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Apple Unlikely to Make Big Changes for Next iPhone

Posted by msmash on from the next-shiny-phone dept.

The next iPhone isn't going to look much different from the last year's iPhone 6s, or 2014's iPhone 6. According to a WSJ report (paywalled; alternate source), Apple will release two new iPhone models with screen sizes 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch, and both the models will look pretty much similar to the last two year's models. There won't be any 3.5mm headphone port in the new iPhone, though, the report adds. The Cupertino-based company plans to introduce major design changes in its next iPhone, using OLED display and eliminating the home button to use the display for fingerprint scanning. From the report: For years, Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive has expressed a desire for the iPhone to appear like a single sheet of glass, according to people familiar with the matter. The current design ideas for the 2017 iPhones are expected to push the handsets in that direction by eliminating much of the bezel around the display, with the OLED screen.

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  1. Not a surprise by 110010001000 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This isn't a surprise. The next Intel chip won't be much different than the last one either. The next computer you own will be very similar to the one you owned 5 years prior. We have really reached an end of the digital road now. You won't likely see huge progress like we have seen in the past due to limitations of physics and power concerns. I know people will scream "Moores Law!!!" but that doesn't apply in 2016. It looks like the Star Trek type future won't be happening.

    1. Re:Not a surprise by 110010001000 · · Score: 4, Funny

      So you are saying that 256GB should be enough for everyone?

    2. Re:Not a surprise by 110010001000 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Captain: "Siri, how many times have the Romulans violated the neutral zone?"
      Siri: "The Romans were from Italy and had big noses. Here are some results I found for 'Romans" on the web"

    3. Re:Not a surprise by Kozar_The_Malignant · · Score: 4, Insightful

      If we could just wear pajamas at all times I'd be 100% happy.

      Haven't been to Walmart lately, have you?

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  2. How is this news? by scunc · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apple is releasing a new product with little to no changes compared to the previous model, and yet still expects people to shell out hundreds of dollars for the new version? Sounds like they've finally figured out their customer base! Steve Jobs would be so proud ...

  3. No Headphone Jack by CastrTroy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I can't believe that the next iPhone won't have a headphone jack. I think the world really isn't ready for this change. Personally I use Bluetooth headphones 80% of the time, but I think going that last 20% would be problematic. And if their headphone adapters are as resilient as their charging cables, this is going to end up being a major problem. I don't think that most people would go for a phone without a headphone jack. Even if they don't use it most of the time.

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    1. Re:No Headphone Jack by desdinova+216 · · Score: 4, Insightful

      I was at a gaming convention this past weekend, and a number of vendors were using card reader dongles that attach via the headphone jack