If you could change just one thing about the iPhone 5s what would it be?

[Premium1]

Screen size. My only real gripe with iPhones is the screen size. Now it doesn't have to be huge like some androids but 4.5 or so would be perfect I think, and not just stretched out.

 

[porksoda]

My wish would be that apple have better memory management, i am constantly running with low memory - I was hoping ios7 would have fixed memory issue but nope same as 6 (I set up my phone as new).

 

[Sekelani Zwambila]

Yes, that would be awesome!!!

I have a feeling they'll add this features iOS 8.

 

[Ujjwal Agarwal]

I think apples smaller screen is what keeps many people happy rather than going to the competition

market is changing buddy apple have to made at least one new iphone with bigger screen because many apple lovers wanted a bit bigger screen now.. including me.. since they can keep the iphone 5s,5c along with them..

 

[Auturi]

I would like Apple to remove the option to quit apps altogether because I get tired of explaining to people that it does nothing and that iOS handles quitting apps when it needs the memory and/or CPU.

It has to be using something, because it's still up and saved. I mean I've had apps up that still play sound. That's gotta be taking up something.

 

[boovish]

I would add the "active" feature that the Samsung Galaxy S series has...waterproofing, shock-proofing, dust-proofing, etc. I'm constantly doing stuff outdoors...and the delicate nature of most smart phones (including my preference of iPhone) leaves me worried about damaging it with no real recourse (without having to use an extended warranty service like Apple Care + or SquareTrade). It'd be really awesome to be able to to kayaking and find myself not having to worry (as much) about my iPhone...making me feel like I need to leave it in the car vs. taking it with me. I should also add that LifeProof cases have not impressed me so far, the one that I had was really not a livable addition.

I think you mean the protective coating that the Droid 4 and RAZRs had. Samsung "Active" devices mostly got water damage during the first plunge. Everyone was super pissed

 

[boovish]

I think apples smaller screen is what keeps many people happy rather than going to the competition

Yea! I'd prefer it if they changed it to 2.6" over a phone 4". I loved my HP Veer

 

[stalemate1]

If you had the veto vote before releasing the iPhone 5s what is one thing that you would add or remove before launch?


For me it would have been the screen size, I would have insisted on a 4.5 inch screen.

I'd go for a removable 3000 mAh battery...you can never have too much battery life.

In second I'd opt for expandable storage via SD card slot but the bigger battery is my first choice.

 

[stalemate1]

I think apples smaller screen is what keeps many people happy rather than going to the competition

That is one thing I REALLY, REALLY....REALLY (I cant emphasize this point enough) dislike about Android (unfortunately I currently own one with a 4.5" screen...its too big for me personally)

You cannot get a high end droid with a small screen these days.

I describe my experiences with a large screen in this thread:

http://forums.imore.com/general-app...g-i-really-appreciate-iphone.html#post2126541

 

[DarkBlade_95]

That is one thing I REALLY, REALLY....REALLY (I cant emphasize this point enough) dislike about Android (unfortunately I currently own one with a 4.5" screen...its too big for me personally)

You cannot get a high end droid with a small screen these days.

I describe my experiences with a large screen in this thread:

http://forums.imore.com/general-app...g-i-really-appreciate-iphone.html#post2126541

I agree. While a big screen is pretty cool to have, it shouldn't come at the cost of one-handed usability. That's what I like about the iPhone. When other manufacturers are following the 'Bigger! Even Bigger!' route, Apple knows that a phone is more than just spec sheets and a massive display which is too hard to use with one hand.

Make no mistake, the iPhone 6 is coming next year and it will have a larger display. I just hope it won't be senselessly gigantic.

 

[stalemate1]

When other manufacturers are following the 'Bigger! Even Bigger!' route, Apple knows that a phone is more than just spec sheets and a massive display which is too hard to use with one hand.

Don't rub it in

I'm already struggling to reach the expiry date of my contract

I just hope apple dont follow the trend and realize that the iPad mini covers the aspect of a large phone. So no need to make the iPhone any bigger.

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[DarkBlade_95]

Don't rub it in

I'm already struggling to reach the expiry date of my contract

I just hope apple dont follow the trend and realize that the iPad mini covers the aspect of a large phone. So no need to make the iPhone any bigger.

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Wishful thinking, my friend. Wishful thinking. The market is forcing Apple's hand and I don't know how stubborn the new team is. Maybe they'll cave in and make the screen bigger. Maybe they won't. All I want is a screen that I can easily use with one hand. I doubt Apple would release a larger screen at the sacrifice of one-handed usability.


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[Vostok]

a 4.5 to 4.8 inch screen.

 

[cardfan]

http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/11/6/5072242/samsun-2014-phones-will-have-78-percent-more-pixels

I think this probably means apple will have to double the resolution and possibly invent a new marketing term. In doing so screen size isn't an issue. They can go 5", 6", whatever.

It also means retina isn't as good as it gets as currently defined. Which btw still makes the retina mini more compelling than the Air given the mini's higher ppi.

 

[stalemate1]

http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/11/6/5072242/samsun-2014-phones-will-have-78-percent-more-pixels

I think this probably means apple will have to double the resolution and possibly invent a new marketing term. In doing so screen size isn't an issue. They can go 5", 6", whatever.

It also means retina isn't as good as it gets as currently defined. Which btw still makes the retina mini more compelling than the Air given the mini's higher ppi.

Ok this idea of massive resolutions is getting pathetic...I personally cant tell which display is clearer between a 256ppi compared to a 440ppi...there is only so much detail the naked eye can see. And I dont know anyone that looks at their phone with a microscope.


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[ght]

I would like Apple to remove the option to quit apps altogether because I get tired of explaining to people that it does nothing and that iOS handles quitting apps when it needs the memory and/or CPU.

And what would we do when an app hangs with no option to reload/refresh? Restart the whole phone?

 

[ght]

Yes you need it for that. I was mainly being sarcastic because of all the people that think quitting apps somehow helps their phone. It doesn't in the vast majority of cases.

Quite right.

 

[stalemate1]

Yes you need it for that. I was mainly being sarcastic because of all the people that think quitting apps somehow helps their phone. It doesn't in the vast majority of cases.

Android users are the same, they believe that killing tasks will save battery buy freeing RAM, but the exact opposite happens as the phone needs to re open the tasks, thus using more power.

 

[DarkBlade_95]

Hey, I actually think that it would be cool to have a 4K display on the next iPhone. I know that's impossible but I can't help but enjoy when all Apple haters will come out and say that 'the resolution is too high, it's just a gimmick...blah blah'.

LOL JK


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[stalemate1]

Hey, I actually think that it would be cool to have a 4K display on the next iPhone. I know that's impossible but I can't help but enjoy when all Apple haters will come out and say that 'the resolution is too high, it's just a gimmick...blah blah'.

LOL JK


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Do you realize that having a resolution that high will greatly reduce the life of your battery ?

And it looks like Android will have if first...long before iPhone has it.

Besides I'm sure they are already complaining that the iPhone 5S benchmarks are false...I cant really believe it myself.

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