Exactly - whichever way you look at it, moving it to the back is a step backwards, as its always going to be more convenient where it is. Having it in the middle, on the back, just isn't a natural position to place a finger when picking the phone up. (For me at least, but I'm sure for a lot of people.)
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Exactly - whichever way you look at it, moving it to the back is a step backwards, as its always going to be more convenient where it is. Having it in the middle, on the back, just isn't a natural position to place a finger when picking the phone up. (For me at least, but I'm sure for a lot of people.)
uhhh just a question... I haven't had a case since iPhone 4 in 2010 and have never broken a screen. can i not have questions now?
Of course you can have questions, which is why I answered it for you. Regardless of whether you cracked your screen or not, people should remember there's another way of unlocking your phone and it helps to be responsible.
Apple fans are more aesthetic consumers. We've been trained to appreciate Beauty. An ID sensor on the back will dirty up the rear of a phone that has been clean since it's existence.
I am absolutely with you in that I wouldn't want to have the sensor on the back. But the latter argument is not fully valid:
When I put my iPhone on a table, I usually do it screen down (and I would be surprised if I'd be the only iPhone owner to do so ...
). Partly for politeness reasons, partly for better screen protection. So in theory the sensor would be easily accessible for me in such a situation.Yet I still wouldn't want to have such a design for various other reasons.
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When I put my iPhone on a table, I usually do it screen down (and I would be surprised if I'd be the only iPhone owner to do so ...
Taking this theoretical scenario another step:
If the display wrapped around the edge, then even face down you could see notification indicators to alert you to pick up the phone while unlocking it from the rear.
Right... Yet the phone's battery life (except for the 6s) has gone up all the time... Don't let reality get in the way of a narrative hey. Also, the phone has not gotten thinner in a while but again, reality building is your game, not actual reality.
The fact that competition in cameras has forced a ever bigger sensor (which requires per physics a longer focal range), seems to not enter that twilight zone were your argumentation lives.
Really, how many people had a problem with the headphone jack until Phil Schiller stepped on stage and predicted your future?
Straw man argument. It's not a problem (other than to the extent it causes less battery space or more opportunity for water ingress) but it's also not a problem now that it's gone.
Coming from a 6 Plus and a 6S, with their front facing fingerprint scanners, to a Honor 8 and then a Galaxy S8 with rear fingerprint scanners, I don't think a rear mounted fingerprint scanner is an issue.
In fact, other the desk scenario that's been mentioned, I prefer the scanner on the back of the phone when holding it, seems easier to reach than Touch ID. And it's good for Android Pay.
And if my phone is on the desk, I just use the pin/pattern.... or pick it up.
In fact, other the desk scenario that's been mentioned, I prefer the scanner on the back of the phone when holding it, seems easier to reach than Touch ID. And it's good for Android Pay.
And if my phone is on the desk, I just use the pin/pattern.... or pick it up.
I've had several phones that has the finger print sensor on the back, currently a Google Pixel, and it works great. It is actually a very natural way to unlock the phone when you take it out of your pocket / bag. I've never had any issues finding the sensor nor do I need to do any finger gymnastics. Overall it is a really nice way to unlock your phone and coupled with a virtual home button works a treat.
You are right though when it's on the table you do have to pick your phone up to use it. I also own and use an iPhone 7 plus so I can compare the two all the time and I think there are plusses and minuses to both systems.
Pleased to see the reality distortion field is still alive and well
Like the new MacBook Pro keyboards then.
Don't be silly the current S8 looks nothing like the current iPhone.
Are you talking about control centre which swipes up from the bottom? I agree its extremely annoying to have it swiping up inside apps but you can turn it off so it doesn't swipe up when you have an app on screen. Its the first thing I do on an iPhone.
Indeed.
The 256 gb SKU of the 7 plus is very close though..
Really? Many of the recent software features mimick Android.
Like the new MacBook Pro keyboards then.
Don't be silly the current S8 looks nothing like the current iPhone.
Are you talking about control centre which swipes up from the bottom? I agree its extremely annoying to have it swiping up inside apps but you can turn it off so it doesn't swipe up when you have an app on screen. Its the first thing I do on an iPhone.
Indeed.
The 256 gb SKU of the 7 plus is very close though..
Really? Many of the recent software features mimick Android.
Your opinion, and it's wrong.
For me, they are the best keyboard ever feasible for a laptop.
Or the hundreds of millions of people who have bought them.
Because you speak for those millions? No. You don't. You only speak for yourself, and to think otherwise, is.... arrogant.
They spoke for themselves when they spent their $$. Obviously the lack of headphone jack hadn't been a deal breaker.
And just like that - everyone on MacRumors forgets how "unreliable" DigiTimes is
As reliable as Ming Chu Kuo and his sources
Not sure you really understand the concept of opinions to be honest. You can't tell me I'm wrong for thinking they are form over function that is subjective as is your opinion.
The amount of complaints on the Apple Support communities about stuck keys/issues with the keyboard when the notebook gets warm might be at odds with your opinion about them being the best keyboard for a laptop however.
Apple support forums are always full of Apple hater 15 year olds. Doesn't count.