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Do you like a 4.7" screen iphone or current 4.0" screen?
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I used to think the same thing, but with the last AppleTV software update, they included the option to HIDE applications that you choose. Maybe they'll allow the same thing in a future version of the iPhone/iPad variant of iOS.
Either way, it's time for Apple to increase the screen size. I've mentioned this before, but Motorola builds a phone with a 4.7" screen that is only slightly larger than the iPhone 5/5s. It can be done.
We have to see at the iPhone 6 before saying something about it.
I surely need a really portable smartphone, but a 4.5-4.7" display could be awesome.
I really trust Apple when we speak about devices design, so I'm very excited awaiting iPhone 6
As long as the design of the next iPhone is ergonomic, I don't mind if Apple moves from a 4" to a 4.7" display. Usability is more important to me than just a number.
I have my doubts on bazeless screen as case can't protect the screen any more without covering some of the screen.
bigger is better in my world
I want a much bigger phone so I'm looking forward to larger iPhones
I want a much bigger phone so I'm looking forward to larger iPhones
I cringe when watching people juggling their big phones because they can't hold it and operate it with one hand. I don't want to be a part of that world.
As I get older a larger screen makes sense 
I like to keep the phone in shirt pocket. No sitting on it, and pants pockets have wallet and keys already.
The 5 didn't fit as well, being a little too tall. A 4.7 (or 5.5, or 6.9) inch screen will be even more noticeable, and may not fit in the pocket at all.
I like to keep the phone in shirt pocket. No sitting on it, and pants pockets have wallet and keys already.
The 5 didn't fit as well, being a little too tall. A 4.7 (or 5.5, or 6.9) inch screen will be even more noticeable, and may not fit in the pocket at all.
Maybe it's just how the mock up looks but if 4.7" screen is 2.3" wide and iPhone 5s is 2.31" wide, why would an edge to edge mock up be wider than the 5s it compares to?
I think we all are just going to have to hold it in our hands when it is released and see how we feel about it at that time..
Right now I am happy with the size of my 5s with a life proof case, I can reach everything with one hand and it still fits in the pocket easily..
Right now I am happy with the size of my 5s with a life proof case, I can reach everything with one hand and it still fits in the pocket easily..
Im pretty excited at the prospect of a 5.5 in iphone. the reason i left apple was because the screen is too small for me.
I want the phone to be smaller than my 5s. I want the screen bigger. In other words, I want a bezelless phone.
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In fact when I had a RAZR flip phone I was excited for an even smaller phone to come out. I miss those days.
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In fact when I had a RAZR flip phone I was excited for an even smaller phone to come out. I miss those days.
I will be grabbing the 4.7 when it comes out for personal use since I think it will have a bigger screen which is needed but will still fit in the pocket fine. I will also be grabbing the 5.5 inch if the resolution is different than the 4.7 since I will need it for testing.
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I'm interested in the 4.7. Would have to play with it first before blindly ordering as I'm still loving the size of my iPhone 5. I like the concept of a 5.5, but I feel it would just be too big for practical use (my practical use, not everyone elses). If anyone can make it small enough and usable, it's Apple, so I'm interested to see it. Based on all of these reports from today about higher prices for the iPhone 6, I think it should only apply to a 5.5. If 4.7 iPhone 6 is the equivalent to a 5s, and a 4.0 size is to the 5c, then it makes sense to charge more for the 5.5 and Apple could definitely get away with doing so. If it is a very usable 5.5 and fits my needs, I would be open to paying more than the 4.7, and I'm cheap as hell, haha!
iPhone 6 should have a 6" screen. I kid. That's a little big for me personally. But I am warming up to the idea of a 5.5" even though it isn't that far off.
Been reading with iBooks lately and a bigger screen would be nice.
Ideally I'd like to just see a 5" screen. I had a GS4 for a couple days and I hated it, but loved the size of the screen and was surprised how well it fit in my pocket. The thinner design helped.
I just hope it isn't an extra 6 months for the bigger version to come out. Would like to see both available at the same time.
Been reading with iBooks lately and a bigger screen would be nice.
Ideally I'd like to just see a 5" screen. I had a GS4 for a couple days and I hated it, but loved the size of the screen and was surprised how well it fit in my pocket. The thinner design helped.
I just hope it isn't an extra 6 months for the bigger version to come out. Would like to see both available at the same time.
