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Wish I could get a new iPhone, but the iPhone 6 is too big! :(

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ApplesAOranges

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I need a new iPhone. My iPhone headphone jack is broken and the software is slow. :(

But the iPhone 6 is gigantic! And I´m talking about the regular one. The iPhone 6+ is like a mini tablet.

The iPhone 6 won´t fit into my trousers pockets (I´ve tried), even without a case and I always want to use a case with iPhones.

So what to do? Wait until Apple makes a smaller iPhone? Is there any rumours that iPhone 6S would be smaller?

iPhone 6S = iPhone 6 Small. :)
 
Actually I think the iPhone 5 is too big as well, but at least it still fits into my pockets, barely.

I think the iPhone 5 screen is perfect size though and 16:9 is the right ratio, but the bezels would need to go.

I also think these big phones is just a fashion trend and Apple is following it and making some money. I seriously hope that this trend goes back to smaller phones. Big phones are kinda douchebaggy in my opinion as well. It always looks ridiculous when someone pulls a 5" or bigger phone in public, I just want to palmface.
 
Much as I wanted an iPhone 6, Apple's refusal to provide a means to globally enlarge all text meant the expenditure would be a waste. So I retired my 4s and bought the Google Nexus 5 during its last month of production. Shifted my iCloud info over to Google and now my Macs and Nexus sync perfectly. The Nexus 5 is sized between the iPhone 6 and 6+. All my required apps were available on the Play Store.

I have been a Mac user since the 512Ke but Apple's design choices of late are mystifying.

YMMV, of course.
 
rumplestiltskin said:
Apple's refusal to provide a means to globally enlarge all text
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Unless you count zoom mode, which globally enlarges all text, or the text size setting which allows you to globally enlarge all text then yes, they completely refuse!
 
rumplestiltskin said:
I have been a Mac user since the 512Ke but Apple's design choices of late are mystifying.
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I agree. But this move to gigantic phones was not really a surprise, ´cause they are just following a trend and want a piece of the trendpie. I was just very disappointed in Apple that they decided not to give any options for people who think big phones are douchebaggy and cumbersome to carry around.

I´m 100% sure though they will make smaller phones again when this stupid trend blows over. I just wish it would be sooner and not later, since I need a new phone now! And I don´t want an Android phone! :(

There used to be a time when Apple wasn´t following stupid trends and walked their own path. That was when Steve Jobs was alive, but I guess those times are gone. :(
 
ApplesAOranges said:
Actually I think the iPhone 5 is too big as well, but at least it still fits into my pockets, barely.

I think the iPhone 5 screen is perfect size though and 16:9 is the right ratio, but the bezels would need to go.

I also think these big phones is just a fashion trend and Apple is following it and making some money. I seriously hope that this trend goes back to smaller phones. Big phones are kinda douchebaggy in my opinion as well. It always looks ridiculous when someone pulls a 5" or bigger phone in public, I just want to palmface.
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What kind of pants are you wearing for a 5/5S to be barely fitting in them lol..
 
ApplesAOranges said:
Just regular jeans.
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makes no sense, my 6 plus fits into my jeans pockets entirely, sometimes i will wear slim fit jeans and sometimes i will wear slightly baggier jeans. the pockets of the jeans your wearing must be extremely small for a 5/5s to barely fit in there
 
ApplesAOranges said:
I need a new iPhone. My iPhone headphone jack is broken and the software is slow. :(

But the iPhone 6 is gigantic! And I´m talking about the regular one. The iPhone 6+ is like a mini tablet.

The iPhone 6 won´t fit into my trousers pockets (I´ve tried), even without a case and I always want to use a case with iPhones.

So what to do? Wait until Apple makes a smaller iPhone? Is there any rumours that iPhone 6S would be smaller?

iPhone 6S = iPhone 6 Small. :)
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The six isnt big. Im really bony and the six+ fits in the hand. When my upgrade is available I'm getting the 6+ but thats just me
 
Ten weeks in and my 6+ feels perfectly normal now.
We can adapt to pretty much anything.#
If the size worries you so much, wear a jacket or carry a bag.
 
sunking101 said:
Ten weeks in and my 6+ feels perfectly normal now.
We can adapt to pretty much anything.#
If the size worries you so much, wear a jacket or carry a bag.
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I agree. My 6 felt big for about 2 hours. Then seemed normal. The 6 actually isn't that big. Just looks that way at first. You'll adapt.
 
ApplesAOranges said:
Big phones are kinda douchebaggy in my opinion as well. It always looks ridiculous when someone pulls a 5" or bigger phone in public, I just want to palmface.
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Really? You think they're "douchbaggy" when you judge others based solely on their preferred device size and expect Apple to conform to your preference versus what the majority wants? :rolleyes:

ApplesAOranges said:
So what to do?
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Use whatever works for you. If you want a smaller IOS device then there's the 5s. If sticking with IOS isn't a priority then you have a number of other options as well.
 
ApplesAOranges said:
Actually I think the iPhone 5 is too big as well, but at least it still fits into my pockets, barely.
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I don't mean this to sound derogatory, but are you a woman? None of the pants that my wife wears have actual functional pockets, so this I understand. I easily fit a 6+ into all of my pants pockets.

I think the iPhone 5 screen is perfect size though and 16:9 is the right ratio, but the bezels would need to go.
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The bezels aren't going anywhere anytime soon. I did recently pick up a used Moto X, which is only slightly bigger than the iPhone 5/5c/5s. It's a pretty nice phone!

I also think these big phones is just a fashion trend and Apple is following it and making some money. I seriously hope that this trend goes back to smaller phones. Big phones are kinda douchebaggy in my opinion as well. It always looks ridiculous when someone pulls a 5" or bigger phone in public, I just want to palmface.
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You can think that all you want, but the big screen iPhones are selling better than previous iPhones. Samsung, Motorola, HTC and LG have been selling large screens for quite a while now and they've been gaining market share.
 
You will...

The Doctor11 said:
I agree. My 6 felt big for about 2 hours. Then seemed normal. The 6 actually isn't that big. Just looks that way at first. You'll adapt.
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Same here, I held it at the AT&T store for about ten minutes before I bought it, kept my iPhone 5 and turned it on after a day or so.
 
ApplesAOranges said:
Actually I think the iPhone 5 is too big as well, but at least it still fits into my pockets, barely.

I think the iPhone 5 screen is perfect size though and 16:9 is the right ratio, but the bezels would need to go.

I also think these big phones is just a fashion trend and Apple is following it and making some money. I seriously hope that this trend goes back to smaller phones. Big phones are kinda douchebaggy in my opinion as well. It always looks ridiculous when someone pulls a 5" or bigger phone in public, I just want to palmface.
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I wear skinny jeans and I could fit two 6's in one pocket. I don't know what the hell you are wearing
 
se95dah said:
Unless you count zoom mode, which globally enlarges all text, or the text size setting which allows you to globally enlarge all text then yes, they completely refuse!
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Everyone thinks it enlarges all text, but it absolutely does not. Test it out and you'll see.
 
ApplesAOranges said:
I need a new iPhone. My iPhone headphone jack is broken and the software is slow. :(

But the iPhone 6 is gigantic! And I´m talking about the regular one. The iPhone 6+ is like a mini tablet.

The iPhone 6 won´t fit into my trousers pockets (I´ve tried), even without a case and I always want to use a case with iPhones.

So what to do? Wait until Apple makes a smaller iPhone? Is there any rumours that iPhone 6S would be smaller?

iPhone 6S = iPhone 6 Small. :)
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If you have owned an iPhone 5 or 5S, the iPhone 6 is not too much bigger, certainly not 'gigantic' in comparison. The iPhone 6 is 15mm taller and 9mm wider than an iPhone 5 and to be honest that doesn't make a world of difference. You will notice the increase in size, but I very much doubt it will be a problem, it hasn't been for me or anybody else I know. The 6 Plus is a different thing altogether. That device is a lot bigger than previous iPhone's and I have heard quite a few complaints about its physical size, but then again its a lovely device to use. Horses for courses.
 
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