At the moment retina display is very very overrated. No developer is taking the advantage of the new display, all these blurry icons are really pissing me off. If there aren't more apps updated in about 30 days I'm seriously considering returning my iPhone 4 and getting a 3GS. I don't know if it's worth it to keep the new phone even though it has more ram. That's about the only positive so far.
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Retina display is overrated.
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I think the devs will eventually catch up. This is one of the reasons I was going to wait for a few months before picking up my iP4.
It's not the retina display that's over rated... the retina display is the best display on a mobile phone right now.
The problem is app developers and honestly I think something fishy is going on. It has now been 3 days since a single app that I own (and I own a lot) has been updated for the display. You're right, the apps and icons are ugly and I haven't played a single game since launch.
The problem is app developers and honestly I think something fishy is going on. It has now been 3 days since a single app that I own (and I own a lot) has been updated for the display. You're right, the apps and icons are ugly and I haven't played a single game since launch.
Your "opinion" makes no sense at all. You're calling the Retina display overrated when you know fully well that in order to take full advantage of it, the developers have to update their apps to it? If you simply bought iPhone 4 for the display, I suggest you return it now because you obviously don't care for it. Have you actually look at the other major features of iPhone 4 that's a big upgrade over 3GS, like the cameras?
If you already own the iPhone 4 it would be pointless to switch back to 3GS. Have you looked at the iphone 4 screen side by side with a 3gs? Then you will see the diff for sure.
That's just a dumb idea. They are obviously going to update them. You know how many apps there are it will take time. After 3 days you are already crying and thinking about returning for a dumb reason.
That's just a dumb idea. They are obviously going to update them. You know how many apps there are it will take time. After 3 days you are already crying and thinking about returning for a dumb reason.
It's only been 1 weekend since the phones even came out. Give them time. Don't they all have to be reviewed by Apple first, as well? That could take a lot of time considering theres over 200,000 apps.
I don't think it's overrated and I'm sure we'll start to see alot of apps updated for the new display. Heck, I can't even find a decent case in the store right now.
The price to pay for being an early adopter though. Not that I'm complaining. It's a treat when an app gets updated for the display!
The price to pay for being an early adopter though. Not that I'm complaining. It's a treat when an app gets updated for the display!
I used an iPhone 4 for a good 30 minutes today at the Apple Store. I was blown away by the quality of the Retina Display. I've been using iPod Touches since the first gen, so I'm used to the "old display. I actually said "Wow" out loud. It is probably the clearest screen I've ever used on any electronic device.
How is it overrated? It does/is exactly what it claims.
Apps take time, as does anything with a new device. Ever bought a game system at launch? There isn't exactly a library of thousands of games when they first come out.
The only icons that are blurry are from the apps that haven't updated their icons. The stock Apple apps and folder icons are perfectly smooth and unpixelated.
This thread is ridiculous. You are basing your opinion of this amazing displayon the fact that some third party apps and icons (lol) haven't been updated for it yet?
It's not overrated, it's the best screen I've ever seen. Because I look at stuff besides icons, like the amazing pictures I've taken with it so far, web pages, bla blah
Tell ya what, just take it back since it's overrated.
Easy fix for one not easily impressed.
It's not overrated, it's the best screen I've ever seen. Because I look at stuff besides icons, like the amazing pictures I've taken with it so far, web pages, bla blah
Tell ya what, just take it back since it's overrated.
Easy fix for one not easily impressed.
Seriously, I will sometimes just look at my phone real quick for the time or something and just go
"WHOA" and then a "Oh yeah".Yes, the camera and the build quality is amazing. But the fact that these apps are so ****ing pixelated makes it hard very hard to use the other apps.
I'm hoping for an iOS update tomorrow and new apps to follow. If Apple is indeed releasing a new update, it's very likely that devs are waiting for the new update before they release anything. If an update comes out and no apps immediately follow, I'm going to start doing some research and start emailing some devs to find out what the issue is. I don't see any reason why a simple game like Doodle Jump hasn't been updated for the display.
If you really feel the need to return your phone because you can't deal with the fact that every app hasn't been updated yet, then return it. No one's going to stop you.
I've waited since the iOS 4 keynote for the new phone. It's kind of weird that my artwork on the iPod looks amazingly clear when those are only 600x600. The app icons are 500x500 and they look pixelated to hell. I'm confused.