There’s been news that says the life of iPhone’s is coming to an end. The rumours are mostly based on the recent sales figures, and what’s talked about always seems to be attached to the World’s economic crisis and the change in manufacturing processes in China.
As a long-term Mac, iPod, iTunes and of course iPhone user, whether this is the end of iPhone or not is very little concern. Apple has always produced outstanding gadget essentials with extraordinarily slick designs. That’s what I’m always going for. Before the smartphone – when there was no Apple mobile phone – I always used to have Sony Ericsson mobile phones because of the design and the sound quality. But when Apple came out with iPhone, I had to jump in (sorry Sony). The 1st Gen iPhone seemed awfully expensive at the time but worth owning. For the first 3 years at least, I was checking the new apps every single day and was never bored.
When I used to smoke cigarettes, I thought there was only one thing missing from iPhone – a lighter function! It had everything else, it seemed. It started with a portable MP3 player & a phone in one. Soon I no longer had to own a paper address book or any organiser type of things, reference book type of things, no more magazines, the conventional torch was no longer needed, no more calculator (though I need a proper one for my job), it’s been truly revolutionary. Other smartphones have more or less the same functionality of course, and today we all use our smartphones heavily as a multi-functional tool.
End of iPhone?
I’m not worried because if there’s going to be the end of the iPhone, there’s going to be something else for sure. Now no more credit cards because of Apple Pay (although I have a slight problem as I previously mentioned…with Apple Pay Fingerprint – Cursing my own fingers) I’m getting rid of other belongings one by one. Soon iPhone – or its new replacement by Apple – will allow me to get rid of my house key and the car key… What else, a shoehorn? We will always need a little device to do all the work, primarily on multimedia. And I don’t believe Apple will ever give up on it.
This really is an interesting post about the end of the iPhone. I really like your view and agree what you say about how iPhones have had a long way to come. I like the way you brought your own passion as a Mac/iPod user. Very positive and enlightening view on Apple products, so thank you 🙂
Si
Love the idea about having a cigarette lighter in an iPhone. I wonder if there’s an app for that?
Your post has reminded me just how far mobile phones have come during the past 8 years or so, and it all started with the introduction of Apple’s iPhone.
You are right. I can’t see that the iPhone will ever disappear from the consumer market. If anything, Apple will just invent something even better.
Hi Raymundo,
I have to agree with you that the end of the iPhone is close but in a different sense. The main thing about iPhone is the design and ‘brand factor’. I’m not saying it’s not great tech but there is better devices on the market. People are starting to explore more and this is moving them away from the same thing every year in and out. I’m not hating on iPhone, as I was a user for many year.
Hi Ray,
Interesting post on the end of the iPhone. I think we are still a while away from the end of the iPhone if they are still planning to release the iPhone 7 this year.
But even if Apple abandons the iPhone, there are tons of other smartphones out there to choose from that provide the same functionality.
I never knew there would come an end to the Iphone, or Apple in general to be honest. I always thought Apple would be one of those brands like Coca Cola or MacDonalds. You know, they are so big and globally present, it’s hard to see them disappear. They might have their ups and downs of course, like every product has, but in the long run I think they will always be a part of our life. That’s just the way it is. Interesting to read about your point of view.