Larger Screen, New Form Factor More Likely For iPhone 6
Posted by Michael Nace on Monday Sep 12, 2011 Under iPhone 6 Opinion
As rumors that the iPhone 5 will stick with the same old form factor and screen size crystalize, it is more likely that Apple might save a larger screen and radical, net design for the iPhone 6.
There’s not much to be said about the iPhone 6 these days — mainly because we’re still waiting for the iPhone 5. But how the iPhone 5 turns out in the end will have much to do with the prognosticating for the iPhone 6 going forward. That being said, as we approach the announcement of the next iPhone, it is looking less and less likely that the new iPhone will sport either a larger screen or new form factor.
As we have reported on our sister site, the iPhone 5 News Blog, it is quite possible that Apple simply doesn’t believe in the notion of beefing up the size of its flagship smartphone. Instead, it may be a policy of Cupertino’s designers to keep a healthy amount of space in between the screens of the iPhone and iPad, seeking to avoid any product confusion between a smartphone and tablet PC. As we’ve seen in the mobile computing market lately, those lines are beginning to blur. And while that blurry line might help competitors, Apple has a vested interest in keeping its customers buying both iPhones and iPads.
However, there’s is another possibility with respect to the iPhone’s screen that might encourage Cupertino to develop a large-screened iPhone 6 in 2012.
You may recall that the iPhone 3G was followed up by the 3Gs, a refreshed model that utilized essentially the same screen and form factor as its predecessor. Then, the iPhone 4 came along and represented a complete overhaul of the iPhone design. But as a whole, we’ve only really seen two different from factors from Apple when it comes to the iPhone, and there’s no reason to believe that, all of a sudden, they will begin to change the form factor every year.
Because of this, Apple may have been resigned itself to using the current form factor for the next iPhone, which would mean that they would be severely limited in increasing the screen size.
2012 could be a completely different story, however, with the iPhone 6 taking on a completely new form factor. If Apple decides to cast a new die for the iPhone 6‘s chassis, then there’s no reason to believe that it won’t have a 4″+ screen to go with its new look.
For early iPhone adopters who religiously buy every new iPhone, then it shouldn’t be too much of a stress to have to wait one more year for an iPhone 6 with a 4″+ screen. To be sure, the iPhone 5 will sport enough new features, like iOS 5, iCloud, and an 8-megapixel camera, to keep your busy for at least 12 months or so.
However, if you’re a 3Gs user who skipped the iPhone 4 in hopes that this year’s iPhone would feature a beefy screen, you might be in for yet another year-long wait for the iPhone 6.
By Michael Nace
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September 13th, 2011 at 12:39 am
Apple do not want to develop a reputation for releasing a new product the next year keeping the same thing but giving it a memory boost or something.
Apple want to be seen as inovators.
They got away with the iPod shell for 3 generations of iPhone because it was a well known design and there was also no real competition in the smart phone market other than Blackberry and that was a totally different product to the iPhone.
Times have changed and not only is there alot of smartphone makers out there now ( Samsung, Windows, Blackberry, Nokia etc ) but today people know what they want when they buy a new phone and they chose the phone that best suits them and don’t buy just because of a product name.
I think that the iPhone 5 will almost certainly be a brand new product because thats the only way they can keep the innovation reputation
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September 14th, 2011 at 10:39 am
I like the Android style notification light.
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September 23rd, 2011 at 6:18 am
New Apple patent released 22nd Sept 2011 shows Apple’s concept for future devices:
http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2011/09/future-iphones-will-communicate-with-parking-meters-doors-more.html#more
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