317 Mac Rumours: iPhone 6
A visit to iPhone 6 rumour land confirms
the iPhone 6 will have a 5in screen and this “will lead to a big replacement
cycle that may poach customers of Samsung.” MacRumors goes further, suggesting Apple will release two new phones this year ... a 4.7in and a 5.5in one. Such
phones “could spark a massive upgrade cycle”.
“‘Large-screen envy’ is prevalent
among the iPhone installed base and we believe a ~5in form-factor iPhone would
spark a massive upgrade cycle as well as many ‘Android switchers’ returning
back to the iPhone (we refer to this as the ‘mother lode’ of all Apple upgrade
cycles).
"Yep, a fraction of an inch will be
enough to entice the hordes to toss away their old Galaxies etc. like yesterday’s newspapers and descend on Apple stores in their millions.
Stand back, or get mown down in the rush. Don’t say you weren’t warned."
But here’s me wondering, a large
screen - yes, way overdue. But what about the camera? I've blogged about Apple's conundrum as regards its inferior camera, in comparison (not to
“real” cameras) but other smartphone cameras (Nokia, Galaxy).
Would I switch brands for a larger
screen? Nope. Would I switch brands for a better camera in a phone? Nope. Would
I switch brands for a better camera in a larger phone? Hmmm, quite
possibly ... I've looked!
I haven’t upgraded my old, original
iPhone 4 (nearly four years old now). Wasn’t interested in any iPhone 5
version. Would I buy a new iPhone with a larger screen? Nope. Would I buy a new
iPhone with a better camera? Nope. Would I buy a new iPhone with a better
camera in a larger phone? In a flash ... bring it on; because then I will be working with my new iPhone.
These days I
only make calls with it, and use the camera occasionally. I hardly use the
internet on it (except for maps). But I don’t have an iPad and I don’t want one
… the iPhone 6 with a 5.5 inch screen and a better camera will be great (mooted for Sept. / Oct.
2014).
However, one day from Apple, a camera / phone with ... a zoom lens ... and even a viewfinder?
OMG! That would be awesome.