Apple event 4th October

Lance · Sep 28, 2011, 11:08:42

Looks like Apple will be showing off it's new iPhone on the 4th October.

Have to say, I rather like the style of the invite!

http://thisismynext.com/2011/09/27/apples-iphone-5-event/

Rik · Sep 28, 2011, 11:24:21

Booked your place, Lance?

Simon · Sep 28, 2011, 11:39:52

Obviously aiming for the Christmas market.

pctech · Sep 28, 2011, 11:50:43

The fifth coming then.

Gary · Sep 28, 2011, 12:07:43

Quote from: pctech on Sep 28, 2011, 11:50:43
The fifth coming then.

Or the 4.5 coming

Lance · Sep 28, 2011, 23:15:35

There has been so many rumours either way but my expectation is a iPhone 5. If it was just to be a 4S / 4.5 why would the update not follow the usual June timings? They've had all this extra time so I expect some bigger changes.

Gary · Sep 29, 2011, 09:27:58

Quote from: Lance on Sep 28, 2011, 23:15:35
There has been so many rumours either way but my expectation is a iPhone 5. If it was just to be a 4S / 4.5 why would the update not follow the usual June timings? They've had all this extra time so I expect some bigger changes.

There is so much expectation about issues with the dual core chips overheating (Galaxy S II has this issues) Parts due to Earthquake, or simply because the global economys fecked, making it more a holiday buy would make it more tempting, I see some changes like maybe a slightly bigger screen, not a glass back but not much else (watch me eat my words) I will ditch the 4 anyway no matter what, mine just died after 14 months, now I do have applecare so a new one will arrive this morning but the fault is that people on the other end cant hear you of you break up badly and is very common and it seems to be something that happens at a year+ quite regularly.

So its a Phone 5 or an HTC or Samsung with android next. Justina's HTC Sensation is great, very tempted by that (dont like the Samsung) if nothing major happens to the iphone this year update wise.

pctech · Sep 29, 2011, 10:18:27

Glad I went for a single core Snapdragon based phone then.

Sirprised that ARM have had an overheating issue.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 10:29:26

Only when the sun is out.

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 10:43:54

My 3GS regularly crashes and reboots during calls. There are hundreds of complaints of this on the Apple forums, but it seems Apple won't acknowledge the issue. I'd think twice about immedtately upgrading to the 5, but on the other hand, I've invested quite a bit in compatible products, such as iPod docks, which does rather tie me to Apple devices.

pctech · Sep 29, 2011, 11:26:29

Yep, another reason I won't buy Apple as their forums bulging with unanswered posts are testamnt to the quality of their support.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 11:45:59

Quote from: Simon on Sep 29, 2011, 10:43:54
I've invested quite a bit in compatible products, such as iPod docks, which does rather tie me to Apple devices.

And, of course, the 'extras' market tends to cater more for Apple devices than any other, so by buying into the platform, you increase the range of accessories available to you. Vicious circle, isn't it.

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 11:56:24

You have to admire their marketing strategies.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 11:59:35

Just like Microsoft, you mean.

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 12:00:58

Microsoft offers more freedom!

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 12:03:03

That's true. At least I get to spec my machines to suit what I want to do with them.

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 12:03:45

On a different, but tenuously connected note, I have just bought a The North Face jacket, and the zip is the 'wrong' way round. I thought there was a fault, but apparently TNF do this to stop wearers from zipping other brand fleeces into them.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 12:06:24

Now that is sneaky... Complain and tell them it breaches your human rights.

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 12:15:48

Find me a law that says which side a zip has to be on.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 12:22:30

Custom and practice, it's a common law precedent. You could also argue that it's sexual discrimination and, due to reduced motor skills, the reversal is indirect disability discrimination.

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 12:34:01

Otoh, I could just wear it.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 12:43:41

Indeed, but where's the fun in that?

Simon · Sep 29, 2011, 13:19:38

Some of us have too much time on our hands.

Rik · Sep 29, 2011, 15:45:50

But I'm very creative with it.

Gary · Oct 01, 2011, 08:33:26

Quote from: pctech on Sep 29, 2011, 11:26:29
Yep, another reason I won't buy Apple as their forums bulging with unanswered posts are testamnt to the quality of their support.

Sorry Mitch, Apple support is brilliant, new iPhone out in a day, although it turned out to be a network fault. When the iMac had issues they let me keep the old one here sent a new one out without charge as well so I could transfer information. Support with Apple is excellent, better than HTC from what Glenn was saying, although it seems I will be buying the Sensation XE as I love Justina's Sensation. The forum is for members only to help each other like here, if you need help you call Apple, try and get your facts straight before more cider making