iPhone 6: News & Rumours

The Governor

So the rumour mill sped up over the last week with countless sites sharing supposed leaked photos of its prototype, which seem to have been fake: leaked pics

What do you all reckon may make it to the iP6? Bigger screen, improved camera, tougher screen material?

Would love a bigger screen myself, not phablet sized but around the 4.7 inch mark. I'm not sure the camera will be bumped massively to compete with the 13 MP camera of the S4, given more pixels doesn't always mean better I'm thinking a 10MP camera with a lot of focus given to image stabilization? I assume the processor will only be a slight improvement over the 5s and perhaps this will be the first iPhone to make the leap to 2GB RAM?

What do the rest of you reckon and hope for?

Jamie2k9

Got the 5s last April and the battery is a serous issue for me now, wouldn't be on it all the time but am charging at least twice a day, closing apps, screen almost completely dark and still can't keep the battery. It's a lot of work carrying a charger around. Battery improvement should be number 1.

Anyone else have the same problem or should I maybe take it to the shop and see what they say.

irishmover

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Got the 5s last April and the battery is a serous issue for me now, wouldn't be on it all the time but am charging at least twice a day, closing apps, screen almost completely dark and still can't keep the battery. It's a lot of work carrying a charger around. Battery improvement should be number 1.

Anyone else have the same problem or should I maybe take it to the shop and see what they say.

That is an issue for most Smart phones. It depends on how much you use it though.

I know I do the same as you but I use my 5 regularly whilst at home and I've had to charge it after 8-9 hours. It was the same with any smart phone I owned.

If you barely use it and still have that issue then definitely something is wrong with the battery on your phone.

Passenger

A bigger screen seems to be the most warranted enhancement in the iPhone development but the actual device shouldn't increase in size too much as there is still space on current generation devices to increase screen size.

Zcott

Personally I'm hoping for a wider screen, preferably edge to edge. That's the one thing that makes a phone screen look big even if it isn't. I'd also like to see a sapphire screen as it's basically scratchproof, and I imagine there'll be a bigger form factor.

irishmover

Suppose just pretend it's an IPhone 6 commercial

The Governor

Zcott wrote: »

Personally I'm hoping for a wider screen, preferably edge to edge. That's the one thing that makes a phone screen look big even if it isn't. I'd also like to see a sapphire screen as it's basically scratchproof, and I imagine there'll be a bigger form factor.

It seems the "leaked" phone design would have been right up your alley

whiterebel

4.3" screen max. The Note and Galaxy lines are a joke they are so big, but I used a z10 BB for a while and the 4.2" screen is just right.
If you need more than 8mp buy a camera. The sensor is all important, not MP.
I've never had a problem with iPhone screens scratching.

Zcott

The Governor wrote: »

It seems the "leaked" phone design would have been right up your alley

Yep, saw that and decided I want one ;-)

ted1

I ain't be getting an another iphone unless they resolve the serious battery issue. I've stopped all apps from refreshing in the background and the battery life still sucks. Who cares about 18% thinner. I would rather 59% fatter if it meant I could use the phone for the duration if a work day without the phone dying.
I really don't think iPhones are fit for purpose with their poor battery life

hfallada

I'm using a galaxy s4 and I switched from a iPhone. I honestly can't use an iPhone anymore. The screen is just to small for me. One you get a 5 inch screen you can hack anything smaller.

Apples biggest weakest in China is the small screen size of its phone. I visited China during the summer and nearly everyone uses Samsung galaxy or note for their screen size. And the fact android has custom keyboards for Chinese characters.

A biggest screen is hard to get used to at first. But you honestly can't go back to anything smaller afterwards

sawdoubters

iphone is playing catch up with other phone maker
before it used to be 2 years ahead now its 6 months behind,

apple will see what Samsung galaxy 5 does,

if apple keeps its high prices it will be left on the shelf,expect 5 inch phone
apples in talks with sony about the camera sensors

sony also supplys Samsung phones

it should be announced in june and come out in October

expect an iwatch as well

guil

sawdoubters wrote: »

iphone is playing catch up with other phone maker
before it used to be 2 years ahead now its 6 months behind,

apple will see what Samsung galaxy 5 does,

if apple keeps its high prices it will be left on the shelf,expect 5 inch phone
apples in talks with sony about the camera sensors

sony also supplys Samsung phones

it should be announced in june and come out in October

expect an iwatch as well

This crap about the prices annoys me. Everyone saying iPhones are more expensive but unlocked galaxies cost just as much.

Dudda

Do they still expect this to launch in autumn? These rumor threads get earlier and earlier every year.

A larger screen is a must. The other thing I love about my Android compared to my iPhone is wireless charging. If you are a very heavy phone user no size of battery will last the day but having a wireless charger on your desk is brilliant. I'm amazed at how useful it is and always full my battery is.

Starbucks, McDonnalds, some libraries and universities in the UK and other places are testing wireless charging units built into desks and tables.
The thing I'm afraid of is Apple will go their own way and use their own wireless charging while all Android phones will eventually use the same technology.

TheBigGreen

ted1 wrote: »

I ain't be getting an another iphone unless they resolve the serious battery issue. I've stopped all apps from refreshing in the background and the battery life still sucks. Who cares about 18% thinner. I would rather 59% fatter if it meant I could use the phone for the duration if a work day without the phone dying.
I really don't think iPhones are fit for purpose with their poor battery life

Sing it sister!!!

mad muffin

Those leaked images are just fake renders.

murpho999

Regarding batteries, it's not the size of it that counts for me. but the technology.

I think a manufacturer comes out with a phone containing a battery the same size as today's that is based on something other than ion lithium and can last for days without a charge like old phones did will be on to a major winner.

ted1

murpho999 wrote: »

Regarding batteries, it's not the size of it that counts for me. but the technology.

I think a manufacturer comes out with a phone containing a battery the same size as today's that is based on something other than ion lithium and can last for days without a charge like old phones did will be on to a major winner.

batteries are measured in AmpHours so its the size of the amp hours......

FourFourRED

The rendered images look really good. Would be nice to see something similar next September. Would be nice to see battery life improved to a full day of heavy usage but can't see that being done alongside a bigger screen. Yeah bigger battery size but it will probably be the same 10 hour on wifi etc.

Creamy Goodness

Even if those photos are fake it shows one thing that we all knew since the original iPad mini came out.

The back case surrounding of the iPad Mini / Air was a live product test to see if it apple could do it in iPhone numbers.

Building an iPhone with the same method they do an iPad Air allows them to have more internal space (not to mention more ergonomically sound), hopefully this will be used for battery. if the screen was to get bigger then there'll be even more space for battery. Hopefully there will be not much increase in battery draw from the increased screen size

Blazer

ted1 wrote: »

I ain't be getting an another iphone unless they resolve the serious battery issue. I've stopped all apps from refreshing in the background and the battery life still sucks. Who cares about 18% thinner. I would rather 59% fatter if it meant I could use the phone for the duration if a work day without the phone dying.
I really don't think iPhones are fit for purpose with their poor battery life

Wait till you get an Android..you'll never complain about an iphone battery ever again.

brophs

The screen on the 5 is about right, IMO. As has been said I'd like to see them resolve the battery issue, though.

whiterebel

Blazer wrote: »

Wait till you get an Android..you'll never complain about an iphone battery ever again.

Jesus, have Android users stopped complaining about their Galaxy's terrible battery life.......:rolleyes:

Blazer

whiterebel wrote: »

Jesus, have Android users stopped complaining about their Galaxy's terrible battery life.......:rolleyes:

nope..and they never will

The Governor

mad muffin wrote: »

Those leaked images are just fake renders.

Which I stated in the OP.

The Governor

Blazer wrote: »

Wait till you get an Android..you'll never complain about an iphone battery ever again.

I've used a couple of Android devices before my current 4s, I had a Galaxy S2 last and I found the battery life much the same to tell you the truth man.

mad muffin

The Governor wrote: »

Which I stated in the OP.

The only reason this got any traction was because they were presented as real.

Mimikyu

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FourFourRED

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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What I find great about the iPhone is how quickly it charges. So even if you struggle to get a full days usage on a single charge, if you can access a power point for an hour at some stage during the day it makes a huge difference. It's good for the battery to charge at regular intervals anyway. If you can't access power throughout the day, there is the option of battery cases or power banks. I can't remember the last time I've been very low on battery and unable to charge it in time.

Screen size: The 6 has to be bigger. If they can increase the screen size without making the phone too big (reduced bezels) it would be brilliant. I like the Galaxy S3 screen size when I've used it in stores, so something along those lines would be good. 4" is that bit too small now.

Dades

I'd expect an autumn release of a iP6 with a slightly bigger screen. Closer to 4.3 than 4.7. Hopefully wider rather than taller.

I'm hoping they leave the MP alone and focus on the sensor/glass/software - unless they plan on bumping the default storage up to 32GB.

And an FM radio.

The Governor

mad muffin wrote: »

The only reason this got any traction was because they were presented as real.

Yes in the media. This is a thread about what users here are hoping and expecting in the phone. There's no harm in having a discussion about that and any rumours either. Maybe add your own hopes instead of nit picking?

Piliger

I want the same screen size. It is perfect as it is - I hope to god they don't make it bigger. If Apple save space then they should increase the battery size and not reduce the thickness. I would also like a better mute switch. It is better than the old style but still not good enough.

The Governor

Dades wrote: »

I'd expect an autumn release of a iP6 with a slightly bigger screen. Closer to 4.3 than 4.7. Hopefully wider rather than taller.

I'm hoping they leave the MP alone and focus on the sensor/glass/software - unless they plan on bumping the default storage up to 32GB.

And an FM radio.

Actually upon looking it up I'd be delighted with a 4.3 screen, I never realised that was the Galaxy S2 screen, I always said this screen size in an iPhone would be awesome I think there's talk they are talking camera components with Sony so you may get your wish

FourFourRED

Dades wrote: »

I'd expect an autumn release of a iP6 with a slightly bigger screen. Closer to 4.3 than 4.7. Hopefully wider rather than taller.

I'm hoping they leave the MP alone and focus on the sensor/glass/software - unless they plan on bumping the default storage up to 32GB.

And an FM radio.

Just a .3 bump up from the 5/5s? I think it will be more significant tbh. 4.7" seems to be the magic number.

Not sure what to make of the two iPhone rumour? One being 4.7 and the other being a phablet competitor coming in at 5.5". Could be interesting to see if that happens to compete with the Galaxy Note. I definitely wouldn't be interested in anything over the 5" mark anyway. With 4.7" being my desired sweet spot.

Doge

I have to say I'm extremely happy with the battery life in my Moto G.

Stock Android ftw.

Not all Android phones are that much of a hog.

FortuneWookiee

All things considered, the best battery life I've had on Android was with the GS3 and N4.

But the 4s and 5 was always excellent for me too. 4s beat them all hands down.

I'm hoping it's not going to be too much bigger than it it currently is. The UI is not designed for large screens - rows and rows of icons (or even just larger icons) would look hideous on a 4.7"/5" iPhone screen.

Creamy Goodness

The UI isn't made for big screens?

Sure the row of icons is getting a little stale but to say the UI isn't made for big screens couldn't be further from the truth. iOS was always about being screen size independent. And in iOS 6 apple made it easy with auto layout to help devs make their apps resolution independent.

godtabh

I've the Nexus 4. I'll be going back to an iPhone when it comes out if it has a 4.7-5 inch screen. Couldnt go back to a smaller screen but dont want to be stuck with android.

Dades

Aodhagan wrote: »

Just a .3 bump up from the 5/5s? I think it will be more significant tbh. 4.7" seems to be the magic number.

Not sure what to make of the two iPhone rumour? One being 4.7 and the other being a phablet competitor coming in at 5.5". Could be interesting to see if that happens to compete with the Galaxy Note. I definitely wouldn't be interested in anything over the 5" mark anyway. With 4.7" being my desired sweet spot.

I'd be very happy with 4.7 - it's just Apple made such a big deal about people with teeny-tiny hands last year they'd need to do some serious back-tracking this year!

Here's a good graphic for comparison:

FortuneWookiee

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

The UI isn't made for big screens?

Sure the row of icons is getting a little stale but to say the UI isn't made for big screens couldn't be further from the truth. iOS was always about being screen size independent. And in iOS 6 apple made it easy with auto layout to help devs make their apps resolution independent.

Wrong choice of words. I meant in relation to how it looks.

Always thought the iPad looked a bit silly - apple icon layout on large screen.

Creamy Goodness

it's silly to you and me granted.

but i ask you to actually watch an old generation (someone like my dad who's mid 60's) use an IPad. The amount of times he's mistakingly hit the wrong app is quite apparent, if they tightened it up or something it possibly would cause issues.

that being said, it's apple we're talking about here, it's why we pay a premium for their products, let them come up with the solutions to the hard problems.

Topbike77

I had a HTC One and sold it to get the iPhone 5s solely just for the size. If there going to make it bigger they should have size options.

Dades

Ronan14 wrote: »

I had a HTC One and sold it to get the iPhone 5s solely just for the size. If there going to make it bigger they should have size options.

What specifically bothered you?

Fitting it in a pocket, or not being able to operate it one-handed? Devs might around to rethinking some of their apps so that the common controls are not in the far corners.

Topbike77

Dades wrote: »

What specifically bothered you?

Fitting it in a pocket, or not being able to operate it one-handed? Devs might around to rethinking some of their apps so that the common controls are not in the far corners.

The main reason is I don't like the general appeal of a large phone. I don't see the need for a larger screen. If I want to watch youtube videos or movies etc. ill use a laptop or a tablet. I think the screen size is grand for general phone uses, web browsing and apps.

Zcott

A friend of mine just bought the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, which is actually too big. He had a Note II before that so there's clearly a market for these ridiculously big phones but I don't see Apple going down that route, or the Samsung approach of 'whatever size you want'. Maybe the 6 will be slightly bigger but really what I want to see is edge to edge screen with no bezel.

Creamy Goodness

the only market is that they are made out of cheaper materials and therefore easier for the carrier to sell cheaper. people love cheap phones and therefore creates the market.

FourFourRED

The Galaxy S5 will be an example of a phone being too big.

godtabh

Aodhagan wrote: »

The Galaxy S5 will be an example of a phone being too big.

how do you know?

Mr Velo

Dades wrote: »

What specifically bothered you?

Fitting it in a pocket, or not being able to operate it one-handed? Devs might around to rethinking some of their apps so that the common controls are not in the far corners.

I have a HTC One and an iPhone 5 - keep going back to the iPhone 5 as it's just easier to use one handed.

Every so often i look at the HTC and have to move back to it as it's just a beautiful phone - but just keep going back.

Also, the power button and volume rockers are a bit difficult to find - could do with being raised just a fraction more.

miralize

I'm in the same boat. Had the HTC one & iPhone 5. Sold the One after 4-5 months, kept going back to the iPhone, but... I think if Apple could bring its design sensibilities (like actual buttons and proper placement of said buttons) to a 4.3" - 4.7" display I think it might be great.

Topbike77

Samsung bashing iPhone screen size.... Ah here no need for that now