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Only One iPhone This Year

Sébastien Page ∙ September 26, 2011

For the last few months, a rumor that Apple would release two devices this year went around, and to be honest, it seemed to make lots of sense. Apple would release a full-featured iPhone, selling it at the normal full price. The company would also release a watered down version of the iPhone 4 aimed at taking a stab at the prepaid market.

I thought this to be highly believable. If you've ever been to Asia or Africa (I have), you'll know that the prepaid market there is gigantic. This is an untapped market for Apple.

So the rumor mill went crazy on this rumor, and everyone, at some point or the other, seemed to agree we'd see two iPhones this year. John Paczkowski of AllThingsD now thinks otherwise...

Analyst Claims We Will Only See One iPhone this Fall

Cody Lee ∙ September 21, 2011

Going against The New York Times and nearly every other rumor we've heard in the last few months, Wedge Partners told investors today that there is only one iPhone coming this Fall.

Like the rest of us, analyst Brian Blair believes that Apple will hold a special event between September 28 and October 5 to unveil several new products to the world. Except he thinks that only one of those products will be an iPhone...

Analyst Claims Apple Will Launch iPhone 4+ and iPhone 5 This Fall

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Analysts predictions are a dime a dozen, especially these days, when we're getting soo close to the new iPhone launch. Still, as a news site, it is our duty to report on all of them so you can make your own opinion.

Reiterating some of the rumors we've been hearing for awhile now, JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz claims that Apple is just about to launch two new devices this fall: the iPhone 4+ and the iPhone 5.

We're not learning anything new here. According to the analyst, the iPhone 5 will be a world phone sporting a dual GSM+CDMA chip, it will have a larger display and an 8MP camera...

New Survey Offers a Peek at Consumer Demand for the iPhone 5

Cody Lee ∙ September 13, 2011

You wouldn't know it by listening to HTC's Martin Fichter, but it seems that the demand for Apple's next smartphone is higher than ever before. According to a recent survey, the pre-launch hype for the iPhone 5 exceeds that of the iPhone 4.

Analyst Mike Abramsky announced the results of a recent RBC/ChangeWave survey this morning, which shines some light on the growing interest in Apple's upcoming smartphone. And unless you're Mr. Fichter, the results shouldn't surprise you...

iPhone 4 Sales Remain Strong Ahead of iPhone 5 Launch

Alex Heath ∙ September 12, 2011

Apple has been building up to a climactic event set to take place in the next 4 weeks. In the past, new iPhone hardware had always been introduced during the summer at Apple's WWDC conference, but 2011 has proved to be a totally different year in terms of Apple's product cycle.

The Verizon iPhone 4 in February helped to throw everything off, and more factors seem to be at play. Apple is up to something different this year, and the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 5 alongside a second model this Fall.

With all of the rumors and heated speculation, average consumers are still perfectly content with the iPhone 4. In fact, last year's iPhone model is still selling better than ever...

Apple to Sell More Phones than Anyone Else in 2011

Alex Heath ∙ September 6, 2011

Today, Digitimes published a forecast reporting that Apple will sell a staggering 86.4 million iPhones in 2011, blowing past Nokia to become the world's leading smartphone vendor. Apple is slated to see a 82% increase in shipments from the 47.5 million units shipped in 2010.

It was recently announced that Apple had already overtaken Nokia globally in terms of units manufactured, and Apple is also projected to overtake the Finnish juggernaut in shipment volume by year's end...

Analyst: iPhone and Mac Market Share Could Triple in the Next Few Years

Guest Author ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Following the recent announcement that Apple had for the first time ever became the most valuable company in the world, surpassing Exxon, analysts are already predicting Apple's future.

Analyst Shaw Wu with Sterne Ageesent told investors Wednesday that Apple’s Mac and iPhone market shares could double, or even triple, in the next few years.

Cheaper iPhone Would Have to Be an “Innovative, Category-Killer Experience,” According to Apple

Alex Heath ∙ August 5, 2011

Since the beginning of this year, rumors have been heating up that Apple will release not one, but two iPhone models this year. One of these devices would be the next flagship iPhone 5 based on the the current pricing structure, while the second device would be a cheaper (possibly pre-paid) "Nano" handset.

Apple's COO and CFO have chimed in on what it would take for the company to release a cheaper iPhone. They describe that the product would need to be an, "innovative, category-killer experience."

Why We Could See a Retooled iPhone 4 This Fall

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

BGR picked up on some interesting comments made by Brian White of Ticonderoga Securities yesterday. In a note to investors, the analyst cited a report from Sohu.com claiming that Apple and China Telecom were putting the finishing touches on an iPhone 5 partnership.

We've known for quite some time that Apple was working on closing a deal with China's 3rd largest carrier, but we didn't know how soon it'd be finished. White told shareholders yesterday that China Telecom would have 2 iPhone models by October of this year — 2 very different models...

67% of BlackBerry Owners Ready to Switch Over to the iPhone

Guest Author ∙ Updated December 17, 2017

It seems RIM's BlackBerry user base continues to decline, according to a new research study from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Once the most popular smartphone in the United States, BlackBerry is losing market share rapidly, despite introducing several new handsets and its new BlackBerry 7 OS.

According to the study, out of 216 smartphone users 64 percent of them said their next purchase will be an iPhone, most likely the next-generation iPhone 5. Munster claims that his study also found that 67 percent of BlackBerry owners would switch to an iPhone.

Other Tablets Can’t Compete With the iPad’s “Design Efficiencies”

Alex Heath ∙ August 2, 2011

We've all been wondering why the plethora of other tablets out there haven't been selling as well as the iPad. Android tablets abound, and seemingly hopeful slates, like the Motorola Xoom, don't even come close to the iPad's sales.

Apparently, the magic is in the process. Apple's tight control over the iPad's hardware and software gives the iPad an unmatched advantage in "design efficiences" that other manufacturers can't copy — no matter how hard they try.

74% of Verizon Smartphone Users Say They’re Waiting on the iPhone 5

Cody Lee ∙ August 2, 2011

When the iPhone 4 finally launched on Verizon's network, it was expected to be a godsend. U.S. customers could finally choose a different carrier if they had issues with AT&T. The device was projected to sell more than 5 million units — and then it didn't. Verizon barely managed to sell half that.

So why were analysts so far off? My guess is that it was related to a misconception that a lot of AT&T customers were unhappy, but we're not. There is also a good possibility that a lot of folks decided to hold off in anticipation for a summer-unveiling of a new model. In fact, analyst Gene Munster thinks it's a real good possibility...