Yup.
There's an unusual heck of a lot of likes. Thus my edit.
The funniest things are often truer than life and that was.
There's an unusual heck of a lot of likes. Thus my edit.
The funniest things are often truer than life and that was.
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Ten million phones in the first few weeks? That's a lot of phones! And that's before people have even seen it! Proves the power of the Apple brand. I don't think it really matters if the phone isn't a huge leap forward. Playing it safe will suffice and keep the punters happy!
Originally Posted by Voynich:
“Ten million phones in the first few weeks? That's a lot of phones! And that's before people have even seen it! Proves the power of the Apple brand. I don't think it really matters if the phone isn't a huge leap forward. Playing it safe will suffice and keep the punters happy!”
“Ten million phones in the first few weeks? That's a lot of phones! And that's before people have even seen it! Proves the power of the Apple brand. I don't think it really matters if the phone isn't a huge leap forward. Playing it safe will suffice and keep the punters happy!”
apple have never offered any more than they had to.
Originally Posted by Voynich:
“Ten million phones in the first few weeks? That's a lot of phones! And that's before people have even seen it! Proves the power of the Apple brand. I don't think it really matters if the phone isn't a huge leap forward. Playing it safe will suffice and keep the punters happy!”
“Ten million phones in the first few weeks? That's a lot of phones! And that's before people have even seen it! Proves the power of the Apple brand. I don't think it really matters if the phone isn't a huge leap forward. Playing it safe will suffice and keep the punters happy!”
That says a lot about Apple's "punters" to be honest, if that is true.
in fairness each iphone has been an improvement on the one before, so if you don't want much, and are happy with your current iphone, the next model along is normally a safe bet.
Not that I think its necessarily the best option for people......
Not that I think its necessarily the best option for people......
Originally Posted by swordman:
“Well they are an extreme company.
All companies can be dodgy agreed but how apple treat the little guy is what i cannot bear.”
“Well they are an extreme company.
All companies can be dodgy agreed but how apple treat the little guy is what i cannot bear.”
Who is the little guy? Do you mean their customers?
Originally Posted by Tigerpaws:
“Who is the little guy? Do you mean their customers?”
“Who is the little guy? Do you mean their customers?”
No it's a specific guy. his name is Mal, he's vertically challenged and also treated very badly by apple.
they're always slagging him off, plus they didn't replace his headphones even though they broke under warranty.
Originally Posted by paulbrock:
“in fairness each iphone has been an improvement on the one before, so if you don't want much, and are happy with your current iphone, the next model along is normally a safe bet.”
“in fairness each iphone has been an improvement on the one before, so if you don't want much, and are happy with your current iphone, the next model along is normally a safe bet.”
That's true actually. And if you've purchased a lot of apps for example, you don't really want to throw that money away.
Originally Posted by Tigerpaws:
“Who is the little guy? Do you mean their customers?”
“Who is the little guy? Do you mean their customers?”
I have already given you some examples but a little research will show you how apple responds if you cross them.
Originally Posted by Tracey.l:
“So you thought Apple that only has a maximum of 3 different handsets on the market at anyone time sold more phones than Samasung that's handset catalogue is currently 29 pages with over 100 handsets? Some people hey lol.”
“So you thought Apple that only has a maximum of 3 different handsets on the market at anyone time sold more phones than Samasung that's handset catalogue is currently 29 pages with over 100 handsets? Some people hey lol.”
LOL - well that shows how good Apple are - you see articles saying Apple sells 10m units in one week (hindsight) - making people think WOW they're huge and are number one in the market share.
Originally Posted by paulbrock:
“"meh" gets 480 likes
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“"meh" gets 480 likes
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Methinks people very much associate the word meh with Arthur.
So what's all the non excitement excitement about the iPhone 5?
Obviously it's because we don't need it.
DS articles (of which there are far too many on the iphone for an entertainment site) get a more enthusiastic response, its around 50/50 "yay excited"vs "yawn how is this news"
In some ways I hope Apple have a trick or two up their sleeves for the 'big reveal'. There really isnt anything in the rumours to justify the hype around it and, like last year, will lead to a lot of disappointment. I'm not sure Apple can afford a reaction of "Is that it?" to their flagship. (well they can *afford* it, along with several medium sized countries, but it wouldn't be good for them)
In some ways I hope Apple have a trick or two up their sleeves for the 'big reveal'. There really isnt anything in the rumours to justify the hype around it and, like last year, will lead to a lot of disappointment. I'm not sure Apple can afford a reaction of "Is that it?" to their flagship. (well they can *afford* it, along with several medium sized countries, but it wouldn't be good for them)
Originally Posted by paulbrock:
“DS articles (of which there are far too many on the iphone for an entertainment site) get a more enthusiastic response, its around 50/50 "yay excited"vs "yawn how is this news"
In some ways I hope Apple have a trick or two up their sleeves for the 'big reveal'. There really isnt anything in the rumours to justify the hype around it and, like last year, will lead to a lot of disappointment. I'm not sure Apple can afford a reaction of "Is that it?" to their flagship. (well they can *afford* it, along with several medium sized countries, but it wouldn't be good for them)”
“DS articles (of which there are far too many on the iphone for an entertainment site) get a more enthusiastic response, its around 50/50 "yay excited"vs "yawn how is this news"
In some ways I hope Apple have a trick or two up their sleeves for the 'big reveal'. There really isnt anything in the rumours to justify the hype around it and, like last year, will lead to a lot of disappointment. I'm not sure Apple can afford a reaction of "Is that it?" to their flagship. (well they can *afford* it, along with several medium sized countries, but it wouldn't be good for them)”
With one (major) release a year Apple, ideally, need to have some 'wow' factor to each new model IMHO.
The 4S didnt really have this. From initial 'leaks' im not convinved that the 5 has it either.
Apple always prided themselves on design. They like to make 'pretty' items. The current images of the 'assumed' final unit dont look like anything very different. Now a percentage of people will feel this is fine, and that Apple dont need to change anything. A percentage will buy anything that Apple sells regardless.
But .... a number of people will just 'fancy a bit more change'. With Android (and W7/W8) this is catered for by the selection of manufacturers. With Android in particular a swap between Sense, TouchWiz or even 'vanilla' feels like a very different phone and a change of experience. With Apple they are more reliant on a change of style to give people a better impression of a 'new shiny toy'.
The 5 will sell in millions regardless. Apple has a huge and (strangely) loyal fanbase due to great marketing. The smartphone market itself is still increasing so whilst a percentage market share decrease may still result in an actual sales increase.
One has t wonder if Apple have boxed themselves into a corner with their suing based on design. Between HTC, Samsung, LG, Asus, Motorola (etc) they will have to do something very unique to make it look like they havent copied another brand now.
Much as I dislike Apple Id still love to see something more 'wow' in theiPhone5. There needs to be competition and at the moment it is purely (from a hardware perspective) between Android phone manufacturers. Its a benefit to ALL smartphone users to have new features release as it drive innovation from all sides.
Nokia is a prime example of a company that rested on their laurels for a year or two. The market moves very quickly these days.
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