smh at some of the responses.
what is wrong with options? you people act like apple can do no wrong.
unfortunately, no releasing a bigger iPhone is hurting apple more than you think. there are a LOT of people that want a bigger phone but have to settle for an android device.
just wait till next year.. i'll laugh at all you people who claim 4" is perfect and go ahead and buy a bigger phone.
also, who said that we would be sacrificing quality of the OS or phone by putting a bigger screen in there? obviously apple would do their homework.
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You want a bigger iPhone and many others are happy with the current size. In your mind, you believe it's just so simple to release a larger size phone year after year but you don't understand all the dynamics and issues this brings.
1. Look at Android App issues for a better understanding. So many different sizes and form factors that you have App fragmentation. Tablet apps on Android are even worse.
2. Screen resolution and display quality. If they change resolution then we are dealing with issue #1 which will be a pain for developers. If they don't then the display would suck more than likely because you are stretching apps to fit screen.
3. Current sales are very good and easily outpace phones with larger screens. Basically, they don't have a lot of pressure from customers to do so at this time so they probably won't for 2 more years.
I like the current size and it feels comfortable in my hand and pocket. I have a Galaxy S3 as well and it doesn't feel comfy at all. It's large and you have to use it 2 handed for mostly everything.
I don't want Apple following the competition shotgunning all types of sizes/form factors out there sacrificing quality to satisfy a small minority of consumers. If they can do it without sacrificing quality then it's cool. I want it as easy as possible for developers to get me the best apps possible.
These are just my thoughts.
1. the quality of apps has to do more so that developers don't put much effort into those apps. i'm sure there wouldn't be a problem if apple told developers to make sure their apps work on all devices.
2. do apps get stretched on my mac? no. why? because of the way they're coded. how about apple releases a tool for developers to properly recode their apps so they fit to the resolution of those screens. 1 code fits all kind of thing.
3. so because current sales are good then we shouldn't experiment with a larger screen? the reason they don't have a lot of pressure is because most of their fans (including you and everyone on this sub-forum) believes apple can do no wrong. whatever apple releases is what is the best and you refuse to look at another product.
then a larger device comes along in 2014 and you sing a new tune. why? because finally apple did it, THEREFORE IT'S GREAT!!!!!!!11111!!
just because something works for YOU, doesn't mean it works for ME (or the millions of people using a bigger screen). were you also opposed to a bigger/smaller laptop than a regular 15" one back in the day?
and maybe you were less fortunate in the hands department, but my hands are too big for the iPhone. the S4 fits comfortably in my hands and they aren't even that big. and no, i'm not gonna go buy an s4. how bout apple releases a 5" phone and you go buy an HTC one mini.