Okay, I hear you saying it: an edge-to-edge screen (especially lengthwise).

Plus, the edge-to-edge screen makes the XA far smaller than your typical 5-inch device.

The Galaxy Nexus has a more curved design though and an almost edge-to-edge screen that does away with any physical buttons on its face.

Part of the way LG managed this edge-to-edge screen, while still keeping the phone svelte, is to move the buttons to the back.

The maze is divided into 256 edge-to-edge screens filled with colourful flora and enemies that spawn randomly.

I prefer the vivid, almost edge-to-edge screens made by Samsung for its Android Galaxy series, with its Super Amoled technology.

"The person who saw the prototype of the new iPhone said the device was significantly lighter than the iPhone 4 and had an edge-to-edge screen that could be manipulated by touch, as well as a virtual keyboard and voice-based navigation."

Analyst C. K. Lu of Gartner believed that Apple no longer had the leading edge and that the 4S would only sell due to brand loyalty, as fans had been expecting an iPhone 5 with a thinner profile, edge-to-edge screen, and stronger features.

Some rumors claim that the new smartphone will come with major updates, including an edge-to-edge display.

My only complaint is the lost space: it has quite a thick bezel, and could have been that much more impressive with an edge-to-edge display.

This one looks a lot more like the iPhone 4, just a little narrower front-to-back and with a similar edge-to-edge display.

The new Aura's edge-to-edge display is designed to help it stand out from rivals which typically feature a receded screen within a frame.

Because the XA sits at the lower end of the Xperia range you do have to make a few compromises to get that edge-to-edge display.

Some the more frenzied rumors spoke of two new iPhones, including an iPhone 5 that would be chockablock with improvements, such as an edge-to-edge display and near-field communication.

In addition to M-series' enhanced picture quality, nearly edge-to-edge display and ultra-thin bezel; the VIZIO Internet App Plus™ Smart TV platform has been revamped to be more responsive and easier to use.