iPhone Rumors

APPLE RUMORS

Apr 12, 2013

Purported ‘iPhone 5S’ Part Reveals Push Button Mute Switch

Jason

Japanese parts vendor, iLab Factory, has published photos, which they claim are parts of the next generation iPhone. The photos show a flex cable for the device's home button, a second flex cable housing

APPLE RUMORS

Apr 10, 2013

Rumor: Apple To Launch ‘iPhone 5S’, Cheaper iPhone in Multiple Colors in August

Jason

It seems to be a day for iPhone rumors. Earlier today, Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White claimed that Apple will launch iPhone 5S in 2 or possibly even 3 screen sizes. We now have

IPHONE 5S

Apr 10, 2013

Analyst: Apple To Launch iPhone 5S In 2-3 Screen Sizes

Jason

Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White who is apparently on a visit to China has published a research note to his clients, in which he claims that Apple may launch iPhone 5S in two or

AUTHENTEC

Apr 8, 2013

Apple Hiring Engineers for Fingerprint Sensor Team at its “Melbourne Design Center”

Rounak Jain

Ever since Apple acquired Melbourne, Florida based security firm AuthenTec, there have been a number of rumors that claim the next iPhone would sport a fingerprint sensor. A new job posting on Apple’s website

BUDGET IPHONE

Apr 3, 2013

New Budget iPhone Concept Inspired By Translucent iMac G3

Rounak Jain

The long rumored budget iPhone is said to move away from the current iPhone’s metallic finish in favor of a “super thin,” multi-color plastic casing mixed with glass fibre to cut down on

APPLE RUMORS

Apr 3, 2013

iOS 7 to Come With Significant UI Improvements, Running Behind Schedule

Jason

John Gruber of Daring Fireball, Rene Richie of iMore, MG Siegler of TechCrunch, Tim Stevens of Engadget, Matthew Panzarino of The Next Web and others had an interesting discussion about iOS 7, the next generation

APPLE RUMORS

Apr 2, 2013

Apple To Start Production Of Next iPhone This Quarter, Hints At Summer Launch

Jason

It has been widely rumored that Apple will launch the next generation iPhone in July or August. Wall Street Journal now reports that Apple will start production of the new iPhone this quarter, indicating that

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 26, 2013

New iPhone 5S in June, Budget iPhone in September Says Analyst

Rounak Jain

Noted Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster is out with his predictions on Apple's 2013 product lineup, noting that the company is likely to release the iPhone 5S in the month of June, followed by

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 22, 2013

Photos of Purported ‘iPhone 5S’ Home Button, Vibrator Surface

Rounak Jain

The folks at Nowhereelse.fr have spotted images of what appear to be leaked components of the iPhone 5S. The images, which show the rumored device's home button and vibrator, come from a Japanese

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 22, 2013

Analyst: Apple Will Launch iPhone 5S And Low-cost iPhone In June/July

Jason

The rumors of the low-cost or budget iPhone refuse to die down. RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani has released a new research report, which predicts that Apple will launch both iPhone 5S and

APPLE NEWS

Mar 21, 2013

Rumor: ‘iPhone 5S’ Components To Ship in May to Gear Up For Q3 Launch

Jason

Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reports that according to their sources components for the next generation iPhone, unofficially dubbed iPhone 5S will start shipping in May to gear up for the launch in the third quarter. From

APPLE NEWS

Mar 21, 2013

US Department Of Defense Planning To Buy 650,000 iOS Devices [Report]

Jason

The United States Department of Defense is planning to place a huge order with Apple. Electronista reports that according to "unnamed sources", DoD will be ordering more than 650,000 iOS devices. The report claims

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 15, 2013

Budget iPhone Specs: 4-Inch Display, ‘Super-Thin’ Plastic and Fiberglass Casing, 4-6 Colors

Rounak Jain

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's new research note claims that, contrary to earlier rumors, Apple's budget iPhone will have the same 4-inch display as the iPhone 5. Kuo, who has been

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 13, 2013

The iPhone 5S Problem: Is The Predictable Product Cycle Hurting Apple?

Rounak Jain

Over at iMore, Rene Ritchie reasons why Apple's predictive iPhone release cycle might hurt the company with the iPhone 5S, in the face of intense competition from Android phone manufacturers, led by Samsung. We'

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 11, 2013

iPhone 5S Rumored to Include Fingerprint Sensor and NFC

Rounak Jain

A new report by China Times claims that Apple's working on integrating a fingerprint sensor and a Near Field Communications (NFC) chip into the iPhone 5S. Apple has reportedly selected Taiwanese chip company Chipbond

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 8, 2013

Rumor: Next iPhone To Feature Wireless Charging

Jason

Wireless charging may be finally coming to the iPhone, according to a report on DigiTimes. The Taiwanese based publication claims that according to their sources, Samsung and Apple could add the wireless charging feature to

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 8, 2013

Report: Apple To Use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Chips For Low-Cost iPhone

Jason

While Apple sells previous generation iPhones at reduced prices, the off-contract price is still too high compared to low-end Android phones, which dominate the smartphone market in developing countries, where there’s a

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 6, 2013

iPhone 5S Production Reportedly Begins Ahead of July/August Launch

Jason

It seems to be the day for iPhone 5S news and rumors. Hot on the heels of claims that Apple is gearing up to launch iPhone 5S, the next generation iPhone in July or August,

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 5, 2013

Analyst: Apple To Launch iPhone 5S With Fingerprint Sensor And Low-cost iPhone In July

Jason

According to the new research report by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will unveil the next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5S and the low-cost iPhone alongside iOS 7 in June. I'm

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 5, 2013

Apple May Launch iPhone 5S in August, iPad 5 And iPad mini 2 In April

Jason

Apple may potentially launch iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 as early as this April and the next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5S in August, according to a new report on iMore. iMore reports: Sources

APPLE RUMORS

Mar 1, 2013

Rumor: Cheaper iPhone Coming in 2014 With 4.5-inch Screen, Polycarbonate Body For $330

Rounak Jain

Apple's rumored entry into the low priced smartphone market has been widely rumored, and today, Japanese blog Macotakara brings up additional information on Apple's plans citing "informed sources." While most rumors predicted a

IPHONE CONCEPTS

Feb 20, 2013

Here’s How the 5-inch iPhone Might Look and Feel Like

Rounak Jain

Every rumor about a new form factor of an existing Apple product has been graced with concept images, videos and mockups. The much rumored 5-inch iPhone is no exception as the folks at MacRumors

APPLE RUMORS

Feb 19, 2013

Analyst: Apple Could Launch iPhone mini This Summer

Jason

It has been widely speculated that Apple will unveil a cheaper iPhone to make inroads in the price sensitive emerging markets. According to some rumors, Apple could launch the cheaper iPhone this year. Morgan Stanley

APPLE RUMORS

Feb 15, 2013

iOS 6.1.2 to Fix Passcode Security Flaw And Exchange Bug May Be Released Early Next Week

Jason

Yesterday, Apple acknowledged the iOS 6.1 passcode security flaw and said that the issue will be fixed in a future software update. It looks like that update could be coming early next week, according

IPHONE 6

Feb 13, 2013

Apple Unlikely To Launch 4.8-Inch iPhone Before Mid-2014

Rounak Jain

Jeffries analyst Peter Misek has noted that the much rumored 4.8" iPhone won't be launched until mid 2014 due to manufacturing issues. A 4.8" iPhone has been the subject of a lot

IPHONE 5S

Feb 11, 2013

Analyst: Cheaper iPhone Coming This Year, Could Be Priced at $250-$350

Rounak Jain

In a research note posted today, Topeka Capital analyst Brian White says that Apple's on its way to release a cheaper iPhone within this year, “possibly as early as June.” Contrary to earlier reports

APPLE RUMORS

Feb 8, 2013

5-Inch ‘iPhone 6’ And ‘iPhone 5S’ Spotted At Chinese Supplier

Jason

News service Brightwire relays a report from Chinese website Laoyaoba.com, which claims that a Sina Tech user's friend has seen iPhone 5S, which resembles iPhone 5 and a 5-inch iPhone 6 at

APPLE RUMORS

Jan 31, 2013

The iPhone Plus Could Be an iPhablet

Tris Hussey

Hmm the "iPhone Math" or more likely the iPhone+ or iPhone Plus. Some think it's the code name or temporary moniker for the rumored low-cost iPhone, but Marco Arment thinks it's something

APPLE RUMORS

Jan 28, 2013

More Details About the All Plastic iPhone Emerge: iPhone 5 plus iPod touch plus iPod Classic

Tris Hussey

While more pieces, parts, and rumors about the next iPhones are starting to pop up, we have some very interesting details on what a plastic iPhone (cheap iPhone, low cost iPhone, "ready for China" iPhone

IOS 6.1

Jan 27, 2013

iOS 6.1 Beta Hints At 128GB iPhone

Rounak Jain

Apple seeded the iOS 6.1 beta 5 for iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch to developers of iOS Developer program yesterday. The release contains some minor features, but it includes an internal change