that's why i'm thinking the iphone5 will look exactly like the iphone4. maybe a new design next time.You need something to hold the screen to. I have never seen an edge to edge screen in any electronic product ever. So yes I guess if the iPhone goes for the 4" it will require a bezel and be much larger than the current one.
i've notice looking at all the 4" and larger phones that they've all got a pretty hefty space around the screen to the edge of the phone. makes me think the edge to edge design that's being talked about isn't even possible.
Do we really need a bigger screen?! Is it that necessary to have or not having make the iPhone less attractable?! People, relax with the bigger screen thing. If you want a bigger screen, jump to the Evo or whatever else is out there.
Actually, i'm thinking about jumping to an Evo or some Android if Apple doesn't deliver with iOS 5 and iPhone 5, this is the last straw for me.
Some of you need to stop dreaming. A 4" screen is never going to happen. Maybe we'll get a 3.7" screen a few models down the road. Apple will never conform to the new ridiculous 4" or 4"+ screen sizes that garbage Android phones use. Also, every app would have to be fixed to support a new resolution.
Do we really need a bigger screen?! Is it that necessary to have or not having make the iPhone less attractable?! People, relax with the bigger screen thing. If you want a bigger screen, jump to the Evo or whatever else is out there.
You're not analyzing this properly though.
The other phones have a bigger form factor, it's like holding a brick in your hand, and are huge compared to the iPhone 4.
Can Apple put a 4" screen in the same form factor? That would be nice! Let's see Apple 'innovate' once again.
You need something to hold the screen to. I have never seen an edge to edge screen in any electronic product ever. So yes I guess if the iPhone goes for the 4" it will require a bezel and be much larger than the current one.
Once again... I don't know of anyone that holds their iPhone by the tiny little black strip to the left and the right of the screen. Most hold it where the metal is.
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Some of you need to stop dreaming. A 4" screen is never going to happen. Maybe we'll get a 3.7" screen a few models down the road. Apple will never conform to the new ridiculous 4" or 4"+ screen sizes that garbage Android phones use. Also, every app would have to be fixed to support a new resolution.
You need something to hold the screen to. I have never seen an edge to edge screen in any electronic product ever. So yes I guess if the iPhone goes for the 4" it will require a bezel and be much larger than the current one.
You're not analyzing this properly though.
The other phones have a bigger form factor, it's like holding a brick in your hand, and are huge compared to the iPhone 4.
Can Apple put a 4" screen in the same form factor? That would be nice! Let's see Apple 'innovate' once again.
It's not about being attracting, it's about usability. The extra screen real estate could do so much for the future iOS, such as non-intrusive notification systems. The possibilities are endless with a bigger screen.
Actually, i'm thinking about jumping to an Evo or some Android if Apple doesn't deliver with iOS 5 and iPhone 5, this is the last straw for me.
I wouldnt mind a 4" screen only if they keep the device itself the same size.... if not then I am perfectly fine with the current size. One of the things I dislike about some new android phones is how huge and brickish they are. I dont know how some people carry those things around in their pockets.
I don't know why everyone assumes that all 4" + screen phones are "brickish". There are some with a 4" screen that are not much difference in size than the iPhone 4. Here is a pic of my Motorola Atrix (4" screen) next to my iPhone 4, and as you can see, the outer dimensions of the Atrix are almost identical to those of the iPhone 4. There really isn't enough of a difference for it to matter usability-wise, and shows that if Apple can shrink some of the internal components a bit more, then a 4" screen would be a relatively easy upgrade. The Atrix certainly isn't a "brick" when in your pocket.
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Your pic demonstrates what I said. The Atrix does not has an edge to edge screen and is wider than the iPhone 4. Check my post I never said 4" phones are bricks. I just said it is phisically impossible to put a 4" screen in the same size iphone 4.
Does it really matter if the phone gets a little bit bigger? There comes a point where a compromise needs to be made. Sure, the iPhone could potentially be the smallest, lightest smartphone ever but it would come at the cost of being a decent contender in the modern market. If it becomes the most powerful and feature heavy phone it will be bulky and unusable for those with smaller hands. If it become slightly larger it will still be very pocketable, and who knows, they could be able to fit a much larger battery in with all that extra space. If Apple keep the same 3.5" display they will still sell millions of iPhones, but people have begun to want more screen real estate.
I don't know why everyone assumes that all 4" + screen phones are "brickish". There are some with a 4" screen that are not much difference in size than the iPhone 4. Here is a pic of my Motorola Atrix (4" screen) next to my iPhone 4, and as you can see, the outer dimensions of the Atrix are almost identical to those of the iPhone 4. There really isn't enough of a difference for it to matter usability-wise, and shows that if Apple can shrink some of the internal components a bit more, then a 4" screen would be a relatively easy upgrade. The Atrix certainly isn't a "brick" when in your pocket.
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