So something I haven’t seen people talk about is that the new notch is way worse by the fact it’s deeper and actually eats into the display space. Watching the same YouTube videos on a phone with the old notch was never a problem.
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iPhone 13 mini New notch is worse - eats into display
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dstyp
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Opinions about the notch aside this is primarily about updating the apps. Instagram for example was completely broken prior to being updated in regards to the notch and top safe areas.
It's about programming the apps to where it will cut off and then there is no more "eating" by the notch.
It's about programming the apps to where it will cut off and then there is no more "eating" by the notch.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
Are you saying that the new notch goes lower into the screen, further into the screen, even though it takes up less space on the sides?
like it traded space in one direction for space in the other?
I have never had an iPhone with a notch, and hope I don’t find it too annoying. I figure Video is typically less narrow so won’t be cut off (unless maybe some video programs can display content which is wider than 16:9 with smaller or no letterboxing, in which case it matters?)
I wonder if it would make more sense to have a notchless phone that’s just a few mm taller for the sensor?
like it traded space in one direction for space in the other?
I have never had an iPhone with a notch, and hope I don’t find it too annoying. I figure Video is typically less narrow so won’t be cut off (unless maybe some video programs can display content which is wider than 16:9 with smaller or no letterboxing, in which case it matters?)
I wonder if it would make more sense to have a notchless phone that’s just a few mm taller for the sensor?
Ifti
macrumors 601
The notch has honestly never bothered me. Not before. Not now.....
T'hain Esh Kelch
macrumors 604
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
But that’s not full screen. Just the standard it’s set at until you crop in
If you crop in you are not seeing the full content - you are cropping off the top and bottom - I wasn't aware people watched content like that
Correct, notch drops down further into the display, only a little, 1mm perhaps? But its enough to be visible when watching 16:9 content.
George Dawes
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I have a black desktop so I never actually see the notch
CrazyForCashews
macrumors 65816
Yes many people feel the same way OP: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/smaller-notch-vs-bigger-notch-comparison-picture.2312474/
Bethanie21
macrumors 6502a
I literally never notice the notch, it’s a non-issue for me.
mrex
macrumors 68040
Seems like a personally preference really. If the notch bothers you, get a different phone. Old or new notch, it's how the display is. The way you watch, seems to be cropped. Not sure why
TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️
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I’m not even worried about the notch anymore. By now… people should be used to having the notch around. iPhone 14 should in be the mega cycle we don’t have to deal with the notch anymore. Since it will be completely re-designed.
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fatlardo
macrumors 6502
I’m one that also hates the new notch. I like the old one more grrrrr. The game I use to play, it has a menu which I can use with the old notch. With the new, it’s blocked by the notch.
On another note, why does Mac rumors site still heat up the iPhone? My 11 pro had it and now my mini 13
On another note, why does Mac rumors site still heat up the iPhone? My 11 pro had it and now my mini 13
MisterSavage
macrumors 603
I honestly wouldn't have even noticed that the notch changed if I didn't know about it ahead of time. I also don't even notice it while I'm using the phone.
Saw this post on the r/apple on Reddit and it states that it's a Youtube issue for property displaying the video sizes.
timeconsumer
macrumors 68020
This explains why I never noticed it before. Whenever I watch YouTube videos I always play them through Safari.
usually my eye focus is mid screen.. i don’t notice the notch unless someone specifically talks about it.
Denzo
macrumors 6502a
I didn’t notice it on the X or on the 13. It just disappears for me. If I need it for a movie I’m usually watching the center of the screen, rarely is the edge even a focal point for me.
RRC
macrumors 68020
Like others I rarely actually look at the top part of a screen, once software has been updated the new notch won’t interfere with any videos etc. I do think it was a pointless exercise though if Apple aren’t at least going to do anything with the extra screen space like a battery percentage for instance.
Taz Mangus
macrumors 604
My 13 Pro Max is the first iPhone I have owed that has the notch. I know it is there but it does not detract from the user experience for me.
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