July production ramp-up probably means late August/early September launch... Right along with iOS 8.
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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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July production ramp-up probably means late August/early September launch... Right along with iOS 8.
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Bigger screens can't just lead to more rows of icons. Apple needs to use that extra real estate like this example.
http://www.cnet.com/news/is-this-an-iphone-6-display/
http://www.cnet.com/news/is-this-an-iphone-6-display/
What are you talking about. It will most likely run the new iOS 8 like every other year has been. The mockup shows iOS 7 because no one knows what iOS 8 will be like yet
Not once you need read document on your phone? I do and i do a lot. It is painful just to read the .pdf documents. Constant pinch and zoom is not rare.
I can only see the trend is going for bigger screen not in reverse. If people want bigger phone 2 years ago, they probably want even bigger screen now.
You have zero trouble means nothing to others. Just because you have no trouble does not mean others don't. I do not think release a bigger iPhone will hurt you that much but it does benefit others who need it. And TBH, Apple would not revert back to 3.5' inch. They will just stick with 4' iPhone and bigger one. You will eventually see 4' iPhone go away as well.
I get the concept of smaller costing more, but I think with a phone, there won’t be significant cost recovery from a slightly larger chassis (if it’s even larger, it might be same, or even less internal volume if there’s another drop in thickness).
I think we’re going to see at the very least, the same price (for the same storage) as current phones. I wouldn’t be shocked though, if the phones cost more, even if it’s not passed on to the consumer.
Bigger displays are more expensive, I’d suspect that extra room will be filled with a more expensive, larger battery, possibly additional components that could add cost. Plus, a physically larger phone could mean more raw materials (even if it’s a trivial additional expense).
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If that is supposed to be an aluminum unibody. Where is the window for cellular signal to pass through? This might be what the new iPod touch will look like especially since it is still a regular flash. But I don't know if anybody is even interested in a new iPod touch.
Well, yes, it does cost more to build. More material needed to make the case and the screen alone will cost more at 5.5 inches, then it would at 4.7 or 4.
The Note usually has more RAM, improved camera, and a more powerful processor in addition to the larger size, though. I don't think the functionality (i.e., the stylus input) really adds to the cost.
I am not happy about the possibility of a staged rollout. I would like to see both models before deciding which size if for me.
If this report turns out to be 'true', I guess I will have to wait.
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Not aure about the costing more. They still have to compete with Samsung so I would expect the in contract cost to be more that $200.
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That would be a nice start. Hopefully Apple will have something up there sleave for the next iPhone refresh.
There's a $100 price difference between the Air and rMini - I find it hard to believe Apple will price both sizes the same.
Well, cost and sale price are two different issues. The bigger phone definitely will cost more to build. What Apple decides to sell it at, profit or loss, is another matter.
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Will the 5.5 inch be the same resolution as the 4.7 inch??
I hope not, but we will have to wait and see.
Regardless of screen size, until Apple redesigns its phone OS, I'll be staying away.
I also find the mockup to be horrid and improbable (probably an iPod instead).
That said, it would be smart for Apple to release its products in more sizes, to mitigate the loss of customers due to device size preference, and thus keeping customers in their ecosystem. Unfortunately for Apple, their own decisions have led some people to taste foreign waters and find them sweeter. As such, they'll have less access to their money, whether it be in hardware sales or iTunes purchases.
I find Android devices in the market to be perfectly viable (and even superior for some) alternatives to the iPhone. We are now spoiled for choice, so Apple needs to start introducing some of those choices into their lineup, as the market is beginning to reach maturity (i.e. devices will not fundamentally change in capability or features). That is, without alienating its user base. The one-size-fits-all mentality needs to die. Now.
When introduced, the iPhone was a significant departure in how difficult and confusing it was to use a phone and its smart functions. The field today is pretty level on that regard, with Apple having an advantage in some areas (touchID) and disadvantage in others (customization, screen sizes).
I also find the mockup to be horrid and improbable (probably an iPod instead).
That said, it would be smart for Apple to release its products in more sizes, to mitigate the loss of customers due to device size preference, and thus keeping customers in their ecosystem. Unfortunately for Apple, their own decisions have led some people to taste foreign waters and find them sweeter. As such, they'll have less access to their money, whether it be in hardware sales or iTunes purchases.
I find Android devices in the market to be perfectly viable (and even superior for some) alternatives to the iPhone. We are now spoiled for choice, so Apple needs to start introducing some of those choices into their lineup, as the market is beginning to reach maturity (i.e. devices will not fundamentally change in capability or features). That is, without alienating its user base. The one-size-fits-all mentality needs to die. Now.
When introduced, the iPhone was a significant departure in how difficult and confusing it was to use a phone and its smart functions. The field today is pretty level on that regard, with Apple having an advantage in some areas (touchID) and disadvantage in others (customization, screen sizes).
So you suggest (from article picture) Apple put a giant clock on top, with weather on top of that? And don't forget a few rows of horrible icons design by some IT dude from the 00s? You don't understand design nor Apple do you?
I don't dispute the usefulness of a self-timer, but I have never ever seen anyone use it on a smartphone or even mention it as a functionality.
Just because Android has it doesn't mean it is useful. Remember that some Android phones have smart scroll, which is generally agreed to be utterly useless.
"just saying".. -> Does adding that increase credibility?
With today's bezel sizes, 4.7 is the perfect size.
It allows a good amount of hardware, plenty of screen space, and decent battery consumption rate.
What I fail to see ever mentioned on forums, is that "screen size" has been marketed from the beginning, in order fit more hardware into the device.
Smaller is better, Apple knows this, which is why they are not up to 5.2" Screen like the competitors trying to win the specs race.
I equally like Apple and Android products. I own both every other couple of years for different reasons.
This iteration will bring me back. No one has been able to add a better camera for video and low-light, even a year later. I didn't jump on the 5S bc I am not a fan of a fingerprint scanner (it will have more benefit in the future). Now the only competitor in the ballpark has one too (Samsung could have set themselves apart by not adding one). I would trust my fingerprint with Apple over Android any day of the week.
iPhone will improve the camera this year to boot.
32bit arch is 3 steps from the door and developers know this. Apple is ahead in the chip game, especially w/an optimized OS. Qualcomm Snapdragon's are about 6 months behind if they want to compete, by getting them into hardware on time (805's).
Hopefully Apple adds (they're own version of) a Swype.
It allows a good amount of hardware, plenty of screen space, and decent battery consumption rate.
What I fail to see ever mentioned on forums, is that "screen size" has been marketed from the beginning, in order fit more hardware into the device.
Smaller is better, Apple knows this, which is why they are not up to 5.2" Screen like the competitors trying to win the specs race.
I equally like Apple and Android products. I own both every other couple of years for different reasons.
This iteration will bring me back. No one has been able to add a better camera for video and low-light, even a year later. I didn't jump on the 5S bc I am not a fan of a fingerprint scanner (it will have more benefit in the future). Now the only competitor in the ballpark has one too (Samsung could have set themselves apart by not adding one). I would trust my fingerprint with Apple over Android any day of the week.
iPhone will improve the camera this year to boot.
32bit arch is 3 steps from the door and developers know this. Apple is ahead in the chip game, especially w/an optimized OS. Qualcomm Snapdragon's are about 6 months behind if they want to compete, by getting them into hardware on time (805's).
Hopefully Apple adds (they're own version of) a Swype.
Really?!? The point of a 5.5" device is NOT to use in one hand. That's like saying you want a 1,000hp car with 100 MPG. You can't have it both ways. I'll gladly take 5.5" and resign myself to the fact it's not a one handed device.
Hopefully they don't look like those images. Looks like a 6C IMO.
Seriously, by now we should've had the chassis and some flex cables showing up. Nothing credible till now.
"...camera upgrades". Will we finally see a timer on the camera app?
This would be a great little feature. I am surprised it hasn't happened on the iPhone yet.
iOS 8 will look like iOS 7. Think about how iOS 5 looked like 6. They are not gonna change the UI every year going forward. They just add features. 5 years from now they may redo the UI again.