Originally Posted by FiendishlyC: “I went Android because of several features I saw as lacking from the iPhone (cost wasn't an issue - I bought sim free).
[LIST][*]Widgets - like weather, signal strength, weather, etc[*]Less regulation of apps - I'm a heavy podcast user and iOS seemed limited in this respect as there is a poor selection of podcast apps[*]Notifications system[/LIST]”
Those for sure please. I actually quite like the built in podcasing facilities in the iTunes app, but the 20MB download limit is very frustrating - it has to go. Most of my wishlist is for iOS 5 rather than the iPhone 5 really - I think iOS is starting to lag a bit.
I would really like FM (OK, ideally DAB but that's not happening!) radio too. Streaming radio over 3G uses a fair amount of data/battery life and at the low bitrates doesn't sound great.
Originally Posted by linkinpark875: “So I wonder if Iphone 5 will go side to side with a new Nano phone?
Wonder if Nano will be a 3" touch screen with no home button? Screen similar to the current Ipod (less than Iphone 4), maybe 3.2 or 5MP camera?
Wonder if Nano will finish off Blackberry at it's similar pitched price rumoured? I still think the Iphone 5 will be the big phone.”
It won't be a nano phone. When people say its half the size they talk about volume. It could just be slightly smaller dimensions but half the depth.
The screen size will stay the same IF there were to be an iPhone "nano". What they'll likely do is get rid of some of the bezel (patent applications from Apple signify putting the earpiece in the headphone socket. The only query then is where the home button will go. It won't be removed completely. Guestures for closing apps won't happen on a comparitively small display when compared with the iPad.
I don't think the hardware is an issue with iPhone. Its iOS where the changes need to be made.
Better notification system
Lockscreen dashboard-like widgets
just two examples.
Originally Posted by dontpannic: “It won't be a nano phone. When people say its half the size they talk about volume. It could just be slightly smaller dimensions but half the depth.
The screen size will stay the same IF there were to be an iPhone "nano". What they'll likely do is get rid of some of the bezel (patent applications from Apple signify putting the earpiece in the headphone socket. The only query then is where the home button will go. It won't be removed completely. Guestures for closing apps won't happen on a comparitively small display when compared with the iPad.
I don't think the hardware is an issue with iPhone. Its iOS where the changes need to be made.
Better notification system
Lockscreen dashboard-like widgets
just two examples.”
But an "Iphone lite" won't really have appeal.
If they use the Nano name it fits in better with Apple.
Here's something that still bugs me about the iPhone.
If you send a text message, lose your signal and it fails to send, it doesn't automatically send the message when a signal is established. Every other phone I've ever had has done this.
(It's better than it was. At least now you get the red exclamation mark on the messages icon, but still...)
The 3.5" size screen is the worst thing on my high resolution San Francisco.
Its not desperately bad for maps but its impossible to use a full web page unless some zoom is used.
Apple needs to expand its range and a bigger size is certain. 4.2" is no doubt the ideal compromise size.
I'd like to see a slightly larger screen, longer battery life - wouldn't 2 days be nice ?
I'm pretty sure this next upgrade will be an evolution rather than a revolution, much like the upgrade between 3 and 3GS...
As long as it comes this summer, that's the main thing, I am upgrade-eligible now with an Orange 3GS, fancy the 4 of course, but with the next one on the horizon, i'm just waiting....!
I know we won't know until June but my latest prediction reading all the rumours sites is:
I can definitely see these coming:
8mp Camera with better flash.
Full HD 1080p video recording.
HDMI out like Ipad.
FM Radio.
NFC technology.
A5 processor.
Possibly the same design but released in white.
Maybe's
4" screen.
Metal back.
Iphone Nano smaller and cheaper 1MP camera like Ipad 2.
Smart Covers for Iphone to protect the screen.
Apps: Garage Band for Iphone.
I read a rumour too that they are not talking about the press conference as the unveiling of Iphone 5 so it doesn't hit Iphone 4 sales. Makes sense?
So if the ones I put in bold come I can see Iphone 5 being a major upgrade than a minor one.
I can't see them losing the home button, the gestures are superb on iPad but the iPhone size makes them almost impossible to use
Comfortably, and impossible to use one handed!