Because some fans (cranky 30 year-olds living in their mom's basements?) have apparently been deeply physically and emotionally hurt over today's announcements as well as the design of the new iPhone.
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Apple Announces 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Plus, Launching September 19
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Because some fans (cranky 30 year-olds living in their mom's basements?) have apparently been deeply physically and emotionally hurt over today's announcements as well as the design of the new iPhone.
I disagree. It's not pretty difficult; it's mildly inconvenient. That seems ok though if people hate the new phone as much as they're saying here.
Play it out as a scenario; If I moved my phone to say... Android..
would I need to sell my airplay devices - no
would I need to sell my iPad - no
would I need to sell my Apple TV - no
Would I need to sell my rMBP - no
I might need some third party software to help bridge the divide. If I hate the phone as much as some say they do, maybe a few dollars on some shareware to make the transition easier is a good trade off.
Point being; there's a way out for those that dont like it.
Looking good. These sizes could really put Apple back on the mainstream "big phone" types.
I don't care too much for the iWatch as it is, but I feel like within 5 years, they'll have an excellent product that we'll all need much like the original iPhone was. I love that they released one and are working on that tech.
4.7 and 5.5 seem to be right where they need to be in terms of phone sizes and options, both are big enough without being too cumbersome. However, I'm a little bummed out that they still offer such low-capacity hard drive space models, but it seems like Apple really pushes for streaming and cloud-based storage more than other companies. But still, having HD space is necessity for even the most basic of apps due to how large files are these days.
Also, to people claim Steve would be "disappointed" by this today is laughable. He told Tim to do what is best for the company, and if Steve were still here with us, would see that customers need and want larger phones. This was something Apple needed to do to stay at the top of the smartphone market, because Android products aren't crap anymore. Apple didn't sacrifice any sort of company pact to have these phones released.
I don't care too much for the iWatch as it is, but I feel like within 5 years, they'll have an excellent product that we'll all need much like the original iPhone was. I love that they released one and are working on that tech.
4.7 and 5.5 seem to be right where they need to be in terms of phone sizes and options, both are big enough without being too cumbersome. However, I'm a little bummed out that they still offer such low-capacity hard drive space models, but it seems like Apple really pushes for streaming and cloud-based storage more than other companies. But still, having HD space is necessity for even the most basic of apps due to how large files are these days.
Also, to people claim Steve would be "disappointed" by this today is laughable. He told Tim to do what is best for the company, and if Steve were still here with us, would see that customers need and want larger phones. This was something Apple needed to do to stay at the top of the smartphone market, because Android products aren't crap anymore. Apple didn't sacrifice any sort of company pact to have these phones released.
I love people who only point to how a phone looks as "innovation." I'm in UX design. So I always question features in terms of "What's In It For Me?" Every new spec mentioned today is a benefit to my user experience with an iPhone. And you're complaining about how the home button looks? What a joke! Especially when that home button is now more responsive and can make it easier for me to pay for things. That's innovation. Not dramatically-curved cellphone screens, 3D cameras, or things that look "futuristic." If your products make my life easier/more productive, I'm sold. And that's why I'm sticking with Apple.
You know what's good advertising? Making fun of so-called iPhone charging "wall-huggers" and not telling consumers that your own product's power-saving mode only lets you use 10% of the phone. Yay Android!
If that's the case, I'd be torn between the 64GB and 128GB 6 Plus models. I take a lot of photos and videos and don't sync them very often.
Are they even selling the 5S in anything but 16GB? I figure the 5C gets capped at 8GB, the 5S at 16GB and you'll need the latest models to get anything with larger storage.
Meh, they are respectable releases if not a bit lackluster. 1080p is yesterdays technology. OIS is nice to have. The thinness is awesome, and they kept decent battery life if specs are to be believed. It still won't tear me away from my Note 4 which has so much more functionality. Still I'm not saying it's terrible, it's decent enough and I'm sure will sell in ridiculous amounts.
What worries me is the size difference between the 5 and the smaller 6 might still be too much for me.
The upgrade from the 4s to my current 5c felt a little too much, but as it was mostly just height, I generally cope OK. I do sometimes almost drop the phone when using my thumb to navigate.
This will basically be impossible on the 6, without resorting to the one-handed kludge feature.
Do any other manufactures still make phones at a practical size?
The upgrade from the 4s to my current 5c felt a little too much, but as it was mostly just height, I generally cope OK. I do sometimes almost drop the phone when using my thumb to navigate.
This will basically be impossible on the 6, without resorting to the one-handed kludge feature.
Do any other manufactures still make phones at a practical size?
The US is the most powerful market, as a Sony exec said to me a few years ago the rest of the world effectively subsidizes the richest country in the world's market.
Apple definitely playing catch-up now, they still make gorgeous products but they definitely aren't leading anymore.
No RAM listed under tech specs?
Or am I missing it?
Has Apple ever listed the RAM for the iPhones?
If this post was so derogatory I would actually have sympathy for you. The 4.7" iPhone really doesn't meet the consensus definition a phablet. The 5C and 5S will still be available so there's that. Not sure what you're rockin right now but if it's 5 or earlier, either one of those would be an excellent upgrade.
I'm not sure why some of the small phone people actually held out hope Apple would intro an updated one. They still have tons of 4" iPhones in the channel and want that inventory moved as well.
Apple has a reputation for maximizing profit. Chasing the potential Android/Windows converts and iPhoners wanting a larger screen would be the most prudent avenue to those profits. 4" phoners, just like 17" laptoppers, are not really Apple's focus. But I truly do hope you find something that satisfies you. I do feel bad for the small phone people getting left behind.
What worries me is the size difference between the 5 and the smaller 6 might still be too much for me.
The upgrade from the 4s to my current 5c felt a little too much, but as it was mostly just height, I generally cope OK. I do sometimes almost drop the phone when using my thumb to navigate.
This will basically be impossible on the 6, without resorting to the one-handed kludge feature.
Do any other manufactures still make phones at a practical size?
Just get a 5s then. Simple as that. Between the upgraded camera and Apple Pay, I don't think you'll be missing out on much with the 6.
They probably in the eastern timezone of the U.S. East cost is 3 hour time difference from the west coast.
I just hope people understand that the larger device allows for a larger battery and consumption vs size is not a 1:1 ratio. So obviously the larger device will have a longer battery life even when driving a larger, more dense display.
Depending on how much you rely on the device and its integration features, a move to a different phone may not be as easy as you'd like to think. I rely quite heavily on being able to send iMessages from my laptop when I'm stationary and then transition to my phone when I'm mobile again. IOS 8 expanding that feature to standard SMS is huge for me. If I hated the phone that much (I don't) it would be a real pain to switch. That said, phones are like cars, you aren't going to find a perfect one and need to settle on one that best meets your needs.
It's not an option. It's standard. And it is still standard, because Apple wants you to spend the extra $100 to upgrade to the next higher capacity.
Detroit (and Tokyo) has been doing this for decades: the entry-level car that no one really wants is the lowest price. The features that everyone wants are "optional", at a significant extra price.
One difference: you can buy a 16GB iPhone from a retailer. You generally can't buy the base model car (with no options) unless you order it. Car dealers simply don't stock them, because no one wants them.
I was holding for a phone upgrade, and possibly a watch. At least tonight I can get ordering.
Its the Lumia 930 for me now. A friend got his at the weekend and I was very envious. Sexy look, killer screen, 20mp pureview camera, image stabilisation, wireless charging, and now they can even take 4k video and grab 8.3mp stills from it. And I hate to say it, but the OS was the most intuitive I have used.
As for the watch, I think all the tech firms have failed. I had hoped Apple would redefine the sector, but its just another fat accessory that brings nothing new.
Sadly, my Apple stuff will reduce to just the imac.
Its the Lumia 930 for me now. A friend got his at the weekend and I was very envious. Sexy look, killer screen, 20mp pureview camera, image stabilisation, wireless charging, and now they can even take 4k video and grab 8.3mp stills from it. And I hate to say it, but the OS was the most intuitive I have used.
As for the watch, I think all the tech firms have failed. I had hoped Apple would redefine the sector, but its just another fat accessory that brings nothing new.
Sadly, my Apple stuff will reduce to just the imac.
Actually it does make sense. Sapphire screens don't scratch and these screens are rounded meaning it will be difficult to apply screen protectors to them.
We on the East Coast have to wait until 3AM (Midnight Pacific) to order, that's why.
Ah, okay. Do I have to be very fast buying it online?
A friendly suggestion: That's a good way to lose "a lot of photos and videos." Syncing = backing up. Do it. And do it often.
Not necessarily true if the device is made thinner in the process. I just hope people understand that volume varies as a function of height, length and width.