I agree, 4.7 to 4.9" would be nice, if I wanted 5.5+ I could just get an iPad Mini....lol
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Only One of Two Larger iPhone 6 Models Likely, According to Analyst
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I agree, 4.7 to 4.9" would be nice, if I wanted 5.5+ I could just get an iPad Mini....lol
Great but how about letting people rearrange icons or have no icons on the screen at all like Android... better yet, more customization of the overall UI or allowing iPhone users to download themes like in Android.
Obviously, to allow such a thing would be too advanced for Apple... but if they did, I would definitely switch back. Otherwise, I'm staying with Android.
Obviously, to allow such a thing would be too advanced for Apple... but if they did, I would definitely switch back. Otherwise, I'm staying with Android.
Geeze, You still don't get it?
It's not about "PREFER" (your word) using 2 hands. The issue is a phone where it is NOT POSSIBLE to use 1 hand.
Anybody (those of us who actually DO have two hands {not everybody}), can use two hands on any phone. But you can't physically use only one hand on any phone.
A phone that is useable with either one or two hands is more valuable than a phone that is only useable with two hands.
It's not rocket science.
What if another issue is that the screen is too small?
Look man... people have been buying phones larger than 4" since 2009.
Obviously not everyone follows your "one-handed" thinking... they value screen size more.
Hopefully they held the phone in the store before they brought it home. Clearly stores have not been flooded with returns because their new phone is "ZOMG TOO BIG... I CAN'T USE ONE HAND"
I think it's safe to say that phone larger than 4" are just fine for some people.
It must piss you off every time someone buys a phones larger than 4"
But it's been happening for quite some time.
You can't just get your facts from Wikipedia and expect people to take you seriously.
S series has sold close to 200 million and Note series has sold around 50 million. (All data before Note 3 and S5 release.)
I got my facts from the sources Wiki got theirs from actually which are also the top Google results for sales figures for the devices, and considering you mocked it under the assumption I "just get my facts from Wiki" they also show total Note sales at around 50 Million, I am comparing individual devices. The Galaxy S series has been out for 2 years longer than the Note series, giving it a bonus of 70 million units from the S1 and S2 sales. Either way the Note series is still a hit and still makes Samsung a lot of money. Just because one series sells higher than the other, doesn't make the lesser line a "failure". The Note 3 hit 10 Million sold in 60 days(Recorded in December), the S4 took 50 days. The worst selling Note, the first one only sold 10 Million units and was still a commercial success for Samsung. The successor, the Note 2 matched the sales of the latest Galaxy S much more closely. 30 Million vs 50 Million, the S4 has hit 40 Million, the Note 3 is on track to be near that figure. It's already sold enough to be a commercial success.
The Note 2 was a resounding success and proved that people are happy with, and wanted a 5.5 inch screen. So it still fails to prove the point that a 5.5 inch iPhone rumour was put there for the sole purpose of baiting Samsung into releasing a 5.5 inch phone "to fail".
A. They already made a 5.5 inch phone.
B. It was a huge success.
So I'll say again, the Galaxy S series being more successful does not make the Note series a "failure". If it makes Samsung profit it's a success. So I ask? How is it a failure?
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I think that Apple should sell a 5.5" tablet device with phone capabilities. It should be called iPad nano. Plenty of people use their device mostly for data and seldom for talk, and this device would suit their needs.
My mind shut off at "According to Analyst"
According to a roulette wheel in a casino somewhere in Manhattan, it may or may not land on red in the next 11 mins...
According to a roulette wheel in a casino somewhere in Manhattan, it may or may not land on red in the next 11 mins...
Uh yeah, that's right, "it pisses me off".:roll eyes:
I don't care how "large" the screen is. The bigger the better. As long as it allows me the MAXIMUM flexibility in how I use it.
If it's too big to fit in my pocket. (then, no thank you)
If it's too big to manipulate with a single hand. (then, no thank you)
If I can't stand it up on its end or edge, or flat on it's back. (then, no thank you)
These are all uses I have for my cellphone / POCKET-computer. And those features trump any additional inch of screen size. Especially when I have my iPad mini sitting right next to me.
Its fun to be an Analyst.
Its more fun to watch the official presentation, done by Apple Inc.
Enough said.
Its more fun to watch the official presentation, done by Apple Inc.
Enough said.
Yes, 100% of the time. I think you mean "landscape mode" don't you.
In which case no, and I wouldn't even if the screen was gigantic, it makes no sense, portrait is much better for reading websites/books/pdfs, i don't use landscape on my iPad either.
Kinda like how you're FORCED to buy only a 4" screen now with Apple? See, works both ways. I and many want a larger screen and not to be forced to buy such a small unusable screen.
Apple is feeling the resistencia...
They finally see how hard it to do larger screens.... Based in how many few models are there.
I agree, thee should be previous models available, and not just ditched over-night like last nights salad.
Unfortunately, that's"/ how Apple get's you to upgrade, when you phone finally croaks.
They finally see how hard it to do larger screens.... Based in how many few models are there.
I agree, thee should be previous models available, and not just ditched over-night like last nights salad.
Unfortunately, that's"/ how Apple get's you to upgrade, when you phone finally croaks.
All the people that I know who heard and complained about how the iphone 5 was getting bigger enjoyed the bigger screen and now feels it's the norm. Once the new size comes out they'll get used to that. Though my note 3 is massive in comparison everytime an iphone owner uses my device they always always compliments on the screen. Own a bigger screen device for a week or two and it'll be hard going back. Unless you're truly truly stubborn to change your mind.
isnt that their job i dont see a nurse complaining when they suddenly have to wash a fat person(actually i do ... but u get what i mean)
This was funny
My guess is that the circa 4.8" (diagonal) model will be the one chosen for production--and the decision was made just shortly before I type this posting.
Essentially, instead of four columns of icons (based on portrait orientation) like we've had since the original iPhone, the 4.8" model allows for five columns of icons. And Apple will design the case to have very little to no side bezels. The phone will end up looking like an iPhone 5C writ large, since Apple will likely look at getting away from the expensive-to-make wraparound band antenna configuration used with the iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and 5S.
Essentially, instead of four columns of icons (based on portrait orientation) like we've had since the original iPhone, the 4.8" model allows for five columns of icons. And Apple will design the case to have very little to no side bezels. The phone will end up looking like an iPhone 5C writ large, since Apple will likely look at getting away from the expensive-to-make wraparound band antenna configuration used with the iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and 5S.
Not for everyone. Over the years I've owned a number of bigger screen phones including one bigger than the Galaxy Notes, and I find myself keep coming back to the phones with a display under 4" because they were so much easier to use on the go, both for the smaller physical size and easier one handed operation. But it looks like the market is going away for good from flagship devices with a smaller display now that Apple is likely to have a larger new iPhone. While it's possible, it's unlikely Apple'll make a smaller phone with top specs.
NO, there will be ONLY ONE NEW iPhone: the 4.7" MODEL
THE 5.5" iDevice WILL BE THE NEW "GAMING TARGETED" iPod TOUCH.
Reasons: Every One Want an bigger iPhone, but not as big as a Phablet (phablet market still very small, about 3-5% of regular sPh market, so has little sense, if Apple developed a Phablet sized iPhone was only as "just in case", notwithstanding Gaming Market is w/o doubt dominated by devices like GameBoy, PS Vita as a crowd of Android Based "gaming consoles", a very valuabled Market on where the 4" iPod Touch and the iPad mini aren't competitive most due it small screen size and batery life (or cost in the iPad mini case), so a 5.5+ inch iTouch is an strong competitor providing also a Juicy baterry life, and w/o touching the iPad mini market.
THE 5.5" iDevice WILL BE THE NEW "GAMING TARGETED" iPod TOUCH.
Reasons: Every One Want an bigger iPhone, but not as big as a Phablet (phablet market still very small, about 3-5% of regular sPh market, so has little sense, if Apple developed a Phablet sized iPhone was only as "just in case", notwithstanding Gaming Market is w/o doubt dominated by devices like GameBoy, PS Vita as a crowd of Android Based "gaming consoles", a very valuabled Market on where the 4" iPod Touch and the iPad mini aren't competitive most due it small screen size and batery life (or cost in the iPad mini case), so a 5.5+ inch iTouch is an strong competitor providing also a Juicy baterry life, and w/o touching the iPad mini market.
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You don't get the point, and like to keep talking about your lost cause.
I clearly said and meant that if Samsung increased the size of their flagship model, and move it into the phablet zone, it would hamper their sales. In a huge way.
This is what I was trying to say, but you Sir can go on and keep talking about random stuff, like I'm a Apple fan and a Samsung hater.
So now youve gone from "Samsung would fail" to "it would hamper sales".
I never said it wouldn't hamper sales, I even showed the sales of the Note were lower than the S series, I just said it wouldn't fail. Big difference. Hardly talking about random stuff, I gave points to refute your comment that Apple were rumoring a 5.5 inch phone to " bait Samsung to fail".
What is your definition of fail? I think when some device that has been in the Top 3 sold smartphones each year, slips from that place, it's a Fail. It's a figure of speech, it doesn't really mean that the device has to fail like Blackberry has failed with the recent devices.
I'd consider it a failure if it lost them money, or didn't give them enough profit to think about a successor to it.