cdmagurus.com
03-30-2017, 12:22 PM
Taller is the new bigger. If you haven’t been paying attention to the specifics of the newest Android flagships, you’re not in tune with the latest trend: wider screens. Both the LG G6 (http://www.greenbot.com/article/3174266/android/hands-on-with-the-lg-g6-a-nice-phone-but-not-especially-innovative.html) and the Galaxy S8 (http://www.greenbot.com/article/3184793/android/hands-on-with-the-galaxy-s8-and-s8-the-phones-that-do-everything.html) have introduced larger aspect ratios for their displays, and the result is a phone that’s easier to hold and better to use.
But there’s a problem when it comes to apps. For years, developers have been optimizing their apps for 16:9 screens, whether they’re 5.2 inches or 5.7 inches. So, when they show up on 18:9 screens (or in Samsung’s case, 18.5:9), there’s going to be some truncating of the screen, meaning the experience will be lessened and you won’t be able to take advantage of the extra real estate.
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But there’s a problem when it comes to apps. For years, developers have been optimizing their apps for 16:9 screens, whether they’re 5.2 inches or 5.7 inches. So, when they show up on 18:9 screens (or in Samsung’s case, 18.5:9), there’s going to be some truncating of the screen, meaning the experience will be lessened and you won’t be able to take advantage of the extra real estate.
To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here (http://cdmagurus.com/article/3186442/android/google-to-developers-get-on-the-18-9-bandwagon-or-get-left-behind.html#jump)
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