I am trying to decide if I should get an i-Phone 4, wait for the i-Phone 5, or get neither and buy a Blackberry. Several of my friends have the Blackberry Torch and, well, have a bit of a ho-hum reaction to it. I do a lot of typing on my current work Blackberry: answering emails, writing blog posts, other writing etc. Everyone says to me, "If you type a lot, don't buy an i-Phone." Thus I am conflicted. I am also thinking, "Maybe I should just buy the latest 'Dragon Speak' software and speak everything into existance. Reason to get an i-Phone are the apps, (especially Sleep Cycle), the integrated connectivity – so easy to have all e-mail addresses converging on one device and an coordinated calendar with Tess and let's be honest, it's just such a cool looking device.
If I wait for the i-Phone 5, I might be waiting for six months. Serious rumours have it that the new i-Phone 5 will emerge by the end of Q2 with, among other things (1) the antenna problem fixed (2) even more fantastic ergonomic design (3) 4G network friendly (4) a powerful 8 megapixel camera (5) 64 GB of memory (6) a battery that will last 14 hours and even more amazing (7) a patented radio frequency identification technology. "What's that," you ask? For people in Hong Kong, that means your i-Phone turns into an Octopus card. Rumour has it the the i-Phone 5 will be a wireless payment device similar to how we use Octopus cards in Hong Kong – it will function as a wireless credit or debit card: that's powerful. I am sure someone will connect that to air miles, too!
Here are a few more features I suspect the i-Phone 5 will have (feel free to add your own suggestion in the comments section):
- Pop-up screen made of bullet proof glass provides extraordinary security and doubles as a small picnic table or qwerty keyboard. (Table idea suggested by our friend Ellie. Meanwhile, typing problem solved!)
- Mixes martinis: the upgraded acceleronometer provides a martini ~ shaken, not stirred.
- Bubblegum application provides real gumballs.
- Kids features: while the bubblegum app is a hit, what kids really like is the ability to make toys that are instantly manufactured on the spot. (Thank you, Sela.)
- Built-in LCD projector turns any room you visit into a movie theatre.
- Telepresence feature causes business decline for many airlines.
- Upgraded silent mode provides a masseuse so strong it's the equivalent of a 9o minute massage at any leading spa. OSIM, and… er… a few other companies, file for bankruptcy. (Thank you, tess!)
- Stealth mode makes you and your surroundings invisible to police radar, all versions of ex-girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, tax collectors and natural disasters. (Thank you, Paul!)
- Upgraded clock functions so fast the i-Phone 5 can travel back in time. New applications include "Mortgage Reversal" where the bank pays you to own a home or you can slow loan payments down to once/year. (Also Paul!)
- Kinda boring but the i-Phone 5 also dispenses cash. (My idea.)
Meanwhile, the Lovely and Talented Tess gave me an i-Phone 4 for Christmas. (Or at least permission to buy one.) Now I just have to figure out if I look back or look forward. What to do… what to do…
Reader interactions
7 Replies to “The New i-Phone 5”
I bought Chris an iPhone 4 last Christmas and he loves it (I covet it). I have a work BB and its ‘ok’…good for work and getting what I need done, but not a lot of internet based use….its a work phone and that costs money.
We have had no antenna problems whatsoever, the ergonomic design is nice, but I crammed Chris’ into an Otterbox protective case (military grade) and so glad I did, first inaugural trip to work and scratches happened….to the case. So the design changes if you encase it.
We both love the Apps. His iPod was ancient, so his phone has that feature as well. I’ve put movies on it for his rides on the ferry, audio books for the long drives with no radio. We have a Mac laptop that it is smoothly compatible with. You are a slave to Apple once you go that route though. But no complaints from us. Good luck in your decision!! Now where is that App that dispenses cash….?
Hi Charles:
I bought a Torch in November. Yawn. It is trying to be an I Phone but no go. I just caved and bought an I Phone 4 yesterday, after being a BB loyalist for many years. Now that I am a retired corporate rat, I no longer need the tactile keyboard to type out yards of email everyday from the BB.
Hope this finds you well,
Marilyn Monarch
You’ve waited this long, wait for the 5. the 4 is supposed to be 4g in the states, but our AT&T network is not 4g in many places.
I keep looking for the espresso app that would actually give me a cup of coffee.
Love it! I do not have a clue what you should get, Chuck, but am confident that you will choose well and be happy with your new toy. Boys and their toys, so ‘they’ say.
See you soon. Love, M xox
Nice choice! But remember that when choosing a phone you should know if the apps you’re getting suits your work, personality, and usual activities. Mobile phones are enhanced from time to time that we really need to know what’s best for us. Sometimes we love the new one so much that we always see to it that it lands on our palm. But as soon as we don’t feel happy with the apps, we buy a another one to cover all up. Expensive right?
Informative post I like it. I never read such awesome post before. It’s really helpful to me. I always in search of this types of post. Thanks for sharing with us.
I can’t wait for this phone! This will surely be the king of all phones.