Apple unveiled their latest mobile product two weeks ago: the iPhone 4S. Visually the same as the iPhone 4 but boasting a lot more power under the hood, the iPhone announcement didn’t come with the most positive response from the online community and analysts alike, but that didn’t mean anything come launch time late last week.
Apple’s brand strength powered through and the iPhone 4S has broken the record for fastest selling iPhone ever and Apple is in an excellent position as they plan for next year’s release of the iPhone 5 and the eventual release of the iPad 3.
Over the weekend alone, Apple sold over 4 million iPhone 4S units – a testament to people wanting to be early adopters of the latest tech (read the iPhone 4S specs here) and of 3G/3GS owners wanting to not look like they have the old designs. The iPhone 4S comes with a far superior camera, improved graphics and the highly touted dual-core A5 chip.
The sales for the model have also helped Apple break another important record, achieving its highest share price ever as well although part of that has to do with the 4S launching on more carriers and in more regions. Analysts warn that the Apple stock may drop a little under $400 after this weeks’ earnings report but overall, it’s all positive.
That’s all great but as we know all to well, it’s always about what comes next. Some expected the October 4th Apple press event to unveil the iPhone 5 with 4G support but it didn’t happen. That means it’s coming next year and expectations are high for some major changes, inside and out.
And believe it or not, some of these changes Steve Jobs worked on before his sad passing on October 5th. According to Rodman & Renshaw analyst Ashok Kumar, Jobs was intimately involved in the development of Apple’s next phone which is and will continue to be a key marketing point for the device.
“[The next-gen iPhone] was the last project that Steve Jobs was intimately involved with from concept to final design. For that reason… this product will establish the high water mark for iPhone volumes.”
Another source of CNET close to the next Apple iPhone development reaffirms the speculation that the iPhone 5 will see a complete overhaul with a different visual design.
“[The iPhone 5 is a] complete redesign. This is a very large project that Steve dedicated all of his time to. He was not that involved in the 4S because his time was limited.”
Wait until the Apple’s Developer’s Conference next year for that confirmation and for now, speculate away and share your iPhone gaming desires! Bring on the bigger screen!
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Sources: LA Times, Reuters, CNET
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I wish I knew when it was coming out, because I need a new pone, but can’t wait another year. If they go back to their June release it’d be perfect, but I doubt they will.
get the galaxy 2s. I was an apple fanboy but this phone is so sick.
Hooray, yet another apple product to shamelessly throw money at. I would run out and buy an iphone 4s for siri, but I’m pretty sure the second I do, an android with voice recognition on par with or better than siri will come out.
Same goes for buying video cards or any tech. Life (and tech) evolves.
Love my 4S! I’ll admit if you have a 4 then it’s really no need to upgrade but there is very noticeable difference with these specs. I was surprised on how much and suprised on how much Apple sold over the weekend, even with 3 carriers. But I will definitely be getting the 5 also (wanting that bigger screen, not too big tho). O and gaming on the iPhone and iPad is amazing, especially with the mirroring on my hd tv, great stuff.
Luckily, I’m upgrading from my current Sony Aino (which is VERY slow) next year — so hopefully, I’ll be able to get the iPhone 5 (these phones are very expensive in South-Africa: it costs about the equivalent of $1000 here)
I was planning on getting the iPhone4S next year, but after hearing this news, I’ll wait a month or two extra until the new one is available.
Here’s hoping for longer battery life!