No.. They've never put out a new iPhone with the same specs of the previous one.
WSJ: Apple to increase iPhone screen size to 'at least' 4-inches
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No.. They've never put out a new iPhone with the same specs of the previous one.
Well, historically speaking, the 3G had the same CPU/GPU and RAM as the original iPhone, but it doesn't really matter.
This new iPhone will absolutely be spec bumped from the 4S.
BruiserBear
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16:9 sucks for photography and photo viewing
Yeah, I'm not so sure I like this 16:9 idea at all.
While I'm certainly concerned about the phone getting too big, I think they could bump the overall screen up around 4 inches and thing would still be OK. It doesn't even have to be 4 inches, 3.8 or 3.9 would be just fine for almost everyone.
On the other hand, nearly every mobile website would be better with a 16:9 iPhone. Personally I don't browse desktop websites at all with my phone (why would you even want to?) so the increased vertical size is nothing but an advantage.
Ah yeah, forgot about that. But yeah, this will definitely be a bump from the 4S. As crazy as the processor is in the 4S, I expect something much better in the next one.
They're actually going with a longer screen? Jesus, what retarded move is that taking a dump all over the original apps?
Then again in a year or so everyone will be adjusting to that and we'll all see clear. TBH I'd like to see more widescreen games. It'd only be a matter of time before Android devices start doing the same
Then again in a year or so everyone will be adjusting to that and we'll all see clear. TBH I'd like to see more widescreen games. It'd only be a matter of time before Android devices start doing the same
Mr. Wonderful
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Wow, I hope this 16:9 rumor isn't true... I would live with it, but it would just be so dumb. The current aspect ratio is great, especially compared to 16:9.
ThatCrazyGuy
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Seems like this would be good for games? I hope the Touch gets this new screen, which I assume will happen.
"If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said a 3:2 3.5" screen." - Tim Cook, October 2012
NYR
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Who knows....it won't be all brand new, Apple never re-invents everything.
Pretty much confirmed really. iPod touch parts.
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/22...ller-ipod-touch-front-panel-iphone-5-cameras/
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/22...ller-ipod-touch-front-panel-iphone-5-cameras/
But a GPU bump is overkill for that size screen and no CPU bump might be harsh for something that will go LTE with a small cell-phone sized battery.
I know I argued that it would use A5X earlier, but I'm beginning to think its not a good fit.
My guess is A5X is likely. And since that was designed when the iPad quadrupled it's resolution it should blaze on the next iPhone if it is only a 20% increase in pixel size
Pretty much confirmed really. iPod touch parts.
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/22...ller-ipod-touch-front-panel-iphone-5-cameras/
That doesn't look to bad, I wonder what the measurements are. I hope it's not significantly taller than the current iPhone.
I'd guess 1.3cm or less. Less than 1/2" for you imperial users.
NYR
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Pretty much confirmed really. iPod touch parts.
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/22...ller-ipod-touch-front-panel-iphone-5-cameras/
That's a shame. Was really hoping for a serious innovation this go around.
Good Job Bob
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Properly shit.
mescalineeyes
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I DONT WANNA GO TO THERE
Maybe someday you'll get to join us in the proper tablet ratio-based civilized world.
That's not a big deal. I'm liking what I'm seeing. The rumor that really worries me is the supposed micro-dock, I like being able to dock my iPhone/iPad on my alarm clock. Please don't change the dock Apple!
Deadly Cyclone
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I'm 100% happy with a bigger screen. I wonder if they will keep the 4 design though, or go with a different design.
brotkasten
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Pretty much confirmed really. iPod touch parts.
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/05/22...ller-ipod-touch-front-panel-iphone-5-cameras/
Even as someone who doesn't want an iPhone at any point, I feel bad for (future) iPhone users.
Now I fear for the next iPad.
Good Job Bob
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Windows Phones have 16:9 screens as well, feel bad for everyone.
Deadly Cyclone
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Someone explain to me why 16:9 on portable devices is bad.
brotkasten
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Not yet! 800 x 480 isn't 16:9.
There are ICS tablets with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Because it was shown on Android phones first.
Vinterbird
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I think more or less the entire world will be disappointed if they don't change it. Keeping the same design and making the screen larger would seem really lazy. They need a new design built around the larger screen, not force it upon the current design.
There's nothing wrong with 16:9, I used it on my Galaxy Nexus and it was fine. The size of that thing was a hinderance, not the aspect ratio. I'm happy that Apple won't be increasing the width of the phone, if they were to maintain the 16:10 ratio the width would have to grow in size too. A taller phone isn't a big deal, I wider one would make it more difficult to use one handed.
StoppedInTracks
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Why is widescreen bad again?
Good Job Bob
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Ah, yeah; my bad then.
I think MS will go for 1280x720 just like Android OEMs did though so...fuck it all.
No, because it's fucking trash.
Lord Error
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It's worse than 3:2 aspect when using the landscape mode. With full browser page in landscape, you actually see much less content with 16:9 aspect. Same when writing emails etc in landscape.
I also feel Apple is just dialing this in, and doing the easiest possible thing - can't believe they won't even make the screen bezel thinner. I just see nothing that this aspect ratio solves, and it just creates several problem that weren't there before, especially for people with smaller hands.
If you're jumping to Verizon now you might as well get a 4G unlimited data plan while they are still available and then switch to the next iPhone whenever it comes out.
Good Job Bob
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That's the iPod, I imagine the iPhone is going to have a different design.
You can't get an unlimited 4G plan as a new customer.
they don't have unlimited though? just 2-5-10 and 4-7-12 with hotspot
mescalineeyes
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Take your phone.
Extend your thumb to the bottom left of the screen.
Now to the top right.
This works perfectly with the iPhone's size/ratio.
Well, for one, you're not going to get any better readability of articles out of a phone with the same width but extra height. The text will be the same size when it stretches to the edges of the screen. So one of the major advantages of a larger screen -- better legibility of text, larger rendering of web pages -- isn't going to be at an advantage over the same screen width but non-widescreen. Same issue for portrait with the keyboard up, unless they go for an extremely thin but wide keyboard, which would be a usability nightmare.
I can already see myself hating this thing to be honest.
Also the proportions of the phone will be horrible, but lots of people don't consider 'it's a beautiful object' to be a good reason to like something. But personally I think a good chunk of my love for the iPhone 4 is that it's probably the most attractive piece of consumer electronics on the market.
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