Or… something. Technically, Vodafone’s not actually said what it’s opening up registration for, but Gus has noticed over at Lifehacker that it’s possible to register with Vodafone for… something. Given the general level of hype, it’s not a shocking idea to suggest this might be the iPhone 5. It leaves me wondering — what would your legal obligations for signing up for… something be, exactly? [Vodafone via Lifehacker]
Corey
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:15 PMWow…
Dave Lord
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:20 PMI’m hoping it might be for a Galaxy Tab.
Nick
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:24 PMI really do hope it turns out to be android related :D
Brave
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:26 PMNo legal obligations. You don’t get to reserve the smartphone, just get to tell them you’re interested. It’s a marketing tool.
“Here’s the best bit.
Once the smartphone you’ve been waiting for has been released, we’ll let you know straightaway so you can upgrade anytime to get the phone you want.”
lulz
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:32 PMMaybe it’s a Windows Phone!? sigh
MDolley
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:42 PMMaybe a Nokia Windows Phone device?
Who am I kidding, there is only one group in the world that would register for an unannounced phone.
At this point I think people would line up for the iPhone 5 even if the only point of difference between it and an iPhone 4 was that the new model gave you herpes.
Steve
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:51 PMExtra value!
That said, the Apple camp I personally know is currently divided into people who aren’t very discerning and just use something that works and they’re comfortable with, and the ones who’ll get it because it’s an iPhone. And it’s the latter who’ll flock to this vague announcement.
morgan
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1:18 AMi think that quote needs to be its own post, someone from giz should get right on that, very well doe sir, still drying my eyes from tears of laughter XD
Ben H
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:40 PMThe alt data in the main banner image is “Apple news”.
Stew
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:44 PMWow this hits pretty close to what I think of the mindset of the unthinking Apple fanbase legion (didn’t want to used that all-inciting f-word).
“Register interest for something you know nothing about! We know you’ll buy it regardless. It will be shiny!”
That said, we have seen iOS5 & it does address a lot of issues, and their hardware is generally decent. See? I can acknowledge both good AND bad points. I win at internet arguing.
ifanboi
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 8:50 PMYou fail however, at mentioning that apple is running the iCult at the moment. I am sickened by how people seem to praise apple, i refuse to get another apple device ever.
i am a ifanboi no more
Dan Miller
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 6:21 PMI would say it’s the iPhone 5. Vodafone are playing it smart with this. The past iPhone releases have lead to stock shortages so I guess this way they can allocate more stock from Apple. Even though I think most who do register will think it’s something else.
Jordan
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 6:24 PMit does say smartphone though…
Abz
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 8:02 PMToo much of a long shot at this somehow being the Nexus Prime, a couple of months ahead of schedule?
Musky
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 8:41 PMLook in the Help and Support area on the right and it’s pretty obvious what this is for. Voda ain’t being subtle
Otacon
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 9:06 PMIf it’s a iPhone 4S or similar than I won’t be getting it. But if it’s a true upgrade, yes I will.
Scott
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 9:34 PMIn the T&C:
“3. Despite s18(1) of the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), I agree and acknowledge that any message Vodafone sends me will not contain an unsubscribe facility. I understand that I can, at any time, opt out of receiving marketing material by contacting Vodafone Customer Care.”
Nice vf…..
me
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:42 PMNokia N9!!! but certain it is the iPhone 5…
Exaemo
Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11:33 PMI used to hate Apple. Then, I actually tried one of their products.
Yuppers
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 7:26 AMIt’s definitely the new iPhone.
I may or may not work for voda and we may or may not have received a bulletin about this pre-registration which contained an illustration of an iphone ;)
Nick
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 9:20 AMSomehow, I don’t believe you.
Dave
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:06 AMBurn!
Nath
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 5:11 PMLegally speaking -
Even if there was a clause in the signup process that roped you in for $$$ it would be invalid because a contract needs “consideration”. That is, some form of sufficiently defined promise from both ends. Voda offering “something” is not a defined promise, so there is not a valid contract.