If Apple introduces an iPhone 4S, it’s probably not going to just be a new iPhone 4

By on Oct 3, 2011 at 11:12 AM
mobile October 3, 2011

While expectations were high for a brand new tear drop-shaped iPhone 5 with larger display, insanely thin design, and more, it’s looking like Apple might be set to introduce an upgraded iPhone 4 instead. Bummer, right? Well… if and when Apple does introduce the iPhone 4S (which is most likely what it will be called), I’m anticipating some changes that make the device stand out from the model before it, the iPhone 4. Hit the break for my thoughts.

Rumors started swirling almost a year ago that Apple was working on an edge-to-edge display for the next-generation iPhone, but then they faded. Why have we all discounted this in recent months? Because attention was turned to an all-new iPhone 5.

And what about reports that the device will feature a metal back as opposed to glass? What about the fact that the device is supposedly thinner?

I think Apple’s iPhone 4S is going to be a pretty substantial bump as opposed to just an incremental update, as many are speculating. On the inside, we’re looking at a dual-core A5 processor with amazing graphics support, an 8-megapixel backlit camera sensor for professional quality photographs and full 1080p HD video recording, 1GB of RAM, Apple’s Assistant service, and more. That alone makes this upgrade a big deal, and in terms of the device’s exterior and the display, I think we might all be in for a few pleasant surprises there as well.

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  • Anonymous

    I’m beginning to get the impression that these sites already have the next iPhone(s) and are prepping their reviews. These smokescreen articles are becoming annoying.

  • Anonymous

    Author, you say “…an 8-megapixel backlit camera sensor for professional quality photographs…” Really? Are you sure? I can assure you this sensor won’t come close to “professional quality photographs.” Author, you sound like you have no camera expertise whatsoever.

  • http://twitter.com/jbphotography Jon Bradley

    As nerdy as I am, I don’t care about the internal spec bumps on the new 4S. I always thought the 4 was fast enough for current smartphone competition.  I’m switching from a Droid X and my only requirements for switching from Android to iOS was better notifications (iOS5 took care of that) and a larger screen. 
    If I wanted a phone that looked like the iPhone 4, I would’ve got the iPhone 4 when it launched on Verizon in February. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Dawkins/746307628 Ricardo Dawkins

    “full 1080p HD video recording”
    Can AppleTV output that ??? 
    Answer: NO!

  • The Honest Avatar

    I just hate when people steal avatars from others.

    • Anthony Siringo

      I stole your avatar!

  • http://www.sakurawalker.com iEric

    Hit the break?  Is that a reference to car “brakes”?

  • Anonymous

    Apple is SO happy to see all of these rumors with no actual proof. I think Apple will both surprise and disappoint us tomorrow.

    • Anonymous

      They won’t disappoint us Goofans (aka Apple Haters!)  We know how bad Apple’s products are and no matter what they announce tomorrow we will say it’s the worst phone EVER!  That’s how we have been conditioned to think by our lords at Google, et al.

      • Rezetor

        I UNDERSTAND YOUR DISAPPOINTMENT…
        till not long ago, you were a fan of the best and the most beautiful device.
        But your sad fate is nothing to compare about the destiny of fallen angels…

  • Anonymous

    yet the article at the top of this page says ticonderoga analyst says iphone 5 is happening.

  • Anonymous

    134 comments and counting.  And then us idiots (Goofans aka Apple Haters) wonder why BGR and all like them write so many articles about Apple.  

    • Rezetor

      Why write? ‘Cause Apple want it?

      Anyway, to hate interimPhone is same stupid, then love it.

  • http://twitter.com/ocdtrekkie Jake Weisz

    OMG IT’S A BIG DEAL FOLKS. Apple about to release a device comparable to an entry-level Android.

  • Anonymous

    Jonathan,

    You just said about a month ago that you were certain Apple was going to release a new iPhone 5. What info has you backtracking?? He obviously knows something he’s not telling us.

    • Rezetor

      What he don’t want to tell us is :nothing. It’s what he know about…

  • Rezetor

    LOL…it’s from Zach…of bgr

    “Despite rumors, leaks and punditry that now suggest a worst case scenario — no iPhone 5, just an iPhone 4S and an entry-level iPhone 4…”

  • http://www.facebook.com/YashX Yash Bhavsar

    Cool story, bro.

  • http://social-catalog.com/amazing-google-nexus-prime-concept-design nexus prime

    today is the day !! waiting for it.

  • Anonymous

    I for one (an avid fanboy) am disappointed

    How many positive comments have there been so far? ……2?

  • Anonymous

    Well, chew on this, Apple has now decided to pace their phones out 18 months so if you wanted the larger screen, you and I will have to wait three years for a larger screen (if there ever is one) since we won’t qualify for an upgrade in 18months.

    Total burn – i am really noy happy!

  • Ulysses Grant

    LOL…

    Jonathan, that’s why its called a rumor.

    Just settle for iPhone 4s.

  • Carlton Flowers

    What an utter disappointment. I am bummed.

  • Anonymous

    BGR!! You should have eaten up all of your words by now!!!

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