It has a bigger screen.

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT: That's literally it on my end. I'll have to play with both, but I see no reason I wouldn't want the bigger screen. Also, that likely means a bigger battery and definitely more storage.

 

It has better battery life according to Apple's specs. I think it's a 3000 mAH battery, which is a good size.

 

It's also got a better camera with optical image stabilization.

IMO, the future of the laptop looks a lot like the MS Surface Pro 3. It would raise an interesting semantic question as to whether that means tablets or laptops "won."

 

There's a rumor the next big Nexus tablet (made by HTC) will be sold along with a keyboard case. That'll be interesting for sure.

These are the sizes:

 

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uplo...phone-scale.pdf

Edited September 9, 201411 yr by Y2HH

These are the sizes:

 

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uplo...phone-scale.pdf

 

What are your thoughts on the increased size?

What are your thoughts on the increased size?

 

I think they're kind of too big...but there isn't much I can do about that at this point other than use older tech (which we both know I'm not doing).

 

I'm kind of at a crossroads now, I have the choice of going big...or phablet big, and I'm not sure which to go with.

I think they're kind of too big...but there isn't much I can do about that at this point other than use older tech (which we both know I'm not doing).

 

I'm kind of at a crossroads now, I have the choice of going big...or phablet big, and I'm not sure which to go with.

 

I would be hesitant to get the Plus and I've been using what iPhone users would consider big phones for a while.

I actually thought the Apple watch was the sharpest of all of them I've seen so far. But I might be a biased stockholder, haha.

It's not the problem people think it is. You just have to try it out I guess to believe me.

I'm not saying it's better, I'm just saying that is my personal preference. I am assuming you will allow me that pleasure, at the least

These are the sizes:

 

http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uplo...phone-scale.pdf

That lazy mock-up inaccurately depicts the screen sizes.

That lazy mock-up inaccurately depicts the screen sizes.

 

It's about right.

That lazy mock-up inaccurately depicts the screen sizes.

 

Its just the glass section of the phones, not the rim.

I'm curious as to why Apple didn't include wireless charging on the new iPhones. They have it on their watch.

I think wireless charging is a big waste of time. A neutral development at best from a practical standpoint. I'd love to be convinced otherwise but I just don't see it. Was necessary on the watch, of course, given the form factor

I think wireless charging is a big waste of time. A neutral development at best from a practical standpoint. I'd love to be convinced otherwise but I just don't see it. Was necessary on the watch, of course, given the form factor

 

I own 4 wireless chargers. I use them all the time. I hate plugging the USB cable into my phone, especially in the car, which is why I have a wireless charging dock.

 

I also have two chargers near my bed for my phone and tablet. You just set them on the charger and that's it. Much easier than finding a cord, making sure it's oriented correctly, and then plugging it in.

 

It's a solution to a small inconvenience, but I feel like it's worth it considering you can get a wireless charger for like $20.

Edited September 9, 201411 yr by chw42

I'll be sticking with the 4.7. Screen size doesn't really matter to me. Just need upgrade cuz my 5 is dying.

it's actually called  Watch

I'm not saying it's better, I'm just saying that is my personal preference. I am assuming you will allow me that pleasure, at the least

 

Hell no!

It's about right.

Not the actual screens - not even close.

Apparently Apple decided they were going to give me a free brand new U2 album while I was at seminar.

 

I'm content with this.

Can't get any videos or anything to load on the apple site on my iPad right now. Fine apple don't attempt to sell me your products.

Eh, I stil dont see smart watches catching on. I just dont get it.

I own 4 wireless chargers. I use them all the time. I hate plugging the USB cable into my phone, especially in the car, which is why I have a wireless charging dock.

 

I also have two chargers near my bed for my phone and tablet. You just set them on the charger and that's it. Much easier than finding a cord, making sure it's oriented correctly, and then plugging it in.

 

It's a solution to a small inconvenience, but I feel like it's worth it considering you can get a wireless charger for like $20.

 

See my thing, I guess, is that I often want to operate and charge my phone simultaneously

Eh, I stil dont see smart watches catching on. I just dont get it.

 

I only see people who currently already wear watches, or people who need to look cool and let people know they have money buying them.

 

I'm sure Apple will sell a s*** ton.

What is the point of a $350 apple watch!?!?!

Everyone, including Apple so far, have been trying to sell their smart watch. Nobody is investing the time/effort in selling smart watches in general. A lot of people scoffed at smartphones as a luxury or toy, but then their utility was demonstrated. If smart watches want to catch on, they have to sell the idea of the device before they can sell the specific device.

 

I showed my girlfriend the Apple Watch, the Moto 360, the Samsung watches, the Pebble. Her take was, basically, "meh." Then I showed her the lone Android Wear commercial made by Google - she suddenly goes, "I want a watch with that." Google wasn't selling a particular watch so they could make an ad that was all about how we might find a smart watch useful rather than "this watch is round/has a leather strap/is shiny/etc"