More Hints of an 'iPhone Nano' from Case Manufacturers
iPhone case manufacturer XSKN has labeled a section on their site for the "iPhone Nano". This description suggests that long running rumors of a miniaturized iPhone could be true.
XSKN gained some notoriety earlier this year when it began selling cases for the then-unreleased iPhone 3G. The company again received headlines in September with case images of unreleased 4th Generation iPod Nano designs. Both times, some readers had questioned if these were simply publicity stunts, though both sets of images later turned out to be accurate.
This time, XSKN has not published images of the purported "iPhone Nano", but iDealsChina did so earlier this month. While we don't believe XSKN or any case manufacturers have official knowledge of Apple's future plans, there is enormous financial incentive for these companies to obtain early information about Apple's next product.
To add more uncertainty into the mix, we've heard that some of Apple's initial plans for Macworld may have been delayed. So, even if an iPhone Nano was originally in the works, we're not sure when we'd actually see one.
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41 months ago
The iPhone is just taking off as a development platform. They really don't want to split development in to two models at this stage. But at the same time they need to keep the product momentum going. It all depends on how they do it -- the iPhone and iPhone nano need to run all the same programs.
41 months ago
I see nothing wrong with having more choices in iPhone models, I really would like to see the iPhone Nano and iPhone sitting side by side in stores, some people like full size devices, and others like smaller devices. It would be like using a thin iPod Classic with a full touch Screen as a Phone, and would probably come in 4GB and 8GB models.
Not to mention with the reduction in materials and size of Flash memory the iPhone Nano could be offered at that $99 everyone seems so "gung-ho" about wanting. This would also keep Apple from cutting it's balls off by having to reduce the iPhone 3G's price down which would cut into their profits and plus would probably give them a great market share in the mobile phone sector by offering two models.
I, myself though wouldn't buy one of these devices, but for a teenager that wants an iPhone and a Parent that is worried about dropping $200 on a phone that will be lost, cracked, stolen or otherwised dissmembered is a perfect selling point.
/me shrugs
Choice is always good though.
Not to mention with the reduction in materials and size of Flash memory the iPhone Nano could be offered at that $99 everyone seems so "gung-ho" about wanting. This would also keep Apple from cutting it's balls off by having to reduce the iPhone 3G's price down which would cut into their profits and plus would probably give them a great market share in the mobile phone sector by offering two models.
I, myself though wouldn't buy one of these devices, but for a teenager that wants an iPhone and a Parent that is worried about dropping $200 on a phone that will be lost, cracked, stolen or otherwised dissmembered is a perfect selling point.
/me shrugs
Choice is always good though.
41 months ago
The iPhone is just taking off as a development platform. They really don't want to split development in to two models at this stage. But at the same time they need to keep the product momentum going. It all depends on how they do it -- the iPhone and iPhone nano need to run all the same programs.
Definatly. Maybe an iPhone nano could have a higher resolution screen, so apps can be used on both. But then we'd all need fingers like pencils...
Wonder what Apple will do here, if it's true that is.
41 months ago
My only question: how will they manage the screen size?
Tell me about it. I have a touch, and some things are a challenge on the screen as it is. Lord knows how you would see or point to anything on an iphone nano...
41 months ago
My only question: how will they manage the screen size?
I agree.
I don't know how you'll be able to type on a screen that is significantly smaller than the current iPhone. I really hope this rumor is not true.
41 months ago
i miss the days when things used to be a surprise to the consumer. now, every new concept/idea gets spoiled before it's actually released.
41 months ago
iphone nano is coming out but it will not have safari or mail. it will have ipod feature and embrace app store.
If you want to surf the net then the iphone nano will not be for you
If you want to surf the net then the iphone nano will not be for you
41 months ago
i miss the days when things used to be a surprise to the consumer. now, every new concept/idea gets spoiled before it's actually released.
If you want to be suprised on Christmas stop looking for your presents early, like wise, if you want to be suprised on new releases stop reading rumor sites :p
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