my 4S back when I got a 5s from them. Electronics recycling companies like Gazelle.com are also widely used. AT&T has a trade-in program, by the way; maybe that's easier if you're staying with the carrier.