The new iPhone is not that revolutionary
I was underwhelmed by yesterday's second generation iPhone reveal, possibly because most of the rumours (3G, GPS, lower price) were correct and there were no big surprises.
However, I still think I am going to get one as soon as my current contract is over (November, I think). It feels logical today to do that, as I do a lot of stuff on my iPod Touch, (games, web browsing, some email, videos, books) but I also need to carry my HTC Tytn II for 3G and GPS.
Who knows what will be on the market in five months' time though? I like the look of the iPhone, and the interface fits my use like a glove, but I find myself agreeing with the comment below:
'Now, don't tell me guys that the iPhone was a revolutionnary phone : it wasn't, except maybe for its stylish look. And this release is anything but exceptionnal. It basically is a "survival release". Adjust the competition or die. And also adjust the competition's pricing or die.' (comment by Ralph T. on ReadWriteWeb)
Tuesday 10 June 2008 at 7:59 am
I completely agree that it's not a revolutionary release but it makes a world of difference in my opinion.
This version of the iPhone now has a sufficiently long shelf-life that it can be purchased without fear of it being obsolete in 6 months. It has all the features I need.
As for survival release, take a look at all the new phones coming out, they all have touch interfaces, making the iPhone cheaper and more rounded as a proposition is smart. It doesn't need to be revolutionary right now, it needs to continue to up it's marketshare… which will allow it to evolve again in the future.