The recently released new iPad, with Retina Display and 2048x1536 resolution display, means the next iPhone could well see an upgrade of even these monstrous display specifications. Some recent reports suggest the phone will have a 4.6-inch screen while others said Apple was actually considering a 3.5-inch screen. Some other sources also said the device would sport Quantum Dot LED curved glass edge-to-edge display with a resolution of 1280x720 (367ppi). The iPhone has to compete against strong Android-based rivals and so it is likely to have an eight megapixels or better camera with panorama mode. There could also be a two megapixel front-facing camera. According to a DigiTimes report citing unknown sources within a Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturer, the phone could also have an embedded 4G LTE radio – a possibility given the new iPad has LTE technology. Reports have also spoken about the possibility of Near Field Communications (NFC) technology; the rumour gains credence following leaked news of Apple’s patent for “iWallet”. Reports from Insane Planet cited a Patently Apple post revealing Apple had been granted a patent for “iWallet” to payments via NFC and diagrams passed from Apple to the Patent & Trademark Office in the US shows an iPhone which may possibly be the iPhone 5. In terms of processor power, the next iPhone is expected to come with the A6 chip (between 1.2GHz and 1.5GHz) and at least 1GB of RAM. There is also talk of an improved battery. Finally, contrary to earlier rumours suggesting the iPhone 5 would launch at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, there are new reports which hint at an October launch. This is because the iPhone 4S shows no decrease in sales and Apple is unlikely to risk losing or angering customers by launching a new model when the older one remains successful. Sales report for the first quarter ending 31 December, 2011, saw sales of 37 million units… the iPhone 4S hit some markets only as recently as late January. A release later in the year, sometime in the fall, seems a more reasonable solution, as it will ensure existing iPhone 4S owners have completed at least a year of their current contracts, according to iDownload Blog, allowing “most of them to purchase a new iPhone at a subsidised price”. In addition, the pre-holidays release could result in better sales.ADR Studio / ADR Studio
The recently released new iPad, with Retina Display and 2048x1536 resolution display, means the next iPhone could well see an upgrade of even these monstrous display specifications. Some recent reports suggest the phone will have a 4.6-inch screen while others said Apple was actually considering a 3.5-inch screen. Some other sources also said the device would sport Quantum Dot LED curved glass edge-to-edge display with a resolution of 1280x720 (367ppi). The iPhone has to compete against strong Android-based rivals and so it is likely to have an eight megapixels or better camera with panorama mode. There could also be a two megapixel front-facing camera. According to a DigiTimes report citing unknown sources within a Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturer, the phone could also have an embedded 4G LTE radio – a possibility given the new iPad has LTE technology. Reports have also spoken about the possibility of Near Field Communications (NFC) technology; the rumour gains credence following leaked news of Apple’s patent for “iWallet”. Reports from Insane Planet cited a Patently Apple post revealing Apple had been granted a patent for “iWallet” to payments via NFC and diagrams passed from Apple to the Patent & Trademark Office in the US shows an iPhone which may possibly be the iPhone 5. In terms of processor power, the next iPhone is expected to come with the A6 chip (between 1.2GHz and 1.5GHz) and at least 1GB of RAM. There is also talk of an improved battery. Finally, contrary to earlier rumours suggesting the iPhone 5 would launch at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, there are new reports which hint at an October launch. This is because the iPhone 4S shows no decrease in sales and Apple is unlikely to risk losing or angering customers by launching a new model when the older one remains successful. Sales report for the first quarter ending 31 December, 2011, saw sales of 37 million units… the iPhone 4S hit some markets only as recently as late January. A release later in the year, sometime in the fall, seems a more reasonable solution, as it will ensure existing iPhone 4S owners have completed at least a year of their current contracts, according to iDownload Blog, allowing “most of them to purchase a new iPhone at a subsidised price”. In addition, the pre-holidays release could result in better sales.ADR Studio / ADR StudioiOS 6 Release 2012: Top 10 Features Apple Lovers Would Want To See In Next iPhone Operating SystemAppleApple's next-generation MacBook ProReuters/Kimberly WhiteThe next big thing is the Apple iTV, expected to be released later in the year. The rumours point to an October event and a November release date. Essentially, the product is expected to have an OLED display, Siri, 3D (without glasses) and the ability to use hand gestures to control the device.Guilherme SchasiepenAccording to recent reports from 9to5 Mac, iTunes 11 was under development even before iTunes 10.6 was released. Apparently the software is being released as an exclusive iOS 6 feature and there is even word that another iTunes 10.x version is being developed. The key features should include integration with iCloud and support for iOS 6.Apple
Apple products are known to create a lot of buzz before they finally get an official release date. The speculations and rumour mills surrounding these products often boost the hype around the product by envisaging what the product will offer and when it will finally hit the stores.
We have already witnessed the release of two such products this year - the new iPad and the new Apple TV - in March. The Cupertino tech giant is poised to release a plethora of glittering products in the coming months and the focus now shifts to a set of new devices, besides significant software upgrades.
The overwhelming buzz and hype surrounding every Apple product release is driven by the ever-active rumour mills, which often bring a new twist to the tale and keep the prospective consumer guessing. Although only a few of those rumours actually turn out to be true, it doesn't stop the general public from lapping up all the hype and suppositions.
The iPhone 4S does not really look all that very different from its predecessor - the iPhone 4. Therefore, the dreams that the late former Apple former and Chief Executive, Steve Jobs, may have had of revamping the next-gen iPhone's design elements could come true with the next model.
Traditionally, Apple's product (hardware) releases are usually accompanied by upgrades to the operating systems and other associated software. This suggests the next iPhone could come with the new iOS 6.
Meanwhile earlier rumours hinted the next-gen phone would adopt a teardrop design. That rumour seems to have been dismissed with more recent reports suggesting a symmetrical shape with an aluminum rear panel reinforced by glossy plastic or rubberized bezel. There are also reports the new phone will sport a unibody design similar to the MacBook.
Check out brief features of five of Apple's most expected releases for 2012 - the iPhone 5; the next upgrade for iOS - iOS 6; the Macbook Pro; Apple smart TV - iPanel; and iTunes 11.
