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iPhone 6 to Support 'One-Handed Mode' to Address Usability on Larger Screens
In a lengthy article covering Apple's iWatch and iPhone 6 plans for next Tuesday's media event, The New York Times reports the iPhone 6 will support an optional "one-handed mode" to make it easier for users on the larger-screened devices.
iPhone 5s next to physical mockups of 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6
The New York Times also reiterates circulating rumors that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will be priced higher than the 4.7-inch model, with both devices also including near field communications (NFC) to support a new mobile payments initiative.
Apple's media event kicks off at 10:00 AM Pacific Time next Tuesday, and Apple will be providing a live video stream of the event. MacRumors will also be providing coverage of the event with a liveblog and Twitter updates.
To deal with concerns that a bigger phone will make typing with one hand difficult (the current iPhone has a 4-inch screen), some changes to the design of the iPhones’ software interface will allow people to type or use apps with just one hand — there will be a one-handed mode that can be switched on and off, two employees said.The report reiterates rumors that the iPhone 6 will come in 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch sizes, considerably larger than the 4-inch screen included on recent iPhone models. Apple has touted the ease of one-handed use on its current lineup as competitors have moved to even larger displays, and this new one-handed mode will clearly serve as an answer to Apple's own previous criticism of large-screen phones. Exactly how this mode will work is unclear, however.
The New York Times also reiterates circulating rumors that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will be priced higher than the 4.7-inch model, with both devices also including near field communications (NFC) to support a new mobile payments initiative.
Apple's media event kicks off at 10:00 AM Pacific Time next Tuesday, and Apple will be providing a live video stream of the event. MacRumors will also be providing coverage of the event with a liveblog and Twitter updates.
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58 months ago
There is going to be an inordinate amount of inappropriate "One-Handed Mode" jokes.
58 months ago
One thing is for sure; it's not gonna work like this:
LOL. That's basically admitting that bigger screens aren't useful so here's a compromised mode for when actually need to use your phone when not bragging about how big it is.
LOL. That's basically admitting that bigger screens aren't useful so here's a compromised mode for when actually need to use your phone when not bragging about how big it is.
58 months ago
When you need junk like this, the phone is too big!
Then don't buy it! Plenty of iPhone 5s will be available for a great price soon. You keep rocking that 4 inch screen buddy! :cool:
58 months ago
One-handed mode: decent idea.
Small enough phone to where it's not needed: much better idea.
I'd take a 3.5" iPhone 6 if they made it.
Small enough phone to where it's not needed: much better idea.
I'd take a 3.5" iPhone 6 if they made it.
58 months ago
I knew it! Probably something like this. Swipe left or right on the keyboard to shrink it down and move it to the side for easy, one-handed thumbing.
58 months ago
Wasn't there a Samsung phone that had a 'one handed mode'? It shrunk the content of the screen a bit down to one corner so it was all within reach of a thumb.
Every large Samsung Android phone of late has had it.
58 months ago
Not sure but...
I'm not sure why Apple would have such as hard time with this. I mean, I've been able to use my 5.5" device for years with one hand...
I'm not sure why Apple would have such as hard time with this. I mean, I've been able to use my 5.5" device for years with one hand...
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