https://isource.com/2011/07/07/apple-looking-into-a-new-way-of-charging-for-2012s-iphone-model/ #1 Source for iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac and AppleTV Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:48:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.6 https://isource.com/2011/07/07/apple-looking-into-a-new-way-of-charging-for-2012s-iphone-model/#comment-37231 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:48:58 +0000 http://isource.com/?p=41018#comment-37231 Bravo– finally, the voice of reason! With iPhones selling for as litle as $99, it should be obvious to any thinking person that price isn’t a barrier for anyone; if you can’t afford a sub-$100 device, then you simply shouldn’t consider owning a cell phone. But, the elevated monthly fees are something else; most iPhone owners spend $100+ each month, and that $2,400 obligation over the life of the 2-year contract is a deal-breaker for lower-income individuals, so the carriers have to offer a cheaper alternative to reel in these particular customers. And– a smaller iPhone? For what purpose? If the screen were any smaller than the current 3.5 inches, the device would be unpleasant and frustrating to use, so what’s the point?

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