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5.8-Inch iPhone Affirmed to Have Mostly Flat Display With Slightly Curved Edges
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Well, MR is a bit dry on news and they need to post stuff everyday to keep traffic. So let's recycle the same story over and over.
I just wished we has indeed MAC rumors and not so much iDevices. But that's Apple's fault.
I just wished we has indeed MAC rumors and not so much iDevices. But that's Apple's fault.
Why there are no still leaks? The first photo of the iPhone 7 Plus last year appeared on March 14.
There should be a reason to use “curved” displays on the phone. I wonder if Apple has even found that reason (if it exists). I’ve not used the Samsung Galaxy Edge 7, but I’ve anecdotally heard the curved display feature is little more than a gimmick. I suspect that Apple could / would implement this feature in a better way. But something none of these rumours has suggested, is maybe it’s not happening because it isnt’ warranted.
no i get it, but it's the same posts over and over again. it's getting a little redundant
I can say with certainty that for most consumers, the curvature of the glass falls between color of pcb and number of stickers included in the box in their list of priorities when it comes to buying a smartphone. For me personally, I think number of stickers might be more important - can we get some rumors on that?
really why are we getting bog down with flat or curved screens - especially if the curved screen provides no benefit to the UI.
I don't think a color makes this more important over the actual design, but the only rumored color addition was "Jet White" to debut.
I disagree. Look back to 2004-2006, when the unsubstantiated PowerBook G5 rumors were flying around. There were no articles about the minutia such as curvature of the screen or how rounded the corners of the body would be. The rumors were about this chip, that chip, liquid cooling, air cooling, gas cooling, innovative new heat sinks, video cards, etc.
It seems the rumors and speculation has become a lot more superficial and inconsequential. This chip or that chip actually influenced the decisions of buyers and things like battery life and wishlist performance. The curvature of the screen isn't a priority for any buyer.
Considering how expensive this phone is rumoured to be, I think the colours should be of precious stones. Ruby Red, Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue.
My bet is on Apple sticking with the typical update cycle for this years iPhone. We will see no more than a 7S and 7S Plus with OLED screens as the big reveal. Hopefully with reduced bezels.
Prediction: The muted response to the unchanged design may hold sales back, but the hype surrounding OLED will surprise pundits and Analysts alike with near record sales.
Translation: Business as usual.
Opinion: I'm ok with that.
Prediction: The muted response to the unchanged design may hold sales back, but the hype surrounding OLED will surprise pundits and Analysts alike with near record sales.
Translation: Business as usual.
Opinion: I'm ok with that.
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I don't see the appeal of the curved screen / display. I am hoping for a more squared-edge flat screen, but the rumors don't support that.
4 years in a row with the same design?
Opinion: my wallet is happy, I'd stick with my 6s
People really care about the precise design of something that is in their hand a significant portion of the day. The curvature will impact the look and feel in a noticeable way.
Curved edges are extremely inconvenient when it comes to dropability.
Many phone cases have a raised lip so the glass doesn't directly hit the floor when dropped. A curved edge would make that very difficult.
Many phone cases have a raised lip so the glass doesn't directly hit the floor when dropped. A curved edge would make that very difficult.