Barely into the 2nd quarter of the year and the world is already abuzz with iPhone 6 rumors. As Apple continues to stay mum on the details of the highly-anticipated iPhone, rumors have been propping up left and right predicting what the new smartphone will be like.
In this article, we'll round up the top 5 rumors regarding the iPhone 6 :
Screen Size/ Display - Practically all of the reports allege that the new iPhone will be launching a larger screen. While the exact size of the display has yet to be confirmed, Techradar says that Apple will launch the device in two sizes, one 4.7 inch and another 5.5 inch, which is said to be the company's first generation phablet. The site reports that's its highly unlikely for the screen to be flexible with wraparound capacity but it is probably going to be featured in the 7th or 8th iPhone model.
Power and Processor - The rumored specs of the next-gen smartphone will pack so much more power than the present iPhone 5S that's powered by a 64-bit A7 processor. The new phone is expected to sport a quad-core A8 processorr, writes Gizbot.
Sapphire Crystal Display - According to Laptop Mag, Apple has opened a plant for producing sapphire displays, which, if used provides more durability and resistance than the existing models in the market. However, there are rumors that the shift could raise contract prices by as much as $100.
Apple's iOS 8 - An iOS 8 is highy likely given that in the past, Apple has always launched new devices that have enhaced operating systems. Gizbot notes that the improvements have yet to be elaborted but areas that should be developed include Maps and Siri.
iPhone Release Date - CNET notes that amidst the rumors of a June 2014 release during the Worldwide Developer's Conference, a fall launch is more likely given that, "since 2011, Apple has announced its new iPhones in September and October."
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