[BertramCooper]

Maybe you can, but 7 inches of screen is way too cramped for me to enjoy browsing the web. It works, but most webpages are simply not designed for a display that small, making you tap and zoom all over the place. I guess it's fine for mobile webpages though, mobile GAF is great on anything.

To each his own. I just find the ability to hold with one hand and tap with the other to be extremely comfortable.

I was initially skeptical about the 7-inch form factor, but the Nexus 7 sold me on it.

[The_Inquisitor]

My iPhone 4 is on its last leg. Late September feels like eons from now for me...

[KennyLinder]

Hmm I wonder if Apple will update the Mini this year? Has there been any rumblings of it?

[RubxQub]

*adjusts estimate of when to put his iPhone 4S up for sale for maximum profit and most crushing emotional damage to the buyer*

[Hoo-doo]

To each his own. I just find the ability to hold with one hand and tap with the other to be extremely comfortable.

Me too. It's no different on a 10 inch tablet.

[planar1280]

My iPhone 4 is on its last leg. Late September feels like eons from now for me...

I am on the 3gs, now imagine my misery

[enzo_gt]

My iPhone 4 is on its last leg. Late September feels like eons from now for me...

what is this I don't even

What do you guys put your phones through? I'm on my 3GS and it's still very much alive and kicking. Probably have jailbroken it over 20 times in that period too.

[Mecha_Infantry]

Whats the purpose of the non uniform back, does it serve a functional purpose ?

NFC

Can't use glass or metal..hence the plastic Androids

[Vinterbird]

I am on the 3gs, now imagine my misery

3G here. I've never been in the cloud with it

[The_Inquisitor]

what is this I don't even What do you guys put your phones through? I'm on my 3GS and it's still very much alive and kicking. Probably have jailbroken it over 20 times in that period too.

My home button is barely functional.

[BertramCooper]

Me too. It's no different on a 10 inch tablet.

No, it's definitely different. You can't hold a 10-inch tablet comfortably in your palm like you can a 7-inch tablet. Unless you have massive Lana Kane hands.

[rezuth]

No, it's definitely different. You can't hold a 10-inch tablet comfortably in your palm like you can a 7-inch tablet. Unless you have massive Lana Kane hands.

I don't and I can hold it pretty well. I do think that an 8" tablet will be a lot lighter and easier to hold.

[AirBrian]

My home button is barely functional.

From user abuse or did it just stop working? It's a semi-known issue and Apple will replace your phone because of it (assuming it hasn't been dropped in water, etc., etc.)

[Carlisle]

Meh, there's an iPad mini/larger iPhone rumor every year. I never put stock in it.

As for the dates, HYPE! I've had my 4 since release day, so I'm anxious for something new. But still so far away.

[Phoenix]

NFC Can't use glass or metal..hence the plastic Androids

The market is learning ;) I'm so proud - though you CAN use glass. Metal causes interference because it diffuses the transmission. NFC can push through glass without issue.

[SouthernDragon]

Rene Ritchie is pretty damn reliable on this stuff, not to mention he is being backed up by MG Siegler who as well has his sources in Apple. It seems like this rumor could pretty solid.

They can expect to be summarily fired when caught.

[Cheebo]

Meh, there's an iPad mini/larger iPhone rumor every year. I never put stock in it. As for the dates, HYPE! I've had my 4 since release day, so I'm anxious for something new. But still so far away.

It's a lot different this time. WSJ/NYTimes are reporting on iPad mini, it isn't just internet talk. And we have actually seen pictures of the molds for it. It's 100% happening.

[Phoenix]

Meh, there's an iPad mini/larger iPhone rumor every year. I never put stock in it. As for the dates, HYPE! I've had my 4 since release day, so I'm anxious for something new. But still so far away.

Its coming - no doubt about it. A new Apple TV is coming (probably next year though) - no doubt it. September is the window pending non sucking manufacturing - no doubt about it :)

Get your wallets ready.

[DMeisterJ]

The iPhone 5 looks pretty amazing from the assembled leaked parts.

As long as it has LTE, I'll be happy.

[StrikerObi]

Whats the purpose of the non uniform back, does it serve a functional purpose ?

They want it to be all chrome and shiny. However, all that metal means interference for the antennas. As such, they put black strips of plastics at the top and bottom, where the antennas are located. Same thing was done on the original iPhone (except only at the bottom).

[The_Inquisitor]

From user abuse or did it just stop working? It's a semi-known issue and Apple will replace your phone because of it (assuming it hasn't been dropped in water, etc., etc.)

From use. Nah they won't. This phone is a refurb I got 9 month ago. My front screen has a small crack at the top. Even thought it's unrelated I assume

1) It's outside warranty anyways
2) They would say it broke due to abuse.

[RBH]

I'm honestly in no rush to upgrade to the iPhone 5 unless it's a significant update.

I'm still loving my iPhone 4.

[StriKeVillain]

At least I know what to buy the girlfriend for her birthday, she should be due for an upgrade fairly soon.

She's currently using a Droid Incredible - which has a battery life of around 25 mins.

[Cheebo]

From use. Nah they won't. This phone is a refurb I got 9 month ago. My front screen has a small crack at the top. Even thought it's unrelated I assume 1) It's outside warranty anyways 2) They would say it broke due to abuse.

You've never taken a device to a Apple store I take it. They are extremely good about replacing parts on Apple products, often times for free or if not very cheap, regardless if they are under warranty or if it was the users fault. They have damn good customer service.

My fiancee dropped her iPhone 4 that she never had apple care on over a year after owning it and it broke one of the volume buttons. She set up a apple store appointment and they right then and there gave her a new iPhone 4 for free.

[catapult37]

You've never taken a device to a Apple store I take it. They are extremely good about replacing parts on Apple products, often times for free or if not very cheap, regardless if they are under warranty or if it was the users fault. They have damn good customer service. My fiancee dropped her iPhone 4 that she never had apple care on over a year after owning it and it broke one of the volume buttons. She set up a apple store appointment and they right then and there gave her a new iPhone 4 for free.

My sister dropped her iphone 4 in a MUG OF BEER and they replaced it for free. I was in absolute shock.

[Vinterbird]

You've never taken a device to a Apple store I take it. They are extremely good about replacing parts on Apple products, often times for free or if not very cheap, regardless if they are under warranty or if it was the users fault. They have damn good customer service. My fiancee dropped her iPhone 4 that she never had apple care on over a year after owning it and it broke one of the volume buttons. She set up a apple store appointment and they right then and there gave her a new iPhone 4 for free.

I want a Apple Store in my country now. Here it's just official licensed retailers and they demand that you've bought stuff through them and they will overcharge for repairs.

[Keavy_Rain]

The iPhone 5 looks pretty amazing from the assembled leaked parts. As long as it has LTE, I'll be happy.

LTE is a given at this point.

I'm hoping the rumors of a 4" screen are true. That's my only issue as an iPhone user with large hands.

[SuperMalo]

That would be a nice birthday present for me.

[Sec0nd]

The iPhone 5 better not be just a slightly better iPhone 4S.

[SuperPac]

I hope they offer an LTE option in the iPad mini too, 'cuz while I like the Nexus 7, its usefulness to me is limited because it's wifi-only. I have an LTE iPad 3, but, I really like the 7-8" form factor more (and hopefully this would be lightweight since I'm guessing it won't have a retina screen...).

[Cheebo]

The iPhone 5 better not be just a slightly better iPhone 4S.

It's going to be the iPhone 4S but thinner, with a larger screen, LTE, smaller port, improved cpu/gpu/ram, and likely improved cameras. What else could they do?

[wenis]

Been holding off for the iPhone 5. Bring it on baby.

Guess I have been too...

Does anyone know what upgrading phones on a Sprint contract is like?

[Chuckl3s]

The iPhone 5 better not be just a slightly better iPhone 4S.

How would people know I ever upgraded?!

[-Pyromaniac-]

My upgrade isn't until November 1st, at least by then stock should have stabilized :)

[TUSR]

That multi texture and matte black are absolute sex. Loving the small redesigns, wonder what internal have changed.

[Bgamer90]

It's going to be the iPhone 4S but thinner, with a larger screen, LTE, smaller port, improved cpu/gpu/ram, and likely improved cameras. What else could they do?

Pretty much.

Going to sell my 4S to get a 5 since it's almost full (32GB).

[CrankyJay]

I'm thinking of switching from my black iphone4 to a white iphone5...

Can't wait to see what this phone is packing.

[dwebo]

I'm still hoping this will signal a shift to 16:9 or 16:10 across their whole iphone/ipad line, and not just iphones as rumored. far better for video consumption versus 4:3, which is what I'm assuming is the bulk of ipad usage, and at a high enough resolution (1080p or 1280x800) is decent enough for everything else. app devs will manage

mostly, though, a 7"/7.7" 4:3 would just be awkward as hell (and fuck going back to 1024x768)

[criesofthepast]

*adjusts estimate of when to put his iPhone 4S up for sale for maximum profit and most crushing emotional damage to the buyer*

lolll same here. When do you plan on putting it up for sale and for how much? I haven't even checked what they're going for on craigslist right now. I got a factory unlocked white 16GB 4S. Mint condition.

[Metroid Hunter]

From user abuse or did it just stop working? It's a semi-known issue and Apple will replace your phone because of it (assuming it hasn't been dropped in water, etc., etc.)

Wait what? Link?
I have an iPhone 4 with a messed up home button and I'm out of warranty.

[KennyLinder]

The weird thing about the "iPad Mini" is the total lack of leaked photos for it. Pretty much every Apple product in the last few years has been leaked with photos of parts etc, but there is nothing for the iPad Mini.

[Smokey]

I am on a 2 yr old OG EVO 4g. I have refused to upgrade to anything else since this phone has everything I needed. It took Apple 2 years to catch up to what this phone has in it...but now that it has it may be time for me to own my first Apple product..

[Dreams-Visions]

New phone, pleze. Thx.

[CherryWoodFuton]

*adjusts estimate of when to put his iPhone 4S up for sale for maximum profit and most crushing emotional damage to the buyer*

I'm selling my 4s as well. $300 unlocked and jailbroken sounds reasonable????

[wenis]

The weird thing about the "iPad Mini" is the total lack of leaked photos for it. Pretty much every Apple product in the last few years has been leaked with photos of parts etc, but there is nothing for the iPad Mini.

got it confused with an ipod touch and skipped over it for pictures.

[giga]

I'm selling my 4s as well. $300 unlocked and jailbroken sounds reasonable????

Way underpriced. I'd say $450 minimum.

[RubxQub]

I'm selling my 4s as well. $300 unlocked and jailbroken sounds reasonable????

lolll same here. When do you plan on putting it up for sale and for how much? I haven't even checked what they're going for on craigslist right now. I got a factory unlocked white 16GB 4S. Mint condition.

Not sure how much I'll put it up for. Typically check prices around when I'm selling and shoot for something around that.

Have gone the eBay route thus far with good success so I'll probably keep going there until I get burned. Had a bad Craigslist experience that put me off the service, personally.

~$300 is typically normal, though.

[Cheebo]

The weird thing about the "iPad Mini" is the total lack of leaked photos for it. Pretty much every Apple product in the last few years has been leaked with photos of parts etc, but there is nothing for the iPad Mini.

9to5Mac had pictures of leaked plastic iPad mini moldings from China.

[MercuryLS]

Way underpriced. I'd say $450 minimum.

Yeah 300 is way too low.

[-Pyromaniac-]

Apple products have amazing resale value. If your phone is still in perfect condition 300 is definitely way too low to sell your 4S. 400 MINIMUM, closer to 450-500. 450 would be an easy sell.