How long do you think it will be before the next iPhone version comes out? - Page 2

gmemon · 07-07-2007, 03:04 PM

any expectations of price going down, if not updates, by Xmas? I can certainly wait in that case

07-08-2007, 11:14 PM

Well think Apple will release iPhone at the begining of holiday season this year, but apple is probly thinking of designs for release 24 months from now as many large businesses do. Just like boeing and the 787 that plane hasn't even flown yet and they have had it on the drawing boards for years. So apple probly has the 4rth an 5th generations already drawn up.

Sage · 07-09-2007, 12:38 AM

When you think "another version" of the iPhone, think "marketing".

First Apple will have to collect all of the bugs from the Beta Testers (thats us) who purchased the new phone - volume control issues on ringer et al, battery performance, adjustments to email such as possible spam filtering - and other issues.

While technical division is handling bugs, the iphones Apple had made initially need to be sold and so no new phones, from a hardware standpoint, can be sold.

As the purchased inventory becomes depleted, software fixes will be coming out to bolster sales and handle important bugs.

True, GPS will most likely be a welcome addition for a new phone. There is already new battery technology that may come out this year or early next to extend battery life more to what has been advertised.

Also, I would look for the new phone to have proximity charging, where you lay your phone near a wireless charger. This technology is already present, and will be definitely a prospect for a newer version.

I say, mid 2008 to late 2008 for a new model depending upon how much the base costs to Apple are to make a 3X markup or more.

iwantaniphonenow · 07-09-2007, 06:13 PM

doubt iphone prices will go down...because ipod prices dont go down...new ones come out..possibly cheaper ones but apple does fine w/o lowering prices. eventually i think people just give in and pay.

Bruce Robbie · 07-09-2007, 06:31 PM

An FM radio, 3G and user changeable battery seem to be big on the iphone wish list in the UK, closely followed by more third party business application.
If they can get this together by Xmas then it could be a fine Christmas of Apple and its European partners. If not I'm not convinced it will be that big a hit...the hype is no longer there and although it's good, at £350 a piece, it's doubtful if it's that good, when it is tied to a £50+ per month, 18 month contract. It needs 3G, better battery etc to give it a fresh appeal for the European market.

xoulo · 07-09-2007, 06:43 PM

my friends said i was stupid for buying the first generation iphone and dont wait until 2nd generation is out, he said he'll buy the second generation isntead.. oh well, let him wait for a year LOL

bmwlover0725 · 07-10-2007, 01:15 AM

I bet at least 1 year

Jeremiah · 07-15-2007, 06:47 PM

I don't really think there will be a better Iphone coming out this year, If anything comes out this year, it will be a lesser version of the Iphone because if they come out with a better one this year, they will make many costumers that bought the phone when it came out angry. But maybe they would come out with a less version, without as many features more of a phone, instead of everything else, like maybe just a phone and an ipod or something like that.

Matt Random · 07-18-2007, 12:04 PM

I'm still on the fence as well. I don't think v2 is likely anytime soon. I'm more concerned with price drops and what the firmware updates include.

One can look to the history of the iPod to get an idea of when to expect v2. What is the average time lag between iPod versions? I don't know the answer but I'm sure other members here do.

I don't expect a price drop this year. I anticipate that the iPhone is going to be a hot holiday item so there is no need for a price drop. Also, doesn't Apple have a history of not doing price drops on the iPod? I may be wrong, but I thought that they quietly let the supply of the current generation dry up and then release the new version at the same price point.

My hope is that Apple sticks with the current technology platform for a while and instead focuses on firmware updates. I hope the first update comes out soon to help with my decision.

Is GPS something that could be done via the accessory port or Bluetooth. I anticipate an accessory market every bit as big as that of the iPod.

aggieman · 07-18-2007, 03:06 PM

nothing would make me happier than for them to wait 2 years to release the second version. update this one with some of the missing features in the next few months and then wait until all of us with the freshly minted 2 year contracts expire. and hopefully AT&T will subsidize the next one that way we can enjoy some upgrade discounts.