That's exactly what happened when the iPhone 4S was announced.
I admit I was one of the dissapointed ones, after reading all of the rumors before the actual unveiling. It was short lived though. After I really looked at the phone, I liked it.

A 4" screen would be a nice size for the next iPhone. Some of the other rumors that I am hoping is true, that it will have NFC capabilities.

@ cooper83

It's called logic. Apple isn't going to call a 6th generation device a 5.

Where's your absolute proof it will be called a iPhone 5. ;) Seeing as there were no iPhone 2 or iPhone 3.

nic78, your logic is flawed if you think you can accurately predict the rumours that surround Apple products.

And for the record, I'm not, and never have predicted a name for the next iPhone. Why? Because I have better things to do with my life than obsess over the naming strategy of Apple products.

@ cooper83

It's called logic. Apple isn't going to call a 6th generation device a 5.

Where's your absolute proof it will be called a iPhone 5. ;) Seeing as there were no iPhone 2 or iPhone 3.
There is more "proof" (http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/17/apple-takes-possession-of-iphone5-com-domain/) that it will be called the iPhone 5 than there is that it won't.

In all reality, there is no real proof either way. It will be called whatever they decide to call it and none of our guesses will have any impact either way.

@cooper78

Sure you do, but yet you keep coming back and posting on this thread.:o

You need to relax.

As I have added to post 1: Digital Home has a zero tolerance policy for trolling. Any trolling or inflammatory posts here will be removed and infractions issued. Respect your fellow members and their potentially different opinions.

Everybody be nice and respectful to each other, please!

It's called logic. Apple isn't going to call a 6th generation device a 5.
Then how did they come up with iPhone 3/3g/3gs and iPhone 4/4s?

Where's your absolute proof it will be called a iPhone 5. ;) Seeing as there were no iPhone 2 or iPhone 3.
The iPhone models have been:
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S

Does that make for 6 generations, or three generations with upgrades? I would go with three generations, so the next iPhone should be called the iPhone 4.

Of course, calling the second generation the iPhone 3G makes people this this was labelled as the third generation. In fact, it was named after the 3G network. The only one with a name that makes sense is the iPhone 4, but ONLY if you consider each of the three that preceeded it as a complete generation. In fact, my iPhone 3Gs is so close to the 3G that I consider the 3Gs an upgrade to the 3G, not a new generation.

All of this proves one thing - beyond any doubt, we can create mountains out of molehills, and spend much time talking about nothing! Duh! We will find out what the phone is when Apple wants us to know, and not before!!!

Apple even keeps their retailers in the dark - just before the 4s was released, the retailer I deal with was quite convinced they were about to release the iPhone 5!

I think it's safe to call it. iOS6 is not a rumor anymore.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/wwdc-banner-shot-betrays-ios-6-debut/

I like the current size and the iphone 4S has been great even without any cell service. I don't know whether to wait for the new phone or not before buying my own iphone with a 3 year plan. Bigger is not better for sure. The battery of the 4S needs charging too often.

A new iPhone is likely to be announced in September. If you can wait two months, I'd highly advise you to wait and see what Apple has cooking. Nothing is worse than seeing a new device much better than your own, and knowing that it will be nearly three years before you can get one.

And if you don't like it, you can still get an iPhone 4S, which will probably get a price drop anyway.

The announcement supposedly will be Sept 12 with a release date of Sept 21 in the U.S. and early Oct for everyone else. It's also going to have a smaller dock connector, 4" screen and have a longer and slimmer form factor.

Link (http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/iphone-5-come-much-smaller-8-pin-dock-connector?t51hb)

So not only will everyone get the new hand set, but will need to get all new accessories as well. Smart move Apple.

Or, more likely, a 30 to 9 pin adapter.

So all the existing iAccessories will become useless. Not a smart move for Apple.

Uh, no. See what I posted right above you. And Apple has a history of dumping long in the tooth technologies. http://itsmorereal.tumblr.com/post/29480903669/the-foolproof-dock-connector is a pretty interesting read on why Apply may change the size of the dock connector.

Im looking forward to the iphone 5 and more importantly the aftermath

Uh, no. See what I posted right above you. And Apple has a history of dumping long in the tooth technologies. http://itsmorereal.tumblr.com/post/29480903669/the-foolproof-dock-connector is a pretty interesting read on why Apply may change the size of the dock connector.
Sounds like justification to me - I haven't heard about broken Apple connectors because of design. But if they want to improve the design so be it - the extra sales of the adapter won't hurt either.

Apple Event announced for September 12. Could be the iPhone 5, or Next gen iPhone or whatever they decide to call it.

Still hoping for an NFC chip (near field communications), even though early rumours about it being included now seem to point the other way.

Still hoping for an NFC chip (near field communications), even though early rumours about it being included now seem to point the other way.
I guess it depends what Apple does with NFC. I've had the capability for the past two years in two different Blackberrys and have yet to ever use it.