Wozniak Wishes Apple Would Have Made a Larger iPhone

POST

MAIL

Posted October 11, 2012 at 12:55am by iClarified

In a recent interview with TechCentral, Steve Wozniak laments Apple's decision to build just a taller iPhone 4S.

Part of me wishes that Apple had not been so kind of arrogant and feeling we're the only one with the right clue. I wish they had made a small and a large version of the iPhone; that would have been great for me. Keep the aspect ratio the same, horizontal and vertical the same, but just grow it in the other way.

I think Apple tricked itself and said 'oh you could reach everything with one thumb' and I don't see anybody having any trouble using the larger screens. Apple said that as a defensive move because when the other phones came out they all had larger screens. Apple is now trying to run with that defence, saying 'we are right' and really there's a mix of people. Not all people want the same thing and a lot of people really like the big screens.

Notably, Woz believes Apple made the right choice with the size of the iPad.

Here's where it bothers me. I walk into my phone stores: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and I see all these modern smartphones. Big, big, big, big, and there's the iPhone. If you compare the screen size right there in front of you, whether it means much or not, it may be fewer pixels, less information on the screen, but you get a feeling you're getting more with a larger screen.

And that talk doesn't apply to the iPad though. The iPad always had a great price for the size of the screen. Why would you want to buy the smaller screen devices? They looked a lot more like copies than any of the phones did.

What do you think? Should Apple have just built a larger iPhone with the same display ratio? You can listen to the full interview at the link below...

[via TNW]

Wozniak Wishes Apple Would Have Made a Larger iPhone

Follow iClarified

Lov3 - October 13, 2012 at 3:16am

Woz, you are outdated. Taller is our new design because Market already have many larger phone. We no need copy and follow them , we just do our jobs. They will follow us because they are copy cat. Samsung galaxy s 3 mini 4 inch screen...;(

Reply · Like

Simon Tay - October 12, 2012 at 5:06pm

iPhone 5 is the international phone that suits most hands. I see many struggle with those giant smart phones in the public bus and train using one hand.

Samsuck - October 13, 2012 at 9:16am

At least not in Asia. Ppl in Asia don't have that much budget $$ to get a tablet, laptop, desktop, and a mobile phone. All they have is only one device and they use it to do anything. Having a bigger screen can do much more. If u were there 2 years ago, everyone was carrying iphone4 but now u see galaxy s3, note or big screen android phone there.

Copperhead - October 11, 2012 at 10:56pm

I GOT IT I GOT IT....lol. Why not a 40 inch screen phone....lol. ROFLMFO

Jayzee - October 11, 2012 at 6:57pm

Any larger stops being a phone...

Nuno Maia - October 11, 2012 at 4:44pm

What about a new pair of glasses for Mr. Woz?

Apple fan - October 11, 2012 at 3:54pm

I would use the iPad mini as my phone if I could!! I'm tired of this tiny screen. Makes watching adult entertainment "harder."

Copperhead - October 12, 2012 at 5:22pm

You CAN , by getting Skype and a Skype on line number which cost $30 per year and then get a Clear WiFi Device @ clear.com - and vuala ..!! iPad becomes iPhone ...... It's easy .

vinasky - October 11, 2012 at 2:37pm

this guy never say anything good accept this comment heehehe. apple need to get bigger screen. i love apple products

MikeB - October 11, 2012 at 2:01pm

I went from a larger HTC screen to the smaller iPhone 4S size and love it but I would love for apple to manufacture the 2 different screen sizes. Very good for Wozniak to do this. Another marketing strategy. This way he sees how people respond to his ideas.

GPV - October 11, 2012 at 1:53pm

I agree with Woz, I wanted a larger screen.

07b0885 - October 11, 2012 at 1:11pm

Who gives a $hit about he wishes?

2f4819b - October 11, 2012 at 12:49pm

Who gives a $hit about he thinks?

Annoyed - October 11, 2012 at 12:17pm

Why bother. Stocks are at a all time high.

AppleUser - October 11, 2012 at 11:07am

Stop the megalomania. 4 Inch are big enought. Luckily builds apple yet small handy device, as opposed to the competition. When Wozniak needs a brick to the phone, then he should buy an Android.

Samsuck - October 11, 2012 at 10:07am

No one wants a small screen less than the 4.5 inches in Asia. 2 years ago everyone was carrying an iPhone 4 but now flooded with galaxy s3 and note. Many of my friends moved to android and they love the big screen. It is difficult to move back to the small iPhone screen after getting used to a big one. I think Apple shouldn't be so arrogant and think they are always right, that's everyone want. I guess they can release 2 version of iPhone with a bigger and smaller screen. why only 1 version? iPod has so many different model!!

Simon - October 11, 2012 at 2:47pm

The answer is very simple. It would be hell for developers to support all of those different screen sizes. Just look at the android apps. There are dozens of screen sizes yet only a few are supported in the marketplace. The rest either stretch or put black bars to fill the screen. Apple doesn't want this to happen.

Ridgewalker - October 11, 2012 at 9:03am

I'm gonna give apple one more.... shot with the iPhone 5 then i may go over to the dark side with jelly bean feels more alive over there

Rene Kunz - October 11, 2012 at 7:26am

The size of the iPhone 4 was/is still fine for me. No need of a bigger screen, if i need one i take my MacBook with me.

samlecturer - October 11, 2012 at 6:59am

why this man always complain about apple product all time he must leave apple and produce his own product to see how is easy to think of something like apple did

Apple fan - October 11, 2012 at 6:02am

Agreed! Let me have a 5in or a 6in screen!!!

thevmax - October 11, 2012 at 11:13am

Hey why stop at a 5" or 6" screen ? Why not put the "phone guts" from the iphone into an iPad! Just imagine holding THAT up to your head when you get a call! LMAO!

Tinas - October 11, 2012 at 5:53am

Why didn't he say that earlyer in the design stage. Now is to late...

iDood - October 11, 2012 at 6:00am

Maybe he wasn't invited to R

www - October 11, 2012 at 5:38am

Bcos Samsung already have a larger S3... didn't you think first. Small and Big screen, nice options.

More Comments