Speak of the 'iPhone 5' has noticeably gathered momentum in recent months, and as we anticipate how Apple will change the smartphone game once again, we've rummaged through the speculation, 'trusted sources' and patents piecing unitedly how the iPhone 5 could take shape.One of the most fundamental developments in the appearance of the iPhone 5 is the news that 9to5mac have found evidence of the iPhone 5 existing in the coding of the new iOS 5.1 beta release.
The Wall Street Journal reported that its 'in-the-know' contact believes the iPhone 5 will feature a "different form factor", adopting a brand new design following the antennagate issues that resulted in signal issues and dropped calls. Since then Engadget has spoken to multiple sources who claim that a complete redesign of the handset body is on the cards and that the device is already being tested by staff at Apple HQ.
However, leaked designs and mold engineering images tell a different story, suggesting that the only aesthetic change for the iPhone 5 will be a larger display and smaller bezel. Also on the cards for the iPhone 5 is an all-metal back, similar to that found on the original iPhone, reportedly in a bid to avoid the embarrassing antenna issues experienced on the iPhone 4.
The glass posterior of the iPhone 4 was also prone to unsightly cracks if treated roughly, and was rumoured to be the cause of the delay of the white model - a headache all round for Apple.
An Apple patent also points to the iPhone using smaller conductive nodes beneath the screen, allowing for the overall device to be slimmer. Tipped to also feature for the iPad 2, the new method could also use less power, giving you longer battery life from each charge of your iPhone 5.
Latest: The Wall Street Journal have once again claimed that the iPhone 5 will be "thinner and lighter" than previous models whilst sporting a widely expected 8-megapixel camera and September release date. Quoting sources at component suppliers, WSJ suggest that in the midst of a legal battle with the Korean tech giant Apple's next-generation smartphone will do away with the current breed of Samsung CPUs instead opting for a Qualcomm produced processor.
While it's been reported below that the iPhone 5 is having displays built by Toshiba, there has been a new rumour from AppleInsider which suggests that in face Hitachi and Sony are making a 4-inch display, reportedly for a unspecified Apple device. Could this be the iPhone 5 or a brand-new iPod Touch? There's no confirmation either way but it certainly points towards Apple finally changing their screen size across the board.
Nikkei Business Daily announced last year that Toshiba was set to build a new factory in Ishikawa tasked with producing high-res LCD panels for Apple's upcoming ranges of iPhone and iPod Touch devices. The new Japanese based factory, set to cost 100 billion Yen (757 million) and be constructed during 2011, will double Toshiba's current monthly production capacity of 8.5 million units.Part funded by Apple, the new factory will begin production this year with the Apple iPhone 5 expected to be one of the first devices catered for.
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