My Android phone has 2 physical buttons, the power on the right, the volume on the left. The back button is on the screen. Actually fewer physical buttons than the iPhone.
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Why does Apple decide to stay with a small screen?
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My Android phone has 2 physical buttons, the power on the right, the volume on the left. The back button is on the screen. Actually fewer physical buttons than the iPhone.
I actually wear pretty baggy clothing, but nice try. I like 3.5" because I barely feel it in my pocket, and it's easy to use one-handed while carrying a bunch of crap with the other arm and walking down the street.
The whole "fit into my pocket" argument is invalid. I have owned phones of all sizes and never had an issue getting them into my jean pockets or my dress slacks pockets. The only phone that people might have issues with fitting into pants pockets is the Note. The Note is an exception to the large phone segment, not the rule. Even the skinny jeans crowd seems to have no problems whatsoever buying Android phones and fitting them in their pockets. The argument is baseless and irrational.
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Seriously? Comparing the range in Macbooks to what you perceive should be a similar offering in a phone range? R&D, properly done effectually concluded that the 3.5 was the sweet spot for portability and battery consumption among other advantages. If you want a huge screen then get a tablet. Apple, i'm sure, anticipated aberrations such as your preferences so the tablet was born. But like some, even if a 4.5" screen was provided, you'd find something else to complain about. Such is life. As "The Rock" would say, "Know your role and shut your mouth!" ....lol.
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Seriously? Comparing the range in Macbooks to what you perceive should be a similar offering in a phone range? R&D, properly done effectually concluded that the 3.5 was the sweet spot for portability and battery consumption among other advantages. If you want a huge screen then get a tablet. Apple, i'm sure, anticipated aberrations such as your preferences so the tablet was born. But like some, even if a 4.5" screen was provided, you'd find something else to complain about. Such is life. As "The Rock" would say, "Know your role and shut your mouth!" ....lol.
hahahah this is THE.POST.OF.THE.THREAD great stuff man you crack me up, even that one button mouse comment
Is that what fragmentation is!! ohhh right
lol i dont know what to say to that....i mean, you're saying that with pride so it sort of shuts me up.
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The pocket issue is overblown mostly for people that wear normal size clothes.
The usuability issue is valid and glaring when using a platter phone.
One handed operation is a blessing. I have medium size hands, and using my iPhone just feels nicer in the hand and in use.
And what's so bad about considering women's use of smartphones? After all, they make more than 50% of the population.
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I am quite contented with my iPhone screen size. If its the same size as the tabs then it isnt iPhone anymore! A little bigger than the current iPhone size is ok, but making it 7 inches is a different story. iPhone has been known (and loved) for the current screen size, Im quite open to a bigger one, but please 5-7 is too much. That is why there are a lot on the mrket so as to suit the users preferences or needs.
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You've heard of the new 7.85 device rumored to be released? It's the new iPhone. You'll be so happy.
You've heard of the new 7.85 device rumored to be released? It's the new iPhone. You'll be so happy.
The reason is that they save money using the same design for iphone 4s as iphone 4, and other improvement (outside of screen) is enough to sell iphone 4s for customers, and in the same time, they can reserve bigger screen for future update (like iphone 5).
They are basically maximum their profit, they always did that with the upgrade in other products as well, like macbook pro, if the CPU speed remains similar (like core 2 duo), they upgrade the design and battery life, when the speed increase is significant (c2d to core i5) they keep everything else the same. Nothing wrong with the strategy though.
They are basically maximum their profit, they always did that with the upgrade in other products as well, like macbook pro, if the CPU speed remains similar (like core 2 duo), they upgrade the design and battery life, when the speed increase is significant (c2d to core i5) they keep everything else the same. Nothing wrong with the strategy though.
Perhaps it's as simple as Apple truly being attached to a tiny screen.
That's one thing that is unique to the phone by now.
Just think of how unique it will be, if in two more years it's still just a 4.0" display.
There's no denying that Apple can sell anything.
That's one thing that is unique to the phone by now.
Just think of how unique it will be, if in two more years it's still just a 4.0" display.
There's no denying that Apple can sell anything.
I like how people say they can't fit larger phones in their pocket, what are you wearing? Latex pants??? You are way to accustomed to your iPhones everyone! I can perfectly fit my friends Galaxy Note in my skinny jeans pocket without it being uncomfortable. Seriously? Are your hands really that small to find larger than iPhone screen sizes retaining? I really want to know.
Apple needs to step up with the new iPhone because the rumors are horrendous. Smartphones are and will continuously get bigger and more advanced and Apple, as sad as it is, is just late to the party.
You are way to accustomed to your iPhones everyone! I can perfectly fit my friends Galaxy Note in my skinny jeans pocket without it being uncomfortable. Seriously? Are your hands really that small to find larger than iPhone screen sizes retaining? I really want to know.Apple needs to step up with the new iPhone because the rumors are horrendous. Smartphones are and will continuously get bigger and more advanced and Apple, as sad as it is, is just late to the party.
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See what I mean about the 747 jumbo jet comment? These guys immediately throw in 5", 7" into the conversation when most of us are talking about 4.3".
The biggest problem is the way iOS deals with resolutions,which basically means that Apple has to double the screen resolution in order to make it easier for devs. Once they can figure out a better solution for true resolution independence Apple will be able to change iphone's screen size and aspect ratio at will.
I like how people say they can't fit larger phones in their pocket, what are you wearing? Latex pants???
Apple needs to step up with the new iPhone because the rumors are horrendous. Smartphones are and will continuously get bigger and more advanced and Apple, as sad as it is, is just late to the party.
Not everyone likes the same thing. What's so difficult with that concept?
I like my 4s. I liked my Droid Pro before that. I don't like my wife's droid 4. Too thick, but that is the price for a physical keyboard. Too long and too wide for me. (is that your cell phone? Or are you just happy to see me?)
If it weren't so thick, i'd probably get used to it. For me., I don't need a larger phone. That is what I have an iPad for.
I think the answer as to why people have such very different views/experiences of this is pretty obvious. I have average sized hands for a man (perhaps a bit bigger than average). Two scenarios:
1) If I hold a 4S so that the bottom left corner is in the centre of the palm of my left hand I can reach the top right corner comfortably with my (left hand) thumb, but I can't reach much further; but
2) If I hold it so that the bottom left corner is closer to the lower (little finger side) edge of my palm I can reach way beyond the the top right corner.
I don't think either way is right or wrong, and I rather suspect that both camps, both those saying 'anything bigger than 3.5" is too big to use one-handed' and those saying 'it's easy to use a 4.x" phone one-handed', are correct. It all depends on how you hold the phone. Personally, I prefer to hold it as in scenario 1), I think because the phone feels more secure, and thus don't want a phone much bigger than 3.5" (I do use my phone predominantly one-handed, except when typing). That said, the 4.0" leaked design with a smaller bezel will probably be ok.
Sure not everyone likes the same thing, but Apple decides to go with the smaller screen size and I have the right to argue against it.
An iPad isn't a phone, and I sure don't carry my iPad everywhere I go.
Sorry but I have to disagree. The comparison to the new iPhone and other larger Android devices should have already subsided with the iPhone 4 release... which it has. That's why it wouldnt make sense to say that if Apple releases the new iPhone (which is pretty much a re-release of the iPhone 4) that Android users would feel that there phones are too big.
Apple is in the prime with this anticipated release, I know that more than most people will be upset that Apple just released another iPhone 4, but hey, it's their company so they can do whatever they want.
Apple could release a larger phone right now and 90% of this forum will jump all over it, proclaim it the new "sweet spot," and wonder aloud how they ever got by with a smaller screen. It doesn't matter what you say now, we all know it's true and when Apple releases it and puts its magical spin on it, you'll be running over each other for the chance to preorder it.
Ok by me. I just don't like the mentality that says if you are happy with the cure t size phone you are an apple tool. Personally, I am not. Sure, I'd be happy with a slightly larger phone. But I don't need a larger phone.