fastcompany.com — The newest iPhone may be split into multiple models to boost sales, according to two new sources. But rather than creating new hardware for each, Apple may split the iPhone's personality by releasing iPhones containing different software.
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macfan93May 19, 2009
Apple has a history of NOT doing this in all of their products. Has there ever been more than one version of any OS release? When they make improvements, it is all or nothing.
brycesummMay 20, 2009
probably not the best wording but i think you're correct. apple doesn't want to have people choosing between products. i want an iphone, so i get one. i want an ipod so i get a small one or mid size one or a big one.apple's major appeal to it's dedicated fan base is based on design simplicity, why would they polarise that with decision making.
kitsuaMay 20, 2009
You said it better.
Closed AccountMay 20, 2009
"The iPhone's high unit price is also a significant barrier to selling more. " True, but....I think a more significant barrier is the REQUIRED $30 a month data plan. Not everyone needs it or wants it. That's like the gift that keeps on taking instead of giving. Think about it. The yearly cost for data $360 costs more than the iphone. Wifi works just fine for me.
muttonMay 20, 2009
I have one. No matter how loud I yell, I still haven't been able to make a phone call with it.
thomasakaMay 20, 2009
Well you make a great point too which I agree with. But my point was more a jab at Apple for having a history of not giving consumer's a choice on pretty much anything. Examples would be how the original iphone didn't allow 3rd party apps to be installed. Now how they control the app store and ban tons of apps rather than let users decide what is or isn't useful to them. Not having a battery that the user (who owns the device) can change themselves. DRM and only AAC format on itunes. Not allowing storage cards on either version of the iphone. And on and on the list goes.So as it relates to this story, my point is that I don't see Apple giving the consumer the option to choose which model works best for them. Apple likes to tell consumers what they need and how they'll get it (which is a backwards business model). The 2 different models that only differed by storage capacity was a miracle so I wouldn't expect any more choices to be given to users beyond those.
datdamonfooMay 20, 2009
The three flavors of iPhone: suck, suckier, and suckiest.
nrooseMay 23, 2009
Do one with a kb and call it berry flavored.