Out of interest, has anyone ever hacked iOS and put it on a non-Apple bit of hardware?
I always wondered whether iOS for iPhone on a 9.7" display automatically adjusted to look like an iPad, or whether Apple built a modified version of it for iPad.
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Apple to Reportedly Release 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 This Fall, 5.5-Inch Version Delayed
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Out of interest, has anyone ever hacked iOS and put it on a non-Apple bit of hardware?
I always wondered whether iOS for iPhone on a 9.7" display automatically adjusted to look like an iPad, or whether Apple built a modified version of it for iPad.
Oh God, I hope you're wrong. I'm about ready to switch to Android if the 5.5" doesn't come out in September
Normally I would agree with this, but there is something like controlled scaling of the product portfolio. Apple does not have a complicated product lineup, with basically only two really different phone versions, with differences in color and ram not requiring different manufacturing and QC processes.
If you compare this with Nokia, which had at their heyday more than 100 different phones in production (I counted them once). It's impossible to assure product and manufacturing quality with such a diversity, not matter the scale of the company.
Considering the size that Apple has grown, I see no issues with the expansion of the phone product line with a few other sizes. The only problems that they could run into might be related to component availability and production capacity.
Can't we just tell all these supply chain sites that we know when they're just trying to cover themselves?
Product is delayed = product never existed and our assumptions were wrong.
Every time without fail this is true.
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I want to guess auto adjusts - based on the iOS simulator and what happens when you put custom sizes in.
Product is delayed = product never existed and our assumptions were wrong.
Every time without fail this is true.
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I want to guess auto adjusts - based on the iOS simulator and what happens when you put custom sizes in.
That's hilarious. I was just about to post the same. This is without a doubt due to Apple's efforts to throw people off. And I bet they have a decent idea of which supplier partner is leaking what.
Who knows, we may still see two sizes. If there's only going to be one, it'll almost certainly be the 4.7, with perhaps the 5s or a 6c still selling as the 4" alternative.
Seems these rumors change from day to day
. coming one day and not the next
guess we won't know until it's official. 
Personally, the 5.5 is seems too big for me anyway.
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I don't know why they just don't add "phone" capabilities to the 4G iPads. Then the phablet deal is done.
Personally, the 5.5 is seems too big for me anyway.----------
I don't know why they just don't add "phone" capabilities to the 4G iPads. Then the phablet deal is done.
I am absolutely shocked at how many delusional fanboys there are around here. The next iPhone will absolutely have a bigger screen. Has there been ANY smartphone released recently with a screen less than 4.5 inches?
It's especially annoying to listen to the constant banter about how "4 inches is the perfect size for a screen" coming from people that have never used anything other than an iPhone. Form a real opinion before acting like you know best.
Last, why is a 5.5" iPhone such a big problem for some people? It would still be SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than an iPad Mini, and as Samsung proved, there is a huge market for big phones like that. The Galaxy Note line has been a huge success, and for good reason; because contrary to what the fanboys say, it does make sense for a lot of people. I'm quite looking forward to a big iPhone, because the only flaw I see in the Galaxy Note 3 is the fact that it runs Android [Touchwiz]. Other than that it's quite possibly the best phone you can buy today.
It's especially annoying to listen to the constant banter about how "4 inches is the perfect size for a screen" coming from people that have never used anything other than an iPhone. Form a real opinion before acting like you know best.
Last, why is a 5.5" iPhone such a big problem for some people? It would still be SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than an iPad Mini, and as Samsung proved, there is a huge market for big phones like that. The Galaxy Note line has been a huge success, and for good reason; because contrary to what the fanboys say, it does make sense for a lot of people. I'm quite looking forward to a big iPhone, because the only flaw I see in the Galaxy Note 3 is the fact that it runs Android [Touchwiz]. Other than that it's quite possibly the best phone you can buy today.
I despise 5.5" phones, and think that 4.7" is the perfect size for me. BUT I think I would want to at least see & hold the 5.5" version before I made my decision. So even if it is delayed I hope they announce it at the same time. But either way, I will be camping out for the 4.7" (assuming that's the 1st phone announced) no matter what happens.
4.8 would've been perfect. With seriousness, I like 4.7 size which is a good compromise between iPhone and Phablet phones. I have a gnote 2, while I like the bigger screen, it's bulkier to carry around in summer. Especially with Safari's 'Reader' feature, I think 4.7 will be perfect. September can't come soon enough.
Am I the only one here who wants a 2.5-3" iphone mini? I don't want a fat brick in my pocket all day long, just something big enough to browse the web in an emergency. Just a touch bigger than the current ipod nano would be perfect. If i'm going to watch something or use the web a bunch i'll grab my ipad mini...
With over 7 Billion people on the Earth Im pretty sure this question can't be asked anymore.
The problem is that I don't want Apple listening to its customers and giving them exactly what they want. I'm serious. Leave that crap to Google. Apple is here to give us what we didn't know we wanted or never even dreamed of.
well at least we know it is not because they can not figure out how to get a white phone out, now it must just be delayed until Apple has time to get some ridiculously priced cases out on the market before all the other vendors have a chance to?
The one thing I hate about Apple is they come out with a phone and you have nothing to protect it with for 3 months because they do not give anyone a prototype to created cases with, I am so happy LifeProof is quick to come out with cases.
The one thing I hate about Apple is they come out with a phone and you have nothing to protect it with for 3 months because they do not give anyone a prototype to created cases with, I am so happy LifeProof is quick to come out with cases.
You don't have to use a 5.5" phone to know it won't fit comfortably in your pocket. No one has a problem using large phone screens except those of us who want to walk around with it (not feel like a brick slapping your thigh ever step), quickly pull it out of pocket (not fumble with a giant phone) and use it with one hand (anything larger than 4.5" usually requires two hands).
Oh and then there's the statement it makes when you pull out your giant phone in public. You look like a fool trying to compensate for something else in your pants that is disproportionately sized. Kind of like those people that take pics and video with giant tablets.
That being said, if Apple can make a 4.7" work with one thumb and stay slim, I'll try it.
I'm not sure I want a 5.5" phone, but I'm baffled. How is it Apple is incapable of creating larger phones at this point in time? Are they that far behind their competition in technology and know-how? Or is Apple just producing so many more phones that the production challenges are greater?
Perhaps it's not so much technical barriers but rather they do not feel the need to release a larger display yet.
Perhaps it's not so much technical barriers but rather they do not feel the need to release a larger display yet.
The most annoying things to read on here are from the whiners claiming the 4" screen is perfect. Well, it's NOT! Using Safari in landscape mode is miserable. I also love how people so are so dumb and think 4.7" is phablet territory. What's sad, is most of them are guys. Wow! I just keep laughing and lauhging reading some of the comments in favor for the current form factor.
4.5" would do me. Although 5" would be nice.
Really should have been 4.5" 2 years ago, but Apple got a pass because of the weight reduction. Can't not do it this time, or Samcopy might get a second look, because that's the only thing that Apple understands - loss of sales.
If there's no size change, there's only speed advantage, and my 5 is good enough for another 2 years until Apple finally gets the message - grandma can't see that nice photo I just took, and no amount of explaining how much better the Retina screen is helps her see her photo!!!
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What everybody seems to be forgetting, is that it's time for a new external design, as well! Seems to be unquestioned that the 6 will look like the 5, when the 4 didn't look like the 3, and the 5 didn't look like the 4.
If Apple rumour control (yes, I believe they're all official leaks, to dampen expectations) stays focussed on calming the bigger screen nervousness, they can sneak through an external design refresh and still surprise everyone at the announcement.
I'll be happy if the screen actually makes it ≥4.5" and wouldn't whinge if the design didn't change -- but I do think it's time for a change. Kick the rounded corners for starters so 1980s. Didn't the great man say, 'Don't do what I'd do', or something like that?
Really should have been 4.5" 2 years ago, but Apple got a pass because of the weight reduction. Can't not do it this time, or Samcopy might get a second look, because that's the only thing that Apple understands - loss of sales.
If there's no size change, there's only speed advantage, and my 5 is good enough for another 2 years until Apple finally gets the message - grandma can't see that nice photo I just took, and no amount of explaining how much better the Retina screen is helps her see her photo!!!
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What everybody seems to be forgetting, is that it's time for a new external design, as well! Seems to be unquestioned that the 6 will look like the 5, when the 4 didn't look like the 3, and the 5 didn't look like the 4.
If Apple rumour control (yes, I believe they're all official leaks, to dampen expectations) stays focussed on calming the bigger screen nervousness, they can sneak through an external design refresh and still surprise everyone at the announcement.
I'll be happy if the screen actually makes it ≥4.5" and wouldn't whinge if the design didn't change -- but I do think it's time for a change. Kick the rounded corners for starters so 1980s. Didn't the great man say, 'Don't do what I'd do', or something like that?
Look at Apple's current product lines - you have two display sizes for Macs and iPads. That's what I think they should do with the iPhone. Keep the current size for those who want something smaller and increase the size to, say, 4.7" for those who want something bigger. To me 4.5" - 4.7" would be the sweet spot. And presumably we will be seeing completely new hardware this year (wearables, fanless MacBook etc.) in addition to their normal updates. Then you could see Apple's product line getting quite complicated. I think Apple does better when they have a simplified product line. I think they can find an optimal larger screen size for iPhone that will satisfy the majority who want a larger screen.
Am I the only one here who wants a 2.5-3" iphone mini? I don't want a fat brick in my pocket all day long, just something big enough to browse the web in an emergency. Just a touch bigger than the current ipod nano would be perfect. If i'm going to watch something or use the web a bunch i'll grab my ipad mini...
Oh the irony. Now that the market has acclimated to these bigger mobile phones, I occasionally get people "oohing" and "aahing" at my "new, smaller" phone...my iPhone 4S. "Is that the new iPhone? I really like the smaller size."
Not any more annoying than posts like this, calling people dumb if they don't agree with your preference.
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Apple finally admits that they do not have the know-how nor the technology to make a 5.5 inch screen phone. Maybe they should spend the time hiring away from Samsung and HTC. Those two advanced companies can show Apple a thing or two.
And Apple admitted this when exactly?
Pretty sure that picture doesn't match the message you are trying to convey. Actually 100% positive. (Pic is dripping w/ irony).