Because the volumme (a couple dozen at most for test devices) isn't enough to trip anyone's radar. Seems too early for next iphone displays to be shipping now.
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Apple Suppliers Starting to Ship 4" Screens for Next iPhone?
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Because the volumme (a couple dozen at most for test devices) isn't enough to trip anyone's radar. Seems too early for next iphone displays to be shipping now.
crap, I was hoping for a 3'' screen on the next iPhone. Guess I will have to stick with my 4S for a long time.
I don't care how big the next screen is, just as long as they don't make the device itself bigger.
I find most phones with 4" screens to be bulky and hideous, and hardly "mobile". And most people carry their phones in their pockets.
If hey can fit the 4" screen on an iPhone the same size as the 4/4S great, but I honestly doubt they can. I guess at least it won't be that much bigger if at all. But if 4" next iPhone, what's going to be on the one after that? 4.5"? 5"?
Let the fragmentation begin.
I find most phones with 4" screens to be bulky and hideous, and hardly "mobile". And most people carry their phones in their pockets.
If hey can fit the 4" screen on an iPhone the same size as the 4/4S great, but I honestly doubt they can. I guess at least it won't be that much bigger if at all. But if 4" next iPhone, what's going to be on the one after that? 4.5"? 5"?
Let the fragmentation begin.
Please keep it 3.5". After using my friends Galaxy S2 for a couple hours recently, I have to say it is quite cool, but from a usage and practicality point of view, 3.5" is ideal. On the other hand, the colors from that AMOLED screen puts the iPhone to shame. If anything, I hope apple will improve the quality of the future display, not the size. On the other hand, I could see them going for a 4" screen in an iPod Touch. To differentiate it from the iPhone. But I think that would cause some issues for devs.
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4 inch screen sounds good to me.
4 inch screen sounds good to me.
I'm guessing the move to a 4" screen is inevitable, but to be honest if I wanted a 4" screen or larger I'd get an Android device.
After having and testing a Evo 4G last year I can honestly say that I like the size of my iPhone 4 better. It's smaller and less bulky in my hands, the Retina Display gives me much better resolution as well.
After having and testing a Evo 4G last year I can honestly say that I like the size of my iPhone 4 better. It's smaller and less bulky in my hands, the Retina Display gives me much better resolution as well.
Just like I said, Apple will most definitely move to a 4 inch screen and all sheep will sing it's praise. The phone will get slightly bigger, and every single one of you will have absolutely no problem with it. Every single one of you who have called android phones too big, will not care in the least that your beloved iPhone has become bigger. This is 100% guaranteed. And we all know it. So stop talking like you don't want it to get bigger, or that your ok with a 4 inch screen as long as the phone overall doesn't get bigger. Your going to buy one regardless.
To all who voted for a 4" Screen: "Remember Steve." He won't be happy.
Although you still will have a choice as there will be a device with a 3.5" screen
Although you still will have a choice as there will be a device with a 3.5" screen
If apple made it a 4" screen without compromising the current physical size (as in, make the screen bigger but not the whole phone, so edge to edge screen) I might be interested, but iOS will still lag in customization (android wins here) and I dont think I can come to terms being forced to use iTunes, that needs to be optional.
No Apple please don't!!
I've been shaking afraid of what is coming up from Apple before iP4S has been revealed and I was like ... aaaaaaa well it stays same as iP4 and it was best news for me before. But I'm shaking again what the **** is going to happen with iP5.. I don't wanna see 4" display or etc. else. Design of iP4/S is just amazing and I wouldn't change that much, it could be maybe great if they would make these stainless steal bands rounded littlebit and thinner. Or just thinner. It wouldn't be great if they make it 4" that is not what people wants or need. Please Apple keep up this 3.5 just make higher resolution again
I've been shaking afraid of what is coming up from Apple before iP4S has been revealed and I was like ... aaaaaaa well it stays same as iP4 and it was best news for me before. But I'm shaking again what the **** is going to happen with iP5.. I don't wanna see 4" display or etc. else. Design of iP4/S is just amazing and I wouldn't change that much, it could be maybe great if they would make these stainless steal bands rounded littlebit and thinner. Or just thinner. It wouldn't be great if they make it 4" that is not what people wants or need. Please Apple keep up this 3.5 just make higher resolution again
Your not.
After iOS 5 there is no more need for a computer if you choose not to use one.
4", but only because I think Apple could do it by reducing the bezels and possibly eliminating the home button. If it means a physically larger phone (unless by a small margin), no thanks.
To all who voted for a 4" Screen: "Remember Steve." He won't be happy.
Although you still will have a choice as there will be a device with a 3.5" screen
I don't give a rats ass
The Votes win
I want a 4"
QFT - The posts will go like this:
"Because Apple's 4" screen is done so elegantly, unlike the crappy and clunky Android phones, the new 4" iPhone changes everything!!! It's revolutionary!!! And so sexy!!!! It's gorgeous!!! It just looks delicious with it's tasty new look. I'm sure this is one of the things that Steve was working on and left as his personal gift to all of us!!! We all can pay tribute to him by running out and buying one, whether our contracts are up or not!!! "
I would love them to put a 4" screen on the next gen iPhone but I wouldn't want them to spoil the form factor in doing so.
Also I wouldn't want it to dramatically effect battery life or the weight of the device but I'm sure apples umpa lumpas are working away on these issues.
Also I wouldn't want it to dramatically effect battery life or the weight of the device but I'm sure apples umpa lumpas are working away on these issues.
The current design is perfect. My brother has a phone with a 4 " screen and my gf has a phone with a 3.7" screen. Both are slightly too big for one handed operation. I have larger than average size hands and my thumb doesn't reach across the screen without loosening my grip on the phone.
I don't get the obsession with large screens. Yes they are nice looking but it's a PIA to have to use two hands on your phone every time you want to do something quick.
I don't get the obsession with large screens. Yes they are nice looking but it's a PIA to have to use two hands on your phone every time you want to do something quick.
That's the beauty of Android, it runs off many screen sizes/resolutions. Sony makes an Xperia in 2.5" screen size just for people like you
That's the beauty of Android, it runs off many screen sizes/resolutions. Sony makes an Xperia in 2.5" screen size just for people like you
Unfortunately, my work phone is an Android phone. What a crappy OS.