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Apple iPhone 4S sales could top 4 million this weekend, analyst says
The Apple iPhone 4S was officially available today in Canada, U.S., Australia, France, Germany, U.K and Japan. You can check out the lineups from across Canada here, the Toronto Eaton Centre line was actually crazy – seemed to be there was well over a thousand. Pre-orders were high, Apple reported that over 1 million were spoken for within 24-hours. Analysts took the number and came up with a first weekend sales of 3 million, but today there’s a new outlook.
According to Carl Howe, an analyst from the Yankee Group, he believes the weekend sales could reach as high as 4 million. Another analyst, Charlie Wolf of Needham & Copiped said that “It’s going to easily outpace any previous launch”. The new iPhone comes with a faster A5 processor, better 8 megapixel camera and Siri. From a consumer perspective, Jackie Guo is has decided to purchase the 4S because she says “It’s the iPhone for Steve, it’s for the memory of Steve…It was the last product he worked on”.
Source: Bloomberg
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LOOK IT ALL YOUS JEALOUS TEABANGERS.
STOP YOU WHINING JUST ACAUSE YOU IS POOR ADN YOUS CANOT AFORD A IPHONE.
GO ASLEEP JUST LIKE YOU BROKEN DEADBERRY RIP.
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Siri, where is iPhone 5?
Sirisly, why would people line up for iPhone 4 special edition… all it has is Siri, updated processor and better camera?
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It’s a worthwhile upgrade for 3gs users users so….. Really if the iphone5 form factor was updated it would still have the same hardware inside. It wouldn’t be a quad, the memory would be the same, as would the camera.
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In before the remarks relating to “iSheep”, “it’s the same as the iPhone 4, lol”, “Android FTW!” and various forms of “you are an i***t if you buy this phone”.
Sure it’s breaking all sorts of benchmarks (killing the SGS2) and is selling like crazy. Clearly this phone sucks.
(And this is coming from a WebOS/WP7 guy)
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“Sure it’s breaking all sorts of benchmarks (killing the SGS2) and is selling like crazy. Clearly this phone sucks.”
Get your facts straight before spouting bs. The iPhone4S beats out the SGSII in graphics performance only and it should. It’s using the new PowerVR SGX 543MP2. Guess what device is going to be using that same GPU only mated to a dual 1.5ghz CPU? If you guessed the Nexus Prime give yourself a gold star.
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in before? You’re a little late for BOTH of those points.
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Dear mobilesyrup
I love ur site!!
But
Please dont turn into a “analyst says” website like bgr
That’s all
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It makes no sense to upgrade to this phone if you have the iphone 4…those are the ppl that I see as being “dumb” BUT if you have a 3G/3GS, then of course this is an awesome upgrade. I have learned that iphone/blackberry users are the most close minded people when it comes to adopting new technology. So, although it makes no sense to us windows/webos/android users, to ifans, this is the absolutely most AMAZING phone EVER.
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@jellmoo : Actually, I haven’t seen people rushing in to do that upgrade. Usually the Galaxy S people are satisfied no matter which one they have. I have seen people rushing in to upgrade their 2 month old iPhone 4 though…
Point… Match… Game!
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To be honest, the upgrade from a Galaxy S to a SGSII is quite a significant one.
Faster processor, double memory*, better camera, bigger screen*, top of the line OS*, and a brand new design*.
*denotes items not available with the new iphone.
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@Jay – Think that through though. For the company, isn’t it better to have your customers “want” every new generation of hardware?
@Adam – It boils down to improvements. The iPhone 4S has *massive* performance improvements over the 4. The same can be said of the SGS2 over the SGS1. The SGS2 has a bigger screen, the 4S has Siri. Both change the way the user interacts with their device, albeit not in a game changing way. More or less a wash all around. If you want to say that the iPhone 4S is a minor update at best, you pretty much have to say the same about the SGS2.
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The 4S only improved in the processor and camera domain. Siri, while nice, is nothing new. It’s just an app that was available to 3GS owner in the past but was removed by Apple when they bought it to bring it back as a brand new feature. The GS2 improved in processor, screen, camera, memory, design and features. So yes, the GS2 was a major improvement while the 4S is a minor one. No matter how you try to spin this.
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@Zomby
I’m not the only one spinning here. The changes are a wash. The GS2 and the 4S featured similar upgrades except the GS2 changed form factor slightly, while the 4S added Siri and a second GPU.
*You* may value one change over another on a personal level, but objectively the changes are in the same ballpark.
If the iPhone 4S is a minor update at best, then so is the GS2. Which is fine, not everything is going to be a complete game changer, but don’t pretend that it isn’t the case.
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As someone with a iPhone 4 the only real reason i want to upgrade is for siri but that’s not worth it because they could just of easily put it on the 4 none of the “Hardware” BS it takes it sends it to a server and gives you a reply that so requires a fast processor… no that requires fast speeds…
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Those benchmarks were found to be in error, give this a read http://us.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb3.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=1344293
So people are buying this phone because it was the last thing Jobs worked on, really? That is just pathetic, the creator of C programming and UNIX just died, guess I should go buy a new computer lol.
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I just don’t want to take a hit for upgrading from my iPhone 4 early, will wait for when my contract is up for renewal in 2014 to consider new hardware.
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I ordered online (delivery next week probably , maybe after). I have a 4 right now. I’m well aware of the differences between the two. As much as I love the idea of Siri I’m not sure if I’ll use it in public yet.
I use my phone almost more than my desktop computer now. It’s my commute killer. My phone. My data device. I use the camera a lot and no longer carry a point and shoot anywhere. My PSP is gathering dust, and I sold my DS.
I no longer spend money upgrading my computer. My graphics card. Etc.
I plan to upgrade my phone most years. I generally take care of them and re-sell the last one… so my cost of upgrading is a few hundred bucks tops.
I have no problems with this purchase knowing full well I’m getting a very nice camera upgrade, general speed improvements, some great gaming upgrades (once the games take advantage of it – thankfully some already are thanks to ipad 2), and Siri… will either be awesome, or something I only show off to people.
Feel free to spend your money how you please.
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@T – you’re going to get downgraded terribly for being a sheep, but I have to applaude a well reasoned purchase. If you’re converging a number of devices, it makes sense to put all your eggs into a basket you like. I do a similar thing with my Droid2Global and am looking forward to upgrading to the Nexus Prime or GS2X (although Android’s music player sucks so I still tote around my iPod touch.)
Isn’t competition great?
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iLemmings!!!! Guess these folks only come out of their parents basement for Apple releases and Star Trek conventions.
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we have to understand that the majority of the population out there are uneducated in regards to specs, competition, and all hardware/software related details…heck my brother who is a teacher didn’t even know what an “OS” was until i had to explain it to him when he asked me, “why is everyone going crazy over ios5?”. the uneducated individual doesn’t know the difference between the specs of a gs2 and iphone4s. unfortunately in north america, branding is such an important thing therefore iphone=awesome, to the average joe.
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I still don’t know what all the hype is over this phone. I’m watching the news, the actual news, and they’re going over all the features and updates to it. People are all googly-eyed over it. Seriously people, there are better phones out there on the market. Siri isn’t new, it’s a copy of the android voice commands with a fluffy vocal response. The camera isn’t the best on the market. The processor isn’t the best on the market. The cost of the phone is just stupid. I mean, how can you not talk about “iSheep” when discussing the crazy people rushing out to get this phone?… It boggles the mind, especially with the state of the economy. Go get a better phone for half the price people!
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@Derek, please look up Edwin for Android.
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@jellmoo There is a HUGE difference between the Galaxy S and Galaxy S2, they are two completely different phones. Had the S2 just been a minor increase, then I would have said the same thing. The equivalent would be to upgrade from Bell’s original S2 to Rogers’ S2 w/ LTE, slight cpu increase, etc.
I guess, I’m just disappointed that Apple did not innovate cuz although I don’t like some Apple products, I do love how sleek and awesome they are. I was expecting this new phone to be a total game changer for the industry once again.
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Honestly, HOW many users will be using siri? Other phones has had voice recognized tasks and only the disabled would take advantage of them, Android has them through accessibility and it works fairly well.
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Them’s a lotta iSheep! Like taking candy from a baby, except easier.
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@Derek : Took me a moment to reply, I was laughing too hard at your “Best phone on the market” reply. Obviously you haven’t done any research and are just one of the many iSheep out there. Check facts before you make grandiose claims. The Galaxy S II is better in almost every way. For actual facts I direct you to the unbiased Engadget testing: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-vs-the-smartphone-elite-galaxy-s-ii-bionic-and-tita/
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@Derek : Took me a moment to reply, I was laughing too hard at your “Best phone on the market” reply. Obviously you haven’t done any research and are just one of the many iSheep out there. Check facts before you make grandiose claims. The Galaxy S II is better in almost every way. For actual facts I direct you to the unbiased testing done by Engadget.
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@Derek : Took me a moment to reply, I was laughing too hard at your “Best phone on the market” reply. Obviously you haven’t done any research and are just one of the many iSheep out there. Check facts before you make grandiose claims. The Galaxy S II is better in almost every way. For actual facts I direct you to the unbiased testing that Engadget performed. The iPhone 4S is hardly the best phone on the market. The technology was outdated before it even hit the market. Heck, it’s not even a close second.
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our company can play with lawn furniture all they want. as we account for over half the operating systems in the world and over 40% in the US alone. who’s the loser derek? who’s the loser?
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Enjoy your Prius while we ride our Bugattis, Lamborghinis, Mclarens, Porsches, Jags, etc. At least you get good mileage!
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I will have to say I am surprised at the turnout for the phone. But historically Apple products have done very well. I think as the analyst said a lot of people may be buying this phone because it was the last phone Steve Jobs worked on.
Just look at the black turtle necks that he used to wear those are flying off of the shelves.
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Derek : Took me a moment to reply, I was laughing too hard at your “Best phone on the market” reply. Obviously you haven’t done any research and are just one of the many iSheep out there. Check facts before you make grandiose claims. The Galaxy S II is better in almost every way. For actual facts I direct you to the unbiased testing that Engadget performed. The iPhone 4S is hardly the best phone on the market. It’s not even a close second.
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A moment? by my count this is your 3rd reply, all the same copy and paste job to my original comment Jay, or should I say Tom?
I guess your Android phone kept freezing on you, Im not surprised.
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This is the old “everyone is doing it so it must be good” marketing routine.
Next RIM and the others will pay someone to say they are an analyst to come up with grandiose numbers for the sheep to feed.
“If you feed them, they will come”
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I don’t trust Siri. If I say, make an appointment with the dentist on Friday at 10:00, will it make it for today, next Friday, or some Friday after that? I would need to check my calendar on the screen, so what is the point?
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The point is to look like a douche saying stuff really loud and really slow to a phone. Everybody knows how COOL this looks. At least, morons use to check their phone and do their researches under the table in a restaurant while respectful people speak with each others. But now we will have to hear people shouting at their phone: “Siri, am I free for 1 hour on sathurday 9PM?” “Yes you are free and may I add that your calendar is still completely empty since your phone is your best friend”.
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The future is all about battery life. Give me a phone that gets through 24 hours of heavy HSPA+ usage. The 4S can’t do that.
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@jellmo , uhh the iphone 4S is clearly not breaking the benchmarks of the SGS2. At the best, it might only come up to par. That is it.
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Actually Brightside it is beating the S2 in benchmark scores
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch/125792-benchmarks-iphone-4s-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-rest.html
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Yes, yes it is:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4951/iphone-4s-preliminary-benchmarks-800mhz-a5-slightly-slower-gpu-than-ipad-2
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“our company can play with lawn furniture all they want. as we account for over half the operating systems in the world and over 40% in the US alone. who’s the loser derek? who’s the loser?”
Our? Over half.. you don’t say, when “you’re” company releases 19898676 phones a year (many of which are given away on a buy one get one free promotion in the USA) I would hope you could collectively beat Apple and its whopping 3 per year.
Why don’t we compare individual phone sales, ie Samsung galaxy s2 vs iPhone 4?
Nice try mouth breather, enjoy fragmentation bruta!
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Poor derek, his iphone wouldn’t let him click the reply button so he had to copy and paste
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Btw, I’d like to point out that I take advantage of you iSheep all the time. I buy old iphones on kijiji for cheap, jailbreak them, then sell them for $100 to $200 more and you fools STILL buy them! LOL! Thank goodness for iSheep. Extra income for me to buy androids.
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Yup because unlike androids iPhones actually have a re-sale value,mostly from people who are returning there Android phones in because of fragmentation and poor performance. now go ahead copy and paste your rebuttal over and over again jay
Enjoy fragmentation.
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The re-paste Jay is not me. And I’ll gladly take your money crApple user.
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I don’t really understand the point of location based calendar reminders. You type in an event in your calendar and it should remind you no matter what, what if you’re supposed to go to the grocery store the next night and tomorrow you forget all about it, the location based reminder won’t pop up saying “buy milk”, whereas a regular reminder will and you go “oh crap I forgot to go to the grocery store!”.
seriously.
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There is nothing that I see in the iOS 5 that is brand new that Apple invented. Most of the features being talked about are knockoffs of existing products on other platforms.
Here’s an example:
1. Notification system. Not new to iOS 5, but nonetheless, copied from Android.
2. Find My Friends – the “event timer” feature is actually a copy of a features from an existing app called Glympse which has been out for a while. I think Glympse has a patent-pending on that feature.
3. Siri – when I saw a demo of it on youtube, I immediately thought of Edwin for Android. Wait… it IS EDWIN. They both do the same thing and perform pretty much the same tasks. The only difference is… EDWIN’s been out for months.
If you think the nifty features in iOS are Apple invented, it is quite the opposite. They are all copies of functionality from other platforms.
Apples new slogon should be “Do as I say, but not as I do, because one way or another we will sue”.
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@Battery Man… I can’t think of a phone that can. Sensation nope, GS2 nope as I’ve had feedback on both. In THIS regards, can’t really blame the 4S.
Hopefully the Prime’s 2000+mA will suffice
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At least the Iphone people will save money on accessories like cases, because the new phone is the same shape as the 4. O wait, the new “4S specific” bumper cases are now 1gram lighter and now come in white?!!?!?!?
That’s a MUST buy for any 4S user. ‘Cause, “if you don’t have a 4S bumper case, you don’t have a 4S bumper case”
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Zzzzzzz really that’s the best you can do, at least the other fandroids can be a little creative.
Leave the trolling to us professionals.
oh yeah, enjoy fragmentation!
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Loving how Derek finishes every post with the same thing over and over again. Be careful, Apple might sue you!
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So what is that (around $250 each to build, market, etc. say $650 each selling price not including the fact that many are more expensive to balance out carrier deals etc)
$1.6 billion dollars in profit in one weekend…
The should do a “all profits donated to charity” opening for the next launch and feed every hungry child in america for a year…
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What happened to all the comments? Btw Derek, you’re confusing me with another Jay (or Tom) on here, although I share his views. In any case, I’ve handled and own(ed) more iphone/ipod/ish|t products than you’ll ever dream of. I know more about crApple products than you or most iSheep users ever will. The verdict is in: Android > Apple any day of the week. I can do whatever I want with my android as opposed to being restricted only to what I’m ‘allowed’ to by Apple. I’m ok with Apple being so ubiquitous though, more income for me. I have no problems taking advantage of stupid people.
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I just don’t understand why people are paying their money for something “For Steve”. He was a billionaire and didn’t care for the well-being of others (ie. how he treated his employees).
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@Jay
Im glad you are enjoying my posts, that being said…..
Its just a electronic device, there is no perfect phone, if there was we would all own it. I used to work for Apple Canada, so I’ve used my fair share of Apple products.
enjoy fragmentation
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Oh THAT’S where you get your unoriginality from
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That “analyst” sure seems like he’s out of the loop. It’s not like this is what people are waiting for. Wishful thinking on his part.
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nice to get one
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4,000,000 thats like 256,000 times bigger than wind.. wow they sure picked a lousy network!
oh well I am sure the steamed veg, his fat buddy are more than happy!
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