Rumor: Apple's next-gen iPhone will launch with 'at least two screen sizes'

Faced with growing popularity of big-screen phones, Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone with "at least" two different screen sizes, one analyst claims.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 112

iTunes accounts with credit cards a 'tremendous asset' for potential Apple e-wallet

With Apple rumored to launch a mobile e-wallet in the coming years, potentially as soon as this year, one analysis has noted that the iPhone maker could have a leg up on previous efforts, like Google Wallet, because of the fact that Apple already has hundreds of millions of users' credit card numbers tied to their iTunes accounts.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43

Fingerprint scanning tech predicted to be major component of Apple's 'iPhone 5S' & 'iWatch'

Rumors of a secure fingerprint scanner in Apple's anticipated "iPhone 5S" continue to surface, with one new report claiming the feature will also appear in an Apple "iWatch."

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 33

Purported Apple 'iPhone 5S' parts show home button, vibration

New images have emerged online purporting to show the home button and vibration module for the next iteration of Apple's iPhone.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 38

Rumor: Apple to launch cheaper iPhone with plastic casing, non-Retina display this summer

Yet another analyst has thrown their hat into the ring, joining others who have heard from sources in Apple's supply chain that the company is gearing up to debut a low-cost iPhone in the coming months..

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 140

Rumor: 'iPhone 5S' components to ship in May ahead of 3Q launch

Adding to the pile of rumors regarding the so-called "iPhone 5S," a report on Wednesday claims Apple's partner suppliers will begin shipping parts for the iPhone 5 follow-up by the end of May, with assembly of the smartphone to follow soon after.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 61

Apple's 'budget' iPhone expected to have same 4-inch display as iPhone 5

Contrary to some rumors suggesting Apple's low-cost iPhone will have a larger 4.5-inch display, the company's new entry-level handset will have a 4-inch display, matching the size of the iPhone 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43

Making way for Apple's iPhone, China Mobile to spend $6.7B building out 4G network

China Mobile will spend 41.7 billion yuan ($6.7 billion U.S.) to develop 4G technology this year in anticipation of the arrival of the world's most popular smartphone — Apple's iPhone — on the world's most populous wireless carrier.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 16

Apple to diversify manufacturers for low-cost and legacy iPhones

A fresh report from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Tuesday predicts Apple will tap manufacturing partner Pegatron to build a majority of orders for the rumored low-cost FDD-based iPhone, as well as more than half of all legacy iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S orders, in a move to diversify suppliers.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 27

Rumor: Intel could land 10% of Apple's 'A7' chip orders

As Intel gets into the chip contracting business, the company could obtain as much as 10 percent of Apple's next-generation mobile chip orders, insiders believe.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 29

New rumor points to fingerprint sensor, NFC e-wallet in Apple's next iPhone

A new report out of China claims that Apple has contracted with Taiwan's Chipbond Science and Technology to build fingerprint sensors into its next-generation iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 70

Rumor: Both Apple & Samsung may introduce wireless charging in 2013 smartphones

Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S IV, will offer inductive wireless charging as an add-on ability, while Apple could add the same functionality to its next iPhone, according to a new rumor.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 37

Rumor: Production of Apple's 'iPhone 5S' now underway at Foxconn

Fresh rumors out of the Far East say that Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has already started production of the so-called iPhone 5S, with the next-generation handset reportedly being built on the same lines as the current iPhone 5.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 53

Rumor: Apple to ship 'iPhone 5S' and more affordable iPhone in August 2013

Apple reportedly plans to build a more affordable iPhone model this August alongside launch a new world mode "iPhone 5S" featuring compatibility with China Mobile, the largest carrier in the world.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 34

Rumor: Apple planning $330 polycarbonate iPhone, deferring 4.5" model to 2014 [u]

A new iPhone design with a polycarbonate body similar to Apple's legacy entry-level MacBook may be released at a targeted price of $330, while plans for a next-gen handset with 4.5-inch display have been pushed back to 2014, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 39

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