iphone 5

9to5Mac has discovered that the next iPhone could come with a new WiFi chip that supports dual band WiFi with WiFi Direct that could allow for AirDrop to be supported in iOS. The new chip, the Broadcom BCM4334 is built on a smaller, more efficient 40nm process. The WiFi chip in current models of the iPhone...

The blog Makotakara has posted photos of what they think is the front glass panel for the upcoming iPhone 5. It fits in line with current rumours that the next iPhone will receive a new 4", 16:9 display. Now they have posted some video of the supposed iPhone 5 front panel, in comparison to an...

9to5Mac reports they have discovered hardware details for the next iPhone 5 based on information they have acquired from a beta version of iOS 6. Their sources revealed evidence of an ARM S5L8950X processor, known internally with the name A5-***. As for the GPU, numbers note a new or unknown chip identified as SGX543RC* (the...

Yesterday 9to5Mac posted some purported leaked images of metal-backed shells for the next generation iPhone 5 in both black and white. Now, they report sources have told them these are in fact being tested internally: …sources in position to know say that the structure of the shells do match up with what is being tested...

Looks like its going to be the week of next-gen iPhone leaks. Only yesterday, images of purported iPhone 5 rear shell along with its side were leaked by at least two different sources. Today, a new blueprint has been leaked on the web (via Macotakara) which points at a larger display measuring a little over 4"...

A new report by 9to5Mac notes that folks at popular iPhone repair firm iFixyouri, have got their hands on a purported iPhone 5 rear shell along with its sides. The source believes it could either be a part from the next generation iPhone or from one of its prototypes, and is made of an aluminum alloy with an...

Rumours around any iPhone release are certainly abundant. With the next iPhone expected to be released this fall, the rumours, leaks, and mock ups are all over the internet. This time www.NoWhereElse.fr has posted a new video of a mock up from designer Isaac Royo, that seems to incorporate the newly leaked 3.95 inch iPod front...

In a recent publication, 9to5Mac has reported through its anonymous sources that more than one prototype iPhone 5 units are currently being tested by Apple, two of which sport a new larger display that measures 3.95 inches diagonally. The report further claims that along with a larger display, the new iPhone's Retina resolution will be increased...

According to a report from IHS Displaybank, Sony has been chosen to produce "in-cell" panels for the next-generation iPhone. Apparently Sony already started production of the panels in February and will increase production later this month in preparation for a rumored fall 2012 launch for the next iPhone. In addition to Sony, other manufacturers including...

We have heard many rumours already, about Apple's upcoming refresh of the iPhone. Bigger screen, thinner profile, improved camera, smarter, better, faster, stronger, etc, etc. These have all been put out there or refuted by an "inside source". When a reputable source like Bloomberg reports on the next iPhone, we pay a little closer attention....

There is a fantastic post over at OverDriveDesign that details how apps will benefit on a 4-inch iPhone display. The post is really neat because it's all comparison photos showing the current 3.5-inch iPhone screen against a 4-inch iPhone screen. The author took screenshots of a bunch of different apps and contrasted the photos with the...

As reported earlier this month, Apple was after the 'iPhone5.com' domain and had filed a claim with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). At the time, the domain had a small active forum dedicated to the discussion of the 'iPhone 5'. As reported by The Next Web, the case has been terminated. This indicates that...