So the other hand is free to steer, or push the baby carriage along, or hold a second phone in their other hand at the same time. ;-) Quite common use cases in my neighbourhood.
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Survey Shows Strong Consumer Interest in Larger-Screen iPhone 6
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So the other hand is free to steer, or push the baby carriage along, or hold a second phone in their other hand at the same time. ;-) Quite common use cases in my neighbourhood.
No. Many people buy on price instead of value. Many others simply have an ongoing hate for anything Apple because it represents a class of people that enjoy a better lifestyle than theirs.
Very true, I am one of those consumers who would love a larger screen. I am so hopeful that it is finally coming. I would be enterally grateful to
for it. Also, we will finally be able to get TRUE HD. =D
The linked Fortune article states the following:
"In a March survey of 4,109 ChangeWave members, 26% of those planning to buy a smartphone in the next three months said they were "somewhat likely" and 14% "very likely" to buy what was described to them as a next-generation iPhone 6 with "a larger screen size, gesture control, a faster processor, an updated iOS operating system" and a starting price of $199 (with 2-year contract)."
so the larger screen was explicitly mentioned in the survey - but that has been debunked as "useless" already anyway, so who cares?
"In a March survey of 4,109 ChangeWave members, 26% of those planning to buy a smartphone in the next three months said they were "somewhat likely" and 14% "very likely" to buy what was described to them as a next-generation iPhone 6 with "a larger screen size, gesture control, a faster processor, an updated iOS operating system" and a starting price of $199 (with 2-year contract)."
so the larger screen was explicitly mentioned in the survey - but that has been debunked as "useless" already anyway, so who cares?
why do people just assume a larger display means a larger phone? go pick up a moto x or nexus 5. not much difference in over all size with a much larger display
Sorry I have to spell it out for you - because owning an iPhone is STILL the fashion statement.
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Its just a convenience , good ergonomics i guess, plus, imagine holding something in the other hand. I had no problems using my nexus 4 with one hand.
on a different note, everyone crying about not wanting to hold a larger device shouldn't have much to worry about IMO. I've also met countless people who've always said they'll jump form their big android phones to iPhones once apple offers a larger device.
I for one can't wait to use a 4.7 inch iPhone, it'll be one great media consumption device.
Who says interest for a new iphone is at record levels? looking at that graph it looks almost unchanged from two years ago, but you're a Joni Ive wannabe buttfucing fanboi so you don't see things like everyone else does.
A phone isn't just a phone anymore
I'm really looking forward to get the big one.
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For you maybe? For me it is a solid piece of hardware and software.
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You didn't get it. Apple sold many, many small ones. And now people have a real reason to buy new one. Call it good marketing.
I'm really looking forward to get the big one.
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For you maybe? For me it is a solid piece of hardware and software.
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You didn't get it. Apple sold many, many small ones. And now people have a real reason to buy new one. Call it good marketing.
Because the iphone has that stupid home button that adds an inch to the bottom and empty space above the screen. Poor design if you ask me.
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I call it milking the sheep as much as possible before giving them a real reason to upgrade.
Really? I thought most people buy a phone because they want to make calls, play games and use other apps for information.
I'm not sure the "fashion statement" is even close to the "largest" reason people buy a smartphone let alone the iPhone.
Is there a survey you know of that points this out? I ask sincerely.
I used to be a proponent of the "right device for the job" school. I.e. if you are going to do sustained browsing or email, put down the phone and pick up the iPad. But what I have discovered is that even light web use on the phone is a problem for me because either the text is tiny or I can only see a small part of the page. And I'm not carrying the iPad with me everywhere like I do my phone.
I am definitely interested in a bigger phone, mostly because when typing I get pissed off almost every time because my fingers seem to be too fat to hit the tiny keys.
No, I don't want a giant phone that won't fit in my pocket, but I'll sacrifice being able to do everything with one hand so that I can actually see what's on my phone and type without getting frustrated.
I am definitely interested in a bigger phone, mostly because when typing I get pissed off almost every time because my fingers seem to be too fat to hit the tiny keys.
No, I don't want a giant phone that won't fit in my pocket, but I'll sacrifice being able to do everything with one hand so that I can actually see what's on my phone and type without getting frustrated.
Personally, I don't care if they want to introduce new form factors, but I also have standard sized jean pockets. The 4/4s was the perfect size for me. I've gotten used to the 5 and consider this the biggest I'd ever need (and I do a LOT on my phone).
If they introduce the 6 at bigger sizes, but don't maintain the current 5s (or introduce a hardware updated 5 to include the 6 tech) form factor then I won't be upgrading any more. I'm one of the 60% of consumers who want the latest phone but DON'T want a phablet.
I see people everyday walking along with there nexus whatevers making calls without handsfree and it looks stupid. It feels bad to use also, and they're more prone to damage.
Anyways, rant over (and it was a rant, no need to pick at it and find holes in my statements) ... I'm just not liking the trend for bigger phone screens. Buy something fit for purpose if you need a screen that big.
If they introduce the 6 at bigger sizes, but don't maintain the current 5s (or introduce a hardware updated 5 to include the 6 tech) form factor then I won't be upgrading any more. I'm one of the 60% of consumers who want the latest phone but DON'T want a phablet.
I see people everyday walking along with there nexus whatevers making calls without handsfree and it looks stupid. It feels bad to use also, and they're more prone to damage.
Anyways, rant over (and it was a rant, no need to pick at it and find holes in my statements) ... I'm just not liking the trend for bigger phone screens. Buy something fit for purpose if you need a screen that big.
If you want the newest designed A8 iPhone this fall, you will get the larger screen. Apple should carry something from the 5S/5C line at least until 2015.
The number one reason is price.
That iPhone mini should cost like $299 off contract. Right now it's still a tiny $649 phone, which in your case is doing nothing in the pocket.
What an expensive way to spend $649.
Walking through an airport with a suitcase in tow while checking email, walking through the office with something in one hand while checking email, anything you do with one other hand while multitasking. In the consumer world this could be walking the dog, sitting at a red light on a bicycle, holding a fishing rod, holding a beer, etc... It's incredibly annoying to me to have to stop, put things down, then check messages/email/etc when I can just pull out a phone and quickly do what needs to be done.
This isn't necessarily impossible with a 5" screen, and the smaller the bezels get the larger the screen can be. I think putting a "size" that is too big on this is wrong, if another solution comes along that works it'll be just as doable to me. Didn't Samsung add a feature where the screen can be reduced to one side and small for one handed use? That's a bit messy but it's headed in the right direction.
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Well they did completely rework our idea of multitasking before they went that route. They eliminated most of the headache involved by giving us just the specific things that are needed.
I really hope they keep the the phone(s) at the same depth and use the extra space to make the battery a lot bigger. While I constantly wish my 5S is bigger (4.5"-4.7"), the only real problem I have with my 5S is the horrible battery life. Why make it thinner anyway when some people already complained that it's ridiculously thin.
I would love a bigger a screen..... BUT......
I want something that fits in one hand and can be operated with one hand. They could grow the screen within the current form factor a little and the could increase the form factor a little. But as I have said before, at some point the differentiation with the iPad mini becomes too blurry.
I think that apple can keep the current form factor but increase the screen size and then drop the phone app into the iPad mini. Problem solved, everyone's happy. Why doesn't Apple listen to me?
I want something that fits in one hand and can be operated with one hand. They could grow the screen within the current form factor a little and the could increase the form factor a little. But as I have said before, at some point the differentiation with the iPad mini becomes too blurry.
I think that apple can keep the current form factor but increase the screen size and then drop the phone app into the iPad mini. Problem solved, everyone's happy. Why doesn't Apple listen to me?
This is a standard survey this analysis firm runs periodically prior to new iPhone introductions. The goal is to test interest in the next iPhone, not a specific feature. However, the noteworthy thing here is how much greater interest there is relative to the previous two iPhones. It seems very likely that the "killer feature" accounting for that difference is the large screen. The other features mentioned are either typical of every release (faster/new OS version) or not likely to resonate with a large fraction of the population (gesture control).
I think the market is way up there in a need of a larger screen. I am set to buy the 4.7" and 5.5"
screen. I am set to buy the 4.7" and 5.5" 
Personally, I'm not about to drag along a laptop or tablet when I go to the grocery or a lunch date or a party or or shopping or just out walking. Not to mention they're usually limited to WiFi.
OTOH, having a pocketable phone with a large screen is quite handy for looking things up when I shop, showing off family photos at a lunch or party, or viewing news/videos while waiting at a doctor's office.
YMMV
I don't see why a 5.5 inch screen is necessary or even a good idea for apple. I understand and agree choice is a good thing. But the market for a galaxy note sized screen I'm sure is quite minuscule compared to the 4" or 4.7" inch screen size. I average consumer doesn't use a 5.5 inch screened phone as much as say a 5 inch screen. Just look at the galaxy s4 compared to the note. Seems like a waste to dive into that segment imo