iphone 4 or wait for iphone 5??

Biglad_3

TBH I switched from an iphone 3GS to a Desire and I dont miss anything from my iphone (certainly not the cost), everything I needed is on android now.

The android 'widgets' are simply the best thing on a mobile for years.

Greensprout

gjchester wrote: »

The next Iphone will be out June Apple always release iPhones in June they won't change that schedule

Question is will it be a re-working (iphone 5) or a tweak ala Iphone 4GS

Why do people keep saying that?

They can do what they want, it does very much look like a Sept release.

Tunster2

Greensprout wrote: »

Why do people keep saying that?

They can do what they want, it does very much look like a Sept release.

Ditto this comment. However, I want to put my spin on this. The iPhone 5 is not likely to be much different to the current iPhone on offer.

• the screen won't change. it's resolution and quality is top of the market at the moment
• we'll see the new faster processor from the iPad 2 at least - it'll make it a bit faster but won't be taken advantage of like the iPad's bigger screen.
• the design is most likely not to change. there might be a few tweaks to improve the antenna design.
• we may see NFC included (like being able to pay for products using your phone)

I wouldn't hold back if you like the iPhone 4. There's a major operating system launch next month. This will move all of Apples devices forward and the iPhone 4 will definately be able to take advantage of this.

Don't hold back on hindsight and rumours. If we all did that, no-one would buy anything and always wait for the latest and greatest.

jayme1

Hammyman wrote: »

And you'll be charging it every day and also finding out that some apps aren't available as they've not released a version for your manufacturers customised version of Android.

are you sure that's true? the only defining factors for if a specific app can be installed is 1. the android version (like you cant run windows 7 programs on windows 95), 2. the screen res (as some apps require a minimum screen res) and 3. the power of the phone (like you can't run crysis on a win7 netbook where you can on a win7 gaming PC).

How much the manufacturer has customised the interface does not affect how you can install apps, therefore a motoblur android 2.2 phone can install the same apps as a HTC sense android 2.2 phone which inturn can install the same apps as the stock version of 2.2.
As basically all the manufacturer has done is install a custom luncher to make the phone look different, of which there are many in the market if you want a change the look of the homescreen, but essentially the OS underneath is exactly the same in all cases.

tandeh

The Galaxy S2 is out May 1st, it will be the king of superphones for a while yet: Most powerfull 1.2 Dual core CPU/GPU combo (yes better than HTC Sensation), Thinnes phone in the world (8.49mm compared to the Sony Arc 8.7mm and Iphone 4 (around 9.2mm i believe), Best screen tech in the world (exclusive to Samsung - Super Amoled Plus) see below:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016334&page=4

MHL which is micro USB/HDMI in one, and lets you control the phone through a remote of a MHL enabled tv, Wifi direct - access your phone through wifi and any browser, the list is extensive, check out the comparison to its nearest competitor that was anounced today (the HTC Sensation):

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3875&idPhone2=3621

The SGS2 is an amazing phone, 1080p recording check out the video comparison here:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_vs_lg_optimus_2x-review-585.php


3d capabilities here:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/samsungs-exynos-4210-flexes-3d-gaming-muscle-at-gdc-2011-video/

many youtube videos detailing amazing things like motion control zoom in-out, face recognition lock screen, front cam is 2mp, better than most phones back camera,NFC, Gorilla Glass, etc...

again a comparison chart between the HTC sensation the SGS2:



iphone 5 would struggle to compare to this.

jenniewb

I guess with phones one thing is never new: there will always be something bigger and better just around the corner. OP it depends on how long your prepared to wait. Even if you do wait for the i-phone5 there will always be something much faster, much thinner with more gloss, colour and etc etc etc coming out the following month/week/day. Its a personal thing: can you afford to wait that long? Are you happy to go without a new/decent handset until then which begs the question; do you really need it....
(currently saved £50+ so far this year from my non existant mobile as a result of asking myself this question alone!)

tandeh

jenniewb wrote: »

I guess with phones one thing is never new: there will always be something bigger and better just around the corner. OP it depends on how long your prepared to wait. Even if you do wait for the i-phone5 there will always be something much faster, much thinner with more gloss, colour and etc etc etc coming out the following month/week/day. Its a personal thing: can you afford to wait that long? Are you happy to go without a new/decent handset until then which begs the question; do you really need it....
(currently saved £50+ so far this year from my non existant mobile as a result of asking myself this question alone!)

yep true, the famous Eldar multarzin tweeted that the Samsung galaxy s3 will be released in the fall (2 mnths after iphone 5's expected date), it will most probably have a retina resolution matching, super amoled plus 2 screen. so if you think the SGS2 might be superseded by the iphone 5 (highly unlikely as the A5 chip in the iPad 2, which will be in the iphone 5 is similarly powerful to the SGS 2's) then it will most likely superseded again by the Samsung phone. He also says that Samsung will be moving to a 6-8 months cycle for its flagships, as everything is done in-house.

nexus2011

The Iphone 5 will be launched on June 6th 2011.

F_T_Buyer

No one really knows when the iphone5 will be out, but so far the Galaxy s2 is by far the best - and I've pre-ordered it - but if they delay the iphone 5 until later in the year, it will most likely be better, faster etc.

I wanted an iphone for a while, but it still bugs me that you can't view flash websites (and never will)... then I saw an HTC android phone and did everything I wanted and more, so did my research and decided to wait a couple of months until this the SGS2 came out.

jenniewb

nexus2011 wrote: »

The Iphone 5 will be launched on June 6th 2011.

Any idea who said this? I've been hearing 'september 2011' and neither the start of end of the month just a vague 30 odd days. Would be interested to know your source