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Should all of us smaller people just die now?
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Apple can fit the same 4.7" screen in a device that's like 5% bigger than the 5S if they get rid of the huge chin and top and reduce the bezel size. The iPhone 6 and 6+ already had the worst body-to-display ratio of any phone out there, and since the 6S/6S+ is the same design that's no different.
The problem is you'd have to sacrifice something to get the same components into a smaller body. What would you be happy to sacrifice to make the body size smaller?
The same level of logic board miniaturization found in the Watch and the MacBook can be applied in the iPhone.
I'm sure they will be when it's technologically and economically viable to do so. That doesn't help now though.
As an Apple shareholder, I'd be OK with smaller options if it made sense economically. As an iPhone user, I'd be very unhappy if they stopped offering 6 and 6 Plus-size phones. But I think the likelihood of this happening is zero.
I am in agreement with the OP. I am 102 pounds and 5'1 I also just really hate large phones which is one of the reasons I had ditched android. Super disappointed that Apple did not retain a smaller sized iphone similar to the 5s for me that size was the sweet spot. Anyway, such is life right.
I'm not even particularly small. 5'8. I just don't like large phones. So was also hoping for a refresh of the 4" phones.
I tried android earlier in the year for the second time and still didn't like it and windows doesn't have half the apps I use so that's a no go to.
Unfortunately those of us who don't like large phones don't really have a choice now if we want to stay with iOS.
I could buy the 5s (I have a 5) but why would I pay almost £400 for two year old tech? So I'm resigned to the fact I'll have to get a large (to me) phone.
Going from a 5 to a 6s is a good upgrade and I'm sure I'll get used to it. And if it holds up as well as my 5 has, and I've got no reason to think it won't then I'll be happy.
I tried android earlier in the year for the second time and still didn't like it and windows doesn't have half the apps I use so that's a no go to.
Unfortunately those of us who don't like large phones don't really have a choice now if we want to stay with iOS.
I could buy the 5s (I have a 5) but why would I pay almost £400 for two year old tech? So I'm resigned to the fact I'll have to get a large (to me) phone.
Going from a 5 to a 6s is a good upgrade and I'm sure I'll get used to it. And if it holds up as well as my 5 has, and I've got no reason to think it won't then I'll be happy.
OneHandWizard solves your issues. You do need a jailbreak though, but it's better than wishing for Apple to release a 4" phone because it likely will not happen ever again.
Like everyone else, I really hope Apple released a iPhone 6c yesterday.
As iPhone 5s 32G is down to USD 550 and running iOS 7, this is good for me:
1. A7/M7 good enough for a 4" phone, i.e., less pixels
2. less buggy and simple iOS 7
At first, I want a big phone. then realize it is never big enough unless I carry my iPad.
iPhone 5s... cheap and compact. love it...
As iPhone 5s 32G is down to USD 550 and running iOS 7, this is good for me:
1. A7/M7 good enough for a 4" phone, i.e., less pixels
2. less buggy and simple iOS 7
At first, I want a big phone. then realize it is never big enough unless I carry my iPad.
iPhone 5s... cheap and compact. love it...
Like everyone else, I really hope Apple released a iPhone 6c yesterday.
As iPhone 5s 32G is down to USD 550 and running iOS 7, this is good for me:
1. A7/M7 good enough for a 4" phone, i.e., less pixels
2. less buggy and simple iOS 7
At first, I want a big phone. then realize it is never big enough unless I carry my iPad.
iPhone 5s... cheap and compact. love it...
Get a 6(S)+. It will be big enough unless you need something like the iPad Pro.
If you buy a new iPhone 5S now, it will definitely not come with iOS 7.
Like everyone else, I really hope Apple released a iPhone 6c yesterday.
As iPhone 5s 32G is down to USD 550 and running iOS 7, this is good for me:
1. A7/M7 good enough for a 4" phone, i.e., less pixels
2. less buggy and simple iOS 7
At first, I want a big phone. then realize it is never big enough unless I carry my iPad.
iPhone 5s... cheap and compact. love it...
I had to upgrade due to my old phone dying, and I went with the 6+ since there wasn't any small phone with the latest technology it really works like a small tablet so it might be big enough to replace your iPad and give you one device to carry around.
Apple HK still sells iPhone 5s with iOS 7. At least its store in Chinese says so.
In case it comes with iOS 8, I shall return it immediately. No question asked.
I never find web browsing on a phone a pleasant experience. I know it's me.
Thanks. Still, I find a iPhone 6+ not as sexy as a 5s. I mean aesthetically attractive.
Yep, this is a very true statement and sums it up well.
Sorry, original-poster-clickbait-titling-small person, that's just the way it goes.
Why is this? iOS 8 is much better than 7, and iOS 9 will be a nice improvement too.
Wow, the number of people telling me my preference is just stupid and that I can and should just get over it is rather surprising.
Yes, it is possible for me to use a 4.7" phone. It's also possible for me to use an iPad Pro as a phone if I can just get the cellular version, a phone app and a headset.
Why can people not prefer a smaller size?
And as far as Apple knowing the market for this, has Apple been known to give the public what they wanted? Think back on the Mac Mini update, the iPad mini 3, etc. they couldn't care less what consumers want sometimes.
Steve Jobs prided himself on being able to make something people didn't even know they wanted, but didn't think people would like a smaller iPad. But when the iPad mini came out, it was a huge success and personally what I thought was perfect as far as size went.
Apple doesn't care about this side of the market at the moment. that doesn't mean that that's proof there is no market though. As many others have said, I know a good number of people who have tried larger phones, but stuck with the 5s because it was their preferred phone size. That's not a problem they need to get over.
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Sorry, they could care less, or they couldn't care less? Your point seems to be indicating that Apple will do whatever the hell they like, but then your terminology contradicts that!
