That is a great point. The current iphone is perfect for you. It is selling millions and will be if not already the best selling smart phone. But you cannot deny how many larger screen smart phones people are buying. I think Apple will eventually release a larger screen iPhone just because the market is demanding it. But why not release 2 iphones? One with the current screen size and another with a larger screen size? We have 2 sizes of iPads.....why not 2 sizes of iPhones?
I've actually switched from a 4S to a t-mobile Galaxy S II. While I definitely miss iOS, Jellybean has been fairly good. I'd still switch back to Apple as soon as they release a 4.5+ inch phone. I guess I'll never quite understand why Apple can't simply produce a phone to be used by people preferring a single handed device, in addition to a phone that serves everybody else by having a larger screen. Sorry Apple. To me, the perfect balance between size and functionality is at the 4.52" mark.
Because making two is creating a lot of fragmentation?
I know SO MANY people who don't even want to switch from the 4S to the 5 because they don't want a phone that is 4"!
the more days past, the more i hate my iphone 5.... it's excellent at everything, but when it's used for browsing the web, it just hurts my eyes... i dont wanna switch to android just because android sucks balls...
i just submitted a feedback telling apple how pissed i am with the small iphone 5 screen.... all of you guys should do the same, here's the link:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/
Motorola Razr M.
4.82 x 2.39 x .33 w/ a 4.3" screen.
Don't expect Samsung to go back in time and release a 4" screen device when the form factor can have a bigger screen.
Soon we'll be hearing about how the iPhone has the perfect amount of bezel.
The reason I left Android and back to Apple is for the screen. I hate these phablet phones. The Note 2 is a joke, I mean, hell, a freaking kids show made fun of it, and the S3 is alright, but still, too big. I'll use my Nexus 7 for any intensive surfing/video watching. I just don't understand what people's fascination is with bigger phones, like they're compensating or something. I know SO MANY people who don't even want to switch from the 4S to the 5 because they don't want a phone that is 4"! I had a 4.3" phone and I liked it, but that is by far the biggest phone I'll ever get. They won't add another iPhone, because they don't want damning fragmentation like Android, this coming from an Android fan.
Played with a iPhone 5 for the third time yesterday. and it really dawned on me that it is indeed a longer iPhone 4S.
4.8" is good for me, so I'm considering a SIII soon. Maybe the SIV when it comes out as well.
I helped set up an S3 today, and that extra screen real estate was pretty luxurious. Gotta say, I really hope a 4.8" iPhone is in the works.
Most people get that the first time they hold onePlayed with a iPhone 5 for the third time yesterday. and it really dawned on me that it is indeed a longer iPhone 4S.
4.8" is good for me, so I'm considering a SIII soon. Maybe the SIV when it comes out as well.
Most people get that the first time they hold one
If I could port IOS onto my S3 that would be the perfect phone for me.
You have a good point there! There's certainly market for a larger iPhone, and they could make the screen size like they did with the iPad and iPad mini I guess, then no need to make new apps for each of the different phone sizes. But I'm sure no one would like to get their phones called "iPhone mini"..=P
I've actually switched from a 4S to a t-mobile Galaxy S II. While I definitely miss iOS, Jellybean has been fairly good. I'd still switch back to Apple as soon as they release a 4.5+ inch phone. I guess I'll never quite understand why Apple can't simply produce a phone to be used by people preferring a single handed device, in addition to a phone that serves everybody else by having a larger screen. Sorry Apple. To me, the perfect balance between size and functionality is at the 4.52" mark.
If I need a bigger screen, I use my iPad.
So there's no room for compromise between the iPhone and a 10" screen? Like maybe a very reasonable 4.3 or 4.5?If I need a bigger screen, I use my iPad.
You mean like the just released Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini with 4" screen?
That won't happen.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i8190_galaxy_s_iii_mini-5033.php
So there's no room for compromise between the iPhone and a 10" screen? Like maybe a very reasonable 4.3 or 4.5?
You're also missing the fact that most people don't have both, so their phone is all they've got to work with and that's why larger screen phones are so popular. Most people can only afford the phone. It's very short sighted to just say "you want a bigger screen, get an iPad" which is the rule of thumb around here.