This was on TechRadar earlier too. The consensus seems to be that it's probably fake.
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This was on TechRadar earlier too. The consensus seems to be that it's probably fake.
Indeed, needing more internal space for a new home button at the expense of a popular feature is a design compromise by any standard. I think it's pretty obvious it wasn't an innovative move and was cleverly justified with the release of a pair on £159 earphones with the cords cut off.
The notch gives about 5mm more screen space in each top corner and this is redundant when watching media. We are yet to learn what advantage this actually has. Personally I think the notch compromises the aesthetics of the front of the phone but if it does indeed offer something useful then it's worth trying.
We are all Apple consumers here and not every observation has to be glowing with praise. I wouldn't be a very good designer myself if I didn't get constructive criticism from my employer and clients.
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It's obviously fake for multiple reasons. The number one reason is that the weibo app is magically updated to the new design. That's a nice trick since that app wouldn't even be allowed on the App Store updated like that, and obviously those aren't developers that are granted access to unannounced features.
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The removal of the headphone jack was for the iPhone X more so than the iPhone 7 Taptic Engine and Battery increases. You'll see that soon.
Anyway, the notch has a very useful purpose which is simple to understand..it takes the status bar and moves it to a place where screen wouldn't otherwise be. This gives the user about 1/8"(height) of additional screen real estate..... You don't understand that?
I'd rather have a worse battery than lose a headphone jack. I've never had battery issues. The loss of the jack is a much bigger pain in the arse as far as I am concerned and thankfully millions of people think the same.
I understand the reasoning for moving the status bar up, but I'm not sure that 3mm across the top is that valuable when using a phone? If that is the pure reason as you say, then I think it's genuinely a hash. That's just my opinion though and the feedback so far has been rather mixed.
I'm already pretty tired of notch. The problem is with the leaked pictures. They all show a pronounce notch. But the notch need not be a notch. It can be whatever.
Thing is, I don't want to see a notch. No notch for me thanks. I'll download all the no-notch apps right away.
Thing is, I don't want to see a notch. No notch for me thanks. I'll download all the no-notch apps right away.
I hope this is due to beta software, that the Apps have not been updated to Apples latest guidelines. That say the top bar should always be black.
I'm guessing the physical screen is tall enough (wide enough in landscape) so a video viewed in landscape will fit between the blacked-out notch and the other edge of the phone.
Look at how the Essential Phone handles the notch in landscape video:
Apple loves the color white way to much, it's in their legacy.
What if the front bezel is white, how is Apple going to do it?I'm guessing the physical screen is tall enough (wide enough in landscape) so a video viewed in landscape will fit between the blacked-out notch and the other edge of the phone.
Look at how the Essential Phone handles the notch in landscape video:
I really really want to like this phone but that notch looks hideous when the sides are not blacked out
I really have to see the keynote to see what Apple is going to do with the notch.
I guess it would be the same. The video would still fit inside the boundaries.
You'd just have a white bezel around the screen instead of black.
It might look terrible... but I've never been a fan of white around my screen anyway.
Yes, the 3.5 mm Jack has inconvenienced many. But I still see it as Apple was embracing the future as it was where Bluetooth is ultimately becoming predominate more every day. Therefore, they made improvements to areas where I think Are more crucial for the user with the battery life extended (At least two hours additional according to Apple). It's just a matter of iPhone users like yourself that express their disdain, which is understandable because you appreciated it. But as I have mentioned before in other threads, this company has made maneuvers that many don't appreciate, but there is a method behind the measures who refuse to understand why, even if it means they ditnshree with it.
I see it as a design compromise at present as the technology is still widely used. I don't have to agree with Apples direction on everything. In fact I'm losing faith with them a lot lately.
I saw it more as an opportunity to sell $350 headphones under the guise of advancing technology overall
I have Apple products and do enjoy them and find they make my life easier. I am not however, a die hard Apple or nothing type guy. I like to think critically and what works best for my situation and made the switch to Apple and have enjoyed it.
That being said, this new iPhone if the rumors all hold true, is not something that even raises my pulse slightly. I was in the store and happened to glance over at the Galaxy S8. Now that did raise my pulse a bit. Very clean, although myself I do not like the operating system nearly as much as i like Apple.
1. The top and bottom bezel are nice and clean. It makes sense, rather than a potentially ugly notch.
2. It really does go edge to edge on the sides and form factor is much cleaner than the mock ups of iPhone 8.
3. Wireless charging
4. Weaker camera and really dumb placement of the fingerprint sensor
5. Potentially quite a bit less money
There are a lot of other things, but the Galaxy has a clean look that reminds me of an Apple Product and am hopeful that the new iphone is cleaner looking than the mock ups. Guess we will see next week.
If the mock ups are true though, we will not be upgrading any of our 6 iPhones. Not switching to Samsung but it does look nice.
Not a techie here, just a regular guy.
That being said, this new iPhone if the rumors all hold true, is not something that even raises my pulse slightly. I was in the store and happened to glance over at the Galaxy S8. Now that did raise my pulse a bit. Very clean, although myself I do not like the operating system nearly as much as i like Apple.
1. The top and bottom bezel are nice and clean. It makes sense, rather than a potentially ugly notch.
2. It really does go edge to edge on the sides and form factor is much cleaner than the mock ups of iPhone 8.
3. Wireless charging
4. Weaker camera and really dumb placement of the fingerprint sensor
5. Potentially quite a bit less money
There are a lot of other things, but the Galaxy has a clean look that reminds me of an Apple Product and am hopeful that the new iphone is cleaner looking than the mock ups. Guess we will see next week.
If the mock ups are true though, we will not be upgrading any of our 6 iPhones. Not switching to Samsung but it does look nice.
Not a techie here, just a regular guy.
Why this looks fake to me:
- They never show the frame of the phone itself.
- The cutout is not symmetrical. It is sharply marginated at its upper edge on the left while curved and smoother on the right. I bet they cut some black tape and put it across the top middle of the screen to simulate a notch.
- They never show the frame of the phone itself.
- The cutout is not symmetrical. It is sharply marginated at its upper edge on the left while curved and smoother on the right. I bet they cut some black tape and put it across the top middle of the screen to simulate a notch.
I find it hard to believe Apple would do it that way with the cut out and not have it blend it with a straight line.
Makes it look like a Samsung/android type phone
It's supposed to have that bar but who knows how they'll make it look. If it looks anything like this it'll be ugly to me.
Hahaha, so buying an 7s will make you feel like crap about your purchasing decision but buying an inferior product from Samsung will make you feel better? And I don't get why everyone is hating on high prices for the phones.
What is the single most used device during your day? It will probably be your phone.
Don't get me wrong, I think the phone is also very expensive, but I am willing to pay that price, because I look at it for 5 hours every day, some days even up to 7 hours (I have a 3 hour commute every day). So it is my single most used device. And I am ready to spurge on that. And if you break it down; it's 41 USD each month (999 over 24 months). That goes down to around 1.4 USD a day. I don't know about you but I have used my money on stuff more stupid than an iPhone.
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Hahaha you sure seem to advocate for Samsung on here, huh? ;P
That extra 550 is service. That extra 550 is reliablity.That extra 550 is Software updates until 2020 at least. That extra 550 is security. And most of all iOS. Those are all things you do not get in the same capacity with Samsung.
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Well, the Airpods are 160, soooooooo. And don't come for the Airpods. It is the best new device Apple has launched in a long time.
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Well no, you can't. Because Apple hasn't showed us yet how they are going to handel it. So until then your guess is as good as mine. So why don't we wait until it will be presented in 6 days, 8 hours and 50 Minutes.
Nah, I am just saying if someone is adamant about not paying the sticker price and can find a suitable replacement, they should go for it. Apple Tax cannot be calculated directly because software updates might mean an extra $50 to me. To you, it might be worth more. My iPhone SE has iOS for $180. My iPad has iOS for $280. So the Apple Tax varies per product as well.
Yes, you do get a lot from Apple, but that's if you want what they offer. You can get a combination of those things with other companies as well. Google's Pixel has a solid warranty and support system. Timely updates for about 2-3 years from them too. Google also puts monthly patches and will secure stuff as time goes on. It's not iOS security, but it is not porous as other Android OEMs.