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iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Feature Ultra-Thin Curved Bezels
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Regardless it’s going to have Ceramic Shield. Most likely stronger, durable and built for extreme conditions just like the Apple Watch Ultra.
One of the things I appreciate and want to continue, coming from using a Samsung Note 9, is the FLAT screen and the adequate distance from the phone case to the active screen to easily register screen gestures.
Similarly, have an iPad Pro from the 'new style', narrow bezels and they are often are a real pain with a truly protective case on, especially when going from landscape/portrait to portrait/landscape and having to re-calibrate my touches from one to the other.
This is sounding like change for change sake, and favouring styling over DESIGN, which DESIGN is why I buy Apple in the first place.
Similarly, have an iPad Pro from the 'new style', narrow bezels and they are often are a real pain with a truly protective case on, especially when going from landscape/portrait to portrait/landscape and having to re-calibrate my touches from one to the other.
This is sounding like change for change sake, and favouring styling over DESIGN, which DESIGN is why I buy Apple in the first place.
Aesthetically wise I prefer the curved bezels however, the squared off edges of the 14 Pro somehow give me a better grip. So far I haven’t dropped my 14 Pro one single time vs. the 50x times I dropped the 11 Pro. Lol.
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After 4 years with a Note 9, I am FULLY in favour of the Apple flat screen for both gestures AND phone case protection of the entire screen. I do not miss the pointless curved for curved-sake Samsung 'aerodynamic styling'.
The ONLY thing better on the curved screen is the Samsung sub-interface that brings up a sidebar menu of contacts, etc on a single swipe. However, that should be doable with an iPhone and flat screen, anyway.
So they are basically going back to front glass design similar to what was used in the iPhone 6-11? Seems like a change just for the sake of a change to be honest. I prefer the flat glass.
Or any portion of the bezels that actually provide protection to the flat screen.
I used to wince looking at the unprotected curved screen on my Note 9, with the bezels dropped down AND the Otterbox protective case dropped down to the same level, leaving the screen unprotected from dropping on any kind of edge, like a table top or chair.
Agreed. Just a solid frame w/ a very subtle curved edge to polish any edge point already on the 14 Pro that keeps from wedging into your hand. The cover I have fits like a glove. It's rubber dampening exterior is perfect for control and minimal thickness added.
I hope this rumor is false. The 4, 5, 12, 13, and 14 are best looking and most easy-to-hold models imo
I gave up using screen protectors when I went through a ton of different versions on my 6S and none would stay on without lifting along the edges, I haven't used one since. I'm just talking about all the other users that won't use a phone without one installed. Screen protectors are right up there with cases as far as must have accessories for most. The 12,13,14 pretty much eliminated issues because of the flat display
This website provides a weekly highlights. For my uses I think it would be more productive to only visit monthly over a micro update.
Seriously... thinner bezzel for a product line with a known September release schedule.
Seriously... thinner bezzel for a product line with a known September release schedule.
You can tell me that until you’re blue in the face, I still prefer using screen protectors that can be easily changed. They don’t affect the quality of the display and protect it very well. I hate the micro scratches and wear on the oleophobic coating that happens so quickly.
Curved glass bezels have the drawback of creating extra reflections around the display. One reason I never liked the AW design.
I never had any screen protectors on my iPhones, zero problems with scratches.
God I am dreading the day Apple redesigns the iPhone, the current 12/13/14 flat edge design is just so goddamn perfect
I prefer to use naked iPhones, without screen protectors. But ehr, rounded corners, you mean, rounded edges? When coming from the 3G I welcomed the industrial design of the 4S up to the first SE. Then I got the SE-2020, rounded edges, way more difficult (for me) to handle and sometimes outright slippery, just like that old 3G. I tried some cases but never found the ultimate one.
As Apple seems to have decided not to continue the SE nor the mini series, I bought a 13 mini just two days ago. So glad to be back to that industrial design. Don't think I'll ever go back to those rounded edges. To my surprise my leather iPhone SE-2020 sleeve fits the 13 mini like a glove.
I cannot shake-off the feeling Apple is turning into a fashion company instead of a business technology company. Apple already alienated me enough to get a hybrid watch from Withings instead. Wonder how long I'll be using an iPhone.
As Apple seems to have decided not to continue the SE nor the mini series, I bought a 13 mini just two days ago. So glad to be back to that industrial design. Don't think I'll ever go back to those rounded edges. To my surprise my leather iPhone SE-2020 sleeve fits the 13 mini like a glove.
I cannot shake-off the feeling Apple is turning into a fashion company instead of a business technology company. Apple already alienated me enough to get a hybrid watch from Withings instead. Wonder how long I'll be using an iPhone.
So the lowest quality sapphire (small scratches at level 6 and 7 - then big scratches at level 8 and more). But well, even this sapphire is great. I prefer to get screen protector which I can replace...
Good rumor. I thought I'd be a fan of the flat design since I loved my old 4S. But I hate the flat design introduced with the 12. Uncomfortable to hold, too brick like, especially with a case. I prefer the curved edged design of the 6-11. More comfortable and looks better with a case IMO.