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Next iPhone Coming Fall 2012 with LTE, 3.5-Inch Screen

musio said:
Needs a bigger screen. The iPhone looks dwarfed next to competitors. With all the multitasking, new apps like garageband, iPhoto, we need every half inch we can get.
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you have to face it, 'it's a phone' is an old way of thinking.

It's not JUST a phone anymore.

I'm one of a large user base who spend more time doing other things than calling and using my device as a 'phone'. I spend so much time looking at that screen, quick glances, in places, here there that it needs to be bigger.

If apple want to keep size, flush the screen side to side and make it slightly bigger. It won't make a massive difference to the size.

To all those who say 'well use your iPad' - you don't carry your phone as much as your phone do you? Unless you have very large jean pockets...
 
perealb said:
Unless AT&T will offer true unlimited data plan for LTE, I would have no reason to upgrade from the 4S to this iPhone configuration. If it had a bigger screen, then yeah, I would probably get it - otherwise, no way.

My suggestion to Apple would be to offer two sizes; a small version but somewhat limited and a bigger version with all the bells and whistles - wait, that would be 4S and 5! ;)
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Of course two sizes is the way to go. Everyone will be happy.

Did you guys realize that iPhone screen size is smaller then standard credit card or business card? The iphone screen is even further limited by the top bar and bottom browser bar since iPhone browser still is not capable running in full screen mode.
 
KPOM said:
How are they 2 years behind, and how is it "usual"? Apple was fundamental in changing the nature and importance of smartphones. A 4.6" screen doesn't do much that a 3.5" screen does not. Sure, some images may look a bit better on a larger screen, but there is little additional function. Perhaps flexible screens may have an impact (or more correctly, may enable companies to do something that has an impact), but I don't see the purpose of making a device with a bigger screen that does the same thing. That's effectively what most of the larger Android devices do, with the possible exception of the Galaxy Note.

Moving to the Retina Display was a big deal. On the iPad it is an even bigger deal. However, moving from a 3.5" screen to a 4.0" screen while nice, is less likely to be a big deal.
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I own both the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy Note, all I can say is when I first purchased the note it seemed HUGE !!! After using for a week or so it does not seem that big anymore, and yes it fits fine in my pocket.. Now when I use the 4s it just seems so so small and IMO everyone will love a larger screen on an iPhone.
As to the other poster stating the iPhone is behind in some aspects. I do believe most iPhone users really don't know what Android has. ie: LTE the Andoid has it, NFC Android has it, Haptic Android has it etc... I was blind to all this before as I didn't really know what Android was offering I had Apple tunnel vision. For people to say Android is terrible really don't know what they are talking about. Both Android and iPhone have their strengths but I too believe Apple is a little behind in certain ways and ahead on others.
 
KPOM said:
A 4.6" screen doesn't do much that a 3.5" screen does not. Sure, some images may look a bit better on a larger screen, but there is little additional function.
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It's not just "some images may look a bit better on a larger screen". It's also the input usability factor accessing larger buttons and larger soft keyboard. On iPhone the keyboard is tiny, it can't even fit the cursor keys that available on most Androids..
 
Enough of this one size fits all crap.

I hope they're releasing two versions...a 3.5" and 4.6". I'll go for the 4.6".
 
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I hope the rumors that the screen size will not change are true. Cannot stand these phones that gave screens bigger than the screen I used with my Atari 800xl.
 
testerdennis said:
So I guess you will be staying with your 3.5'' screen when Apple makes a larger screen. Everyone on this forum saying 3.5'' is perfect lol all you same guys will be saying WOW I can't believe how much better the new bigger screen is.
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So if apple does come out with a bigger screen everyone who didn't want it must automatically hate it? Hehe...that's great. :D
 
I won't fret until the keynote. I learned last year to not take these rumors too seriously.

If this is true, I'll be ditching my iPhone for the first time since 2008. Absolutely no way I'll move forward with a 3.5" screen.
 
So to sum up, iPhone 5,1 is on track for:

- Similar if not same sized screen (currently 3.5-inch but not set in stone)

really? this close to mass production and you don't think they have even designated a screen size??
 
Just for a change of pace, it would be really nice to see some iMac, MBP, and Mac Pro rumors for a change.

It would be fantastic if Apple went to a standard dual drive SSD + HDD configuration on their desktops and notebooks. I know they're aren't the stars in Apples lineup anymore but I hope they haven't given up on all the great thought and innovation that has gone into those products over the years. I guess there's a good chance that we are going to see a significant overhaul of the Mac Pro's and a design update to the MBP's this year. I'm really curious to see if Apple kills the ODD in portable devices this year.
 
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If they change the connector that will suck so bad for so many reasons.

It's so nice being almost always able to
Charge any iPhone iPod and iPad anywhere I go. Not to mention all the radios and plug and play devices that it would not work with. I been waiting for the 5 but might go 4s instead if that comes true.
 
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Just read the comments. Forget the screen. The big issue is them screwing us by changing the dock connector. Anyone know where to write apple and ask them not to? Maybe start a petition against that change?????
 
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Yujenisis said:
Rafterman said:
A microdock connector? Nothing like making all those spare docking cables we have bough over the years useless. Thanks Apple.
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You're worried about Dock connector cables?

Removing the standardized connector pretty much means every officially licensed accessory is useless going forward. Most of those are pretty pricey and many of us have spent years investing in them.

I love my Geneva Model S, but won't be buying another one for awhile yet. I'll just put off getting a new iPhone for awhile.
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Exactly. I'm sure not buying a new bose system for each room and my shop. If there is an adapter then that is sorta pointless as then I'd just be walking around with that glued to my phone 24/7
 
testerdennis said:
As to the other poster stating the iPhone is behind in some aspects. I do believe most iPhone users really don't know what Android has. ie: LTE the Andoid has it, NFC Android has it, Haptic Android has it etc... I was blind to all this before as I didn't really know what Android was offering I had Apple tunnel vision. For people to say Android is terrible really don't know what they are talking about. Both Android and iPhone have their strengths but I too believe Apple is a little behind in certain ways and ahead on others.
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I had a Nexus One for nearly 2 years before getting the iPhone 4S. Haptic, at least as it is implemented on the Nexus One, is no big deal. Maybe if Apple does it, they will use the technology that was rumored for the iPad earlier this month.

As for NFC, I expect they will adopt it at some point, but again, the market hasn't really developed. Even Google has struggled with Google Wallet, and did not include it with the Galaxy Nexus, at the behest of Verizon. Mobile payments is one of those ideas that sounds good, but hasn't really caught on yet in the US.

Sure, a large phone will fit in a pocket, but not with a wallet or anything else. It just feels funny. Hopefully Apple doesn't go overboard with the next iPhone.

As for LTE, I'll be happy when iPhone gets it, but at the same time, I can see why they skipped it for the 4S. The impact on battery life would have been too great. Apple historically has waited until the technology matured before adopting a new wireless standard, and it makes sense now. 2012 is the year that LTE will mature. Even the chipset in the new iPad isn't really suitable to the iPhone (it draws too much power, but the new iPad's big battery makes up for it).

The only feature I really miss from Android is Google Maps Navigation. That's one product that Google really hit out of the ballpark. On the whole, I'm much happier with iOS.
 
Hope this is true. Screen doesn't need to be any bigger. I'll use my iPad for times when I want/need that. The iPhone is the perfect size currently. I respect those who want/wish for a larger screen however.
 
it's only a rumour things can change the LTE 4G is definitely coming however i would be disappointed after 4 years of use in a 3.5 inch screen and a retina screen which could take advantage of a 4 inch screen that apple still chooses to keep to the 3.5 inch screen the competition will stomp them if they don't make these changes or heres a suggestion they can keep the 3.5 in a budget model to keep those consumers happy that want to retain a smaller screen and introduce a 4inch for higher models to attract new customers but thats just thought.
 
saturn88 said:
It's not just "some images may look a bit better on a larger screen". It's also the input usability factor accessing larger buttons and larger soft keyboard. On iPhone the keyboard is tiny, it can't even fit the cursor keys that available on most Androids..
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I switched from a Nexus One to an iPhone 4S, and I find typing more accurate on the iPhone. The prediction software is more accurate. True, the Nexus One screen is about the same size as the iPhone, but I don't think that a switch to a 4" screen would be that appreciable. I think it would be nice if Apple adopted something along the lines of Swype. That would have a bigger impact on accuracy.
 
It has been ten years now.

I don't totally disagree with you but times change. Besides the reason for a new dock connector has little to do with size, they need a new connector to implement new interfaces. That is USB3 and Thunderbolt.

Ideally they will also consider the new connector as a way to add to the iPhone in a reliable way. By this I mean make the connector work as part of a snap on accessory system. This would give us more rugged and hopefully reliable way to connect things like card reader sleds, expansion battery packs and other things yet to be dreamed of.

In other words Apple could do this in such a way that it is a net gain for the platform. It might take a little bit of think different as far as the industrial engineering team goes but it would cement the market for novel uses for the iPhone and Touch.

Rafterman said:
A microdock connector? Nothing like making all those spare docking cables we have bough over the years useless. Thanks Apple.
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I remember when people we're shocked when they saw the 3.5" screen on the original iPhone.

"How are you supposed to hold that phone with the GIANT and HUGE 3.5" screen?! " - 2007

"3.5 inches? That's microscopic!" - 2012
 
superdudeo said:
No way will they keep 3.5" screen, it's far too outdated.
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Exactly. The iPhone has been too large for much too long. I expect a 3" or 2.5" screen.

Now seriously, it is just common sense that Apple has the technical ability to produce a phone with any screen size they want. And it is just as much common sense that the iPhone will have the screen size that Apple thinks is best for its customers.

And I think their sales records proves that Apple is much better at judging what's the perfect size for an iPhone than the average punter on MacRumors.
 
The screen size is becoming a bigger selling point for me. 3.5" just doesn't cut it anymore. Angry Birds Space (among many other things) is a perfect example of why a larger screen is needed. If the screen is 3.5" I regret to say that I just may jump ship. Over 40% of the front face of the iPhone is bezel (top, bottom, sides) for crying out loud. Why waste all that real estate?
 
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