Hi Chris, I would strongly recommend the iPhone over the Samsung Galaxy or any other smartphone. Like all Apple products the finish and the design of the hardware is astounding, and the software is superbly designed. Add to that the so-called ecosystem that has been built around the iPhone (iTunes, App Store, Siri, Mac OS X) and it has a clear lead. Have a glance at this article to get an idea of the satisfaction rating that of the owners of iPhone 4S accord it:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/01/iphone_4s_is_apples_most_popular_phone_yet_with_96_satisfaction_rate.html If you want a very quick analogy the Galaxy is Windows (complete with viruses and software bugs -- not just in the analogy but in actuality) and the iPhone is Mac OS. As for the release date of the iPhone 5, I agree entirely that no-one really knows -- at this point probably not even Tim Cook as I am sure there are software and hardware hurdles to overcome yet, but my guess would be a year after the release of the iPhone 4s. That is in the northern summer. Cheers, Carlo On 02/12/2011, at 7:50 , Peter Hinchliffe wrote: > > On 02/12/2011, at 6:10 AM, Chris Burton wrote: > >> Hi Muggers >> >> My plan with phone is finally coming to an end this month, and Im thinking >> of going smart phone for once!! Im really keen on the iphone and am >> wondering if there is a possibility of a new iphone soon - maybe number 5? >> >> Does anyone know when? >> >> Are there any other smartphones I should consider, as some people have >> mentioned the Samsung Galaxy as one pretty good phone >> >> I wouldnt have a clue >> >> Thanks for any advice >> >> Chris >> > > > I was just beginning to answer this one when Ronni's reply appeared. > > What she said… > > Just to reinforce one point though - there's never any point is asking this > list or anyone else when a particular Apple product is going to be announced > or released, because NOBODY KNOWS, at least nobody outside a very small group > deep inside Apple US. Anyone who says they do know is either lying, or is an > Apple employee about to lose their job, because releasing information of this > nature is an offence punished by instant dismissal. > > > Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services > FileMaker Pro Solutions Developer > Perth, Western Australia > Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to. > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
