Speculation and rumors are flying among techno enthusiasts about the much-anticipated, but highly speculative, release of an iPhone 5 from Apple. A Chinese supplier of iPhone parts has reportedly leaked just enough information to spark the imagination of anyone following the developing news.
The speculation includes details about the design of Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone. It has been said that the general look of the iPhone will be similar to the iPhone 4 except for two major differences – screen size and material. Most sources seem to agree that the new iPhone will have a larger display screen, going with an edge-to-edge screen design. A 4-inch display would compete well against Android device’s larger displays, yet no official source has pinpointed an exact screen size.
It has also been rumored that Apple will move away from the glass back, opting rather for something similar to the metal back of the first generation iPhone. The glass back, reportedly, posed a problem for some iPhone 4 users due to scratching of the glass surface. Reports from China sources have backed up the larger screen and metal back theories, so these design details seem to be likely.
Some less commonly held rumor speculations relate to the antenna for the new phone design. The iPhone 4 reportedly had antenna problems, so whether the same wrap-around antenna design will be used or not is yet to be seen.
Certainly, the timing of the launch of the new iPhone product has been hotly debated. Keeping in step with the rhythm Apple has established for its new iPhone releases, many have expected the new model to appear in late June or early July of this year. Yet evidence is unclear whether or not this will happen. Apple officially announced the annual Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC) will be held June 6-10 in San Francisco. While there is no official confirmation that the iPhone 5, if that indeed will be the title given by Apple to the new device, will surface at this conference, Apple is known for keeping product unveilings secretive.
We’re also keeping tabs on rumors that indicate Apple’s iPhone 5 will include a dual-core A5 processor as well as enhanced voice control and iOS5. A multi-core design would improve both battery life and performance.
Other possible features to ponder: Will the new iPhone be offered in white? Will the iPhone 5 feature Near Field Communication (NFC)? Will users be able to “wave and pay”? It looks like we all will just have to wait upon Apple and see. What do you think? Login with your thoughts by joining the discussion on our Facebook or Twitter site. We’d love to talk to you about it!
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