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Cheap iPhone with bigger screen for developing countires
One of the many iPhone rumours is that Apple may be going to release a cheaper version of the iPhone aimed at developing countries. It is rumoured to have a larger screen the the iPhone 5 which is way too small anyway. This would be a good move if its true. However its unlikely to see the light of day in Europe or North America as Apple wont wont to compromise their premium price structure.
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One of the many iPhone rumours is that Apple may be going to release a cheaper version of the iPhone aimed at developing countries. It is rumoured to have a larger screen the the iPhone 5 which is way too small anyway. This would be a good move if its true. However its unlikely to see the light of day in Europe or North America as Apple wont wont to compromise their premium price structure.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01...iphone_rumors/ they are already under pressure to release something in the phablet sector. it will be a very reasonable question 'why do you want me to pay 700 alans for my iPhone 5 when you're selling this bigger device for half the price' |
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It's going to be very difficult for apple to maintain their price structure and release a competitive product in developing countries.
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Why ? Loads of manufactures do it all the time. Look at car prices for the same model across the global for example. Even microsoft have different versions of windows available for developing countries. Its crippled but much cheaper in china and india.
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Like the iPad Mini was a desperate attempt to compete with the Nexus 7, this 'low-cost iPhone' is just an embarrassing and desperate attempt to emulate the Nexus 4. Apple have run out of ideas.
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Running out of ideas and time ... big changes afoot me thinks
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They wont do it because it will impact their Premium Pricing structure. Investors wont be happy. A lot of their customers opting for a cheaper option would be bad for their share price.
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Like the iPad Mini was a desperate attempt to compete with the Nexus 7, this 'low-cost iPhone' is just an embarrassing and desperate attempt to emulate the Nexus 4. Apple have run out of ideas.
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I assume they will not sell them in their current premium markets. Things are difference prices all over the world.
Do you think the mini has competed with the n7? The sales numbers should be available soon, it will be interesting to see how both get on. |
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Apple actually featured the Nexus 7 in their keynote. I think that says it all, that keynote dripped with desperation.
How do you think sales will compare? |
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I assume they will not sell them in their current premium markets. Things are difference prices all over the world.
It will really cheapen the brand and highlight just how much mark up apple actually do. |
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it will be a very reasonable question 'why do you want me to pay 700 alans for my iPhone 5 when you're selling this bigger device for half the price'
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But not as different as Apple will need to make it to sell to developing countries.
It will really cheapen the brand and highlight just how much mark up apple actually do. I think the n7 has already demonstrated how much a phone is marked up and people are going out and paying £130 more for it, and that is just in this country
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Like the iPad Mini was a desperate attempt to compete with the Nexus 7, this 'low-cost iPhone' is just an embarrassing and desperate attempt to emulate the Nexus 4. Apple have run out of ideas.
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Running out of ideas and time ... big changes afoot me thinks
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Apple actually featured the Nexus 7 in their keynote. I think that says it all, that keynote dripped with desperation.
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"Running out of ideas" - your opinion and a perfectly valid one, but running out of time ? How long do you think $125billion can keep Apple going. They could pay their salaries and overheads for the next 7 years even if they never sold another iDevice again. Ludicrous to suggest they are running out of time.
But they do seem to have run out of ideas. Nothing has been released for 2 years suggesting anything otherwise. |
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The sales numbers should be available soon, it will be interesting to see how both get on.
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Lol, they certainly haven't run out of time with that cash!
But they do seem to have run out of ideas. Nothing has been released for 2 years suggesting anything otherwise. |
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Maybe they should follow samsung and release a phone with a bigger screen, a quad core processor and make it run slow, now that is innovation.
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Oooh, I would hide quickly
![]() I don't think there has been any great innovation since the early iPhones. |
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I know. I'm only joking really, but I would love to know what people are calling innovation. Samsung currently seem to just make a phone bigger and people claim that is innovation.
I don't think there has been any great innovation since the early iPhones. |
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Agreed, it's very difficult to see what further true revolution can be brought to the phone. The point about bigger phones is that it is also so much easier to up the specs, particularly battery life, and to use cheaper components as well. It is a fact that miniaturisation costs money.
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I see some possible innovation in screen and processor design to get better battery life, and then one major change would actually be an alternative battery technology, but I think that is a while off.
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But even that's a bit meh. I already carry a spare battery for the odd occasion I need it.
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But if you could get a charge to last, say, 3 days, that would be cool.
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