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Taller Next-Generation iPhone Front Panel Caught on Video
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Yey! 4 more icons on my already cluttered front screen! 
...other than that, I like the metal design because now I can just have a sreen protector and that is it. My cell phones all get sretched the hell out of'em within the 2 years' use. Then I dump'em and get a new one. Looking forward to Siri and good thing is: I'm eligible for an early upgrade in October...
...other than that, I like the metal design because now I can just have a sreen protector and that is it. My cell phones all get sretched the hell out of'em within the 2 years' use. Then I dump'em and get a new one. Looking forward to Siri and good thing is: I'm eligible for an early upgrade in October...
I wouldn't be surprised if you're right. It seems rather early for all of these leaks if still had another 5 months (or so) to wait.
And if Apple plans on demoing iOS 6 and giving developers a chance to play with it, you think Apple would give them a heads up. And you can't explain having to adapt to a "new resolution" without giving away their secret. We'll probably see iOS 6 and iP5 in a couple weeks for a July release. Easy.
Looks ridiculous to me. What I like about Apple products is they always seem to be just right as far as dimensions and proportions go. Everything balanced and in its place. That's why these leaks are kind of hard for me to take seriously. But as I see more and more I'm not sure what to think really. Should I find it more or less convincing based on the vast quantity of information and pictures coming out? (Apple is usually so secretive)
If it were me designing the new phone, I'd keep the same screen size and try to make the device smaller or lighter. Probably lighter as it is already pretty small, but not so light that it feels like a toy either. Opting for a material change for the back is also warranted as well I would think.
Only time will tell if this weird looking thing will be the next iPhone. If it is just a bit taller, I hope they utilize the extra space that non optimized apps have in some useful way, wether it be an information ticker or for notifications or something else of that ilk. This would especially make sense if it's a feature of iOS 6. Perhaps space for a widget. Maybe even something for Facebook/twitter integration that sticks with you no matter what app you are in.
If it were me designing the new phone, I'd keep the same screen size and try to make the device smaller or lighter. Probably lighter as it is already pretty small, but not so light that it feels like a toy either. Opting for a material change for the back is also warranted as well I would think.
Only time will tell if this weird looking thing will be the next iPhone. If it is just a bit taller, I hope they utilize the extra space that non optimized apps have in some useful way, wether it be an information ticker or for notifications or something else of that ilk. This would especially make sense if it's a feature of iOS 6. Perhaps space for a widget. Maybe even something for Facebook/twitter integration that sticks with you no matter what app you are in.
Not really sure how I feel about this. A taller screen is less interesting to me than a slightly larger screen.
I know that would be a hassle for the sake of development and all... I'm just saying simply making it taller doesn't really do much for me.
I know that would be a hassle for the sake of development and all... I'm just saying simply making it taller doesn't really do much for me.
Grand unification of screen sizes
I suspect, as others have alluded to, that this aspect ratio change is going to be done to (eventually) _simplify_ developer's lives: you'll have the 16x9 format to target for iPhone, iOS TV, and perhaps, in the future, iPad.
Apple has shown that they're willing to pay the cost in making changes now for simplicity further down the road, and this may be along the same lines.
I suspect, as others have alluded to, that this aspect ratio change is going to be done to (eventually) _simplify_ developer's lives: you'll have the 16x9 format to target for iPhone, iOS TV, and perhaps, in the future, iPad.
Apple has shown that they're willing to pay the cost in making changes now for simplicity further down the road, and this may be along the same lines.
This is what I'm hoping. Otherwise it still feels like change for the sake of change.
i hope not. its time for some widgets in 2012. sick of that same old icon view
If it is announced at WWDC, then it will be released shortly after. There is no other way.
All the leaks are kind of telling, but the biggest argument against it being revealed at WWDC is that a new iPhone always has a new OS to go with it. They'd have to release a special build of iOS 5 with support for the bigger resolution. Not inconceivable, but it makes it less likely.
Yup. On ebooks: "Nobody reads anymore." On a video iPod: "Nobody wants to watch video on a tiny screen."
Low-power LTE chips are due to arrive in the fall. Another reason not to expect this at WWDC. If they move to this screen size, it won't be because of chip limitations.
Approximately. Gruber has a good explanation of why it's not quite 16:9.
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This is a good theory. Except that 16:9 tablets are awkward as heck. As far as all the other devices go, though, I concur.
