I think you are right. Apple delivered on every single other feature people were expecting/asking for, save NFC; and I don't hear anyone talking about the lack of NFC now. It seems like a pretty nice upgrade to me.
I don't think so. The biggest feature that people wanted, that they didn't deliver on was a bigger screen -- and screens on smartphones are pretty important.
The iPhone4s is a great device. The expectation though of a lighter, thinner, larger screen iPhone5 with crazy deep Facebook integration throughout made the announcement rather blah.
This is probably the first time I felt like Apple did a poor job controlling the messaging.
In contrast, recall when the iPad was coming out. There was a rumor a bit before launch that it would cost $999. The rumor lasted until Steve was on stage and showed $499. Their ability to prime the market for an upscale pricey device and slam home at less than $500 was beautifully executed.
This release was poorly done -- despite the fact that I agree -- the 4s is a solid product. And one that I think will sell well.
The biggest feature that people wanted, that they didn't deliver on was a bigger screen
Do people really want this? If they can go edge to edge in the current dimensions, that's fine. But, if they have to make the dimensions bigger it doesn't excite me. I want a pocket sized device that I can easily text on with 1 hand.
I imagine women who have smaller hands would also prefer the current size phone over some of the giant gimmick ones I have seen around.
Yeah I don't particularly want a bugger screen, it's the same thing that happened to net books, the screen size was a design choice but kept getting bigger until it was running into regular laptops again.
Does everyone want it? Of course not. The edge to edge screen is what was in the rumor mill. A 4" screen would not change the dimensions of the phone in this case.
