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Should iphone 8 have curved edges?

Swapnil Vartak

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I'm pretty sure Apple is getting their displays from Samsung. Therefore, I wouldn't expect a distinct difference in the curved edges. Besides how creative can one get with a curved glass screen. I don't see a lot of variation in the flat square/rectangular screens used today other than dimensions.

Well, even if Apple is getting displays from Samsung, they would have a say in the actual design of the screens..And while I do agree that there isn't much that could be done shape wise, the software implementation could make a lot of difference..
 

Brian Embry

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I had a Galaxy S7 Edge. I rarely used the edge functions. Though it was a beautiful screen. Samsung AMOLED displays are the best...

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badelhas

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I believe that having a bigger screen to body ratio (less bezels) is much more important than edge to edge screens.

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Ledsteplin

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I'll use a case, so likely won't notice the curve. I can't see where a curve would be of any practical use, other than just for looks. So I'm a little indifferent about it.
 

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I definitely am ready for a design refresh. There's no reason for the bezels anymore...

I don't use a case or a screen protector (and yes I drop my phones occasionally and no I've never had a broken screen, even hitting pavement) so difficulty with curved edges and accessories wouldn't matter at all...I played with an S8+ yesterday and was never so close to pulling the trigger on a non-Apple device in my life. Truth be told, only reason I haven't is I have an iPad,
 Watch, and MacBook Pro so am pretty locked in or I'd have a 128gb orchid grey on preorder now...
 

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