I upvoted you, but really, 4.2" is too big.
4.1" is the maximum size possible for one-handed use, in my opinion, and even that's pushing it.
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Apple Said to Debut Three Glass-Backed iPhone 8 Models, Including New 5-Inch Size, in 2017
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I upvoted you, but really, 4.2" is too big.
4.1" is the maximum size possible for one-handed use, in my opinion, and even that's pushing it.
I just hope they finally go back to non-protruding camera on the back. If Google managed to do it with the Pixel and their camera is getting rave reviews, I'm sure Apple can.
Somewhat yes agree. I would guess that they are finally seriously testing OLED for that ideal size of 5 inch with greater pixel density. If it fails, S-series in 2017.
One-handed use isn't about the diagonal length of the entire phone body. Nobody tries to reach the corners of the bezel with their thumb, they want to reach the corners of the screen. A reach ranging 4.7" is significantly more than a reach ranging 4" no matter how you look at it.
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SE is the optimum thickness? That's certainly not a fact; that's your opinion. Personally, I find it more comfortable holding and carrying my credit card than my iPhone. To me, that's the optimal thickness and weight for a smartphone and that's what Apple should be striving for.
If you go back and read comments about the 5, you'll see plenty of complaints about its design: how ugly it was, how the sharp edges dug into their hands, how difficult it was to pick up, etc.
Yeah, hopefully. I'm almost used to the protrusion now having had the 6 and now 7 but it would be nice to go back to not having it.
Hello our fat curling fingers. The advertising community will love this design.
I love my SE so if it approximates how that is in the hand, I could be ready to spring for the upgrade.
I really hope Apple will introduce something special. But somehow I've more faith in other brands by delivering real innovations at a reasonable price.
The big surprise will be in iOS 11 I think. They come up with new disk format compatible with the Mac and more efficient with ssd and memory. Think of a file manager for iOS 11.
But I'm afraid google will be first if that happens.
The big surprise will be in iOS 11 I think. They come up with new disk format compatible with the Mac and more efficient with ssd and memory. Think of a file manager for iOS 11.
But I'm afraid google will be first if that happens.
If that turns out to be true, I'll probably get one. The "all glass" design is a concern, but I usually get a case anyway. I love my SE; it's the perfect size for me.
If there's very little bezel then a 4.7" iPhone would actually be significantly smaller than the SE.
Well I would immediately call the validity of this rumour into question, a 4.7" and 5" device. Utterly pointless and to me makes this a rumour to be taken with an incredible mountain size of salt.
Funny, things are happening now and from the Apple side just rumors, of possible things, next year.
I can't see them doing 3 models, UNLESS:
iPhone 7S and 7S Plus are released as lower cost models with no design changes
AND
A 5" iPhone 8 (or whatever it's called) is the only glass-backed, OLED model.
I really just don't know why they would have 3 separate, all-new models.
iPhone 7S and 7S Plus are released as lower cost models with no design changes
AND
A 5" iPhone 8 (or whatever it's called) is the only glass-backed, OLED model.
I really just don't know why they would have 3 separate, all-new models.
Samsung thinks that is a good idea.
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Jet black is a clear step in that direction. And a glass back will do so also.
I highly doubt that the thickness makes much of a difference with the SE. It's primarily the size, secondly the flat edges and maybe after that the thickness.
