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Gone back to my 5S. God it's good! Will they update it?
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I don't know how accurate that statement is. It's been reported that 46% of active iOS devices are running iOS 8, and 49% have iOS 7. That's a very fast adoption rate given that the iPhone 6/6 Plus make up a proportionally small fraction of iOS devices. The fact that 95% of all iOS devices in use are running the latest two major releases of firmware also speaks volumes. Of course, part of it is Apple making it very easy to update, by putting a notification in Settings.
Not really. What do you think happens after they add more ram more than likely to the next iPhone? What happened to the iPhone 4? Every the 6 and plus will run bad after they update ram in the future. Future proof? No
Actually the Z3 compact just recently came out which has a 4.7' display in the same form factor as the Z1 compact
In the picture below can really see the size difference between the 4.7-inch Z3 compact and the 4.7' iPhone 6
So I agree, there are lots of ways for Apple to increase the screen size while keeping the overall size down to a 5s range.
Waterproof Z3 compact has THREE DAY BATTERY LIFE. I'm ordering one. Waiting until next year to see if Apple comes up with anything comparable. My 5s will keep me in the iOS world until then.
It's not unreasonable to think that the 5S will get iOS 10. Apple is very predictable when it comes to firmware support for older/discontinued iPhone models:
iPhone 2G: 1, 2, 3 (3)
iPhone 3G: 2, 3, 4 (3)
iPhone 3GS: 3, 4, 5, 6 (4)
iPhone 4: 4, 5, 6, 7 (4)
iPhone 4S: 5, 6, 7, 8, ? (4?)
The 5S was released with iOS 7, which means at the bare minimum it would receive iOS 9 based on Apple's track record, and most likely 10. Whether it will run smoothly is another matter. But Apple isn't going to release an operating system that won't run on a device it's intended for. And you realize it can simply restrict resource-intensive features. For instance, the iPhone 4 had all the capabilities to run Siri, but it did not get Siri, partly to differentiate the new 4S, and also because the 4S could run more smoothly with Siri.
Car analogy to me is more like:
5s to 6plus
Is like
Porsche Boxter to Ford F150.
Both are loved by their respective audiences
if you go by that logic then the 6 and plus should have twice the ram just like every two years. updating to more will slow down all that have less. Have you not heard the problems people are reporting for ios8 on a 4s?
I don't need to. Because I actually have an iPhone 4S with iOS 8 and I haven't experienced any problems with it (not saying others haven't, but based on what I'm hearing from others, it's not a significant problem, and can just as easily be attributed to factors other than the fundamentals of the operating system). I also had iOS 6 on my 3GS up until I traded it in, and had no problems with that either.
I also don't see how the pattern of software support has anything to do with RAM increases, which is on the hardware side. You know Windows 7 came at a time when most computers had 4GB of RAM, but only required 1GB to run in 32-bit mode. Completely uncorrelated.
I needed a new phone with more space and I wasn't going to buy another 5s.
Anyways I do like the smaller 4" phone, but we need to move on eventually.
Actually I think the 6 feels smaller than the 5s despite it being physically bigger.
I think that's a bad analogy since you're comparing two car types.
A better comparison would perhaps a move from an older generation car to a new one. They're doing a lot of that these days with what used to be compacts is now full size.
I can think of many manufacturers that are doing this.
Anyways I do like the smaller 4" phone, but we need to move on eventually.
Actually I think the 6 feels smaller than the 5s despite it being physically bigger.
I think that's a bad analogy since you're comparing two car types.
A better comparison would perhaps a move from an older generation car to a new one. They're doing a lot of that these days with what used to be compacts is now full size.
I can think of many manufacturers that are doing this.
I love the size of my 5, but I'm open to larger screens.
I just hate the 6's design and cheap feeling in hand. I want a phone that feels solid, where the buttons aren't loose, that won't slip out of my hand, and of course, won't bend in my pocket.
If there was a larger 5 series phone, I'd probably be on board.
I just hate the 6's design and cheap feeling in hand. I want a phone that feels solid, where the buttons aren't loose, that won't slip out of my hand, and of course, won't bend in my pocket.
If there was a larger 5 series phone, I'd probably be on board.
PPI = pixels per inch. If two phones have the same PPI, then the pixels in the screen are of an equal density.
Yeah, pretty amazing how sony can fit in a 4.6 inch screen, microSD slot, and 2600mAh battery into something the size of an iPhone 5s.
Too bad the phone hasn't yet come to the states. If it does I'll snatch it up for sure.
They missed a trick not going for an iPhone 6 minus or mini.
5S should have been discontinued and they should have released a 4" one. A larger phone only has an advantage for web and video.
I'm actually surprised all top end Andoird phones are massive as there's loads of people who don't like big phones.
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Just to say i kept my ipod touch 5th generation to enjoy the 4" form factor.
5S should have been discontinued and they should have released a 4" one. A larger phone only has an advantage for web and video.
I'm actually surprised all top end Andoird phones are massive as there's loads of people who don't like big phones.
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Just to say i kept my ipod touch 5th generation to enjoy the 4" form factor.
I used the 6 for a few hours before realising it just wasn't for me. Gave it back the next day and bought a 5S instead. The 6 was just too uncomfortable to use.
What's the point of a bigger screen if it compromises usability? Try reaching your thumb into the top left corner of the screen (as you frequently have to on iOS), it just doesn't work without readjusting your grip and making it easy to slip out of your grasp.
The very fact that you need a feature called "Reachability" says it all. It's practically admitting the screen is too big for conventional use! Such an inelegant solution and Apple would never have offered such big phones if they didn't feel the need to catch up to Samsung.
As I said, I don't see understand the fascination with a huge screen in your pocket if you can't use it comfortably. I think the 5S is the perfect phone and am thrilled with it. This "which smartphone has the biggest screen!!11" pi55ing competition has ruined the iPhone line IMO.
What's the point of a bigger screen if it compromises usability? Try reaching your thumb into the top left corner of the screen (as you frequently have to on iOS), it just doesn't work without readjusting your grip and making it easy to slip out of your grasp.
The very fact that you need a feature called "Reachability" says it all. It's practically admitting the screen is too big for conventional use! Such an inelegant solution and Apple would never have offered such big phones if they didn't feel the need to catch up to Samsung.
As I said, I don't see understand the fascination with a huge screen in your pocket if you can't use it comfortably. I think the 5S is the perfect phone and am thrilled with it. This "which smartphone has the biggest screen!!11" pi55ing competition has ruined the iPhone line IMO.
I can reach all portions of the screen without much effort on my iPhone 6. Also, not sure how tight your pants are, but the 6 fits just fine in my slacks, pants, etc.
I can still easily use the phone with one hand, and I even have the Apple leather case on it. For me, it's the perfect size. The 6 Plus was too large to use one handed ever really, and that's a factor that's very important to me.
I've had the 4s, 5, 5s and now 6, and the 6 is hands down my favorite in terms of design, form factor and usability.
I thought long and hard about what I actually use my phone for. I am a "basic" user in which I make calls, text, occasional FaceTime, take a few family photos or vids, and browse the web with my 5s.
I love the smaller form factor and realistically am thrilled I have an LTE device I can take to various prepaid companies (vz auto fcc ruling unlocked goodness) that has good enough internals to last me a few more ios cycles.
NFC apple pay volte I have lived without this long. If 6's had wireless charging and sapphire displays i would have been more likely to invest in a new device as those hold more value to me as a basic user.
Here's hoping by the time technogy and advancements become more of a need vs a want in the tech field that they will offer a mini in the 7 or 8 series. I would gladly take lesser camera ppi ram and slower clocked speed of the newest AX chip specs to keep the form factor.
Not in mac rumor land but in the real world it's a huge chunk of the pie chart I hope apple will not forget.
I love the smaller form factor and realistically am thrilled I have an LTE device I can take to various prepaid companies (vz auto fcc ruling unlocked goodness) that has good enough internals to last me a few more ios cycles.
NFC apple pay volte I have lived without this long. If 6's had wireless charging and sapphire displays i would have been more likely to invest in a new device as those hold more value to me as a basic user.
Here's hoping by the time technogy and advancements become more of a need vs a want in the tech field that they will offer a mini in the 7 or 8 series. I would gladly take lesser camera ppi ram and slower clocked speed of the newest AX chip specs to keep the form factor.
Not in mac rumor land but in the real world it's a huge chunk of the pie chart I hope apple will not forget.
I went to an Apple Store yesterday and picked up a 5S and couldn't believe how small it was! Like a toy!
It surprised me because I used a 4S for 3 years before I got my 6. Even after like 2 weeks I can't imagine going back to that, but I do agree with the 5S design. It was easier to hold and more unique.
It surprised me because I used a 4S for 3 years before I got my 6. Even after like 2 weeks I can't imagine going back to that, but I do agree with the 5S design. It was easier to hold and more unique.
Cut off the bezels on the 5s and bump it's battery life and make it thinner. THAT I would pay a lot for.