No, he's not, but he went too far with the 3 Gb prediction IMHO.
IM NOT buying the 3 Gb rumors because there is no need for that in current iOS implementation.
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Apple Predicted to Launch A9-Based 4-Inch iPhone in Early 2016, iPhone 7 Plus to Carry 3 GB of RAM
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I know a LOT of people who would be thrilled with a new 4" device and are staying on their iPhone 5 and 5s devices until a 4" upgrade comes down the line. I think Apple is missing out on a good 10-15% of the market there. As for me, I'm really happy with the 4.7" size after trying the 5.5" for the last year. But would Apple really use the same form factor as the 5s? That part seems unlikely to me, especially considering how dated it would look next to a redesigned iPhone 7. But thicker might be necessary in a smaller footprint to keep the battery powering that beastly A9. They'd likely have to clock it down a little. But 2GB is crucial for future software updates when buying a phone in late 2016. Anything less wouldn't cut it. Most of the 4 inch advocates that I know don't mind having a chip that is only a generation behind. No 3D Touch would suck. I know my wife likes the Live Photos I take of our daughter all the time and would also like to do that but with a device the same size as her iPhone 5.
As for the Plus getting more RAM—I really doubt it unless there is some software reason for it. We just got 2GB after three years! Although Apple did put 4GB into the iPad Pro. In my heavier usage with things like lots of browser tabs (content blockers also help) and switching apps, I don't see much need for more RAM until 2017 at the earliest. The iPad could use more RAM before the iPhone with the split multitasking. Maybe the Plus will get split multitasking? That would be weird. Although I do find myself wishing for PIP on the iPhone. But I usually just pull out my iPad if I want to keep one of my video podcasts, baseball (yay Royals!) or whatever down in the corner or off to the side while browsing.
As for the Plus getting more RAM—I really doubt it unless there is some software reason for it. We just got 2GB after three years! Although Apple did put 4GB into the iPad Pro. In my heavier usage with things like lots of browser tabs (content blockers also help) and switching apps, I don't see much need for more RAM until 2017 at the earliest. The iPad could use more RAM before the iPhone with the split multitasking. Maybe the Plus will get split multitasking? That would be weird. Although I do find myself wishing for PIP on the iPhone. But I usually just pull out my iPad if I want to keep one of my video podcasts, baseball (yay Royals!) or whatever down in the corner or off to the side while browsing.
The 4 inch iPhone is still a good idea. If they'd made the larger phones first, we'd be calling it an "iPhone mini" and extolling the virtues of the compact form factor. I love my wife's 6 and my 5s. The 6 is actually kind of an uncomfortably large tweener.
I wasn't crazy about skeuomorphism, but their flat implementation is just baloney. It's like they tossed the book on decades of good UI design research and know-how. And, then constantly breaking apps... and it seems the teams making the various apps don't ever talk to each other. If it weren't for the nice hardware designs, you might wonder if it's still Apple these days.
What was wrong with the 5c? Wasn't it just the previous years model in a plastic case? This year, they still have the 5s which is two years old (and it's not even in a new case)...
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Or they could just get rid of most of the bezel on the existing phones.
Of course this means a smaller battery but that can be offset by moving to a 10nm chip next year along with an OLED display (or bring over variable refresh rate from the iPad Pro for battery savings).
Of course this means a smaller battery but that can be offset by moving to a 10nm chip next year along with an OLED display (or bring over variable refresh rate from the iPad Pro for battery savings).
Oh yes, please release an updated 5s. I have a 6s right now and i am not happy with the bigger size.
It took Apple like 3 generations to go from 1GB to 2GB.... no way they will do 3GB in just 1 generation..
Kuo makes stupid predictions early and then changes his predictions as more concrete leaks come out.... why do we keep giving this guy credit?
Kuo makes stupid predictions early and then changes his predictions as more concrete leaks come out.... why do we keep giving this guy credit?
It used to be that smaller phones were the exotic, high-end ones that everyone envied.
I know there is a real use-case for bigger phones these days... but, the same can be said for a 4" phone-sized-phone. The problem is that Apple never gave an actual choice, so they don't know how it would sell. It might outsell the 4.7" for all we know and be the flagship model.
Doubt it'll happen, Apple is known for reducing options to make it easy for customer to choose from. They're fine to lose some marketshare and maintain their brand as a premium product.
Ppl wanted a cheaper iPhone, Apple gave them the 5C, doesn't sell as well as people expected as turns out people still willing to pay more for the iPhone 5S/6.
Ppl wanted a cheaper iPhone, Apple gave them the 5C, doesn't sell as well as people expected as turns out people still willing to pay more for the iPhone 5S/6.
Does that mean a truck has better family features and is better for a family than a Corolla sized car?
Screen size is a bloody easy choice to choose - Its merely a matter of deciding "Which size will suit me the best?" rather than deciding between technical aspects of a product - what you're talking about is Apple in the 90s "Should I buy the Performa 450? or the 475? One has a bigger HD, one has a better processor".
Should Apple only sell one Macbook and One iPad size because it would be more simple? Or possibly a better question would be, should Apple stop selling two sizes of Apple watch, as that closely aligns to this as screen size is subjective choice based on individual needs and in some cases, hand size, just like wrist size in relation to the Apple Watch.
The 5c still sold pretty damn well anyway - just not as much as the 5S.
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It would be nice if they just stuck a gsm/gps radio in the iPod Touch 6 and called it an iPhone. Would buy.
It has to have 2GB RAM, as I'm doubting once Apple gets everything in the current lineup to 2GB, we'll see iOS start running slow on 1 GB devices. Buying a 1 GB device now is just shortening the lifespan.
But, I really do want it to be equivalent to the 6s in hardware. I suppose I'd *settle* for 1 generation back in hardware, as what choice do I have? It's either that or an even older 5s.
That said, I'd be quite happy with 6s guts stuffed into the 5s case (if possible). IMO, the 5s is a much nicer design than the 6/6s.
Older hardware... too little storage.
The point is (for we folks begging for a 4" phone) not to have a cheap-o model, but to have a phone-sized-phone. We'd like it to be the most current hardware and storage options.
No kidding... saying Apple should stick with the current 4.7" and 5.5" screen sizes (and not do a 4") because... well, it's 2015 and bigger is better... is kind of like saying Apple should reduce their laptop line to just a 17" Macbook Pro. Everyone will just have to get used to it.
Sure, I would too. That would be better than a 6s. But, what I'd rather have is a 4" 6s.
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Yessss. Finally! I love the performance of the 6s but really miss the screen size of the 5s. Glad there's an updated one in the works.
Yep.I'm glad they are making bigger phones, as it's what some want. But, I guess my argument is that they should *always* have a phone-sized-phone in the line-up, since, well, it's a phone. (i.e.: 4")
My guess is they couldn't get the A9 to cooperate within the thermal limits of a 4" design for this year.
But now they think they can next year.
Yeah, but what are the colors? Come on, the colors are the most important feature!
New 4" iPhone in 2016. PLEASE BE TRUE.
The iPhone 6/6s are just too damn big!
The iPhone 6/6s are just too damn big!
But not if it just come with 8GB like the 5C
Yes me included. I like my iPhone 6 but would prefer a smaller screen so that I can do everything with 1 hand again.
If Apple will offer a 4" iPhone with 3D Touch and Apple Pay support for $100 more than the iPhone 6S Plus, I'll buy one. I want a phone-sized phone, not a 4.7" phablet.