I, a male, have small hands and have found my iPhone 6 to be just too big compared to my 5 to comfortably be able to use it one handed. Really what I would love is a 4.3-4.5in iPhone with a slimmed down bezel on the sides and the top and bottom (especially the bottom making the top easier to reach, how it would work with Touch ID not sure). It would be just as easy to use in one hand, while still allowing a larger screen.
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Sketchy Rumor Claims Apple Planning New 4-Inch iPhone for 2015
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I hope this is true. I passed on this years model just because of size. Its the first iPhone I haven't bought. If they bring back 4", with updated internals, NFC etc., I surely will get it.
I hope this is true. I passed on this years model just because of size. Its the first iPhone I haven't bought. If they bring back 4", with updated internals, NFC etc., I surely will get it.
True, and it's not like the new 4 inch model would get the same screen resolution, it'd probably get the same resolution that's in the 6 right now. So there wouldn't need to be continued separate development for the smaller screen, it's the same as the 4.7
Don't get me wrong I love my 6+ other than fact I've had it replaced twice for warping now, but if this is on the 6s cycle I would go back to a 4"er, as I appreciate my work 5s much more for normal life day to day throw about usage and it does make me realise how cumbersome the 6+ can be (Although I don't notice this when not using them side by side)
Neither do you.
Separate parts = multiple screen sizes. iPhone folks have always said that about Android. Is it an issue? I haven't had any...
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Same situation as me. I have until sunday to decide if I want to keep my 6 or just go back to the 5s b.c of the size. It is just large enough that 1 hand use is not as good as the 5s.
One of the major features holding me back is touchID payments. Can you do that on the 5s with apps?
not everybody plays games or watches video on their phone. A lot of users simply use it for email, and as a phone.
I know a few folks that carry an iphone as a 2nd 'company' phone, will be annoyed when only an iphone 6 sized phone is available.
I know a few folks that carry an iphone as a 2nd 'company' phone, will be annoyed when only an iphone 6 sized phone is available.
Yes, please!
I replaced my 5S with a 6 the day it came out. I'm reasonably happy with it. But given the choice between 4" and 4.7", everything else being equal, I would pick the 4".
I'm a 5'10 male and the 6 is slightly unwieldy in my hands and downright uncomfortable in my jeans pocket. Everyone has different usage patterns. In my case, I am willing to sacrifice screen size for something smaller and more pocketable. When I'm at home and want something bigger ... well, that's what my iPad is for.
I replaced my 5S with a 6 the day it came out. I'm reasonably happy with it. But given the choice between 4" and 4.7", everything else being equal, I would pick the 4".
I'm a 5'10 male and the 6 is slightly unwieldy in my hands and downright uncomfortable in my jeans pocket. Everyone has different usage patterns. In my case, I am willing to sacrifice screen size for something smaller and more pocketable. When I'm at home and want something bigger ... well, that's what my iPad is for.
I would have to disagree and considering the 6 is the best selling, I think a lot of other people do as well. IMO, 4" is too small, 5.5" is too big. 4.7" is the sweet spot, and with Reachability, one handed operation is still easy.
But I do think an updated 4" would sell very well.
The 4 inch is will probably be titled iPhone mini and some of the internals will probably be downgraded like the galaxy s mini line.
I don't know why people are still whining about the 4.7. I have tiny hands and use it with one hand just fine. People just need something to whine about. Those same people crying for a 4 inch are the same ones who said 3.5 was the perfect size.
I don't know why people are still whining about the 4.7. I have tiny hands and use it with one hand just fine. People just need something to whine about. Those same people crying for a 4 inch are the same ones who said 3.5 was the perfect size.
It's my case: Gave my 5 to my wife and bought a 4s. The size bothered me too much. So I can't imagine a 6 or 6+, and I'm sticking with my 4s, at the expense of speed and iOS8..
I sure wish for a new smaller iphone (with a 4inch screen, but shorter than the 5, hopefully around the size of the 4/4s).
Dear Apple market research team - add me to the list of potential buyers. Would love a 4" phone (as long is it has the same internals as the larger models).
I too was reluctant to get the new iphone, but I can't help being on the latest device and NFC/Apple pay ultimately was the deciding factor. However, it's the first iPhone where the thought of not upgrading occurred to me...I'd be much happier with a smaller device.
To me, a phablet is a compromise and the worst of both worlds... too big for a phone, and too small for a tablet. However, I get that some people take that tradeoff for having a single device.. so there is a market. Just don't forget the other market (hint #1: it could also help your ipad cannibalization issue, hint #2: your competitors aren't doing it, you could be first to market in 2015!).
I too was reluctant to get the new iphone, but I can't help being on the latest device and NFC/Apple pay ultimately was the deciding factor. However, it's the first iPhone where the thought of not upgrading occurred to me...I'd be much happier with a smaller device.
To me, a phablet is a compromise and the worst of both worlds... too big for a phone, and too small for a tablet. However, I get that some people take that tradeoff for having a single device.. so there is a market. Just don't forget the other market (hint #1: it could also help your ipad cannibalization issue, hint #2: your competitors aren't doing it, you could be first to market in 2015!).
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Bigger is not better, it's how you use it.
Since I purchased my first Apple product in August 2008 - the iPhone 3G - I never imagined purchasing any other brand of phone. Loved my iPhone 4 and now 5.
I'm ready to upgrade and now what? I don't want a phone with a greater width! I have an iPad that I carry with me (backpack or vehicle) constantly. The 4" is perfect for my (size XL) man hands and my size 31x32 skinny jean pockets.
Shall I wait for the iWatch, just in case it comes in a phone version?!?!! That would be the PERFECT size for me!!!! (Actually my Sanyo SCP 6200 was the perfect size. I still miss it!!!)
Since I purchased my first Apple product in August 2008 - the iPhone 3G - I never imagined purchasing any other brand of phone. Loved my iPhone 4 and now 5.
I'm ready to upgrade and now what? I don't want a phone with a greater width! I have an iPad that I carry with me (backpack or vehicle) constantly. The 4" is perfect for my (size XL) man hands and my size 31x32 skinny jean pockets.
Shall I wait for the iWatch, just in case it comes in a phone version?!?!! That would be the PERFECT size for me!!!! (Actually my Sanyo SCP 6200 was the perfect size. I still miss it!!!)
Right. I don't see majority real-world interest either. That's why I said "the majority of people here". Coming to these forums right before, during, and immediately after the 6 and 6 Plus were launched, one may have easily concluded that the 6 Plus was the favorite... but last headline I saw said the 6 was outselling (or was it "outshipping") the 6 Plus by double. Certainly a very vocal minority does not equal a majority.
Right again. What I said was "...the same screen size but reduction of the top and bottom bezels on the iPhone 6 design." Again, I think we're saying the same thing, but in different ways. by "design" I mean the overall shape of the 6. Reducing the bezels and keeping the current screen size of the 6 would effectively reduce the XY dimensions. I like the curved edges, color, and "shape" if that makes sense...
I think they need to be careful with adding/removing features from what would be the different "classes" of phone. Once you start, say, removing features for your "lower class" phone, you HAVE to also consider price. On the flipside, if you have a "lower class" of iPhone that is too similar to the next class up in features/price, you may not move enough units.
What would make sense, speaking in terms of iPhone "classes" would be similar to what the game console industry or auto industry does -- make a "lower spec" or "lower class" iphone model that has very small or nonexistent profit margins (like what a game console does) but use it to attract customers who otherwise wouldn't be able to buy an iPhone. Then, once they're in the "ecosystem" that's where the money can be made (such as game consoles making their profits off of the GAMES themselves). Then, presumably, they will "trade up" (like some folks do with their vehicles) to a better "class" once they're in the ecosystem...
I feel like I'm back in one of my MBA classes! I'll be interested to see what happens. It's always fun to watch how companies do things and then try to dissect what they've done using business-logic.
cheers!
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sugga.
I can't figure out what your point is. Or more accurately: while trying to give you the benefit of the doubt, I can't figure out a point you might be trying to make that actually is a good one.