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I'm slightly disappointed. The iPhone 4 is a beautiful and high quality device, but I have never liked the way the square edges feel in my hand. I would love to see a return to the 3G/S curved back design.


I disliked the square design until I started using FaceTime regularly. The perpendicular edges make it trivial to prop the phone up vertically for a call. I don't think it's a coincidence that the design changed when FaceTime was added.


I would disagree, why is this not the case with the iPad then?


Smart Cover

Imagine how thick an iPad would need to be to stand solidly on its side, unsupported. Bad idea for a tablet, great idea for a phone.


The iPad has the SmartCover to prop it up. Also, given its size, I don't think it would be a good idea to try to stand it on it's edge alone no matter how square it was.


I have found it 100x better in stands and the like, and really like the grip compared to the rounded edged phones (I have huge palms and short fingers, so that may be related to it).




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