(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The announcement of the iPhone 5 is still the hot topic in the smartphone industry. One of its most notable features is the increase in the size of the screen, from 3.5 to 4-inches. It raises the question if the larger screen will make the device harder to use and operate in one hand.

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Apple seemed settled on the 3.5-inch screen size, however the iPhone 5 announcement suggests a change in thinking. Reddit user pic10F206 has created an image You must login or register to view this content. the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, Galaxy S, Galaxy S II, Xperia Arc S, and the Galaxy Nexus smartphones. The display area of the iPhone 5 is placed over the top of its larger competitors.

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For portable, handheld devices, the current generation of Android devices are extremely large. Sure, the larger screen has its benefits, such as a better movie and gaming experience. However, the large screen makes operating the device in one hand a nightmare: constantly having to re-adjust your grip so your thumb can reach the entire screen.

With that being said, the iPhone 5's screen size has been increased and some technology enthusiasts came to the immediate conclusion that the device would be uncomfortable to use. It will still be smaller than its Android competitors and I am predicting a comfortable experience. Potential iPhone 5 buyers can rest assured, knowing Apple always is aiming for the best possible experience for fans. The decision to increase the screen size would have been thoroughly tested and evaluated, before being approved.

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See the thing that people will never understand is that iOS is optimized for the hardware that it runs on. iOS developers are able to take full advantage of each individual phones specifications and make sure that it works properly. When you have dozens upon dozens of handsets out there, it get's hard to do things like that. Which is why developers are always slow to roll out bug fixes and updates for applications on Android.

The specifications for the iPhone are made to be precisely that the phone needs to run. Comparing specs is useless unless you are comparing how optimized the OS is for the hardware that it runs on. Which is actually why Android phones have such large batteries. The OS is not properly optimized for all of the versions of hardware that it's running on and it uses a large amount of battery. Not only that, but it seems that instead of phone manufacturers updating the actual architecture of the chips, they are just clocking them at higher speeds. Another thing that absolutely kills battery.

"The best camera, is the one you have with you"

Cameras on mobile devices are becoming more and more important now. The panorama mode even rivals the stock T3i lens that I have when it comes to taking wide shots. I think that it's a nice feature to have on a mobile device. When going out with my friends I am not going to be carrying a T3i strapped around my neck to take photos with. Of course it's a much better camera, but it's not practical.

The battery has actually been increased. But the design is much thinner and with the updated architecture on the mobile chip they are able to make the chip smaller, more power efficient, and perform better.

I do agree about iOS 6 though. I have been praying that Apple would make something that is different than iOS 2. I mean seriously iOS has hardly changed. Them scraping Google wasn't a smart idea either. Apple cannot make maps for their lives. They decided to add a pointless flyover feature that probably won't half the time regardless. Not to mention that Siri probably still only works in the US for directions. It seems that Apple has just abandoned people who don't live in the US.

And 300 bucks for an iPod touch 4 is a pretty nice price really. Nothing new here.

damn, I thought I read somewhere that there was no battery upgrade. My bad though -- did some research, and the upgrade seems pretty insignificant. A 2hr upgrade on data browsing is very good, however, a majority of people will only have limited data plans.

The point of having a high MP camera is arguable. However, if you are comparing the iPhone 5 to the 4S there is not a whole lot of improvement. Both are 8MP, and the iPhone 5's camera is only slightly better. Some photo comparisons are here: You must login or register to view this content.

The old ass iOS vs Android debate is again, arguable. Not gonna talk much about that, but yeah, I do have to agree with is how well it runs with all the apps, thus the thriving Apple App store. I'm probably just spoiled by owning a Gnex, Google's own <3

Pretty stingy with what money I use on devices nowadays. I mean, although the iPod looks cool, I personally don't feel the $300 is worth it, seeing as how something like the Nexus 7 (something I really want to buy) is only $200

It will be thoroughly tested like the metal aerial rim they had in the iPhone 4 :ha!:

Android is a general package, It serves more purposes such as computing. With computers being able to have android run from a hd install. Every phone manufacturer has an android dev that tweaks the os to fit the hardware. Independent devs who roll out your apps, they are limited to the devices that they own or can test on. that is why they are slow to roll out updates.

honestly people are sheep shifting to each revision andriod are much more flexible devices and dont go out of style every new model.....

1. Why change something thats already perfect?
2. You don't need a fucking quad-core cpu in a phone
3. iOS stays the same because of one reason. IT MATCHES THE HARDWARE THUS CREATES NO LAG/DELAY.
4. Don't even bring Samsung into this because Apple kicked their ass awhile back for copying with $1.2 bil
5. And yes, $300 because their products are made of quality material. Ex. Glass, metal, etc. Not cheap-ass plastic like android phones

yet samsung vs. apple in court..the results? Samsung loses patent violations and have to pay apple 1Billion dollars...LOL..whos the GEnius noW!!!

gossips and speculations ... Samsung still away better than iphone

"Unless you're a hardcore phone user, the new upgrades won't be noticeable. If you're a hardcore user, you're better off getting an Android. Camera is explained later on. The LTE is the only thing that's even noticeable, but even that factor is long overdue."

Well firstly, the added 1 gig of RAM will definitely be noticeable just like the new A6 Dual Core processor which makes the phone 2X faster than the previous generation. HAHAHA, don't even fuck around. I've owned the Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy SII & III, and the iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S and now 5. The iPhone is without a doubt 20X smoother, faster, and just all around a better phone than the Galaxy Nexus/SIII. LTE wasn't really available everywhere last year, when Apple told carriers that they would put LTE in their new phone, all the carriers started rolling out LTE in more places.

"In all honesty the iPhone 5 isn't worth it. I believe it boots at 1.2 Ghz which is not amazing, especially comparing it to it's competitors (SIII, GNexus, just to name a few). The Android devices listed boot at 1.5 and 1.2 Ghz respectively, with the option of OCing if you've rooted your device (even if you jailbreak your iPhone there is no OC option). The additional ram is nothing spectacular as most of the new upcoming phones will come with AT LEAST 1Gb of ram. The GSIII, which is the iPhone's main competitor packs 2Gbs of ram if you have the US version I believe."

Do you understand that 1.2 Ghz and 1 Gig ram on the iPhone 5 is and always will be better because Apple's iOS is and always will be smoother then Android on any phone because it was made for that specific phone. Over clocking is dumb as shit, I've done it before and it's really not worth it. Samsung copied Apple countless times, and Apple already got their asses once with 1.2B in damages. 2 gigs of ram and yet my 4S runs smoother and faster...

"You honestly can't use cameras as a comparison, I mean, if you really care about that, buy an actual camera. You should only really use your phone camera for "oh shit" moments, and usually those don't need to be high def." You've got to be the biggest dumb ass ever if you say that "you can't use cameras as a comparison."

Obviously, you've never actually compared pictures taken by the Nexus/SIII to iPhone 4S pics. It's a noticeable difference, even without HDR. I use my iPhone to take all my pictures and videos. It's way more convenient than carrying around my Nikon. Sometimes it even does a better job then my $1200 camera. "oh shit" moments? I'm done...

"Apple's getting less and less creative with their new products and their "revolutionary ideas" are fading away. iOS 6 seems like a pretty insignificant upgrade, I'm still on iOS 4 and it's suited me well so far."

iOS 6 is a pretty significant upgrade. Maps, Siri coming to iPod touches/iPads, Passbook, FaceTime over 3G/LTE, FaceBook Integration, and a Panorama Camera. Need I say more?