Wondering just how much bigger that next-generation iPhone screen might
be? A new video of the leaked part shows it getting cozy with an iPhone
4S.
What may or may not be the larger screen adorning the next iPhone has been captured on video.
No, you won't see the actual screen. Instead it's the glass panel that your fingers and face grease up.
Japanese Apple blog Macotakara today published a visual comparison of the mystery part that's been floating around for the past few days, putting it next to the existing iPhone to show just how much bigger the screen would be:
The two notable changes, of course, are that the screen is taller, and that the FaceTime camera has been moved to the very top, center of the device -- just as it is on the iPad. It also matches up with the look of the purportedly leaked parts that surfaced last week, as well as the ones posted on Apple blog 9to5Mac this week.
Numerous reports have suggested Apple's moving to a slightly bigger screen with its next iPhone. The change is expected to bring a change in both resolution and aspect ratio, both of which might be new considerations for developers on Apple's platform.
some observations :
*The video clearly shows a new glass front which shows a larger screen size, and some other tweaks.
I have no idea where you got "the same design from 2010" from. Considering the iPhone has never gotten a screen size change, this is clearly a departure from previous iPhones and their minuscule screen sizes (if the video isn't a fake).
And nobody said this was revolutionary, and Apple hasn't used that tagline to market their products in a few years (but Steve Jobs did overuse the term).
*You're expecting a worse design? Given how many components need to be in the unit, the size of the battery to power them, I'm not sure I can think of a better enclosure then antenna as frame then toughened glass front and back. Can you?
Apple design is primarily about being "efficient", the current iPhone design (love it or hate it) is about as efficient as you can get (by efficient I mean small volume with the minimum of extraneous finishing - essentially that's some silver decals on the rear glass and black or white paint).
If there is to be "revolution" (or more likely "innovation") I'd expect it to be in the software. Probably a far better mapping application, Siri out of beta, tighter integration social networking, and if we're getting really innovative, a way to expose OS X style 'services' on iOS.
Oh and some people think it'll be taller too. What do I want out of it? Shipping for October would be nice (contracted till then).
*"I'm not sure I can think of a better enclosure then antenna as frame then toughened glass front and back. Can you?"
Yes. Actually, just about anything but that. The tough polycarbonate aka "cheap plastic" that Samsung uses, the laminated carbon fiber of the Motorola Droid Razer, the aluminum construction of the HTC Evo series... anything but fragile glass that shatters so easily.
*I had an Iphone 4 and loved it. I stopped using it because of an insurance problem I had when I damaged the phone. I was offered an HTC thunderbolt at a reduced price and have been using it ever since. Let me tell you what I miss. I cannot seamlessly switch between wifi and mobile networks. When I leave the range of my wifi network at school my device cuts off Pandora and it will stay off until I go back in, turn off wifi and my cellular network will then pick up the signal. Second, half way through my afternoon I have to throttle my phone by turning off 4g and switching to 3g so that my expanded 3100 battery will not die. When I had a stock battery I could not make it 4 hours on 4g. Third, I hate to have to have a kill app switch. I have to remember to use it every few hours so that my phone stays working fast and the battery lasts. Fourth, when I leave New Orleans (4g city) and head out of town I have to remember to turn off 4g if not my phone will constantly be searching for the signal, again draining my battery. Finally, android does not have an eco system worth mentioning. I am in between the Galaxy S3 or the new Iphone. Why, because there is no denying that once you have moved on to a larger screen you cannot go back.
*I don't mind it being a bit taller. The screen really did seem tiny (especially when I come from using a Droid Razr). From some of the other stories C-Net has published, including the ones about the shape, general design spy shots, I think it will be a great design. I'll be honest, the Iphone 4 is still IMO the most beautiful phone on the market. The shape just seems end-all perfect and the sharp edges and glass are still pretty stunning even with it being a few years old now. I'll welcome the new design which should just cut down on its thickness and make the screen the proper size.
The specs are another story... I'm not banking on huge changes, but hey, Apple follows will eat it up.
*I think they can squeeze a larger screen just on the current model by making the home button smaller and the speaker area smaller. If they increase the length of the phone it shouldn't be by much as long as they utilize the current space better.
I would also like to see higher data transfer speeds also on the next model. If you have a 5 minute video you know how long it takes to transfer that to iPhoto.
*I would bet that the iPhone is getting longer to accommodated a bigger battery for the upcoming 4G chipset, and the larger screen is just a byproduct of that happening.
Btw, the one thing I love about my iPhone 4 is the smaller form factor compared to the android competition. If I can't fit it in my pocket than I don't want it. I'll make my judgement when I see the final version, but if the iPhone grows significantly than I'll look at a different model.
An iPhone 4S next to the purported screen part.
(Credit:
Macotakara)What may or may not be the larger screen adorning the next iPhone has been captured on video.
No, you won't see the actual screen. Instead it's the glass panel that your fingers and face grease up.
Japanese Apple blog Macotakara today published a visual comparison of the mystery part that's been floating around for the past few days, putting it next to the existing iPhone to show just how much bigger the screen would be:
The two notable changes, of course, are that the screen is taller, and that the FaceTime camera has been moved to the very top, center of the device -- just as it is on the iPad. It also matches up with the look of the purportedly leaked parts that surfaced last week, as well as the ones posted on Apple blog 9to5Mac this week.
Numerous reports have suggested Apple's moving to a slightly bigger screen with its next iPhone. The change is expected to bring a change in both resolution and aspect ratio, both of which might be new considerations for developers on Apple's platform.
some observations :
*The video clearly shows a new glass front which shows a larger screen size, and some other tweaks.
I have no idea where you got "the same design from 2010" from. Considering the iPhone has never gotten a screen size change, this is clearly a departure from previous iPhones and their minuscule screen sizes (if the video isn't a fake).
And nobody said this was revolutionary, and Apple hasn't used that tagline to market their products in a few years (but Steve Jobs did overuse the term).
*You're expecting a worse design? Given how many components need to be in the unit, the size of the battery to power them, I'm not sure I can think of a better enclosure then antenna as frame then toughened glass front and back. Can you?
Apple design is primarily about being "efficient", the current iPhone design (love it or hate it) is about as efficient as you can get (by efficient I mean small volume with the minimum of extraneous finishing - essentially that's some silver decals on the rear glass and black or white paint).
If there is to be "revolution" (or more likely "innovation") I'd expect it to be in the software. Probably a far better mapping application, Siri out of beta, tighter integration social networking, and if we're getting really innovative, a way to expose OS X style 'services' on iOS.
Oh and some people think it'll be taller too. What do I want out of it? Shipping for October would be nice (contracted till then).
*"I'm not sure I can think of a better enclosure then antenna as frame then toughened glass front and back. Can you?"
Yes. Actually, just about anything but that. The tough polycarbonate aka "cheap plastic" that Samsung uses, the laminated carbon fiber of the Motorola Droid Razer, the aluminum construction of the HTC Evo series... anything but fragile glass that shatters so easily.
*I had an Iphone 4 and loved it. I stopped using it because of an insurance problem I had when I damaged the phone. I was offered an HTC thunderbolt at a reduced price and have been using it ever since. Let me tell you what I miss. I cannot seamlessly switch between wifi and mobile networks. When I leave the range of my wifi network at school my device cuts off Pandora and it will stay off until I go back in, turn off wifi and my cellular network will then pick up the signal. Second, half way through my afternoon I have to throttle my phone by turning off 4g and switching to 3g so that my expanded 3100 battery will not die. When I had a stock battery I could not make it 4 hours on 4g. Third, I hate to have to have a kill app switch. I have to remember to use it every few hours so that my phone stays working fast and the battery lasts. Fourth, when I leave New Orleans (4g city) and head out of town I have to remember to turn off 4g if not my phone will constantly be searching for the signal, again draining my battery. Finally, android does not have an eco system worth mentioning. I am in between the Galaxy S3 or the new Iphone. Why, because there is no denying that once you have moved on to a larger screen you cannot go back.
*I don't mind it being a bit taller. The screen really did seem tiny (especially when I come from using a Droid Razr). From some of the other stories C-Net has published, including the ones about the shape, general design spy shots, I think it will be a great design. I'll be honest, the Iphone 4 is still IMO the most beautiful phone on the market. The shape just seems end-all perfect and the sharp edges and glass are still pretty stunning even with it being a few years old now. I'll welcome the new design which should just cut down on its thickness and make the screen the proper size.
The specs are another story... I'm not banking on huge changes, but hey, Apple follows will eat it up.
*I think they can squeeze a larger screen just on the current model by making the home button smaller and the speaker area smaller. If they increase the length of the phone it shouldn't be by much as long as they utilize the current space better.
I would also like to see higher data transfer speeds also on the next model. If you have a 5 minute video you know how long it takes to transfer that to iPhoto.
*I would bet that the iPhone is getting longer to accommodated a bigger battery for the upcoming 4G chipset, and the larger screen is just a byproduct of that happening.
Btw, the one thing I love about my iPhone 4 is the smaller form factor compared to the android competition. If I can't fit it in my pocket than I don't want it. I'll make my judgement when I see the final version, but if the iPhone grows significantly than I'll look at a different model.
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