Does Apple need to come out with an iPhone 5?

Why does Apple need to come out with an iPhone 5? The camera on the iPhone 4 is already stunning and I don't see a need to have a new iPhone. We got all the features we wanted in the release of the iPhone 4 I just don't know what we want as NEWER features in an iPhone 5. Comment below on what you think Apple should do if they release a new iPhone in the coming months?

asked Jul 12 '11 at 18:12

Studio66Designs
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2	So people could buy it and say "I have the latest iPhone model" and Apple would be raking in the money... that's what seems to happen with every new iteration of an Apple product, new features or not. answered Jul 12 '11 at 18:25 wills316 241●3●4●14

0	3D phone , hologram call , turning into a mega giant computer... every day there is innovation and apple will keep up with it answered Jul 12 '11 at 18:14 Dark Avenger 1.2k●37●53●59

0	Same reason why all those expensive branded bag/clothes makers come up with a new collection every single season; To make money. answered Jul 12 '11 at 18:49 Billy Aoki 3.7k●27●37●78

0	The are just a bit behind. answered Jul 12 '11 at 20:16 ryebread761 7.5k●216●241●322

Need? no. But they are behind on quite a few things. They could add fingerprint scanners, NFC (Near field communication) for payment, a usable front facing camera, 4G, and a kickstand

answered Jul 12 '11 at 20:28

FizzNakLe
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Don't buy anything with a fingerprint scanner! The corporations are going to use these to let police shut down your phone if they detect your on one of DHS's list which currently are estimated to have at least 3 million people and that's the no-fly list alone. You can be added to these lists for having a similar sounding name to a person already on it or even for being muslim or arabic and especially if your suspected to be in a "fringe" political movement which they often deem as a mainstream tea partier. Keep your old s**t!

(Jul 13 '11 at 00:32) zman

@zman: What is with the whole, the man is out to get you? (The government)?

(Jul 13 '11 at 00:38) TheTechDude

FREAK OUT DUDE!!!

(Jul 13 '11 at 20:25) iGeek3

The government and corporations are working together in the US which is known as fascism and if you know what fascism is, you'll know why I think the "man" is out to get me.

(Jul 13 '11 at 20:30) zman

Well Apple wants to make money number 1. But even more so, as a consumer, do you feel better buying a year old phone, or a phone with all of the newest, cutting-edge technology that you can fit into its body? Not only does another iteration of the iPhone help Apple keep up with the competition, but it also gives the consumers the assurance that they are getting the latest and greatest tech from Apple.

answered Jul 12 '11 at 21:01

JordanV
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Dude. It's Apple.

Apple usually comes out with a new line of devices for each other their series every year. They originally had the release date for the iPhone 5 to be like 1-2 months ago. But since they just released the iPhone 4 on Verizon, they weren't going to immediately create a new line when a lot of Verizon customers just bought what they though was the top of the line.

Furthermore, Apple needs to come out with newer stuff to stay on top of the cell phone competition. The battle from, "what is the best tablet and cell phone" is growing to be more intense than the battles between MAC and Windows PCs.

answered Jul 13 '11 at 16:49

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edited Jul 13 '11 at 16:50

Also, me included, I enjoy it when new products come out; whether I can fork up the money or not.

(Jul 13 '11 at 16:51) Burrito227

Again, with the MAC address? I told you every computer has one. There's no battles between PCs and MACs.

(Jul 13 '11 at 20:33) zman

0	Yes Apple will be coming out soon this year. I think they should come up with the iphone 4G answered Jul 13 '11 at 20:30 Jared Nelson 331●45●55●59

0	Logically, I think they're going to add 1080p video recording for the back camera, and 720p video for the front. A larger screen would be welcomed since I feel 3.5" is just too small these days. answered Jul 18 '11 at 17:57 locust 266●1●9

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