iPhone 5 has a bigger screen: New clues revealed
Apple is reportedly planning to unveil the iPhone 5 on 12 September, and while we’ve seen a few hints that a large redesign is on the cards, this week has seen the most clear evidence yet. A new developer release of iOS 6, which the iPhone 5 is expected to run on launch, supports a very curious new screen resolution – and that can only mean a bigger screen.
There have been reports that the next iPhone, the iPhone 5, whatever it may be called, will see a larger screen debut for the first time – around 4-inches as opposed to the 3.5-inch diagonal width of every iPhone screen since the first in 2007. Leaked parts seemed to back that up – as does a new discovery by the clever cats at 9to5Mac.
New iPhone 5 release date revealed
This week, the site discovered that the iOS 6 simulator for Macs, which is used by developers to create apps in time for launch this Autumn, can be made to run Apple’s mobile operating system at a new resolution: 640×1,136. Most tellingly, when it does, a new fifth row of apps appears, suggesting that Apple deliberately coded this in in preparation for the iPhone 5.
Now, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S both have a 3.5-inch screen with a display resolution of 640×960 – the extra 176 rows of pixels found in the simulator match the previous rumours that the new iPhone 5 will have a longer screen, and less bezel on the top and bottom of the device.
Would you buy a 4-inch iPhone 5 instead of an Android phone with a giant screen? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments.
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SchoolBoyError08 August 2012
I really think just making the screen slightly larger isnt going to work at all. Apple have been running the same UI since the first iPhone without any real changes in the design of iOS over the years. For me to buy an iPhone, theres got to be a decent redesign of iOS, (the new iPhone has curved glass back, according to an Apple developer and worker I know). Other than that, a Samsung S3 with a bigger screen and good UI is really tempting and should be.
Report as inappropriateAnonymous08 August 2012
Sounds like a great phone, however I am worrying whether they will continue with the iPhone franchise and begin to produce screens half the size of the iPad. When will they end? I would prefer to buy the iPhone 5 because I am used to the Apple Platform, not Android.
Report as inappropriateOllie08 August 2012
I have an iPhone 4 at the moment and I am getting the iPhone 5 as soon as possible, I would love a bigger screen! I would never go off iPhones and I would even think about getting an android, YOU CANNOT BEAT APPLE!!
Report as inappropriateoptiknerv08 August 2012
wow.... gadget show is up to date as usual [/sarcasm]
Report as inappropriateandy h08 August 2012
can not wait to see the iphone 5 got a android tablet wich i s gr8 but android can not touch apple in apps or performance bring it on apple
Report as inappropriateJoe c08 August 2012
I own a Samsung galaxy note and so many people comment saying that the screen is so beautiful and easy to use. This is mainly due to androids better os, its funny to see apple finally turning around and deciding to make the new iPhone bigger instead of even smaller than the last one. Also interested to see what new things apple have copied from android in ios6...
Report as inappropriateowen08 August 2012
Iphone trend is blead you try of money and you return to spend more I can't see me falling into the trap of being an apple nut! But nice phone and the same of holding one as I used to internet nearlly bankrubed me data is juicey on contract. I am sticking to my blackberry 9900 for now!
Report as inappropriateRob Moorhouse 08 August 2012
Ive got the iPhone 4s 64gb, and it's good for all the apps and camera n stuff. But has a phone with the current 3G network with O2 it's absalutly rubbish. So until this poo country decides to launch 4g nation wide for the iPhone 5 launch. I will defo not get it.
Report as inappropriatebig chris08 August 2012
I phone cant stick it were the sun i have new samsung and my mates have htc's . I phones are old news!
Report as inappropriateRay J08 August 2012
I've owned an iPhone since day one, and still have an iPhone 4S which is locked in the drawer. I now have a Samsung Note and think they both have their good and bad points. I can not make up my mind which is the best, if apple does increase their screen size and open up the UI a lot more, they can take the lead again and I would buy the iPhone 5 and sell my Samsung and 4S.
Report as inappropriatenista91308 August 2012
i dont think, changing the bloody screen size is a big thing, i mean apple is jus entering the battle of the large screen smart phones, and we can all say that andriod phones are far more better with the big screens than apple now. and android is always inventing something new with their new UI's whilst apple is using the same looking UI over and over again with few changes. even RIM is doing better at changing their game, with their new Blackberry 10 devices that they going to bring out...apple need to step up
Report as inappropriateAms9008 August 2012
i'm a huge apple fan and i really love all your products, i have brought iPod, iPhone, Macbook Pro, iMac but only thing is left for me to buy is IPad but even though i have so many products from apple i really don't want to buy an IPad. But IPhone is my life, iPhone 5 not just have a bigger screen but it should have more features better than S3. Come on Apple beat Samsung Galaxy s3 and shut every SOB who has brought it
Report as inappropriateSteve 08 August 2012
People, the s3 is the best phone out there right now. iOS 6 will not make huge leaps forward on the current iOS and the slightly longer screen is no match for the beauty available on the s3, wait till Samsung gets jelly bean (rumoured to be in oct) iPhone won't be able to touch it.
Report as inappropriateliltoffee08 August 2012
I read some information leaks about iPhone 5 last week, and it included a new smaller connector port - THAT alone is disappointingly enough to put me off - I have at least half a dozen products that have docking stations/connectors on them, and I have no intention of having to buy yet another accessory to still be able to use them compatibly with iPhone. I have iPhone4 and I really like it, but I am not drawn enough by the bigger screen to order the new one when it becomes available.
Report as inappropriateSteveLufcAllan09 August 2012
I've heard the new iPhone will not have YouTube integrated in 2 it if that's right I think the iPhone4s I've got is the last iPhone I will be getting because the Galaxy Note 2 will be out nearly same time and il be getting that instead sorry apple bin a fan for time I've had all the iPhone's this might be the last
Report as inappropriateSean Cripps09 August 2012
I have always loved the design and feel to the iPhone but when my contract was up back in May and there was no idea of when the iPhone was to be released I started to look elsewhere. I decided to purchase my first android phone (HTC One X) and OMG I will never look back. Since having the HTC I have realised that there is so much more then the iPhone. With other more impressive phones on the current market already having a larger screen I cant see its worth the wait for the iPhone 5.
Report as inappropriateadam09 August 2012
really not too fussed bout a bigger screen - yes it will be good having a slightly bigger screen but for me the one thing I really hope they have sorted is the home button ! its the only thing that has let me down on my 4 and had it since day 1 of release.
Report as inappropriateSteveLufcAllan14 August 2012
I've heard the new iPhone won't have YouTube that might make me sway 2 the New Galaxy Note out @ the same time as the new iPhone is released
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