I'm fairly certain it isn't, but I'm just pointing out the gist of a several other threads where screen size was discussed.
WSJ: Apple to increase iPhone screen size to 'at least' 4-inches
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I'm fairly certain it isn't, but I'm just pointing out the gist of a several other threads where screen size was discussed.
Which threads? I seem to have a different memory of those threads. I think most people said that the PPI would fall, but still be acceptable within Apple's Retina math formula.
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Sometimes it feels like we love hating on the competition more than we enjoy usin our own phones...
I don't care about screen size if it feels good in use and doesn't awkwardly fit in my pockets.
The more fun argument to have will be the "Is it Retina" conversation we have if there isn't a res bump to go with it.
I don't care about screen size if it feels good in use and doesn't awkwardly fit in my pockets.
The more fun argument to have will be the "Is it Retina" conversation we have if there isn't a res bump to go with it.
Hmm. I forgot about that discussion, sounds interesting. But a 6th row of icons?
freenudemacusers
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is the kitchen appliance still around?
iirc he got banned for his Apple trolling.
I remember reading that. I call bullshit. I can't see Apple doing something like that which jeopardizes a huge amount of their apps and in many cases entire UI. We'll see, though.
kurtrussell
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You mean the one where you lost mobile signal if you held it wrong? That one?
freenudemacusers
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apple magic means it will feel and act like 3.5".
Foliorum Viridum
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Ah see, I have small hands and hated the original Xbox controller!
Proof you can't really stereotype people who like certain screen sizes.
Well a bunch of people here were arguing that there's no way they'd increase screen size and let the DPI fall to below 'retina display' standards (or change aspect ratio) and my suggestion to triple the original iPhone res was deemed unacceptable. To be fair we were all talking about a potential 4.6" screen.
How would it jeopardize apps? Older apps would run letterboxed. Problem solved.
The one that I've been using for more than a year without a single dropped call?
Yeah, that one.
You don't call that jeopardizing apps? I can't imagine Apple not looking at that as jeopardizing apps.
Ah well, there have been other threads about 4" screens, from back before the 4S announcement.
iPhone apps have run letterboxed on the iPad for years. They're hardly averse to it.
if they can make the bezel smaller and the phone thinner it'll be okay. the cases that showed up in stores and got pulled just before the 4S launch were for an iphone that wasnt too much bigger. if the design remains the same it im okay with it.
the case design that got pulled was for something like this.
on the other hand i hope they dont go too big. lately i've seen a bunch of people with white samsung phones that are nearly the size of a bluray case. it's fucking ridiculous.
the case design that got pulled was for something like this.
on the other hand i hope they dont go too big. lately i've seen a bunch of people with white samsung phones that are nearly the size of a bluray case. it's fucking ridiculous.
Removing the bezel completely isn't such a good idea IMO since the inner part of your hand could easily touch the edge of the screen when reaching the other edge of the screen like that. 2-3mm of bezel is probably best.
Fine. But you can easily seen that many people (perhaps less realistic than you) are still claiming that sub-300dpi and/or different aspect ratio are totally unApple-like or whatever.
... That doesn't mean the problem was solved. I seriously cannot believe any iPad/iPhone fan would honestly consider letterboxes apps to be an acceptable solution.
The problem will be solved by developers updating their apps to fit the new resolution. Which I don't doubt that they would be scrambling to do asap.
I've had an iphone, an Inspire (4.3"), and a Galaxy Nexus (4.65" or something like that). I thought the Inspire was about perfect. Right around 4" is the sweet spot imo.
And I think Apple will just make a 4 inch iphone. No resolution or aspect ratio changes. According to math at 4" and the current res that's still 288 ppi, and they'll use the same excuse as with the new ipad that the bump in size means you hold it farther away thus still retina. Refrigerator will bitch, no one else will care, it will still look great.
And I think Apple will just make a 4 inch iphone. No resolution or aspect ratio changes. According to math at 4" and the current res that's still 288 ppi, and they'll use the same excuse as with the new ipad that the bump in size means you hold it farther away thus still retina. Refrigerator will bitch, no one else will care, it will still look great.
I assumed that was obvious.
Well then shouldn't you have written "problem not solved"?
Are you seriously comparing iPhone apps running on an iPad to iPhone 4 apps running on an iPhone '5'? It's hardly synonymous.
I have no idea what problem you think I'm talking about. This solution solves my problem.
can't agree with you here. I don't think letterboxing is an elegant solution. your fingers would end up sliding to areas of the screen that have no controls on them.
I also don't think iphone apps running on the ipad is particularly elegant, either, but I suspect Apple made sure iPad 1 could do that as way to hedge their bets as they didn't know how the ipad would be received.
stretching the screen vertically could work for the basic apps that have nav on top, tab or controls on bottom and content in middle. the content window becomes longer but no controls need to change (although that upper left corner nav icon just became harder to hit...) But apps that customize the screen space in other ways would be messed up.
if they have to increase screen size, I would prefer they kept the same AR and drastically reduced side bezels on the phone to keep the shape small.
Boogalogist
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That's the Galaxy Note. A lot of people are actually quite surprised by its popularity.
Graphics Horse
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Oh no I've got black borders on my black borders!
D.Lo
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Agree, I honestly can't imagine a more beautiful and perfect design. And this is no fanboy thing, iPads, iPod Touch, 3GS etc are also uglier and worse designs than the iPhone 4, along with every other phone (most Android phones have pretty much been based on the 3GS design).
I could go with a bit f a bigger screen, I've never had problems with the size of the screen of my iPhone 4 so it isn't that much of a big deal to me.
I can see the thumb reach argument, can't say I've ever had problems reaching anything on the screen, but my thumb reaches a bit further out so I would be fine with a size increase.
My mum however will be happy if they make the iPod touch line screens bigger, she constantly tells me she prefers her iPod Touch over her Android phone for general stuff but that the screen is too small, lol.
Personally I hope they keep the iPhone 4/4S look, I think it's a beautiful phone.
I can see the thumb reach argument, can't say I've ever had problems reaching anything on the screen, but my thumb reaches a bit further out so I would be fine with a size increase.
My mum however will be happy if they make the iPod touch line screens bigger, she constantly tells me she prefers her iPod Touch over her Android phone for general stuff but that the screen is too small, lol.
Personally I hope they keep the iPhone 4/4S look, I think it's a beautiful phone.
U n i o n 0015
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The only way it could be better is if it was thinner. But the size is perfect, fits just well enough in your pocket. My friend has a generic HTC and the thing is the size of a bible.
Good Job Bob
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The iPhone 4 design will be a classic of industrial design, no doubt about it.
It really is a marvel.
You said that letterboxing would solve your problem... *i'm confused* *shrug* carry-on
AbsoluteZero
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The iPhone 4 is the perfect size. A great looking screen that still fits in your pocket.
Hee's hoping a "iPhone Nano" is offered in case they go too ridiculous.
Hee's hoping a "iPhone Nano" is offered in case they go too ridiculous.
we'll have to bite down hard on the pillow
Why not start slowly buying new pants with slightly bigger pockets in preparation. Make a thread about it so it'll be publicly known too. That way you can just say: "Luckily the bigger-pocket trend hit the fashion industry mid 2012. Apple is awesome at fashion."
You could possibly avoid most of the crow that way
You could possibly avoid most of the crow that way
freenudemacusers
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and use two 4s' to wedge our asscheeks apart.
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