iphone 5
Dissecting What a 4 Inch iPhone 5 Display Would Entail
Earlier The Verge touched on an article that discussed what has been brought up before: a 4 inch iPhone 5. The difference this time around? More detail was focused on how Apple could introduce a 4 inch display by increasing the aspect ratio to achieve a larger display; essentially lengthening the phone but keeping it...
Apple Testing iPhone Prototype with Modified A5X Chip and 1GB of RAM [Rumour]
According to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple is testing internally an iPhone prototype that has a modified version of the A5X processor, that debuted in the new iPad. The prototype is being tested in an older iPhone 4 housing to prevent leaks, and it is being reported such a device will not be produced for...
iPhone 5 With 4G LTE & 4″ Display Launching In December 2012, Production Begins In June
Analyst Brian White from Topeka Capital Market has shared some interesting information (via 9to5Mac) regarding the next iPhone a.k.a the iPhone 5, following his recent visits to China and Taiwan. According to the analyst, a slimmer new iPhone is set to launch in December 2012 which will sport a new 4" display and include 4G LTE capabilities. White...
Another Report Suggests iPhone 5 Will have Larger Screen and All New Design
With every new iPhone comes the back and forth of all kinds of different rumours. We have heard conflicting reports that the next iPhone could have a bigger screen, or maybe stay the same. I would assume we'll see a new design this year, as that would follow Apple's history of iPhone releases. The iPhone...
Foxconn Hiring As They Gear Up For iPhone 5 Production. Release in June?
In a recent post at Macotakara Blog, it was reported that Foxconn is now hiring production workers for the iPhone 5. The report suggests that Foxconn is hiring 18,000 workers, and that the next iPhone will be sold in June. This contradicts other reports that Apple would continue to follow a fall release schedule for...
‘iPhone 5 Beta Testing’ SMS Spam Targeting Canadian Cellphone Users
Apple is not looking for people to 'test and keep' the new 'iPhone 5'. That's contrary to what the latest SMS spam wants you to know. We've heard from numerous users about spam being received to their cellphones that read the following: Apple is looking for people to Test & Keep the new iPhone5! But...
Sprint Already Has Deal in Place For 4G/LTE iPhone
In a recent conference call with investors, Joe Euteneuer, Sprint's chief financial officer, revealed that Sprint's current contract with Apple, allows them to sell the next generation 4G/LTE iPhone. Joe Euteneuer couldn't confirm that the next iPhone will be 4G/LTE, only that if it is, Sprint's contract is already set up to offer this device to their...
Next iPhone to Use a Larger 4.6 Inch Display? [Rumour]
Earlier it was reported Apple was reviewing LTE chips for its next iPhone, and now Reuters has come up with a report in regards to the next iPhone screen size from a South Korean newspaper: Apple Inc's new iPhone will have a sharper and bigger 4.6-inch "retina" display and is set to be launched around the second...
The Next ‘iPhone 5’ to Be Thinner and Utilize All Glass with Possible Larger Screen? [Rumour]
iPhone 5 mock up iLounge editor Jeremy Horwitz is once again spitting out some rumours from his sources, and the most recent news is the next generation iPhone 5 is to remain all glass, even though we've heard numerous rumours of an aluminum backed phone: (2) Another Glass iPhone. Despite the well-established “aluminum-backed iPhone 5”...
Apple’s Acknowledgment Suggests iPhone 5 Will Most Likely Be Made Of Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Back in January, Corning unveiled its Gorilla Glass 2 at CES 2012 as 20% thinner (0.8 mm), much stronger and scratch resistant than previous version. Since Apple has already made it official that the iPhone uses Corning Gorilla Glass, it is quite safe to assume that the the iPhone 5 will sport Corning's latest iteration, the Gorilla Glass 2 as...
Apple Working On A Smaller Dock Connector For iPhone 5?
An interesting report by iMore claims that Apple is looking to replace the current 30-pin dock connector used in all its iOS devices with a new smaller version for future iPhones and iPads. The source notes how Apple has been shrinking other components in their iOS devices over the years. Apple was one of the first to adopt...
New iPhone 5 Mock Up Inspired by the Magic Mouse
With the iPhone 5 supposedly coming this fall, we can be sure to see lots of rumours, mock ups, and spy pics over the coming months. Personally, I enjoy seeing other designers take on the iPhone. Kind of like hearing a good covering song. Not quite as good as the original, but an interesting take...