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A Realtime List of iPhone 5 Enabled Apps in the App Store

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kuanyong

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arn said:
Do you see 4" screens anywhere in the App Store?

arn
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Maybe the iTunes API hasn't been updated to provide the 4" screenshots? I haven't seen any among the handful of apps that I checked. I'm sure it's only a matter of time that these screenshots start to appear in the API feed -- developers releasing iPhone 5-ready apps have to provide both Retina 3.5" *AND* Retina 4" screenshots.

drewc1138 said:
I'd like to know how these guys are already approved and live. We submitted on Friday and haven't even moved into review. Maybe they asked for an expedited review?
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Some of these iPhone 5 claims can't possibly be legit. Many of these apps aren't exactly "Tier 1" apps that receive special treatment from Apple, and I saw at least 1 app that was submitted 2 weeks ago claiming to support the iPhone 5. Perhaps some of these devs assumed that the iPhone 5 would simply render their apps on a bigger screen when in reality this is done on an opt-in basis?
 
snowcrash

snowcrash

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Radio said:
Not impressEd.

A taller screen does nothing.

What app do u even need taller? Lol

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Why does that matter ?

It does nothing for the game
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Really?!? You can't see the added benefit of a longer screen when it comes to Angry Birds? Of all the examples to use that's probably one of the worst ones you could have mentioned.
 
Lancer

Lancer

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snowcrash said:
Really?!? You can't see the added benefit of a longer screen when it comes to Angry Birds? Of all the examples to use that's probably one of the worst ones you could have mentioned.
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+1

The taller screen was also added for movies so it's closer to 16x9, not that many watch a feature film on there iPhone, well I never have.
 
Nicky G

Nicky G

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Lancer said:
+1

The taller screen was also added for movies so it's closer to 16x9, not that many watch a feature film on there iPhone, well I never have.
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All HD content is 16 x 9 however, not just feature films. So even small snippets, if HD, are going to take better advantage of the new screen aspect ratio.
 
andrewpturko

andrewpturko

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Nicky G said:
I'm primarily interested in which apps. support Passbook. Considering that Passbook is by far and away the closest thing we've yet seen to a full-scale "digital wallet" and this is something I've been craving for years, I'm hoping lots of developers (of products and services I consume of course) jump onboard!

Companies I'd like to see:

• Every movie theater chain
• Sports teams incl. MLB, GO ORIOLES!
• Every single store I have a plastic barcode loyalty card for, CVS, Walgreens, Super Fresh, Giant, Godiva, etc. etc.
• My health club which uses a barcode tag for entry
• Amtrak
• Airlines
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I'm almost positive this is imminent. In the meantime, there is a subpar alternative for making passes in Passbook - just head on over to PassSource.com on your iPhone - surprisingly, it's quite fun and an effective use of Passbook before all of the applicable apps adopt Passbook integration (and has many of the passes you name available to make).
 
nfl46

nfl46

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I'm looking forward to a taller Tweetbot. It'd be great to view more information on the screen.
 
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Born Again

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snowcrash said:
Really?!? You can't see the added benefit of a longer screen when it comes to Angry Birds? Of all the examples to use that's probably one of the worst ones you could have mentioned.
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It wont change the game play nor change the fact that the game is boring
 
akac

akac

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We have an iPhone 5 update that we aren't submitting until we can run it on real hardware and test. It's just not worth the chance of a snafu.
 
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Googlyhead

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Radio said:
It wont change the game play nor change the fact that the game is boring
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Regardless of wether you like (a) game(s) or not;

No, it won't change the gameplay, but will enhance the experience (greater view without pan/zoom). That's actually good.

However; there are some games where enhancing the gameplay could produce an unbalanced advantage; horizontal / vertical scrollers / shooters / platformers where you can see further ahead than the older versions. That's where the producers have to be careful when updating.
Not so much difference to FPS / twin sticks etc. aside from possibly more control placement freedom.
 
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Yumbo

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Would I be correct in guessing that the iPhone 5 apps have to be dual versions to support 3.5" screens as well?
 
Lancer

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Nicky G said:
All HD content is 16 x 9 however, not just feature films. So even small snippets, if HD, are going to take better advantage of the new screen aspect ratio.
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Yes I know this, but I for one am unlikely to watch much on any new iPhone. Maybe the occasional YouTube clip if I'm bored and away from my Mac.
 
kiljoy616

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All I can say is those Apps do look cooler been a longer screen. I wonder how long I will hold on to my iphone 4s before I give into the temptation. Overtime here I come muhahahahah. :rolleyes:
 
snowcrash

snowcrash

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Radio said:
It wont change the game play nor change the fact that the game is boring
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"I hate everything popular! Look at my cool, hip, cynical side"

Again you're just being difficult for the sake of being difficult. Changing gameplay? Yeah maybe you're right, but it WILL make more of the screen available to see your shots with less scrolling sideways. That WILL "help" gameplay. Again there are a ton of examples of apps/games that 16x9 will not have an advantage with but Angry Birds (again) is one of the WORST examples to use to make your "I hate everything popular hipster" point.
 
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snowcrash said:
"I hate everything popular! Look at my cool, hip, cynical side"

Again you're just being difficult for the sake of being difficult. Changing gameplay? Yeah maybe you're right, but it WILL make more of the screen available to see your shots with less scrolling sideways. That WILL "help" gameplay. Again there are a ton of examples of apps/games that 16x9 will not have an advantage with but Angry Birds (again) is one of the WORST examples to use to make your "I hate everything popular hipster" point.
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So don't like something that makes me a hipster? Lol

The wider screen does nothing - enjoy your video games
 
Stuipdboy1000

Stuipdboy1000

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Delivery Status (a popular parcel tracking app) has been updated for iOS 6 and the 4" display! I use this app on a weekly basis so having it work with my new iPhone 5 out of the box will be great!
 
gnasher729

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Yumbo said:
Would I be correct in guessing that the iPhone 5 apps have to be dual versions to support 3.5" screens as well?
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Most MacOS X apps support a huge variety of screen sizes, including multiple screens of different sizes, and a practically unlimited number of window sizes, and possibly a number of different window sizes simultaneously. And they are not dual or multiple or whatever versions.

So no, they don't have to be "dual" versions.
 
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