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Mass Production of 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 Set for July, 5.5-Inch Version Beginning in September
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From the 4 to the 5, I liked that the larger screen meant more, not just bigger everything. That said, I agree, let's get something other than another row or column of content!
I think it's been a long time coming, Apple should be using a common design for their devices, whether it is a new design or the one the iPad and iPod use. However, please, NO protruding camera. I scratched my head when they released the iPod Touch like this, whoever designed it that way didn't have their head on right.
How things change...
Well, a few years ago, I thought the size of the Samsung phones was crazy, over the top, unnecessary.
What I've now realized is that was based on my requirements, at that time.
Now a few years later into my early 40s, I can't see diddly squat up close! lol
I've worn glasses/contacts since I was 13, but my vision barely changed. My distance still isn't that bad, but the up close stuff....wow...what a pain in the a$$ to see.
Very frustrating!
Therefore, having a larger screen to fit larger text, I'll admit I'll welcome. I have my iPhone text larger and it's much easier on my eyes, but I find I'm scrolling more than I ever had to because the text won't fit due to the larger size.
However, I don't think Apple is 'supposedly' making this decision based on me and my counterparts who have trouble seeing up close.
I do think they're trying to submit to or access a segment of the market who want a larger screen and I'm not sure that is the right way to go.
I would bet Samsung purchases are based on the following, in order:
1. Price
2. OS
3. Apple hatred (let's face it, some hate Apple like MS used to be hated so they buy other phones out of spite
Now of course, I don't have a full research study, but almost every person I know with a Samsung told me they didn't buy an iPhone because of price. It's like cars - some folks want to buy the Chevys/Fords instead of Toyota/Acura/Lexus etc... because of cost. They either don't have the funds or can't justify the extra cost - which is their consumer right.
Of course, that doesn't mean every Samsung purchase was made because of price, but I would be highly surprised if that wasn't the major reason.
If Apple were to lower the price of their phones (which we know they won't unless they drop features a la iPhone 5C), they'd sell even more.
But I'd expect them to do that just as much as I would expect Lexus to drop their prices. Won't happen.
So I'll wait until the fall or beyond for a larger iPhone to help my eyes. If it happens, great...if not, I'll get the biggest iPhone available.
Oh and for any of you younger folks laughing at my eyesight, be prepared...you may have good vision now, but it will change! lol
http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-pub...ars-of-age/adult-vision-41-to-60-years-of-age
Cheers,
Keebler
Well, a few years ago, I thought the size of the Samsung phones was crazy, over the top, unnecessary.
What I've now realized is that was based on my requirements, at that time.
Now a few years later into my early 40s, I can't see diddly squat up close! lol
I've worn glasses/contacts since I was 13, but my vision barely changed. My distance still isn't that bad, but the up close stuff....wow...what a pain in the a$$ to see.
Very frustrating!
Therefore, having a larger screen to fit larger text, I'll admit I'll welcome. I have my iPhone text larger and it's much easier on my eyes, but I find I'm scrolling more than I ever had to because the text won't fit due to the larger size.
However, I don't think Apple is 'supposedly' making this decision based on me and my counterparts who have trouble seeing up close.
I do think they're trying to submit to or access a segment of the market who want a larger screen and I'm not sure that is the right way to go.
I would bet Samsung purchases are based on the following, in order:
1. Price
2. OS
3. Apple hatred (let's face it, some hate Apple like MS used to be hated so they buy other phones out of spite
Now of course, I don't have a full research study, but almost every person I know with a Samsung told me they didn't buy an iPhone because of price. It's like cars - some folks want to buy the Chevys/Fords instead of Toyota/Acura/Lexus etc... because of cost. They either don't have the funds or can't justify the extra cost - which is their consumer right.
Of course, that doesn't mean every Samsung purchase was made because of price, but I would be highly surprised if that wasn't the major reason.
If Apple were to lower the price of their phones (which we know they won't unless they drop features a la iPhone 5C), they'd sell even more.
But I'd expect them to do that just as much as I would expect Lexus to drop their prices. Won't happen.
So I'll wait until the fall or beyond for a larger iPhone to help my eyes. If it happens, great...if not, I'll get the biggest iPhone available.
Oh and for any of you younger folks laughing at my eyesight, be prepared...you may have good vision now, but it will change! lol
http://www.aoa.org/patients-and-pub...ars-of-age/adult-vision-41-to-60-years-of-age
Cheers,
Keebler
I think there’s a pretty high likelihood we’ll see a [at least one] larger phone, that will introduce a new resolution.
So I’m very curious - as a consumer and a developer - what iOS8 is going to introduce (if anything) to allow quick[er] development, easier multi-resolution, etc.
I thought the switch from the 3.5” to 4” was pretty clever, we go from 3:2 to a more standard (in the context of smartphones), near-16:9, but most well implemented apps that had lists-of-things (TableViews, etc.) simply scaled right into the new space, and the apps, mostly games, with fixed layouts continue to work perfectly with the almost invisible black bars. However, the PPI was consistent so assets were the same across the two different resolutions (and several devices: 4/4S/5/5S/5C, Touch 4/5), so the 4” re-development effort was pretty minor for many apps (if required at all).
I’m _assuming_ phone products with continue with the 16:9, and tablets with the 4:3 A/R*
* A/R side note: after having used some 16:9 tabs, I still content the iPad 4:3 is better. While the 16:9 is a little better for video (though for any film content, there’s still plenty of letter boxing on 16:9 tablets), the overall experience is better with more “landscape height”
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My next iPhone will look like an OtterBox. Just like my current one. Maybe a larger screen.
So since I'm oblivioous to Mr. Ivy's chassis designs I was excited to see what he would do with UI. Guess since there was no brAun prototype to rip-off we have iOS 7.
So since I'm oblivioous to Mr. Ivy's chassis designs I was excited to see what he would do with UI. Guess since there was no brAun prototype to rip-off we have iOS 7.
hope it's false. bigger is not always better, not trying to feel like i own a shamesung
at the most i'd want is 4.3
at the most i'd want is 4.3
I agree.....a 4.7 inch iphone I can see anything larger and well......i will believe it when i see it.
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Yep....couldn't agree more...... AND it it will break all sales records!
Welcome to the new Apple....fragmentation. Developers are going to HATE coding for multiple resolutions. Why do you think the majority of Devs go iOS first...because its easy, now we are going to have multiple resolutions...congrats Apple, you are now Android.....IF these are true and REALLY hope they are not. I don't want a gigantic iPhone in my pocket...when I need something bigger, boom iPad. DONE. Arghh....cannot stand big phones and now it looks like I am going to keep my iPhone 5S for like a decade....
AGREE AGREE AGREE!!!
C'MON Apple!
1. Swype!
2. Global Sound Graphic Equalizer
Apple I want to give you all my money! Add those two things and iOS can finally be where Android was years ago.
Don't make me give my money to GoogleLand! It can be yours!
Agreed! The size they have now is perfect...not once since the original iPhone actually have I ever felt I needed a bigger screen. The iPhone 5 was a welcome addition because it barely made it bigger and hardly noticed. I don't wear big ass pants to fit a gigantic phone in my pocket.
Looks like I am staying on 5s forever if they go this route...so not interested in a phablet.
Why does everyone want a bigger iPhone? What do you do on your phone that the screen is not big enough?
I don't think apple will have a 5.5 inch phone this year but if they do maybe they will announce it at the iPad keynote.
No 4 inch?
The screen size is not so much the issue as the form factor. I am all for fitting a bigger screen on the same size phone if they can.
I bet you gonna say the same thing when iPhone comes in bigger screen. How is iPhone 5 change is hardly noticed? It is bloodily longer you can easily tell iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S.
And no, 5.5 inch phone can still fit in your pocket and 5.5 is no way gigantic phone. You know what is gigantic phone? Samsung Galaxy Mega.
Why does everyone want a bigger screen? I want read webpages, read books, check out emails attachment (pdf, word documents) more easily without constantly zoom in and out. Once you go bigger screen, you just cannot handle the tiny ass iPhone screen.
TBH, I will never switch back to iPhone if Apple stay with this tiny ass screen. I am happy with my Nexus 5 and will be buying larger phones. No bigger iPhone, no purchase for me.
Wait, you only have 3 resolution max 4 on iPhone and 2 on iPad. This is not even close to amount of resolution developers have to deal with Android phones.
a 4 inch screen is not large enough for anything except phone calls and texts. its useless for browsing unless you just enjoy pinching and zooming all the time
good thing android scales automatically then hu
With narrower side bezels and slightly reduced top and bottom bezels, they have a little bit of room, and a small incremental overall size increase wouldn't be objectionable to most of the 'keep-it-the-same-size' crowd. ⅛ of an inch increase in width as well as height, in addition to the mentioned bezel decreases, would go a long way to accommodate the speculated 4.7" screen.
All these rumors are starting to reach a fever pitch; who to believe?
Sounds fine to me. Puts the second phone out right before the holidays. Also gets some people who bought the 4.7" to double dip and buy the 5.7". It's also possible the 5.7" will be marketed as something other than a plain iPhone.
I'm not saying that's going to happen. I'm just saying Apple will do just fine if it goes down like that.
I'm skeptical we'll see a 5.7" in the near future. I'm even skeptical we'll see a 4.7" this year. Got my hopes up when the 5 was released and it was only 4". Seeing the documents from the Samsung trial where Appple at least acknowledged they're losing customers who want a larger display gives me some hope.