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iPhone 6 Specs Seen by Analyst as 'Locked In' with 4.8-Inch Display and 802.11ac Wi-Fi
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So just swipe back from the edge. I believe that is the biggest tip off from Apple themselves that bigger screens are coming.
I don't think a new resolution is that much of a big deal, developer-wise. I recall a pretty painless transition when the Retina graphics had to be made, and when the iPhone 5 was released. At least nowadays they don't have non-Retina graphics having to work in tandem with a Retina version to worry about. Yes, there'd be some annoying display fragmentation if this was released in the past, but we're already quickly moving towards only two iPhone app resolutions when this one will be released: iPhone 5/s/c and 6. 4s will surely be discontinued when 6 is out.
it will pose an issue for current mobile optimized websites as well. Depending on the size the layouts could be borked. Time to revamp those media queries I suppose.
I'll wait until the iPhone 6s releases. Gives Apple time to perfect the iPhone and give app developers time to bring their apps up to date.
An adjustment for sure, but not a massive problem. Imagine trying to develop for all the Android handsets out there with screen size being just one in a hundred variables to consider when optimising your software.
I'd hope the developers would see this as an opportunity to paint their best work on the most accommodating canvas. I can see the screen size staying locked in for a few years at least after this, so they're good to go.
That's exactly the reason why Apple silently introduced that swipe-back-gesture some time ago. Believe me, they will certainly justify the bigger screen with software tweaks like that at the coming press event.
It's true. I'd like more developers to include that feature and more software tweaks are welcome to help with this types of issues. I can't swipe back while I'm looking at Photos (photo swiping), or in Pandora (3rd party), or tracking a friend on Find My Friends (Map scrolling), but it's certainly handy in the places it's already integrated.
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See above. It's a great feature, that's for sure. But when it doesn't work everywhere, it does get annoying. Granted, I get used to it quick and know which ones I can or cannot do it in.
Not really, Apple has made it VERY clear to developers to begin using the developer kit for sizing apps since the introduction of the iPhone 5. They have had multiple sources in their documents saying NOT to hardcode elements in relation to the screen.
Apple doesn't just want a bigger iPhone, they want apps for all the screen sizes in iWatches, Apple TVs, and iOS in the car.
If you're developing for Apple and screen size is still bothering you, then you're doing a bad job.
Looking forward to iPhone 6. I hope they keep the bezel as thin as possible so that it still fits easily in the hand.
Not really. It's not android and their millions of specs.
2-3 screen resolutions is not that bad. And if it get rid of the Chaff then all the better.
I am all for a bigger phone...BUT they need to keep the same size too. 4.8 is ok if they manage to keep in a compact package. 5.5 and bigger screens are a joke in a phone.
We spent the whole of the 90s and 00s getting phones smaller and smaller... now they are turning into beasts... where the hell do these people keep them?
And the actual specs for the phone would need to be the same...across the sizes processor / ram etc. But added battery life in the bigger models could be a be a draw.
Exactly, this is what I have thought many times, I would like a larger screen but I dont need them to tack on all that extra screen size and still have those large bezels. But I don't think our dream will come true since getting rid of the home button will get rid of the touch id that they just recently implemented. They could get rid of some of the extra space at the top and move the speaker, but Apple wouldnt do that either because it would cause the top bezel to be shorter than the bottom one and won't be symmetrical. I love the size of the Moto X it has the perfect screen size and it really ins't any larger than the iPhone.
Also, if they do go with a large screen increase, they better do something with the interface, not just another row of icons or spread them apart. Change the interface and not just a few colors like they did with iOS 7.
It's really a non issue updating apps. What ever Apple does developers are going to be ready to update there apps.
I bet most developers will be extremely happy with what ever Apple does because it means more eyes for there apps.
I really doubt Apple is gonna go to some odd res. like 1704x960. I think they will end up with a 1080p display.
Moto X feels great, and the screen size is nice, all wrapped in a compact package
im due for an upgrade in November, might have to return to iPhone from my 2 year stint on the galaxy s3, love the screen on the S3 but do miss the iOS of the iphone