A $10 Accessory Proves Smartphones Are Too Big

Re:A $10 Accessory Proves Smartphones Are Too Big by hliyan on Sunday February 17, 2019 @06:57PM (#19187692)

I'm with you on this. In fact, I predict that in another 2-3 years, the dominant form factor will start to move away from what looks good on advertisements and in the showroom, to what is usable.

My personal belief is that the future form factor will be a smaller, somewhat egg shaped device that you can comfortably nestle in your palm. It will be thicker, but about the same weight as current phones, so less denser and more shock resistant. You will be able to operate it with just one hand, perhaps with physical controls on the periphery or the back surface of the device. Perhaps it will support a "squeeze" gesture.

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Re:A $10 Accessory Proves Smartphones Are Too Big by thirdsun on Monday February 18, 2019 @04:34AM (#19189557)

I wish you were right, but I doubt it. For an increasing number of people the smartphone is their main or only computing device, which is why they prefer a bigger screen. In contrast to most people around here actual practical, mobile use isn't their primary concern since they don't have a second, much bigger screen for more complex tasks. I don't see this trend slowing down.

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