just think of the iphone 5 as a pair of tits!
In my mind the iPhone 4's size is the equivalent of a perfect C cup;
And Android phones with their 4.5'' screens are saggy bags of sand or comically inflated balloons.
WSJ: Apple to increase iPhone screen size to 'at least' 4-inches
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In my mind the iPhone 4's size is the equivalent of a perfect C cup;
And Android phones with their 4.5'' screens are saggy bags of sand or comically inflated balloons.
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I quite like one of the concepts I've seen, here. Still isn't as hot as the 4, but it's not too far off. Thing is, that's just some artist guesswork.
Besides, it's new man! New!
I quite like one of the concepts I've seen, here. Still isn't as hot as the 4, but it's not too far off. Thing is, that's just some artist guesswork.
I was thinking specifically of build quality (although I shouldn't really cast aspersions on the build quality of Casio stuff).
I don't immediately, no. I haven't bought a 4S yet. I play lots of iOS games though and I want the latest whizzbang effects when I do.
Besides, it's new man! New!
Hmmmmm. Maybe I ought to consider a change of phone, I hear that ICS update is pretty cool.........
VariantX04
Loser slave of the system :(
Come October, we will be living in a world where you could get an iPhone 4 for free with a contract. Craziness. I wonder where we'll be technology-wise 10 years from now.
freenudemacusers
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I think you just sold smokydave an android
Interesting if true. I can't see a logical (ie. simple) resolution jump to be made, so unless they plan on making things more difficult for devs ... they're going to have to move the goal posts a bit as far as 'retina' goes.
iPhone 4's resolution actually has some wiggle room in that regard - it beats the target for 'retina' - but not by enough to make the jump to 4"
iPhone 4's resolution actually has some wiggle room in that regard - it beats the target for 'retina' - but not by enough to make the jump to 4"
ThatCrazyGuy
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good! Hopefully new ipod touch is going the same route soon.
Eventually, he will. His old phone will die, or become unusable, and the specs will get better, and the games will get more intensive.
I think you just sold smokydave an android
Oh crap D:
Google Lolo Ferrari and think again!
davepoobond
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ipad with phone capabilities?
or iphone with ipad capabilities?
or maybe its just the ipad 7 inch
or iphone with ipad capabilities?
or maybe its just the ipad 7 inch
How very droll.
In all seriousness, Apple has been quite realistic in their distance reference numbers thus far. I'm curious to see if that will stand now that all their lines are moving to higher resolution. Wonder if they'll back away from the branding?
freenudemacusers
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users will strain their thumbs to reach the corners and naturally push the phone in a downward tilt, creating the perfect viewing arc and distance for Retina.
just according to plan.
Souldriver
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The smaller screen of the iPhone was the biggest draw of the iPhone for me personally. I even remember a time how I thought the thing was too huge. I fucking hate large electronic devices that are meant to be portable (as in: worn in your pockets).
Let's hope the iPhone still stays available in smaller screen size, so that the bigger=better trend in phones isn't truly cemented.
Let's hope the iPhone still stays available in smaller screen size, so that the bigger=better trend in phones isn't truly cemented.
And because you have to hold it further away for the effect, it's better for your retina!
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Jack Scofield
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Apple fans seem to be worried that a larger screen won't fit into their hipster skinny jeans.
Just how tight are your pants that a marginally larger device won't fit into your pockets?
Just how tight are your pants that a marginally larger device won't fit into your pockets?
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God I'm going to hate "discussing" that with everyone here. It'd be so much simpler to argue on GAF about this if Apple bumps the screen size, bumps the resolution to match it...and we can all argue about dev supporting the new res/old res for iPhone.
I personally think Apple's going to hold themselves to their own definition of Retina (at the viewing distance they originally quoted at the 4 release) or they'll explicitly say that it's Retina at some new distance instead, but the slightly larger screen would be held further from the face anyways justifying it.
I'm expecting them to be upfront about it, but it won't please GAF regardless.
freenudemacusers
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what kind of dweeb puts a phone in their pants
I'm not worried about my pants, I'm worried about how the phone will feel in hand, and how well it can be operated with one hand.
They could bump the New iPhone's resolution to the old iPad's. it would have a 320 PPI display at 4''.
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I always said that 4 inches was the sweet spot, with 4.3 being the maximum in terms of comfort.
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I have pretty small hands to be honest, and if I can handle even the larger android devices one handed pretty easily, I'd say most probably could. Having said that, in many ways I find the iPhone 4S more uncomfortable to use than say the Galaxy Nexus, because it's much more boxy and feels heavier (even though it barely is heavier) because of the much smaller surface area to spread the weight.
But you said you didn't care about the screen size yet those worries, especially the one about how well it can be operated with one hand, will be resolved in large part by the screen size...
You did?
I've never understood what there even was to 'discuss' though. The only people that have had problems are those that don't understand what Apple actually claimed.
Something either is or isn't 'retina' by Apple's definition. Really the only arguing point is whether you agree with the distance measurement they assume. Granted a higher level discussion is whether you agree with their arcsecond valuation - but that's really a separate argument. It's a known quantity, so as long as they are meeting it their marketing is sound.
They've kind of put themselves in a corner, so yeah I think they'll be up front about it either way.
Wonder if they'll simply create two categories or something? Retina and High DPI? Actually achieving retina at all monitor sizes for their laptops and desktops seems problematic.
Wrong aspect ratio
What? How does a larger screen make it easier to use one handed? You're not making a lot of sense today.
Good Job Bob
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Retina, or being unable to perceive pixels at the typical viewing distance you use the device is a worthy philosophy and I hope Apple sticks to it religiously --- and I think they will.
+1
Would love two versions, and if apple is smart that's what they'll do! One for the original fans of the iphone4 and one for big screen people. They could make a nice presentation out of it as well! Please everyone!
Mr. Wonderful
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4" would be so great for reading.
Most importantly, it'll be so big for older adults who's vision is going. My parents have such a hard time with the 3.5" screen.
Most importantly, it'll be so big for older adults who's vision is going. My parents have such a hard time with the 3.5" screen.
The text or icons wouldn't be any bigger
I'm trying to make sense of your posts and failing badly :/
earlier:
and now
I hope they're able to pull off something like this;
I'd be pretty shocked if they didn't. To be honest, thin bezels are a big thing mobile design at the moment. Cramming in as much as you can in without affecting size, battery or weight seem to be biggies.
EDIT: Didn't realise the aspect ratio changed. That does bring forward some new design contraints. Be interesting to see how they deal with it. Go widescreen or keep a design with lots of redundant space lol.
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I hope they're able to pull off something like this;
I hope not, it'd ruin the aspect ratio.
I don't want widescreen aspect ratios on my mobile devices.
I hear they're more like grapefruits. What do you think of that? Should I tell them to hold a Galaxy Note for you?
I hope they're able to pull off something like this;
The aspect ration is wrong
So just out of curiosity, what would you prefer then, a phone with more redundant physical space (instead of screen real estate) or a more square like (or less rectangular length wise) design?
Good Job Bob
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The latter.
Wait...why not?
Good Job Bob
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It's sub-par compared to 3:2/4:3 for everything but watching movies/TV shows.
How so? I've had both and have enjoyed the widescreen ratio better. I'm sure it's just a preference thing though.
And here we go..
I think this may be true for a 3.5" phone, but disagree with it on anything bigger. Then again, I'll buy whatever they put out.
Obviously they could shave off a bit of the bezel on the sides or (ugh) add a millimeter or two to the phone's width. The mockup is more about illustrating the possibility of a bigger screen while keeping the device as small as the existing iPhones.
I think it might be less comfortable to use as a phone and one handed with that sort of shape though. When using devices one handed, the pinky finger and the index finger tend to be quite far apart. Already longer than the length of the current 4S in most cases. But who knows.
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