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Apple Begins Mass Production of 4.7-Inch iPhone 6, 5.5-Inch Model and iPads Start in September

sammieboy said:
No one is making you buy one. That is exactly why they're coming out with a 4.7 inch phone.
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Very true. Apple is very fearful of large spacious displays. It's why they've procrastinated and delayed for well over two years. A 4.7" is but a small incremental upgrade that fits with Apples conservative views.

First hand personal experience with virtually all of the larger sizes has taught me that 5.0" is ideal for a Smartphone. For a Phablet the ideal ranges from 5.5" to 6.2" based on personal preference. My LG G3 proves 5.5" can fit in a compact body only slightly larger than 5.0" models.

I do believe Apple is very nervous about a 5.5" phone but market demands prove they're leaving an awful lot of profit behind if they fail to conquer their fear. Time will tell.
 
Very exciting! I have no problem with the 5.5 incher starting production in September. My upgrade isn't available until December anyways!
 
All I see here is a bunch of giant "white if's", pun definitely intended. It is likely that if they are actually following through with a larger phone they will do so with the smaller of the two first and test the waters. Then another "if", if they sell well, then the case could be made for delivering on the larger of the two. There is no denying the purchasing power of Apple and the ability to get devices on shelves.
Conversely, if they do not actually follow through, then I see glaring similarities paralleling BlackBerry to come for the iPhone. It is a no-brainer to stop the madness of the one size fits all mentality that Apple has relied on for so long. It is no surprise with the loss of market share over the last couple years that Apple would be willing to step out of the comfort zone and try again to be an 'innovative' company. This innovation is right in line with the OG innovation that the company was known for. Take others ideas and put them together in a nice package. It worked before and should pay off again. Granted they will have to do something about the flat edges as this would not be conducive to holding the device comfortably, or getting a good grip on it. After attempting to sue Samsung a multitude of times for various design (which was hit and miss) and UI patents I do not know how they pull this off without offending.
'White if' they do pull this off, this very well may be my first iPhone. I am actually excited to see this. Will either device be a Galaxy Note killer, well this is yet to be seen and another conversation all together. Having every Note since inception, and with the Note 4 on the door step this may very well be an option considered.
Long-winded post, yes, but I am on a **** ton of meds from my wrist surgery a couple hours ago.
 
Large phones don't work with suits, you can have your tailor rework the suit pockets but that's just a pain.
Large phones are for small kids, not adults who need to put things in pockets and not feel they are there.
 
My theory is that Apple announce all of these devices on Tuesday but none of them will be available at stores until October
 
Why would I upgrade ?
Now that we're locked with AT&T's "money saving" Family Share plan THE SAVINGS ENDS WHEN YOU UPGRADE EACH DEVICE, $25/month each device !!!!!
 
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i want the iPhone 6 plus
 
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