“As Apple prepares for its Oct. 4 iPhone introduction, you can feel the thrill starting to build around all the other possible treats that might be on the docket,” Scott Moritz writes for TheStreet. “On tap for the big Apple showcase is new chief Tim Cook and his unveiling of the delayed iPhone 5. Analysts say the new phone has a dual-core processor and an improved camera.”
But here’s what’s not on tap for the Apple show:
5. 4G LTE iPhone
4. iPad 3
3. iTV (Apple television)
2. Stock rally
1. Steve Jobs: “Sadly, that day has come” and gone. Tech’s master showman, the top tastemaker in the world of gadgets, the Thomas Edison of our time, Steve Jobs will not take the stage. And it’s at times like these, when his “one more thing” schtick and his “magical” and “revolutionary” pronouncements about the newest device will be missed the most.”
Read more in the full article here.
Two weeks away. Seems like a very long time.
? is, will iOS 5 arrive as well ?
Um. DUH. The GM will be out this week.
Yes, looks like gold master probably later this week. Still, with history as our guide, the general release may not be available the day of the event. Or, it might be. We won’t know until Tim Cook tells us one way or the other.
I said in another post, regarding an iPhone 5 coming in September or October, that September is usually reserved for iPod announcements; now I say IF there will be a media event in October, then it will be for an announcement about ipods.
I said then that iPhone 5 would come only in March, or June I believe, next year but that it could be announced in January. Apple’s big product announcements are usually announced in big events like Macworld, which is held in January.
Let’s see. Now, everyone wish I’m wrong.
Frankly, Apple will be crucified if this October event is only about iPods. Other phone companies have and update different models throughout the year, but Apple only has a single model. On the one hand this is awesome–no confusion among consumers. On the other hand, it’s perceived to be standing still if it’s not updated after a year (ignoring the rants of those who think Apple’s deliberately obsoleting stuff every year, as if the other companies don’t do it).
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The event will include, new ipods, new iPhone(s) and iOS 5.
If Steve feels well enough, he will make an appearance, and the applause and cheers that will rock the building.
I hope he is well enough to attend.
I suppose he could also choose to appear on tape.
iOS was announced in June 2011 and it will be available this fall.
Here is a useful link regarding Apple’s special events…
http://www.apple.com/apple-events/
It’s kind of required for the phone. Ahem.
Did I miss something? I thought this was only a rumored event.
I see nothing on Apple’s home page.
Since we’re being stupid listing all the impossible things, you won’t see a Windows Phone 7 device either.
Or won’t we?? dun dun duuuuuuuh
Help, folks: What does he mean by “stock rally”? Doesn’t a “rally” come from BEHIND something? I know very well what a “rally cap” does in baseball . . . so what is he trying to convey here?
pfffft! it’s only 1,209,600 seconds!
Stupid, worthless article!
You won’t see Windows 8 either. Nor will you see Aliens from another planet join the announcement either. You won’t see nude dancing girls as well. Stupid to even bother with this prediction since we don’t even know if there will be an announcement yet.
so you’re saying there won’t be an announcement at the announcement either? Man, some announcement.
Don’t be ridiculous and naive, OF COURSE you will see aliens from another planet (Duh, of course aliens would be from another planet, holy redundancy Batman) You just won’t recognize that they are aliens.
No more “magical” or “revolutionary”? iCal this: MDN will keep those hyped up adjectives alive even though, like all things Steve launched – they get old and we move on. And, it won’t be long before those descriptions won’t fit what Apple does because the guy who inspired all that is special and unique about the company’s gadgets is gone. Get ready for things like “average” and “ordinary” and “it just doesn’t work anymore”. Sorry, but that is where it’s all headed. One more thing – don’t call me a troll. I’m not.
How about idiot then?
Can I call you pessimistic? Sorry, but you are a total drag and I do not agree that Apple’s fate is predestined to mediocrity.
Cheer up! There are many efficacious meds and therapies to treat all levels of depression these days. Or were you expressing wish fulfillment?
“delayed” iPhone 5? WTF is this idiot talking about?
Don’t be so angry — he’s undoubtedly referring to the fact that Apple has released a new iPhone each year, in June or July, for the past four years, so this iPhone is coming unusually late.
I bet Steve Jobs will show up to say goodbye and publicly hand the reins over to Tim Cook.
Sadly, I don’t think so. I miss him already.
Considering his track record, why should we care what Scott Moritz has to say about Apple?
Delayed, stock rally, schtick …….
F..k you Moritz with your ” subtle ” FUD.
iTV – boy he really is out of touch..
Scott Moritz: “Tim Cook and his unveiling of the delayed iPhone 5”
Delayed??? did Apple announce a date for the iPhone 5 and then miss it???
Have they even announced anything about any new phones or any timetables for releasing any phones?
What a tool, and what they pass off as “journalism” these days. It boggles the mind
What an insult. Jobs is not the Edison of our day. Edison was a thief and a jerk. Jobs stands alone.
I think the Edison comparison is spot on. Both inventors combined the best technologies of their day to create products that sparked the imaginations(and wallets) of consumers. Also, I see many parallels between the flash/html5 and AC/DC debates.
Moritz is an Apple-hater. He floated that rumor of 1M iPhones on launch weekend back in 2007, in order to sink the stock when Apple announced 270k.
There will never be any Apple product by the name of “iTV” unless Apple buys the trademark.
When Steve Jobs first revealed the Apple TV, he said emphatically that “iTV” was a code name during development and would not be the name of the product. The owner of the trademark, who has a product named iTV in Britain, protested the use of the name “iTV,” probably as a preemptive measure.
Apparently, columnists don’t have very long memories, because I keep seeing this name come up in product prognostications every so often.
Perhaps this is a silly question, but it seems like it has been years since Steve did his “One More Thing” routine. Anyone actually know the last time he did that?
Actually he did announce “one more thing” at the iCloud keynote. Even though he said it was “a little one”, but it was “iTunes match”, the $25/yr. service.
Hate the Edison comparisons. Jobs is the computer equivalent of Tesla, and gates of Edison.
Right on!!
“…when his “one more thing” schtick and his “magical” and “revolutionary” pronouncements about the newest device will be missed the most.”
Okay, quick poll…
How many think it would be cool for Cook to actually do this? It wouldn’t be the same, of course, so the question becomes “Will it be cool, or look desparate and therefore lame?” I’d like for him to do it, but only if he has tested it and knows he can pull it off.
It would be perfectly natural and a touching demonstration of genuine affection and acknowledgement of all things ‘Steve’ for Tim to do it his first time hosting, but not as a continuing ‘tradition.’. This is assuming it will in fact be Tim hosting the event.
Unicorns are still on the table!