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Apple Considering 5.7 inch iPhones For Next Year

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFpAifcPFSvXsFXKmQ3_crkJVmSrXqhKT7mqNkMLGyBpHNGPTswRb-_lW806RCsVhye8Ma9udrxQxy7OrET6BVQUSWeROWv-lG61F1k7_U4A7OalqD1t3_TycrVbyKSiBSDQGr6K0enA/s1600/Apple-Logo11.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFpAifcPFSvXsFXKmQ3_crkJVmSrXqhKT7mqNkMLGyBpHNGPTswRb-_lW806RCsVhye8Ma9udrxQxy7OrET6BVQUSWeROWv-lG61F1k7_U4A7OalqD1t3_TycrVbyKSiBSDQGr6K0enA/s320/Apple-Logo11.png" /></a>Apple has stuck rigidly to their iPhone design except for the slight increase in the display size of the iPhone 5. But that might all be about to chance. According to multiple sources, Apple is exploring the possibility of pushing display diameters up to 4.7 inches with the suggestion that an iPhone (or phablet) with a 5.7 inch screen is also part of their thought process. Should Apple decide to go ahead with this, it is something we should see at some point next year. The same report is also hinting at multiple color configurations and a $99 starting price. Is Apple about to break away from their old habits? The iPhone first launched in 2007 and right the way through to the 2011 release of the iPhone 4S, Apple has maintained the display size of 3.5 inches. Apple then released the iPhone 5 with a display up to 4 inches. This could mean that Apple are a little more open to change and with Tim Cook noting that Apple would potentially consider opening up the iOS API to allow developers to get into the guts of the mobile OS, the prospect of a 5.7 inch iPhone still seems a little ridiculous. A 4.7 inch model would be a substantial bump from the iPhone 5 and seems a little bit more realistic. More and more consumers are opting for the Nokia Lumia, Galaxy and HTC to get a bigger screen size and this could mean that Apple's hand is being forced so that they can compete. The report that we received also mentions a low cost iPhone which has been speculated for quite some time now. It states that this will come in an array of colors with perhaps 5 or 6 different options to choose from. The cost of these is set to start at $99. Getting back to the 5.7 inch iPhone, we wonder if this could ever be a reality. When you consider that this would be larger than the Galaxy Note II, we really don't think Apple will take things that far. It may happen one day but we don't think it is any time soon. What do you think, do you think Apple will release a 5.7 inch iOS powered iPhone?

Apple Considering 5.7 inch iPhones For Next Year

Apple has stuck rigidly to their iPhone design except for the slight increase in the display size of the iPhone 5. But that might all be abo...

New iPhone 5S To Have Improved Camera and Faster Processor

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzSruP53T0qFbciRVS4TnBdCnmeUBnyE7NxmLLTqBlg-xJoaXyoqN97iPfQelMw8wJjTVvsYEiLWsoiatV1WHPjwcZTLr5BSwpHOd6z488adw3-l4LTF9kUuQXNyD_W02kNbbDCdzn5w/s1600/Apple-Logo11.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzSruP53T0qFbciRVS4TnBdCnmeUBnyE7NxmLLTqBlg-xJoaXyoqN97iPfQelMw8wJjTVvsYEiLWsoiatV1WHPjwcZTLr5BSwpHOd6z488adw3-l4LTF9kUuQXNyD_W02kNbbDCdzn5w/s320/Apple-Logo11.png" /></a>It's that time of the year again when talk turns to what Apple will launch next. The rumors are now forming on the new iPhone which many feel will be called the iPhone 5S. With Samsung announcing their Galaxy S4 that will definitely pack a punch, we could see many people debating whether or not to snap up this latest Android device. Many however will wait to see what Apple has in store with their new iPhone. The latest reports suggest that Apple plans to release a new iPhone shortly after this year's WWDC. The new iPhone will no doubt be an improved version of the current iPhone 5 and if the reports turn out to be true, we will see the new iPhone 5S being shipped by the end of July 2013. It really won't come as much of a surprise if Apple decides to hit the market with a relatively minor tweaked model and although the aesthetics and external facade of the device will remain consistent with what we already have, reports are suggesting that improvements may come in the form of a higher performing camera and an upgraded processor. The iPhone 5 currently ships with an 8 mega pixel iSight camera so we could see the iPhone 5S ship with 12 mega pixels minimum. These rumors and the information we have received comes courtesy of DigiTime and their proposed release dates and improvements do fit in with the other rumors that have been circulating. As with all rumors, we do have to wait for the official announcement from Apple and those attending this year's WWDC may actually witness the original introduction of the new iPhone. As always, we will keep you updated with any information we receive.

New iPhone 5S To Have Improved Camera and Faster Processor

It's that time of the year again when talk turns to what Apple will launch next. The rumors are now forming on the new iPhone which man...

Apple Not Releasing Low Cost iPhone Says Phil Schiller

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3tfIvKHGY2st_wc41Z_aBdi-QkLYI1jxvOBPgR-OFbXluJCoXNcpfBR8m8i32iNY_OUYv-otGPJBytX0SCJ15ZldQlTjYnBJDVxgyUjd16G6Qh4hm9a5VU2Y5t69-v-lQD8wBYqF62os/s1600/Apple-Logo11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3tfIvKHGY2st_wc41Z_aBdi-QkLYI1jxvOBPgR-OFbXluJCoXNcpfBR8m8i32iNY_OUYv-otGPJBytX0SCJ15ZldQlTjYnBJDVxgyUjd16G6Qh4hm9a5VU2Y5t69-v-lQD8wBYqF62os/s320/Apple-Logo11.png" width="320" /></a></div>If you read our blog this week you will know that a report surfaced suggesting that Apple could be working on a low cost iPhone. Well, in a rare one to one interview, Apple Marketing SVP Phil Schiller stated that this report was not true. In fact, he flat out denied it. The iPhone's market share peaked in the fourth quarter of 2011 and in the first quarter of last year when it stood at 24%. It then slipped back to just 14.3%. Phil Schiller addressed this concern in his interview and justified Apple's current position in the market by pointing at low cost devices. He also went on to state that Apple does not intent to get into this market. Creating a low cost and lower end iPhone model would be a huge change for Apple who as everyone knows, has always valued user experience and quality over the market share. This approach has also been taken with the Mac product line which does not feature low end products that have been made using cheaper materials. While they may have a lower market share overall, Apple argues that this approach ensures that the quality of all its products is high enough for the average consumer. Schiller went on and also criticized the approach that is being followed by some of their competitors who expand their product line too quickly. He argued that a small product line ensures maximum software and accessory compatibility by reducing the effort on the part of developers and manufacturers to ensure that their products work on all devices. For those who were hoping for a low cost and lower end iPhone, Apple did satisfy this wish by making previous models of the iPhone available for a lower price. At the moment, both the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S are still for sale from Apple's own stores as well as third party retailers. So for now, there is no truth in the rumor that Apple will be releasing a lower end and lower cost iPhone model this year.

Apple Not Releasing Low Cost iPhone Says Phil Schiller

If you read our blog this week you will know that a report surfaced suggesting that Apple could be working on a low cost iPhone. Well, in a...

Iphone 5S Will Reportedly Have Touch On Display Technology

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22aHaZhWjzIy102K5ITQP78a80bzvdbRR4H61IRXdpWGLbcCdxipv2VTi_IUNXraJWSi1eLM5UDy6AVQ-Kbillp6uF7RYjnQpF15aGy6LUZ2AGKKsuO6wI0JSRjzntn3y4iJ1u7SLEF8/s1600/jailbreak+iphone+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22aHaZhWjzIy102K5ITQP78a80bzvdbRR4H61IRXdpWGLbcCdxipv2VTi_IUNXraJWSi1eLM5UDy6AVQ-Kbillp6uF7RYjnQpF15aGy6LUZ2AGKKsuO6wI0JSRjzntn3y4iJ1u7SLEF8/s320/jailbreak+iphone+5.jpg" width="168" /></a></div>We have just entered a new year and already the rumor mill is rife with reports on the next iPhone model the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5 was released just three months ago and already people are beginning to discuss its successor. Some of the predictions include multiple color configurations and multiple screen sizes. With theme display alterations, the latest rumors suggest that Apple will scrap the recently implemented in cell touch technology and go for the new touch on display technology that has been created by Chimei Innolux. According to a report at The China Times, the decision to make this change will help to remedy prevalent interference issues which have taken the shine off the iPhone 5's display. Apple did appease many users by going with the slightly larger 4 inch display but the decision to fuse the LCD and digitizer as one entity came as a bit of a double edged sword. The in cell touch technology has allowed the iPhone 5 to have its thin form factor but it has also been causing interference issues for some iPhone 5 users. With the iPhone 5, the fused panel can cause interference and has been highlighted as a root cause of the scrolling glitch. This issue hasn't affectd everyone but in many cases, the iPhone 5's display has reportedly stopped accepting touch inputs when a continual up and down slide gesture is performed quickly. The China Times report leads us to believe that Innolux's alternative touch on display technology can maintain the svelteness without compromising on the general user experience. According to the report, Innolux is said to have sent some samples to Apple for testing purposes and if all goes well, the next iPhone which might be called the iPhone 5S could be the first handset to enjoy this new technology. It is still very early to tell but given the significance of the iPhone on the smartphone market we are sure that the rumors and speculation will continue to come and as always we will keep you up to date on all the information we receive.

Iphone 5S Will Reportedly Have Touch On Display Technology

We have just entered a new year and already the rumor mill is rife with reports on the next iPhone model the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5 was re...

LTE Chip Shortage Means No New iPhone Till October

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwau0pjX3zq-rtA_oe7C3G5Wy5DigGojwM0TuCrlGC9Y0kJ9-wEkUJOrDZJAi6jhhGQ2gC9jimcI0NOsLpS09Wex-W0gM3ZJ1_PAsMLSXXimcwQRUWOFmXFgom16GwJxHY64j4lD-wsI/s1600/apple+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwau0pjX3zq-rtA_oe7C3G5Wy5DigGojwM0TuCrlGC9Y0kJ9-wEkUJOrDZJAi6jhhGQ2gC9jimcI0NOsLpS09Wex-W0gM3ZJ1_PAsMLSXXimcwQRUWOFmXFgom16GwJxHY64j4lD-wsI/s320/apple+logo.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>According to the latest new iPhone report to hit the internet, there will be no new iPhone at least until October thanks to a LTE chip shortage. An analyst has seemingly told investors that he believes that Apple will not release a new iPhone during the summer because of chip shortages. There have been a lot of rumors lately that have suggested that Apple was working on getting the next iPhone out to customers before October but now it seems that this just isn�t the case. Gene Munster who is an analyst at Piper Jaffray believes that even if Apple had wanted to bring out the next iPhone sooner than October it wouldn�t be possible because of shortages by LTE chip maker Qualcomm. LTE is now part of the new iPad arsenal and Munster believes that the iPhone is also going to pick up on the 4G speed. With Qualcomm�s supply issues it means that a new iPhone release date would be more like October. It is also believed that Apple will include LTE in the new iPhone as an important feature in the product update. LTE capability in the iPad has been rumoured since the iPad 2 launch and many had hoped that the 4G technology would be added to the iPhone before the iPhone 4S was announced. With this technology now present in the new iPad device, it is almost a certain that Apple will put the LTE chip into the next iPhone too. For now this is just another of the many new iPhone rumors that are doing the rounds and as with every single one of them we really do have to wait and see what transpires.

LTE Chip Shortage Means No New iPhone Till October

According to the latest new iPhone report to hit the internet, there will be no new iPhone at least until October thanks to a LTE chip short...

Next iPhone To Have A Liquid Metal Body Enclosure?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7QAAe-j0KgRAxqCTKhqp_fJes-gldMMJm77Rju3Y9I2FZMCq4CKxDP8d1uO7RrCmeuHa1GEwVDCT-02Sl8gsDKaRESygHB7BVKUHpFCLmgIZyWh3UxFMYHr88aw1efG1bbnRshyphenhyphenAWuc/s1600/apple+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7QAAe-j0KgRAxqCTKhqp_fJes-gldMMJm77Rju3Y9I2FZMCq4CKxDP8d1uO7RrCmeuHa1GEwVDCT-02Sl8gsDKaRESygHB7BVKUHpFCLmgIZyWh3UxFMYHr88aw1efG1bbnRshyphenhyphenAWuc/s320/apple+logo.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>The new iPad is available almost everywhere now so the focus of the latest round of rumors are on the next iPhone device. The latest rumor to surface isn�t really a new one, more a recycled rumor that came before the release of the iPhone 4S. This rumor is saying that the next iPhone will have a liquid metal body enclosure. According to ETNews, the next iPhone which it is calling the iPhone 5 will deviate from the iPhone 4 and 4S glass form and instead use liquid metal. Apple purchased the IP rights to the liquid metal technology a couple of years ago and this actually makes the liquid metal rumor one that could be believed. So far though, liquid metal has only been used in a SIM card ejector tool. According to this report, both Apple and Samsung are to deviate from the materials currently used in their devices and the report also mentions the all but confirmed ceramic finish of the Samsung Galaxy S III, which is to be announced in London on the 3rd of May. Like the S III, the next iPhone is set to be thin, light and highly resistant to external impacts and the report goes on to say that the liquid metal body is likely to consist of zirconium, titanium, nickel and copper. This liquid metal encased device would mean less scratches and corrosion and manufacturing this would be a lot easier too. The metal would also be lighter but as strong as titanium so it would make sense for Apple to move in this direction. These are of course still only rumors and the report does go on to mention that the next iPhone will debut at WWDC this year so we only have a couple of months to wait.

Next iPhone To Have A Liquid Metal Body Enclosure?

The new iPad is available almost everywhere now so the focus of the latest round of rumors are on the next iPhone device. The latest rumor ...

New iPhone Rumors With Launch In October

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NUPnLhSbWMj5Ae7mlMlGy9piYp0bPZv-8bCvrd1mP6jRnsBRu7Dt-3MrhlURFTVaT8uZAnoukEBVI91pT6nrdCyX676cz6SXZ_D01cmmLlaC7JAz0GvNRv6PL4EkFt84Y_DrgdxUZQM/s1600/apple+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NUPnLhSbWMj5Ae7mlMlGy9piYp0bPZv-8bCvrd1mP6jRnsBRu7Dt-3MrhlURFTVaT8uZAnoukEBVI91pT6nrdCyX676cz6SXZ_D01cmmLlaC7JAz0GvNRv6PL4EkFt84Y_DrgdxUZQM/s320/apple+logo.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>It�s only April but already reports of a new iPhone are beginning to pop up all over the internet. The latest iPhone rumor seems to be coming straight from the horse�s mouth and is stating that the new iPhone will have a unibody design and will launch in October. Kotaku who have translated a report by a Chinese newspaper say that one of the Foxconn officials has been speaking of Apple�s plans for the new iPhone. Foxconn currently produces Apple�s iOS devices and the company�s head of Human Resources has been telling the Chinese Newspaper that Foxconn has received an order from the Cupertino outfit. He also stated that the release date will be around October. This has seemingly led Foxconn to begin a massive recruitement drive to ensure that there are enough people to meet Apple�s release schedule. Since Apple launched the iPhone 4S last October this latest rumor does seem to tally with release dates and it does add a little bit more to all the rumors doing the rounds. Hard facts about a new iPhone release are of course hard to come by but with Foxconn employees more eager to speak up than usual it won�t be a surprise if this information changes over the coming months. The new iPhone is also subject to rumors of a change in design features which was the case with the iPhone 4S too. Rumors are that the new handset will feature a new sleek body and with the iPhone 4S having the same shell as the iPhone 4 it might just be that the new handset will have a redesigned body. Of course we will have to wait and see on this one too. Unibody designs are the normal for Android handset makers so we could expect to see the new iPhone sporting a unibody design too. Of course we do have to state that as of now these are all but rumors and until some concrete evidence is provided we need to take every rumor that comes out as just that.

New iPhone Rumors With Launch In October

It�s only April but already reports of a new iPhone are beginning to pop up all over the internet. The latest iPhone rumor seems to be com...

New iPhone Rumor States New iPhone Coming In June

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7k9AaDuMl2fygz402xkZzQAyXLx1L6yva_jTEaK0bib4pl6w-GeZvGJMoS0KAiOq44lPtNpmA3UzAYwSd0r6Y05lMl2fin85et239C909NP4Aofs4tAxq9MWSJfU9Lw__I0Zb1N-HDc/s1600/apple+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7k9AaDuMl2fygz402xkZzQAyXLx1L6yva_jTEaK0bib4pl6w-GeZvGJMoS0KAiOq44lPtNpmA3UzAYwSd0r6Y05lMl2fin85et239C909NP4Aofs4tAxq9MWSJfU9Lw__I0Zb1N-HDc/s320/apple+logo.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>The new iPad has arrived and now the rumor mill is in full force again claiming that we could have a new iPhone launch in June of this year. It seems that a recruiter for Foxconn which is Apple�s primary iPhone, iPad and iPod touch manufacturer has been recorded on a Japanese TV program stating that Apple will release its next generation iPhone as early as June of this year. The World Business Satellite aired this footage on Monday where the recruiter is said to have stated that Foxconn is looking for 18,000 employees for the fifth generation iPhone. When he was asked if the high number was due to high demand for the iPhone 5, he said that�s right, the new iPhone will come out in June. If this latest rumor is to be believed it would mean that the iPhone 4S has only been given a mere 8 months of shelf life and the iPhone 4S is still selling millions. This doesn�t really seem like a logical move on Apple�s part. If we also take into account that Apple made a fortune by capturing the holiday shoppers in 2011 moving a launch date back to the summer would be counterproductive. Another thing that makes this rumor unbelievable is why would a recruitment consultant have been told such sensitive information. We all know that Apple likes to keep things secret and leave the world guessing right up until the last minute. While many have dubbed the next iPhone the iPhone 5 this could in fact be the sixth generation after the release of the unnamed new iPad so we could actually see it being named the iPhone 6. Whatever happens, this really does seem like a farfetched rumor and one that is not likely to have much weight. If there is a new iPhone to be released this year it will probably be in September/October and not June but as always we will just have to wait and see.

New iPhone Rumor States New iPhone Coming In June

The new iPad has arrived and now the rumor mill is in full force again claiming that we could have a new iPhone launch in June of this year...