Developer Steven Troughton-Smith has discovered that according to the iOS Simulator, on the 5.5-inch iPhone screen size several system apps switch to the iPad layout in landscape.
Notably, the apps don't do this at the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 resolution. Troughton-Smith also notes that the landscape view uses modal view controllers instead of iPad-style popovers.
Kinda interesting - an iPhone that can be an iPhone in portrait, but an iPad in landscape. Productivity when you need it.
Check out some examples of what Contacts and Calendars look like when in this landscape mode below.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th. We'll have plenty of coverage before, during, and after. You can follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates. The iClarified app can be downloaded from the App Store for free!
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applefan - September 8, 2014 at 1:49pm
Can't wait for the iPhone 6!
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areilly111 - September 8, 2014 at 12:51pm
I just can't wait for the iPhone 6. If the rumours are true it's goina be awesome. I just can't wait. Omg come out already.
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stevenlacross - September 8, 2014 at 10:44am
Does this mean that on the 5.5 we can download iPad apps and play them? It's going to be called the iPhone iPad mini mini and the 4.7 is going to be called the iPhone maxi
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stevenlacross - September 8, 2014 at 1:54pm
Stop posting spam
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Drumso Lion - September 8, 2014 at 7:45am
i just threw up in my mouth.
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whack-a-mole - September 8, 2014 at 10:23am
That was MY lunch you threw up in ... and I ate it.
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