Treefingers
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Not sure what you're saying here but anyway no I'm pretty sure it was the 4S. The next will be the iPhone 5 or the "new iPhone".
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Circle T
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Which makes sense, because iPhone 6 just sounds silly. Just make it like all of their other hardware, where they are just "The New {blank}" when released, and then referred to by their timeframe/year for those who care (Late 2011 iMac, Early 2010 MBP, etc). It will just be "The New iPhone" by name, and people will just refer to it as the 2012 iPhone when differentiating.
But, it isn't the 5th iPhone, so why would they do that? In recent years, the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 were the only products that actually had a sequence number in their name. Going by the iPad's new, simpler name, it would stand to reason that the iPhone will follow suit.
Treefingers
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Cause no one refers to it as the iPhone 6 and no one cares whether it's the 5th or 20th iPhone, it doesn't mean anything. Either way they'll most likely call it the new iPhone and be done with it.
Anyway still hoping someone wants to explain Pentile to me
I'm confused from my googling.Think of it as someone hating analog sticks because their initial introduction to it was a N64...... and the only games they owned were various Mario Party titles.
So after the hole in their palms has healed and they have a scab the size of a quarter on both hands, someone comes along and says "Hey I have this dual shock man, its got 2 analog sticks".
Just based on reflex they flip the fuck out and call it an abomination, but the reality is, its much better now. Trying to convince them of this however is nigh impossible because of first impressions and whatnot.
Pentile is shit on low res screens with low PPI. On high resolution screens with great PPI, its main detriment is the less than stellar white levels, but its nowhere near as bad as the early pentile screens.
Probably will be just "the new iPhone" but I think the numerical value represents the generation.
Good Job Bob
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Never got why people get so spergy about the whole iPhone 5 thing.
Yeah, it wouldn't technically be the 5th iPhone but jumping from iPhone 4S to iPhone 6 would be odd. If they were going to keep numbering them it would probably be called iPhone 5.
Yeah, it wouldn't technically be the 5th iPhone but jumping from iPhone 4S to iPhone 6 would be odd. If they were going to keep numbering them it would probably be called iPhone 5.
Every 5 or 6 months with these phones now, there is no escape if you like having a top of the line device. Between PC upgrades and Phones its starting to get a bit tight. I have reasonable disposable income, but goddamn.
Circle T
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Just saying. Apple likes to do things a bit against the norm, and all that, but forgetting how to count isn't one of them.
All this presentation did, was make me want a GSM GN. Not sure what all this crazy hardware is going to do for me at this point. Virtually nothing to leverage it outside of true multitasking. I just want my phone, with better battery life and continued support from Google. Onward to Jellybean!
The Faceless Master
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there's no reason for them to call it iPhone 5 over iPhone 6... or iPhone 4G... or The new iPhone
Treefingers
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I really don't think having a 'correct' name is more important to Apple than making more money. Anyway this is getting pretty off-topic I apologize
The Faceless Master
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the best time to upgrade would be when the 28nm quad core A15 devices hit
I really don't think having a 'correct' name is more important to Apple than making more money. Anyway this is getting pretty off-topic I apologize
What do you mean off topic, it is a samsung thread afterall.
The Faceless Master
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Wacom screen like Note? lol, not.
Camera button?
I BELIEVE IN BASED SPRINT
C'MON DAN HESSE
Same here. I don't know what I like about it though. Maybe it's the simplicity of the design?
Circle T
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I don't really like the look of the Blue one so far in the pictures I've seen, but maybe it's better in person. The texture/pattern of the finish just seems odd to me. The white though... I'm a straight-up sucker for a white phone, and the white GSIII looks great.
Good Job Bob
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GTP_Daverytimes
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left: way too big
right: htc one x
Fuck me, why is every goddamn phone approaching tablet size. Why the fuck is it so big, jeez.
Except most likely they will just call it iPhone and get rid of any naming conventions ala iPad. That's what macrumors is hearing anyway.
crazy monkey
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bigger is better.
Because the computing power of phones is pushing against the boundaries of human limitations.
That is - phones are getting so powerful, and have so many pixels crammed in that our human eyes can't even discern a difference, that the only way to exploit that power is to increase the size of the phones.
Of course we only wear pants with pockets that are so large... but 5" is around the border of usability - as established by wallets that have been used without complaint for generations and generations.
Personally, I'm curious to see what Apple does from here hardware wise. The iPhone4S is already at that boundary of responsiveness and resolution for its form factor. Will they keep that form factor? Expand the number of pixels on screen? Eschew development in those areas? Create a portable docking station that turns phone into mini PC?
better facetime quality, better apps, better commnication, longer battery, make the iphone more comfortable when holding, more resistant to breaking, more simple etc etc.
you must have the patience of a saint if you still use a 3GS
So...I have an iPhone 4 but am planning on breaking away from that infastructure. This looks like a fairly decent phone...and it seems like the HTC One X is the main competitor to this...
Is there another phone out (or about to drop) that I should look out for? Does this phone seem like it would make a good "my first android"?
Is there another phone out (or about to drop) that I should look out for? Does this phone seem like it would make a good "my first android"?
I'd rather carry a big phone with 32GB on board memory with a 64GB MicroSD card
I'm one of those weird people that are able to fit my Kindle in my pocket, so I *know* I could fit a larger phone than what I currently have...I wear things called "non-hipster jeans".
Circle T
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How to people put up with Pentile? I thought they looked horrendous when they first started appearing in phones, and most recently I saw the HTC One S, which a friend bought, and it still annoyed the hell out of me. Text in particular looks awful.
The Faceless Master
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i'd rather carry a big phone and a netbook/laptop.
also known as "jeans".
Phone looks good. I got 100 dollars in best buy Gift cards due to the phone freedom event I hope Apple will show the new iphone soon as well so when i walk in to BB i can play with both and make a choice. But Im really like this phone lol might already be sold on it huge upgrade from my Captivate
Circle T
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I use a Skyrocket currently for my work phone (SAMOLED+), and switch between my Note and Galaxy Nexus for personal use (both Pentile). In day-to-day usage, I never notice it. I mean, yea, if I really look for the faults, they are there. I just don't care about them. I would much rather have the higher resolution of those devices over the WVGA display in my Skyrocket.
Hopefully getting my new work One X tomorrow (fingers crossed), so I'm anxious to use that for some actual use. The screen, just in my limited time with it so far, is exceptional. I have a real soft-spot for OLED blacks, color saturation, and quick response times, but the screen in the One X is just so crisp and clear, the trade-off is welcome.
you'll be waiting until september or october for the iPhone.
That, too.
I'll never understand the people that say that a 5 inch phone would be too large for their jeans. What the fuck kind of jeans are they wearing, anyway?
Anyway, repeating my question...looking to get a new Android phone this year and I am currently leaning toward waiting for this one... good plan or is there a better phone?
I just got back from work.
A few comments after the reveal of the Galaxy S3.
* Samsung has learn a lot from the master, Apple.
Very decent job with the reveal event, advertisement and overall "premium image". Also alot of useful software addons that actually make your smartphone easier to use.
* In retrospect, HTC has done very well with the One X. It now stand out as the phone with the best screen and superior exterior hardware design. I think alot of casual users who don't care about power user features will pick it.
* Nowadays, the war is win and lost with a single hero phone.
Samsung got this in this post-iPhone world, and HTC has finally caught on as well. You have to throw every weapon you have into a single halo phone, push it on the stage to do battle for you. Secondary models don't matter, people and journalists will only focus on your hero phone.
Poor LG, they still have no fucking clue. Watch their market share crumble more this year. Sony is again, complete missed where the spot light is. They are still on euro-central smaller "cultured" models that can't generate any buzz. They didn't even plan a larger than 4.3" "Super phone" back in CES, now they are scrambling for a large quadcore phone.
I don't know what Motorola will do, but I bet they have to sleep with a lot of Verizon suits to prevent Vzn from taking the SIII.
A few comments after the reveal of the Galaxy S3.
* Samsung has learn a lot from the master, Apple.
Very decent job with the reveal event, advertisement and overall "premium image". Also alot of useful software addons that actually make your smartphone easier to use.
* In retrospect, HTC has done very well with the One X. It now stand out as the phone with the best screen and superior exterior hardware design. I think alot of casual users who don't care about power user features will pick it.
* Nowadays, the war is win and lost with a single hero phone.
Samsung got this in this post-iPhone world, and HTC has finally caught on as well. You have to throw every weapon you have into a single halo phone, push it on the stage to do battle for you. Secondary models don't matter, people and journalists will only focus on your hero phone.
Poor LG, they still have no fucking clue. Watch their market share crumble more this year. Sony is again, complete missed where the spot light is. They are still on euro-central smaller "cultured" models that can't generate any buzz. They didn't even plan a larger than 4.3" "Super phone" back in CES, now they are scrambling for a large quadcore phone.
I don't know what Motorola will do, but I bet they have to sleep with a lot of Verizon suits to prevent Vzn from taking the SIII.
To be honest I have the same phone under clocked to 350mhz and as long as GAF loads and scrolls fast and smooth I don't care.
Treefingers
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thanks, that makes sense. I suppose I'll have to try one out. What are the benefits of Pentile? Less battery intensive?
Biff
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Hm. This is a really salient point I hadn't heard/thought of yet... Or at least phrased in that way. I like it.
I'd imagine they wear those tight jeans with tight pockets.
When you say this year, do you mean in a couple months or do you mean by fall/winter?
Start of next month at the earliest. Late fall at the absolute latest.
EDIT:
I love this "YouTube Me Again!" extension. I only click on 1/20 youtube links posted on GAF, now. Saves me a lot of time.
in depth hands on unbiased review of the S3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVQIdC58gf8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVQIdC58gf8
We dont know anything about any Android phones coming this fall/winter so I dont know what you plan to recommend to him around that time. Noone has said anything about their phones for Q4, Nexus included.
In any case, yes this is one of the best if not the best. Its either this or the HTC OneX. They are both so close in features and whatnot that you really cant lose. But if you want to choose the one that 'checks more boxes' then this phone here would be the winner.
And it's not about just fitting it in your pocket. It's comfort. Smaller objects don't stick to my leg and give my legs breathing room, even if I'm sitting. It's the same reason I carry a really thin wallet and only 2 keys on my keychain.
Treefingers
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trey 4 life
This or the One X. Can't go wrong with either really. If you're in the US, they'll be using the same CPU so the things that really separate the two are the non-pentile Super LCD2 screen of the One X and the bigger removable battery/microSD card slot of the Galaxy S III.
Choose which one you'd rather have. I really don't think you can go wrong with either phone though.
My point in asking was more that if he isn't going to be getting a phone till then, there's no use in looking right now. There will obviously be better phones by then.
Does anyone else feel like it would be much better looking if the 'brushes' were vertical instead of horizontal?