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'iPhone 4S' to Debut as Only New iPhone Next Month?

Wednesday September 21, 2011 12:24 pm PDT by Eric Slivka

BGR reports on a new research note from Wedge Partners analyst Brian Blair, who claims that Apple will be introducing only one new iPhone model, the so-called "iPhone 4S", at its October 4th media event. The claim runs contrary to some other recent rumors that Apple will be introducing both an iPhone 4S and a redesigned iPhone 5, but agrees with other analysts who have seen no sign of a redesigned iPhone 5 coming through Apple's supply chain.
“We expect the focus of the new iPhone will be iOS 5, a speedier A5 processor and a higher resolution 8 MP camera with a small possibility of a larger 4 inch screen,” Blair wrote. “We believe the casing will be largely similar to the iPhone with some particular modifications to the antennae [sic]. We don’t expect a second, dramatically different iPhone to accompany this as we don’t think Apple needs to have 3 models in the market to address the high end, mid-tier and low end since the iPhone 4 (with memory lowered to 8 GB) will drop to $99 and effectively attack those markets.”
The complete lack of parts evidence for a redesigned iPhone 5 has led to serious questions about the potential for such a device being launched this fall, and with the iPhone 4S having been seen sporting an A5 processor it seems possible Apple may be planning only the iPhone 4S as its next-generation iPhone model.

Tags: Brian Blair, Wedge Partners
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Muad'Dib
102 months ago
"Analyst claims" :rolleyes:
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gpat
102 months ago
That would be seriously disappointing.
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johncarync
102 months ago
Pretty cool, Apple

I think it's really cool that we're less than 2 weeks away from Apple spilling the beans on what's next and the rumors still don't know what it's going to be.
Rating: 46 Votes
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HarryKeogh
102 months ago
16 months and all we get is a lousy "S"!?
Rating: 45 Votes
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PerplexShyt
102 months ago
Im getting so sick of this iPhone4s/5 back and forth BS
Rating: 35 Votes
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iBreatheApple
102 months ago
Please... MAKE IT STOP!
Rating: 34 Votes
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oiuh151
102 months ago
Can't wait until this is over. Every story is something different. :rolleyes:
Rating: 32 Votes
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sirtimid
102 months ago
honestly....there is no way Apple, the largest tech company in the world, is going to make its customers/fans wait 15 months for hardware upgrades. Those can be done in a few months. It is going to be a redesign.
Rating: 18 Votes
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mlmwalt
102 months ago

get the samsung galaxy nexus

Samsung Galaxy Nexus specs (GT-i9250)

4.65 inch contoured SAMOLED+ display (updated PenTile; more subpixels)
1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 Dual Core SoC
1GB RAM
1280 x 720 resolution
GSM | CDMA | LTE ready (rumors point to a global phone)
5MP camera with advanced sensors
2MP front facing camera
MHL (HDMI/Charging port)
NFC capabilities


Does it run iOS?
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Skika
102 months ago
Im feelin pretty bi-polar because of these news.
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