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Apple to Manufacture Verizon-Compatible iPhone in Q3 2010?
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Smaller screen? Wouldn't that result in all the applications being incompatible?
I mean a touch screen must be quite large in order to work otherwise you won't be able to use the keyboard for example, which is small enough as it is now. I really doubt Apple will make the iPhone's screen smaller, unless it's a totally new device that has nothing to do with the app store, which would be quite stupid, given the success of it.
I mean a touch screen must be quite large in order to work otherwise you won't be able to use the keyboard for example, which is small enough as it is now. I really doubt Apple will make the iPhone's screen smaller, unless it's a totally new device that has nothing to do with the app store, which would be quite stupid, given the success of it.
Interesting to see what becomes of this.
There is no way the iPhone will get a smaller screen. If it does, then Apple is extremely stupid.
There is no way the iPhone will get a smaller screen. If it does, then Apple is extremely stupid.
guys - a 2.8" version does NOT mean the 3.5" will disapear...
i - for one - would gladly use a 2.8" - i have small fingers.
i - for one - would gladly use a 2.8" - i have small fingers.
As long as the 3.5" version stays, I don't care. 2.8" will maybe be a "lower-end" model so more people can have an iPhone, at lower cost.
For me the 3.5" is just about perfect, you can watch some episodes or movies on it (well, it's not as amazing as on a TV, but on 3.5" it's pretty good) and it's a great size.
At >3.5" models, the apps can still work without scaling.
At =3.5" models apps don't have to be scaled, as long as they all are created for these standards. If it's like 2.8", you have to use a smaller 'playground' or you have to scale it. If it is 4", than you have to scale it down.
At <3.5" models, the apps have to be scaled which is... just.. well negative.
For me the 3.5" is just about perfect, you can watch some episodes or movies on it (well, it's not as amazing as on a TV, but on 3.5" it's pretty good) and it's a great size.
At >3.5" models, the apps can still work without scaling.
At =3.5" models apps don't have to be scaled, as long as they all are created for these standards. If it's like 2.8", you have to use a smaller 'playground' or you have to scale it. If it is 4", than you have to scale it down.
At <3.5" models, the apps have to be scaled which is... just.. well negative.
If the screen size gets smaller, that means the keyboard gets smaller too.
What the hell will I do with my stubby fat iSausage fingers?
+100 I'm too much of a fatty to deal with smaller keyboards.
The few people in here who think apps are going to fail/not work as well in Android's open model..
You realise Palm, Windows Mobile and even the Newton had very active open platforms, devices that supported OS updates, and reliable software? I had loads of PalmOS and Newt software in the day, I had three PalmOS devices, two being Sonys with their weird propreitry interfaces etc.. Everything always worked perfectly. Why would Android, a more robust, modern equivalent of all those mentioned above suddenly be broken? Software doesnt NEED testing on every single piece of hardware if the OS and its SDK are great. Communities develop around user participation too.
How is it different to Windows or Mac apps? Its not really.
The Apple way isn't the only good way. I'm glad they use their method, but there big advantages to other approaches too.
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I know little of verizon, I'm happily using O2 here in the UK. Anything which makes the iPhone more available sounds like a good move. Making the screen smaller sounds crazy though!
You realise Palm, Windows Mobile and even the Newton had very active open platforms, devices that supported OS updates, and reliable software? I had loads of PalmOS and Newt software in the day, I had three PalmOS devices, two being Sonys with their weird propreitry interfaces etc.. Everything always worked perfectly. Why would Android, a more robust, modern equivalent of all those mentioned above suddenly be broken? Software doesnt NEED testing on every single piece of hardware if the OS and its SDK are great. Communities develop around user participation too.
How is it different to Windows or Mac apps? Its not really.
The Apple way isn't the only good way. I'm glad they use their method, but there big advantages to other approaches too.
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I know little of verizon, I'm happily using O2 here in the UK. Anything which makes the iPhone more available sounds like a good move. Making the screen smaller sounds crazy though!
With all the smack Verizon has been giving Apple and the iPhone of late I find this article would be more appropriately posted on The Onion. Verizon isn't getting the iPhone b/c Verizon is just as as big of a control freak as Apple. You can't have two control freaks running a room. It just doesn't end well.
Of course that is not to say Apple isn't concocting a different model for a non-U.S. market.
Of course that is not to say Apple isn't concocting a different model for a non-U.S. market.
I love the fact that it could be on Verizon right around the time my every 2 comes up, but why in the world would they shrink the screen. If they put out a nano version or something along side the current version that's cool, but don't replace it. That'd be just idiotic.
A reminder for those who have forgotten...
All service providers suck.
While att will provide one crappy service, verizon will counter with an even crappier service only to be countered again by a new improved crappy service from att, followed by crappy ......
Oh, and any rumor of a smaller screen is complete bs. Apple would NEVER go there.
All service providers suck.
While att will provide one crappy service, verizon will counter with an even crappier service only to be countered again by a new improved crappy service from att, followed by crappy ......
Oh, and any rumor of a smaller screen is complete bs. Apple would NEVER go there.
Good idea! BAD idea!
I think it's a great idea to get that market share of phone users! I know many, many people that really want an iPhone, but absolutely refuse to do business with AT&T. I'll probably make the switch if/when it happens myself! (that is, unless AT&T can buy my loyalty somehow)
I KNOW it's a BAD idea to shrink the thing! What moron came up with this idea?!?!? It's just about the perfect size right now! Any smaller would be a crime against brilliant design, bigger would be too bulky.
There's my 10 cents, now go buy something nice for yourself....
I think it's a great idea to get that market share of phone users! I know many, many people that really want an iPhone, but absolutely refuse to do business with AT&T. I'll probably make the switch if/when it happens myself! (that is, unless AT&T can buy my loyalty somehow)
I KNOW it's a BAD idea to shrink the thing! What moron came up with this idea?!?!? It's just about the perfect size right now! Any smaller would be a crime against brilliant design, bigger would be too bulky.
There's my 10 cents, now go buy something nice for yourself....
Good idea! BAD idea!
I think it's a great idea to get that market share of iphone users! I know many, many people that really want an iPhone, but absolutely refuse to do business with AT&T. I'll probably make the switch if/when it happens myself! (that is, unless AT&T can buy my loyalty somehow)
I KNOW it's a BAD idea to shrink the thing! What moron came up with this idea?!?!? It's just about the perfect size right now! Any smaller would be a crime against brilliant design, bigger would be too bulky.
There's my 10 cents, now go buy something nice for yourself....
I think it's a great idea to get that market share of iphone users! I know many, many people that really want an iPhone, but absolutely refuse to do business with AT&T. I'll probably make the switch if/when it happens myself! (that is, unless AT&T can buy my loyalty somehow)
I KNOW it's a BAD idea to shrink the thing! What moron came up with this idea?!?!? It's just about the perfect size right now! Any smaller would be a crime against brilliant design, bigger would be too bulky.
There's my 10 cents, now go buy something nice for yourself....
you don't have to scale if you keep the resolution - but simply on a smaller screen. the pixel density will be higher. and again - at least 50% of people in my surroundings desire smaller iphones - and can manage. why should apple not do this simply because some people have fat/big fingers?
Do Not Make The Screen Smaller!!
What a terrible idea, to make the iPhone screen smaller! That would take a giant step backwards. If anything, the phone should stay the same physical size, but increase the screen size, AND, change it to AMOLED. The AMOLED is much brighter, more vibrant, and uses less power. That would be a step in the right direction.
What a terrible idea, to make the iPhone screen smaller!
That would take a giant step backwards. If anything, the phone should stay the same physical size, but increase the screen size, AND, change it to AMOLED. The AMOLED is much brighter, more vibrant, and uses less power. That would be a step in the right direction.
Why bother posting when you clearly don't know what you are talking about?
Just typing up outright bullsh...
Yessssss
hell ya, Finally... man I can just remember the days i used to spend researching iphone for verizon about 2 years ago and how people said there was a 20% chance of this happening... well this proves it. only thing that would really piss me off is if they do make the screen smaller, i think its good where it is now.
hell ya, Finally... man I can just remember the days i used to spend researching iphone for verizon about 2 years ago and how people said there was a 20% chance of this happening... well this proves it. only thing that would really piss me off is if they do make the screen smaller, i think its good where it is now.
