• Analyst: iPhone 4 Sales Show Little Sign of iPhone 5 Hype

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    Michael Essany
    Published on 2011-09-10 12:36 AM
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    Clearly, the Apple community is excited for the release of the fifth generation iPhone. iPhone 4, sales, however, don't reflect this hype, and some analysts are scratching their heads with regard to what it could mean for 5th-gen iPhone sales.

    On Friday, prominent Wall Street analyst Analyst Shaw Wu released a note to investors in which he revealed that sources in Apple's global supply chain indicate a ridiculously strong demand for the iPhone 4 lingers. Calling the demand surprisingly robust, Wu once again reiterated that the iPhone 4 remains the top-selling U.S. smartphone - not withstanding the fact that the device is now well over one-year old.

    "The reason why this is remarkable is demand for iPhone 4 remains fairly robust despite it being well known that there will be an upcoming iPhone 5 refresh," Wu noted in his report. Although no one is suggesting that the iPhone 5 won't be an immediate hit and global sensation, the iPhone 5 may have its work cut out for itself in terms of catching fire the way the iPhone 4 has.

    Just Thursday, MMi reported that inventory of the iPhone 4 has begun dwindling to such an extent that it may now take upwards of three days for new orders to ship. As recently as last week, orders for both the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 models were shipping within 24 hours. Briefly yesterday, all models and colors of the fourth generation handset were seeing decreased shipping times. As of this writing, however, shipping times appear to improved and returned to their 24-hour shipping window (although it's difficult to predict for how long this will remain the case as iPhone 5 production now monopolizes the assembly lines).

    Source: 24/7 Wall Street
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    1. RICO_'s Avatar
      RICO_ - 2011-09-10, 01:01 AM
      Maybe there's little hype because there are no leaked images, no official specs, and no announcement of an official release date. The public knows absolutely nothing about this phone.....so naturally they don't know what to get excited about.

      That's my guess anyway.
    1. rylen1031's Avatar
      rylen1031 - 2011-09-10, 01:14 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by RICO_ View Post
      Maybe there's little hype because there are no leaked images, no official specs, and no announcement of an official release date. The public knows absolutely nothing about this phone.....so naturally they don't know what to get excited about.

      That's my guess anyway.
      +1 I completely agree..
    1. Poseidon79's Avatar
      Poseidon79 - 2011-09-10, 01:33 AM
      I just got an iPhone 4 and a 3GS for two of my employees today. I agree with the above.. without a release date for the iPhone 5 no one really knows what to do.. so ya gotta pull the trigger when you need to!
    1. TheGrandFinale2001's Avatar
      TheGrandFinale2001 - 2011-09-10, 01:56 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by RICO_ View Post
      Maybe there's little hype because there are no leaked images, no official specs, and no announcement of an official release date. The public knows absolutely nothing about this phone.....so naturally they don't know what to get excited about.

      That's my guess anyway.
      Yep, completely agree as well. I have enjoyed my iPhone 4 since I got it when it first came out. As I did with the 3GS. But I'm ready for the next iPhone.
    1. rylen1031's Avatar
      rylen1031 - 2011-09-10, 02:06 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by TheGrandFinale2001 View Post
      Yep, completely agree as well. I have enjoyed my iPhone 4 since I got it when it first came out. As I did with the 3GS. But I'm ready for the next iPhone.
      Patiently waiting..
    1. MetallicaFan1991's Avatar
      MetallicaFan1991 - 2011-09-10, 02:14 AM
      Most people think that as Apple didn't to their yearly June show that i5 isn't coming this year.
    1. Donnutt's Avatar
      Donnutt - 2011-09-10, 02:44 AM
      Everyone I work with thinks the iPhone 5 is already out and that's what they're buying. They may as well buy the iPhone 4 though, if the iPhone 5 is anything like last years release, you won't be able to waltz into the store and walk out with one for at least six months...
    1. ensigma's Avatar
      ensigma - 2011-09-10, 03:33 AM
      Good business tactic by apple for not mentioning anything about iPhone 5. Sales for iPhone 4 are still strong so why tell the world way in advance that a new iPhone will be coming out only to hurt those sale figures? Once the time gets closer to release, announce a date to the public, and probably give a little rebate to those who bought an iPhone 4 a few weeks prior to the iPhone 5 release date just to keep them happy. I'm sure apple knows what they are doing.
    1. hogcia's Avatar
      hogcia - 2011-09-10, 04:35 AM
      I wish apple would have kept there yearly iPhone timeline. In what event will apple introduce there TOP secret device? Or is that a secret too? I hate secrets.
    1. Jahooba's Avatar
      Jahooba - 2011-09-10, 06:23 AM
      People are just impatient. I almost had to physically hold my mom back from going to the mall to get one just the other day. Some people just can't wait. I don't really blame them - life is short.

      I can wait though. I've waited for 3 years already. Another 30 days is easy. The trick is to simply go on with your life; having an advanced computer in your pocket doesn't change your life as much as you imagine it does, or want it to. Trust me.
    1. Trees415's Avatar
      Trees415 - 2011-09-10, 08:47 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Jahooba View Post
      People are just impatient. I almost had to physically hold my mom back from going to the mall to get one just the other day. Some people just can't wait. I don't really blame them - life is short.

      I can wait though. I've waited for 3 years already. Another 30 days is easy. The trick is to simply go on with your life; having an advanced computer in your pocket doesn't change your life as much as you imagine it does, or want it to. Trust me.
      I agree, I remember waiting in mad excitement to get my iPhone 4, could hardly keep my mind off of it, then I finally got it and within an hour it had already lost that novelty that it had when I was waiting for it.
    1. matrixhunter's Avatar
      matrixhunter - 2011-09-10, 06:57 PM
      what would you guys do if the next iphone looks like the current iphone 4 except with better specs?
    1. Jahooba's Avatar
      Jahooba - 2011-09-11, 01:21 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by matrixhunter View Post
      what would you guys do if the next iphone looks like the current iphone 4 except with better specs?
      Well, I'm slightly more excited by the implications of a dual-core chip (and new graphics chip) than I am a complete re-design. So I would at least have that to satisfy my patience.

      If it looks exactly the same then I'll wait for some reviews and some speed tests before I decide. If it's a re-design I'll probably pre-order.
    1. hogcia's Avatar
      hogcia - 2011-09-11, 10:22 PM
      If the next phone is just a faster update then I'm buying a droid x2 or an lg thrill, the 3d on that phone is awesome.

      Why stick with the same phone and boring iOS? I mean the ONLY thing I like about the iOS is the AppStore.

      It's just $99 for one of these phones with a new 2yr contract, and after just one year I'm already eligible for an upgrade. I mean I love the iPhone but if they can't innovate then it's time to move on.

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