@tallest skil, 6" does seem a bit large.. Part of the de.... Ok example here trying to spell a word and it's not looking correct and auto-correct is not helping. Now what, grab a actual Dictionary or open a second window?
iPhone I must push home button go to my app and then return.
My feeling is if Apple introduced an iPhone with >4" screen, something will be unique about it. You'd probably not notice it unless you hold it in your hand. But the photos will not show it causing the naysayers to complain about apple's tardiness to increase screen size and that's it's ho-hum. I've noticed this with the fatty iPod nano and this year with the iPhone 5C. Both seemed like no big deal until you physically interact with it. Something about the way it feels in the hand. Even the plastic 5C felt pretty substantial in a way that cannot be conveyed in photos. The click of the Lightning connector too.
What is more enjoyable is this article and it's glorious replies. It's like you're married and your partners been dissed. You seriously need to get in the real world and except all companies copy good ideas. iPhone copied, OS copied by google, Android OS and BBM copied by Apple. Smart watch idea copied by Samsung, iOS 7 clone of Android.
Great companies and we're the beneficiaries, chillax people
“It’s fine if Samsung steals everything that Apple does without punishment or recourse of any sort. Stop complaining about how Samsung steals from Apple. Innovate, don’t litigate.”
There's nothing to be ashamed of being a copier. It's been a very successful strategy and the ends justify the means. Or put differently, where would Nokia and Blackberry be if they had copied iPhone faster? They'd be in Samsung's shoes. Samsung needs to come out of the closet and be THE leader in copying Apple.
There's nothing to be ashamed of being a copier. It's been a very successful strategy and the ends justify the means. Or put differently, where would Nokia and Blackberry be if they had copied iPhone faster? They'd be in Samsung's shoes. Samsung needs to come out of the closet and be THE leader in copying Apple.
Great. You hoe the field. You plant the seeds, weed it, water it. I eat the crop. No shame in that. Better I get it than your children. Better yet, what I don't eat, I'll sell for a nice profit. Me so smart! Me live long time!
If you want a larger touch screen buy one. Apple has them only in:
3.5
4.0
7.9
9.7
That might change, possibly with a larger iPad. The smallest 3.5" probably will get EOL-ed next year. We might get a wearable thing from Apple, though even though that probably has a touch screen I wouldn't want to put it in the category as we know it now.
As already posted, a 6 inch phone cannot possibly be in a phone category; the phone needs to be mobile, pocketable, small, in your (one) hand, in a small pocket. As mobile phones always have been - for a reason.
I also started to doubt seriously there will be an iPhone in 4.5 - 5.0" range. I know what kind of market it can serve and it seems Apple is not willing to make certain trade-ins just for this market segment. At least not now and in the near future. Customer who buys 5" phone is not a tablet buyer as well. So, the question is whether it is worth chasing this segment and risking many 4" iPhone + iPad settling with 5" iPhone or stick with current customer base? I don't know. I am not certain Apple knows, but they surely know better as myself.
That's the reason why I never will buy a Samsung product. If you buy Samsung products you communicate very clear: "I am a copycat. I don't have any own idea. I always a second mover. I never innovate by my own BUT i like to win, I like it cheap, second best.
That's OK for the most, but NOT for the rest of us.
I also started to doubt seriously there will be an iPhone in 4.5 - 5.0" range. I know what kind of market it can serve and it seems Apple is not willing to make certain trade-ins just for this market segment. At least not now and in the near future. Customer who buys 5" phone is not a tablet buyer as well. So, the question is whether it is worth chasing this segment and risking many 4" iPhone + iPad settling with 5" iPhone or stick with current customer base? I don't know. I am not certain Apple knows, but they surely know better as myself.
Good points. And it looks like Apple is sticking with their 'non-phablet' stance, and I wholeheartedly agree. If they strt make it, fine, but don't replace the iPhone. Otherwise I will.
People who buy 5 inch phones are those who are satisfied with compromises. A big phone is a pain for portability and one hand usability. A big phone is still way to small to be a true content device like a tablet. 5 inch phones are huge in asia because many people only can afford one device.
Apple can get away with a 4.5 inch phone with zero bezel that still will be portable and usable with one hand. Looking more down the road a foldable screen could be another option
Also good points. As long as they don't make the device itself any larger. I liked the older model way better; this 4" phone now sometimes gets stuck in my pockets and makes it difficult to get out, Was easier with the 3.5" But yeah, a larger screen in the same FF should work.
"Gold" colored plastic? That's classy. Also, isn't that false advertising? "Elegance is a touch of gold"... it's neither gold or elegant....it's not even metal.
People who buy 5 inch phones are those who are satisfied with compromises. A big phone is a pain for portability and one hand usability. A big phone is still way to small to be a true content device like a tablet. 5 inch phones are huge in asia because many people only can afford one device.
Apple can get away with a 4.5 inch phone with zero bezel that still will be portable and usable with one hand. Looking more down the road a foldable screen could be another option
I don't know, really....But 4.5" doesn't seem to serve any special purpose. If resolution stays 2x then pixel would be grater which I doubt Apple would do something like that. Enlarging it with greater resolution could generate more fuss for developers as income....As I said, I don't know, what would be the best choice. Perhaps just keep with current line.
People who buy 5 inch phones are those who are satisfied with compromises. A big phone is a pain for portability and one hand usability. A big phone is still way to small to be a true content device like a tablet. 5 inch phones are huge in asia because many people only can afford one device.
Apple can get away with a 4.5 inch phone with zero bezel that still will be portable and usable with one hand. Looking more down the road a foldable screen could be another option
It makes one wonder why Samsung bothers with "mini" versions eg Galaxy S4 Mini, HTC is also releasing a Mini version of the One.
I guess they want to compete with the number one best selling smartphone's screen size.
but who cares, go make a commercial about how you've had a gold colored phone 1st, then the next company can say NO we did. Then an old fashioned wall phone company can say they had a gold phone, then a company who made an old fashioned rotary phone can say they all had a gold telephone blah blah blah yada yada yada etc etc etc who cares...
hehe
first! I'll give you first, I am so far from being the FIRST living being in the universe, where does that put me? :P
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@tallest skil, 6" does seem a bit large.. Part of the de.... Ok example here trying to spell a word and it's not looking correct and auto-correct is not helping. Now what, grab a actual Dictionary or open a second window?
iPhone I must push home button go to my app and then return.
Or just learn to spell...
My feeling is if Apple introduced an iPhone with >4" screen, something will be unique about it. You'd probably not notice it unless you hold it in your hand. But the photos will not show it causing the naysayers to complain about apple's tardiness to increase screen size and that's it's ho-hum. I've noticed this with the fatty iPod nano and this year with the iPhone 5C. Both seemed like no big deal until you physically interact with it. Something about the way it feels in the hand. Even the plastic 5C felt pretty substantial in a way that cannot be conveyed in photos. The click of the Lightning connector too.
I... I just can't tell what you're trying to say.
“It’s fine if Samsung steals everything that Apple does without punishment or recourse of any sort. Stop complaining about how Samsung steals from Apple. Innovate, don’t litigate.”
Great. You hoe the field. You plant the seeds, weed it, water it. I eat the crop. No shame in that. Better I get it than your children. Better yet, what I don't eat, I'll sell for a nice profit. Me so smart! Me live long time!
If you want a larger touch screen buy one. Apple has them only in:
3.5
4.0
7.9
9.7
That might change, possibly with a larger iPad. The smallest 3.5" probably will get EOL-ed next year. We might get a wearable thing from Apple, though even though that probably has a touch screen I wouldn't want to put it in the category as we know it now.
As already posted, a 6 inch phone cannot possibly be in a phone category; the phone needs to be mobile, pocketable, small, in your (one) hand, in a small pocket. As mobile phones always have been - for a reason.
I also started to doubt seriously there will be an iPhone in 4.5 - 5.0" range. I know what kind of market it can serve and it seems Apple is not willing to make certain trade-ins just for this market segment. At least not now and in the near future. Customer who buys 5" phone is not a tablet buyer as well. So, the question is whether it is worth chasing this segment and risking many 4" iPhone + iPad settling with 5" iPhone or stick with current customer base? I don't know. I am not certain Apple knows, but they surely know better as myself.
That's OK for the most, but NOT for the rest of us.
"Me love U long time!"
Good points. And it looks like Apple is sticking with their 'non-phablet' stance, and I wholeheartedly agree. If they strt make it, fine, but don't replace the iPhone. Otherwise I will.
Also good points. As long as they don't make the device itself any larger. I liked the older model way better; this 4" phone now sometimes gets stuck in my pockets and makes it difficult to get out, Was easier with the 3.5" But yeah, a larger screen in the same FF should work.
People who buy 5 inch phones are those who are satisfied with compromises. A big phone is a pain for portability and one hand usability. A big phone is still way to small to be a true content device like a tablet. 5 inch phones are huge in asia because many people only can afford one device.
Apple can get away with a 4.5 inch phone with zero bezel that still will be portable and usable with one hand. Looking more down the road a foldable screen could be another option
I don't know, really....But 4.5" doesn't seem to serve any special purpose. If resolution stays 2x then pixel would be grater which I doubt Apple would do something like that. Enlarging it with greater resolution could generate more fuss for developers as income....As I said, I don't know, what would be the best choice. Perhaps just keep with current line.
If your name is Xavier Edward Roxall.
Seems to me like the advantage Samsung has with iPhone on their assembly lines is these quick "let's slap something on like the iPhone" adjustments.
I mean, how hard is it for them to slow down production on a phone they assemble?
More reasons why companies need to ditch using their competitor as their manufacturer. This is going to bite Samsung fairly soon.
People who buy 5 inch phones are those who are satisfied with compromises. A big phone is a pain for portability and one hand usability. A big phone is still way to small to be a true content device like a tablet. 5 inch phones are huge in asia because many people only can afford one device.
Apple can get away with a 4.5 inch phone with zero bezel that still will be portable and usable with one hand. Looking more down the road a foldable screen could be another option
It makes one wonder why Samsung bothers with "mini" versions eg Galaxy S4 Mini, HTC is also releasing a Mini version of the One.
I guess they want to compete with the number one best selling smartphone's screen size.
Screen size is a furphy, a dead issue.
but who cares, go make a commercial about how you've had a gold colored phone 1st, then the next company can say NO we did. Then an old fashioned wall phone company can say they had a gold phone, then a company who made an old fashioned rotary phone can say they all had a gold telephone blah blah blah yada yada yada etc etc etc who cares...
hehe
first! I'll give you first, I am so far from being the FIRST living being in the universe, where does that put me? :P
Samsung needs to stop this ruse. The emperor has no clothes.
Or someone wear an urban sombrero.