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Apple Reportedly Developing iPhones with Large Curved Screens for 2014, Enhanced Touch Sensors for Later Models
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You must not laugh very often, as I never see that happening.
I laugh every. single. time someone pulls out one of those third party 4.8+" screen phones and starts using it. It's like if I sat down for class, pulled a Mac mini out of my backpack, plugged it in to AC and set up the monitor on my desk. People would be like "wait, what? That seems silly"
I admit that I was a supporter of a larger screen iPhone but with the forthcoming IPad mini retina and the fabulous iPad Air I have changed my mind.
Maybe we should just get back to phones that are simply phones?... and let tablets do everything else..
Maybe we should just get back to phones that are simply phones?... and let tablets do everything else..
Freedom
Instead of forcing to use to use one screen size oven another, I'd say Apple should phones with a variety of screen sizes. This way people can buy whatever their preference is and customers won't be driven to another manufacturer's products. If a certain type of phone doesn't sell, Apple could just discontinue it. A human centric company, such as Apple, should know it the best that every one of us is different and want different things. You can try to make something that fits everyone, but you will fail. Give people choice and it will make them happy.
Instead of forcing to use to use one screen size oven another, I'd say Apple should phones with a variety of screen sizes. This way people can buy whatever their preference is and customers won't be driven to another manufacturer's products. If a certain type of phone doesn't sell, Apple could just discontinue it. A human centric company, such as Apple, should know it the best that every one of us is different and want different things. You can try to make something that fits everyone, but you will fail. Give people choice and it will make them happy.
Larger screen for the iPhone? Yes, it's going to happen - but curved screen will most likely be developed for something like an iWatch. Actually, I have a hard time seeing an iWatch working as an Apple product (or any company's for that matter). A watch is such a personal thing that it would be difficult to produce something that would please a big group of people. Unless... it's highly customizable. I can see a watch which screen extends to its whole body. Or better, Apple would make a watch which enclosure can be designed and manufacture by different companies. Apple would provide the iWatch with its own enclosure and give away the specs for anybody that wants to build enclosures to fit the iWatch. I bet this would be a hit.
If they make one as big as rumored, no, I won't.
I will hang on to my 5S for as long as it survives, which may be a loooong time: my original 2007 iPhone is still in heavy daily use as our home theater universal remote, cooking timer and alarm clock. With the original battery(!!!)
People may be right when they say options are good, but not when they create fragmentation.
Apple already offers different screen sizes for their laptops, but ever since they dropped the 17" MBP they only give us 2 size options, and that's about perfect in my opinion. That's why I'm not a fan of the idea of a 13" iPad.
I'm all in for a larger iPhone if it's not bigger than 5" (even though I still prefer 4"), even larger phones start being really ridiculous.
Apple already offers different screen sizes for their laptops, but ever since they dropped the 17" MBP they only give us 2 size options, and that's about perfect in my opinion. That's why I'm not a fan of the idea of a 13" iPad.
I'm all in for a larger iPhone if it's not bigger than 5" (even though I still prefer 4"), even larger phones start being really ridiculous.
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I for one would actually like a 27 inch iPad, assuming it can be made in a way that it's light or has something under it that keeps things cool on a lap.
Say an iMac laying down.
Was fond of the 17" MBP (still going strong my 2008)
It is inevitable that we will see larger iPhone screens.
If we say that there doesn't have to be choice than why even have a 13" and a 15"
Or a regular iPad and a mini.
All choices of anything cater to different needs or personal preferences.
Would I use or like a larger iPhone, really don't know until I would hold it in my hands.
Right now when I see SAMSUNGs I find them awkward in size, but since I never tried one, I wouldn't know its advantages/drawbacks.
As with everything the more we see the giants, the more we will get used to it , adapt and the 3.5 inch will be forgotten over time.
I agree we should try them before judging, heck a 27" iPad might be great but I really think 2 options are enough. If you for example need a bigger screen there's the iPad, if you need an even larger one there's the macbook, and if you need a really big screen there's the iMac.
What I'm saying is, having options is good, but they can't simply make over 9000 versions of the same products, it would just lessen the overall quality/experience, especially when there are other products that cover those sizes.
I believe it allows for a larger screen without making the phone impossible to hold with one hand.
1) The curve isn't enough to significantly alter the width of the device
2) Phones don't become difficult to hold in one handed until at least 6+ inches
Reason I mentioned large iPad replacing an iMac is that I would like to be able to work that puppy completely by hand, no keyboard, all swiping, tapping, pinching etc.
Imagine a perfect voice app to go along without typing.
A slim thing that I can tuck away in a briefcase/artist folio. Maybe 27 is a bit exaggerated, but briefcase size 23" or so?
Every time I look at a desktop vs.an MBP, the desktops only advantage is the large screen and I like to be able to move around with stuff, instead of being a desk prisoner.
One can dream
Because some people want a larger phone, they don't want to carry around a tablet?
One of these fits in my pocket, and the other one does not. That picture on the front page makes you think the Note 3 is very large. Really, it's more accurate to say the iPhone is very small.
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Only advantage?Every time I look at a desktop vs.an MBP, the desktops only advantage is the large screen and I like to be able to move around with stuff, instead of being a desk prisoner.
One can dream
Don't forget that with a desktop you also get a proper keyboard (unless you insist on only using Apple's chiclet-laptop-keyboard-on-a-desk option) and a proper mouse. The keyboard and touchpad are adequate, but not as good. It does absolutely depend on what you're doing, but laptops aren't in any danger of really replacing desktops anytime in the foreseeable future.I also don't understand why having big screens, good keyboard, good mouse, etc, makes you a desk prisoner. I hook it all up to my MBP, which in 10 seconds I can unplug and toss into my bag to take with me.
Only advantage?
I also don't understand why having big screens, good keyboard, good mouse, etc, makes you a desk prisoner. I hook it all up to my MBP, which in 10 seconds I can unplug and toss into my bag to take with me.
Uhm what's keeping you from using a good mouse on a laptop?
No I don't agree - the 'Note 3 is very large. Period.
The iPhone is not 'very small' - it is a manageable size.
That said I had a buddy who just switched from iPhone to a Note 3 - hated iOS7 and was knocked out by the 'Note's screen size. He's a bigger = better kinda guy - y'know, big shoes, big TVs, big stereos, big collections of STUFF.
But this is why there are choices out there right?
I personally don't like big massive phones like Note's - that's a handbag not a wallet.
I would certainly go for an iPhone that was flatter and had literally no edge bevel at around 2.5" wide max.
Really informative link! I didn't even think of the reduction in reflectivity. Not to mention the device being easier to hold.
Hmmm... Maybeis on to something.
And odd reaction to that link - since it shows Apple would just be playing catch-up. They're not 'on' to anything - they're just copying at that point.
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5S is fine. Don't really want a larger phone. I have an iPad Air for that.
Good for you. Now move along and leave this discussion to people who do care about a larger phone.
I have no interest in a Note sized iPhone, but I'd love one the size of an S3 or possibly an S4. That size works for me.
For those who like the size of the iPhone 4 or 5, that's great, you're happy campers. Many of us would prefer a slightly larger iPhone. While I don't see it necessary for Apple (and developers) to support many different screen sizes, it shouldn't have to be one or the other. Supporting two sizes of phones shouldn't be the end of the world.
Agreed. Nothing wrong with having options on sizes. We already do with the smaller iPhone 4/4s that are still out.
Having some more form factors will be a good thing.
Dang, I sure hope not. Lots of people, myself included, frequently type with the phone lying on a table or desk. The curved back will be awfull for that, just like it is on the Moto X.
Different strokes for different folks. My point with the comparison was more to point out that the Note is actually a lot closer to smartphone size than tablet size. There's this idea that a bigger smartphone is akin to just getting a tablet that can make calls, and that's simply not the case.
I've also said I don't think Apple should make the iPhone the size of a Note 3. It is definitely larger than average. Fits fine in my front pocket, I can use it one-handed, etc, but even I recognize that it's right on the edge of pure one-handed comfort. Really it's meant to be two-handed. But how about the size of an LG G2 or a Nexus 5? Both of those are noticeably more compact than a Note 3, and I think that form factor would be a much better choice for the mainstream iPhone.
Perhaps Apple will do something similar to what they did with the iPad. Give us a 5.2" G2-sized creature along with a smaller (I'd actually suggest ditching the current tall iP5 screen and returning to the size of the iP4) iPhone Mini.
Only advantage?
I also don't understand why having big screens, good keyboard, good mouse, etc, makes you a desk prisoner. I hook it all up to my MBP, which in 10 seconds I can unplug and toss into my bag to take with me.
So...you have effectively replaced your desktop with a laptop?