Are you upset that Apple Copied the iconic M7/M8 look for the iPhone 6?

[Lonestaroc]

I cant believe this hasn't been discussed.. (if so it was dismissed too quick) Apple's next flagship is a flattened HTC One.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVpfhoi_uOM

Discuss.:-\

 

[Almeuit]

Source?

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[Lonestaroc]

Source?

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updated op.

The Antenna setup has got to be something HTC patent otherwise the lost potential to make money there! omg!

 

[zkSharks]

updated op.

The Antenna setup has got to be something HTC patent otherwise the lost potential to make money there! omg!

I found only this patent filing from 2010, but didn't see anything potentially related from 2012 or later (roughly the timeframe for anything related to the antenna design on the M7). However, it should be noted that HTC might have some extra firepower if it comes to litigation:

Nokia and HTC settle all litigation, sign massive patent and technology deal | WPCentral

(Antennas were involved in the lawsuits from that linked article.)

 

[nizmoz]

Last I checked HTC copied apple first. Lol

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[vinnie_boombhats]

Apple never copies anyone. They are always first to do anything. I mean, they did invent the rectangle.

 

[Lonestaroc]

I found only this patent filing from 2010, but didn't see anything potentially related from 2012 or later (roughly the timeframe for anything related to the antenna design on the M7). However, it should be noted that HTC might have some extra firepower if it comes to litigation:

Nokia and HTC settle all litigation, sign massive patent and technology deal | WPCentral

(Antennas were involved in the lawsuits from that linked article.)

Great finding. I recall Apple and HTC both settled their patent disputes and came to a agreement. Maybe this antenna positioning falls under this "resolution" from their agreement. UGH. Lost potential to sue Snapple.

 

[Preformer19]

Personally, I really don't give a crap. Why would I? I would never buy an iPhone...I don't enjoy the OS as much as Android's.

 

[VDub2174]

Apple never copies anyone. They are always first to do anything. I mean, they did invent the rectangle.

Side note: Your avatar is gonna give me nightmares.....lol

 

[vinnie_boombhats]

Side note: Your avatar is gonna give me nightmares.....lol

Well, I do aim to please.

 

[pappy53]

Last I checked HTC copied apple first. Lol

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Very true.

 

[B0WIE]

It looks like an ugly cousin to the M8. Apple doesn't innovate anymore, they are now following and trying to mitigate their constantly diminishing market share, so I'm not surprised or upset that they took design cues from HTC.

 

[erwaso]

If i didn't know who owns the big fat circle home button at the bottom, i'd be wondering which new android phone that was...

 

[pappy53]

trying to mitigate their constantly diminishing market share

Constantly increasing in the U.S..

 

[scott_0]

my niece a long time apple sheep, switched to Team Android few days ago, she bought an S5, I tried to talk her into an M8 but she wanted a white phone so the S5 got the nod, apple is losing people everyday

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[B0WIE]

Constantly increasing in the U.S..

Incorrect. Dropped over 7% in the US over the last year and continual decline is projected in the trades.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhone Lost Lost Grounds To Android In Q1 2014
I'm not trying to bash them, just sharing the math. They do well as an OEM but made almost zero market share improvement as an OEM in the last year, and that's fighting against the rising tide of Android sweeping over them.

 

[mlee19841]

It's going to be interesting to see them in about 5 years.

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[spetzie5]

That would have to be one of the ugliest phones I have ever seen. I have nothing against apple or their iphone, I just prefer android but that phone is **** ugly. It may have similarities to the m8 but It definitely hasn't got the style.

 

[pappy53]

Incorrect. Dropped over 7% in the US over the last year and continual decline is projected in the trades.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhone Lost Lost Grounds To Android In Q1 2014
I'm not trying to bash them, just sharing the math. They do well as an OEM but made almost zero market share improvement as an OEM in the last year, and that's fighting against the rising tide of Android sweeping over them.

Yet Apple sets record sales for the iPhone year after year, and the past year has been no different. 5s is the #1 selling smartphone in the U.S., as was the 5, 4s, 4, 3GS, etc. And more people switch from Android to iPhone than vice-versa.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...switching-from-android-this-year-than-in-2012

 

[B0WIE]

Yet Apple sets record sales for the iPhone year after year, and the past year has been no different. 5s is the #1 selling smartphone in the U.S., as was the 5, 4s, 4, 3GS, etc. And more people switch from Android to iPhone than vice-versa.
More iPhone buyers switching from Android this year than in 2012

That's entirely irrelevant the initial statement I made. I'm not trying to engage in an Iphone vs Android argument with you. I simply stated that their share in the market is continually weakening. It's just a fact.