Larger iPhone 6, 'iPad Pro' and iWatch Could Tap New Display Sizes in Development

[melendezest]

I'm eagerly waiting for the iPhone 6. I almost got a Note III this year so a larger iPhone will definitely fit the bill

I couldn't wait for this vaporware, so an S4 for me (and Note 3 for the wife) for 2 years it is. I'll cross the large iPhone bridge when I get to it (if ever). BTW, the wife gushes over the Note 3; she says it's better than her previous iPad/iPhone combo by a lot. For me, the Sammy's app overload and learning curve are not really to my taste (I like simple), but a bigger, beautiful screen and more customization (when desired) trumps all. Your mileage may vary, though.

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Hmmm, I guess I am only one of the few who prefer a smaller device.

Nope, spoken to many who do. not. want. something bigger.

Me? Total size-king. Apple is just pushing me out of it's customer base (first the 17" MBP, then the still-too-small iPhone 5/5s).

Hopefully the rumors are half-true. Apple releases bigger devices without removing the smaller.

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Hope not - think a larger ipad is awesome idea

I agree. But I'm a size-king.

Music/controller apps will rock (pun intended).

 

[2IS]

Still missing the point, developing isn't always a matter of "Doing your job" for some of us it's a hobby, meaning it's a matter of TIME, not money. And alot of those "sub par" apps you're talking about are made by these kinds of people.

The way it works now is you meet someone with an iPhone, he tells you: "Heey man this app works great" and you respond with: "Oh nice i'll try it out later." This is practically over. 1 app is available on 5.5" iPhone and the other is available on 4" iPhone. Once apple releases the sales results which iPhone is most popular, from then on that is going to be the iPhone with the most developer support, leaving you and your preferred screen size in the dust.

Are you really incapable of seeing how this doesn't only turn out positive for those getting a new screen size? But it also has negative effects for everyone in general?




Your posts propose, or rather insinuate that it shouldn't be a big deal for developers to update their apps.
Because it's "their job". This is false, and definitely not true for all developers.

Infering these kinds of things, while not having any understanding of the app developer fundamentals is ignorant, and downright insulting.

Let me get this straight... You want consumers around the world to beg apple not to increase the size of the phone because people are into the hobby of creating apps for the existing phone and you want to make sure their interests of keeping the hobby as easy is possible is met?

Thats the most retarded thing I've ever heard.

I think I had like 3 apps that weren't updated to take advantage of the iPhone 5's new screen size, and guess what, finding replacement apps was easy and I like what they did with the added real estate. Sorry, but your reasons for not increasing size is one of the weakest arguments one could possibly make.

 

[vomhorizon]

Hopefully the rumors are half-true. Apple releases bigger devices without removing the smaller.

Thats how i see it happening..If apple is to grow from its current position (42% US marketshare for example) it needs to pick up niche markets and work towards making them sizable through outstanding products. In Mobile phones one such niche market is the phablet market. I do not expect the iPhone 6 to be 5 inches or greater but I fully expect apple to launch an iPhablet closer to 5.5 inches for that market.

 

[Shlooky]

Bring on the 6.2"!!!!!

 

[olegandbuster25]

Hmmm, I guess I am only one of the few who prefer a smaller device.

unfortunately bro... idk whats wrong with people, but I'm waiting to see how much Apple is going to disappoint me this year.

 

[betab]

Can't wait...

Can't wait to see how Apple is going to sell this. Everybody's hands just got bigger??

 

[MaSx]

Just have two size iPhone. Same size as now and a large one 5inch or so will do. And please, drop this iPhone C (China or Cheap) because it's clearly not working..definitely not cheap at all.

 

[ericgreenspan]

my iOS 8 and iPhone 6 wish list

http://www.7dfour.com/my-ios-8-iphone-6-wish-list-for-2014/

 

[TroyBoy30]

ill take the 5.5 true HD display please. the next iphone needs to have a true hd display to keep up

 

[zipa]

From a ridiculous statement to another .... Yes, 6" Lumia (a brick) is pocketable and useable with one

Yes? Now, would you mind telling me where the ridiculous part was? Like said, I have used one for quite long. I managed to do both quite well.

I can "one handedly" reach my entire thumb over the top of the screen of an iPhone 5, that's more than two inches over the top of the phone plus the bezel. I'm pretty sure that I could use a 7" tablet with one hand. The iPad mini is just beyond reach, although if it was a bit narrower, I could probably type with it using only one thumb.

I typed this entire message with an iPhone 5 held vertically in one hand, btw... A nexus 7 is narrower than this, so yeah, why not?

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You wear a coat year-round?

Coat, jacket, whatnot. I'm not that well versed in English fashion terminology.

Naturally I don't wear one with shorts or other super casual wear, but those usually have big side pockets or then I carry a messenger bag, since I need a place for my sunglasses, wallet, keys, headphones and other random stuff.

 

[gwchvt]

Changes,changes...

Gee, if Apple would give me a better job then maybe I could afford to upgrade every year!
Maybe let me try them out and evaluate them! Ha,Ha....

 

[redscull]

Just because the size of the screen gets larger, doesn't necessarily mean an increase in device size. As it is, there is a lot of wasted bezel space on the iPhone. That bezel would become screen real estate.

I don't disagree. And I would not have an issue with a screen size increase if the device dimensions were not impacted (because that's really the issue, not the screen). But there really isn't that much wasted bezel. Top and bottom perhaps, but the side bezel helps ensure your finger-tips aren't touching the screen while holding it. Much thinner and that might become a problem.

 

[Max(IT)]

Bring on the 6.2"!!!!!

Yes ! Why not a 7" iPhone ?
Bigger and bigger, like Samsung monsters.

This is the future !!!

 

[kuwxman]

I don't disagree. And I would not have an issue with a screen size increase if the device dimensions were not impacted (because that's really the issue, not the screen). But there really isn't that much wasted bezel. Top and bottom perhaps, but the side bezel helps ensure your finger-tips aren't touching the screen while holding it. Much thinner and that might become a problem.

Yea, the devices will have to get slightly wider to support the 4.7"+ screens. No way around that. Here is an article comparing the 5s to the Nexus 5 with some side by side pictures: http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-vs-i...ship-compares-apples-latest-benchmarks-camera

As you can see, the Nexus 5 isn't that much larger but even it has some wasted space at the top/bottom...especially the bottom since the home/back/multitasking buttons are on screen.

Personally, I currently have a Nexus 5 and have average sized hands. I can still use the device one handed when needed. Most times when I'm really using the device though (facebook, internet, texting) I use the two hand cradle like this: http://cdn.physorg.com/newman/gfx/news/hires/2012/isyoursmartp.jpg. Sorry for the large picture.

edit: Finally found a picture of the 4" iPhone sitting on top of the larger Nexus to show the size difference. The Nexus 5 fits in my pockets with no issue. At times I even forget it is in there and do the classic, "Crap! Where is my phone?!" pocket pat.

 

[aiom]

I'm 5'3", small hands (male!). There are lots of other small handed people out there. I don't mind if Apple wants to cater to the big screen fans...

But the 5s is the most popular smartphone out there for a reason, I'm sure a lot of people find the Galaxys to be too manly and ridiculous.

 

[Max(IT)]

Yea, the devices will have to get slightly wider to support the 4.7"+ screens. No way around that. Here is an article comparing the 5s to the Nexus 5 with some side by side pictures: http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-vs-i...ship-compares-apples-latest-benchmarks-camera

As you can see, the Nexus 5 isn't that much larger but even it has some wasted space at the top/bottom...especially the bottom since the home/back/multitasking buttons are on screen.

Personally, I currently have a Nexus 5 and have average sized hands. I can still use the device one handed when needed. Most times when I'm really using the device though (facebook, internet, texting) I use the two hand cradle like this: http://cdn.physorg.com/newman/gfx/news/hires/2012/isyoursmartp.jpg. Sorry for the large picture.

edit: Finally found a picture of the 4" iPhone sitting on top of the larger Nexus to show the size difference. The Nexus 5 fits in my pockets with no issue. At times I even forget it is in there and do the classic, "Crap! Where is my phone?!" pocket pat.

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Isn't that much larger ???? Are you kidding me ?
It is VERY MUCH LARGER

 

[Renzatic]

Isn't that much larger ???? Are you kidding me ?
It is VERY MUCH LARGER

If you're talking about that Technobuffalo shot, then no, it's not. It's marginally bigger.

 

[Max(IT)]

If you're talking about that Technobuffalo shot, then no, it's not. It's marginally bigger.

It is very much larger.
Too much for my taste.

This is "marginally bigger" ...

Moto X is the only phone I like besides iPhone, dimensions wise.
Nexus 5 is just another huge droid.

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And this is "marginally bigger"

But this is UNACCEPTABLY bigger for me

 

[sixrom]

Well, that tells me more about your insecurities than the phone. Having used a 6" Lumia 1520, I can tell you that it is pocketable (i.e. it fits nicely in my coat, I never carry anything in my pants/shirt pockets) and useable with one hand (glove size 10-11) quite nicely. Now, since the Note 3 is smaller in every regard, it is even more portable, pocketable and "onehanduseable".

Vanity is something that seems to be prominent in a vast number of iPhone buyers. It's reflected in the various threads. People who are more concerned about what others think of them, and what phone they're seen carrying. Usually it's the followers that were influenced and programmed by Steve Jobs to buy the "cool looking iPhone". As such making any change that is contrary to what Apple is selling, can be frightening to them. In addition these are people who have an emotional attachment to their phones. That's why you see them called sexy looking. How can a cold inanimate object be sexy... It's projected on the device by the highly emotional user.

Conversely those who truly need and use a smartphone for what it's designed for care about functionality. A smartphone is to be used to access the web for a wide variety of business and personal usage. A tiny screen like Apple has been clinging to makes for an antiquated experience. A large spacious screen brings many benefits.

Self confident, independent, well balanced users don't need anyone's approval, nor do they care what others think. They're too busy making things happen, making money and enjoying life.

So far in the last three years only Google, Samsung and others have proven they understand this. It's been too popular and effective for Apple to continue to hide from. Apples marketing is all powerful, but nothing lasts forever. The current rumors prove that. This may be the year Apple is forced to put their money where their mouth is.

 

[Renzatic]

But this is UNACCEPTABLY bigger for me

From those shots , I've come to three possible conclusions...

1. Android users are troglodyte neanderthal cavemen with nearly inhuman forearm strength and very, very, very large hands. UGG LIKE CHOICE OF DEFAULT APPS!

2. Apple users suffer from the noodly arms, and the difference of roughly 1.3 square inches and .3 milligrams in weight is the only thing that stands between completely usable and "MY GOD YOU EXPECT US TO PICK THAT UP HORRIBLE BRICK OF A THING". You're all built like porcelain dolls.

3. Some people like to exaggerate over what's ultimately minuscule differences in sizes.

I'm thinking it's #3, because the difference between roughly 1/3rd of an inch in width, and half an inch in height is pretty damn marginal.

edit:

Nexus 5 dimensions: 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches

Iphone 5S dimensions: 4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches

Preferring one over the other is perfectly fine. But let's not pretend it's all that big of a deal.

 

[Max(IT)]

From those shots , I've come to three possible conclusions...

1. Android users are troglodyte neanderthal cavemen with nearly inhuman forearm strength and very, very, very large hands. UGG LIKE CHOICE OF DEFAULT APPS!

2. Apple users suffer from the noodly arms, and the difference of roughly 1.3 square inches and .3 milligrams in weight is the only thing that stands between completely usable and "MY GOD YOU EXPECT US TO PICK THAT UP HORRIBLE BRICK OF A THING". You're all built like porcelain dolls.

3. Some people like to exaggerate over what's ultimately minuscule differences in sizes.

I'm thinking it's #3, because the difference between roughly 1/3rd of an inch in width, and half an inch in height is pretty damn marginal.

edit:

Nexus 5 dimensions: 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches

Iphone 5S dimensions: 4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches

Preferring one over the other is perfectly fine. But let's not pretend it's all that big of a deal.

Difference is huge, no matter how hard you try to deny it.
Moto X is still an android phone, but it's the right dimensions (with a bigger screen than 5S, remarkably ).
Nexus 5 is on the brick side, like it or not.

 

[Renzatic]

Difference is huge, no matter how hard you try to deny it.
Moto X is still an android phone, but it's the right dimensions (with a bigger screen than 5S, remarkably ).
Nexus 5 is on the brick side, like it or not.

It's half an inch on X and Y! It's the median distance between two knuckles on your index finger! There's no denying. No justifying. It's a tiny freaking difference!

 

[SirLance99]

Difference is huge, no matter how hard you try to deny it.
Moto X is still an android phone, but it's the right dimensions (with a bigger screen than 5S, remarkably ).
Nexus 5 is on the brick side, like it or not.

It's not as big as you're making it out to be.

 

[Max(IT)]

It's half an inch on X and Y! It's the median distance between two knuckles on your index finger! There's no denying. No justifying. It's a tiny freaking difference!

It's not as big as you're making it out to be.

I showed photos .... You can try as hard as you wish to defend your beloved brand, but Nexus 5 is much bigger than iPhone, while Moto X is larger but still acceptable.

Marginally bigger my ...

 

[NT1440]

From those shots , I've come to three possible conclusions...

1. Android users are troglodyte neanderthal cavemen with nearly inhuman forearm strength and very, very, very large hands. UGG LIKE CHOICE OF DEFAULT APPS!

2. Apple users suffer from the noodly arms, and the difference of roughly 1.3 square inches and .3 milligrams in weight is the only thing that stands between completely usable and "MY GOD YOU EXPECT US TO PICK THAT UP HORRIBLE BRICK OF A THING". You're all built like porcelain dolls.

3. Some people like to exaggerate over what's ultimately minuscule differences in sizes.

I'm thinking it's #3, because the difference between roughly 1/3rd of an inch in width, and half an inch in height is pretty damn marginal.

edit:

Nexus 5 dimensions: 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches

Iphone 5S dimensions: 4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches

Preferring one over the other is perfectly fine. But let's not pretend it's all that big of a deal.

Weight is only a small part of ergonomics.

I've used my sisters S4, I absolutely cannot reach parts of the screen when holding the phone in one hand. I want a phone that I can use comfortably with one hand because I don't like being distracted by my phone. I want to be able to grab it from my pocket, hammer out a text, and get back to business.

The 1/2" width difference on some of these phones really are a big deal for me. Now, I'm 5'6" and I do not have large hands. My friend is 6'2" and can comfortably use an S4.

I don't want apple to only offer the larger screens because it would be detrimental for me, but I understand completely that I'm a smaller than typical American.