It's inevitable...but when will it happen? The rumor roundup for Apple's next iPhone starts now. iPhone 5S: Will it look the same as the iPhone 5? (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) Editors' note: This story was originally published on December 6, 2012. We'll continuously update this piece up until the device's official launch; let us know if we missed any rumors ourselves. iPhone rumors are like flies at a summer picnic: they're nearly unstoppable. Collected in one batch are all the iPhone 5S/6 rumors CNET has reported so far, with some commentary on where these rumors came from. iPhone 6: Most-wanted features (pictures) 1-2 of 11 Scroll Left Scroll Right We always have long wish lists for newer features and further redesigns, but the bottom line is this: nobody knows exactly what we'll get until Tim Cook reveals it onstage later this year. That said, we've got plenty of educated guesses. But before we get started: When will we get it: Odds are strong that the immediate successor to the iPhone 5 will debut in September or October -- the last two iPhones were announced within the same window. The release will all but certainly coincide with the availability of iOS 7 and the new phone's design should follow the iPhone 5's. Beyond those obvious notes, the areas that seem most ripe for updating on the "iPhone 5S" would be the resolution of the cameras. And now that there's a 128GB iPad, maybe there will finally be a 128GB iPhone option, too. What we don't know: Everything else is pretty much a crapshoot. A bigger screen? CEO Tim Cook says no -- but saying one thing and doing the opposite would hardly be a first for Apple. Beyond a screen size change, though, Apple could also go with a different technology -- say, IGZO or OLED. There are plenty of other unknowns, too. Will there be another iPhone that debuts with a fall model? Could the iPhone product line split into several differently sized models? Will an affordable "new" budget-line iPhone emerge? Will Apple finally add NFC to the iPhone, as part of a new mobile payments scheme? Anything could happen. Or not. Will the iPhone 5S be a killer? As more rumors emerge, they'll be added here. The rumors thus far: August 26, 2013For NTT Docomo, iPhone 5S release date is all about timing An executing from Japan's largest carrier addressed the possibility of NTT Docomo handling sales of the iPhone 5S. August 26, 2013Purported iPhone 5S pictures point to graphite shade Leaked photos of the iPhone 5S suggest there will be a grey colored model of the phone available, in addition to the back, white, and champagne offerings. August 25, 2013Chatter surfaces about 'fast' Apple A7 chip for iPhone 5S Apple's next-generation A7 chip is expected to land inside the next iPhone. August 24, 2013iPhone 5S release dates, specs keep pouring in The flood of rumors about the purported iPhone 5S specs are outlined. August 24, 2013Is this the iPhone 5C being tested? Another photo, this time of a batch of iPhone 5Cs being tested, has leaked. August 22, 2013iPhone 5S, 5C release date set in China, rumor claims A new rumor posits that the Chinese release date for the iPhone 5S and 5C will be about two months after the US launch. August 22, 2013More photos of the gold iPhone emerge High-resolution photos of Apple's new gold iPhone have leaked. The debate on whether it's hue is more champagne than gold continues. August 22, 2013Gold-colored iPhone pictured alongside white, black models A Japanese publication published photos of what it claims is the rumored gold iPhone. August 21, 2013Possible iPhone 5C casing endures damage tests The rear plastic backing that is suspected to adorn Apple's next budget iPhone is already being tested for durability. August 21, 2013iPhone 5S, 5C will reportedly land in Japan on Sept. 20 The two rumored iPhones, including the gold option for the 5S, are expected to arrive in Japan mid-September. August 16, 2013Blingy gold iPhone casing crops up in pics, likely for 5S Photos of a gold model of Apple's next iPhone have popped up on a French Apple site. August 15, 2013iPhone 5S focus of Japan display maker, says analyst A major Apple supplier of iPhone 5 displays is focusing on production volumes for the next iPhone. August 14, 2013iPhone 5C shows its backside in video leak A new HD video offers a detailed look of a canary-yellow housing for the alleged iPhone 5C. August 13, 2013Low-cost iPhone may dump Siri, says analyst The cheaper version of the new iPhone is expected to skip on Apple's voice assistant. August 12, 2013Apple to unveil new iPhone September 10? Apple is expected to reveal the new iPhone at a September 10 event. August 11, 2013iPhone 5S gets glitzy? Sapphire home button, gold option Japanese Apple sites speculate that the 5S will get a convex sapphire home button, as well as a "champagne gold" colored version of the phone. August 7, 2013New, high-quality shots of 'iPhone 5C' casing appear Photos of what appears to be Apple's lower-cost iPhone have cropped up, revealing an updated white, plastic rear case. July 16, 2013Apple delaying iPhone 5S due to switch in screen size? The iPhone 5S is reportedly delayed due to a manufacturing change in screen size from 4 inches to 4.3 inches. July 16, 2013iPhone 5S hit by fingerprint sensor issues, claims report Initial supplies of the new iPhone are expected to suffer due to problems with Apple's fingerprint-recognition technology. July 15, 2013Apple gearing up iPhone 5S for output this month, analyst says The manufacturing of the iPhone 5S is speculated to begin later in July, with small-batch production of a low-cost iPhone already in progress. The estimated availability would be in late September or early October. July 5, 2013Cheap iPhone shown off in colorful mock-ups The speculated budget iPhone could be called the iPhone Light and sport a plastic case that comes in a rainbow of colors, as well as having lower specs. July 1, 2013LTE-Advanced iPhone 5S and budget model rumors surface A Korean news outlet expects a version of the iPhone 5S with high-speed LTE, and a Chinese tech blog claims the budget iPhone is expected to be offered in several different colors. June 21, 2013New iPhone 5S photos reportedly surface New photos show a tweaked rear shell with a larger LED flash and a main logic board with a new layout for components. June 9, 2013No redesigned iPhone expected this year, report says The Wall Street Journal reports Apple's next smartphone won't be dramatically different than the current model. May 23, 2013iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone said to be multicolored The rumored iPhone 5S might come in green, gold, or pink, and there's the possibility of a dual-LED flash. May 8, 2013Morgan Stanley sees new iPhones by September A Morgan Stanley note to investors stated multiple new iPhones are coming in September with production starting in June or July. May 7, 2013'Next' iPhone display production to begin, says Japan report Sharp will begin production of the display "panel" for the "next" iPhone model at its Kameyama plant in Mie prefecture in June, according to a report in a major Japanese industrial newspaper. April 22, 2013Citi goes sour on Apple, claims iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 delay Another rumored delay to the release of the new iPhone pushes back its release date from July to August or September. April 18, 2013Image leaks of lower-cost iPhone with plastic case Mobile case maker Tactus shared a photo of what it claims is the a white iPhone with a plastic backing, following earlier reports that Apple might try to sell a cheaper handset without the aluminum finish in previous iPhone models. April 16, 2013Apple's iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone, iPhone 6 may be delayed Issues with preproduction could cause mass production delays on the majority of Apple's mobile devices, including the rumored iPhone 5S. April 15, 2013Latest iPhone 5S rumor pegs camera at 12 megapixels The next version of the iPhone could pack in an extra 4 megapixels to its camera at 12 megapixels, instead of the 8 megapixel sensor found on both the iPhone 5 and 4S. April 9, 2013iPhone 5S to offer multiple screen sizes, analyst says iPhone 5S buyers could have at least two or possibly three different screen sizes to choose from. April 3, 2013Rumor has it Apple's iOS 7 development is delayed There hasn't been any concrete news that an iOS 7 is even in the works, but that doesn't stop chatter about it being behind schedule and having a brand-new display. April 2, 2013Summer iPhone debut in Apple's plans? The latest rumor via the Wall Street Journal would have Apple returning to its summer product introduction cycle for its flagship smartphone. April 1, 2013Next two iPhones may have been designed under Steve Jobs During discussions about phone theft with an Apple liaison, San Francisco's district attorney says he was told the next two generations have already been designed and that "they preceded Tim Cook." if true, not exactly a shocker. (Credit: Apple) March 29, 2013iPhone 5S to launch June 20, go on sale in July, claims report A report from Japanese Web Site MacFan seems the first to suggest a specific date for the launch of the next iPhone. March 26, 2013iPhone 5S expected to launch in late June, says analyst The next-generation iPhone should start shipping by the end of June, followed by a low-cost iPhone in the September quarter, says analyst Gene Munster. March 22, 2013Apple to launch low-end iPhone without Retina in 2013, says report That's the claim from Amit Daryanani of RBC Capital Markets, who says the device will have a 4-inch display and come with plastic casing. March 21, 2013iPhone 5S to use faster chip and higher-end camera, says report As expected, the next-generation iPhone won't be a major upgrade over the iPhone 5 but will offer a beefier processor and camera, according to DigiTimes. (Credit: Apple) March 18, 2013iPhone 5S will bring back 'one more thing,' analyst says On the heels of a Galaxy S4 release that was solid but not mind-blowing, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty says Apple is planning a killer software feature for the next iPhone. March 14, 2013Apple's next-gen iPhone chip being prepped Apple's next-gen iPhone chip will get "taped out" this month in preparation for pilot production this summer, says an Asia-based report from DigiTimes. March 8, 2013Apple, Samsung to offer wireless phone charging, says DigiTimes report DigiTimes is at it again, this time claiming sources promise that the next iPhone will feature Apple-developed wireless-charging technology. March 5, 2013iPhone 5S production rumored to have already begun Foxconn production of the iPhone 5S is beginning, at least in part, according to a report from Japanese-language Apple blog Macotakara. March 5, 2013iPhone 5S rumored to launch in August, new iPads in April The next iPhone could arrive by the end of the summer, but the next-generation iPads may debut as soon as next month, claims iMore. How different could a budget iPhone 5 case look from the current model? (Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) March 4, 2013Analyst reiterates "July" launch of iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone KGI Securities released another note that spells out features of the upcoming iPhone 5S and a low-cost iPhone 5. For the iPhone 5S, the claims are that it will feature an A7 processor, LED "smart flash" for the camera, and a fingerprint reader. For the budget iPhone 5, KGI claims a case made of fiberglass and plastic. February 28, 2013Bigger, thicker, cheaper plastic iPhone coming later this year, report says New report says Apple is cooking up a 4.5-inch plastic iPhone that will cost far less than current models but won't ship till next year. February 19, 2013Apple could launch "iPhone Mini" this summer, says analyst Launched in China, a lower-cost iPhone might triple Apple's potential market share in the country, says a Morgan Stanley analyst. Alleged photo of iPhone 5S from Chinese Web site ZOL. (Credit: SJBBS.ZOL.COM.CN) February 11, 2013More alleged iPhone 5S photos leak online Another round of photos reportedly of the next-generation iPhone have popped up online, this time at a Chinese Web site. February 7, 2013iPhone 5S, five-inch iPhone 6 allegedly spotted at supplier A poster on Chinese microblogging site says that a friend has seen the much-rumored models and that they could be released this year, taking the Sasquatch report up to 11 with tales of a 5-inch iPhone 6. January 29, 2013Low-cost iPhone will be like a plastic iPhone 5, claims site The much-rumored budget iPhone will borrow many elements from the current model but use a plastic design, says iLounge. The site claims the budget phone will be something like a fusion of the iPhone 5 and fifth-gen iPod Touch. January 27, 2013Images of alleged next-gen iPhone components surface A French blog posts images of what it says are speaker components for the next round of Apple smartphones, what it calls an iPhone 5S and iPhone 6. Blurry, close-up shots of speaker components don't tell much of a story, though. January 25, 2013iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini rumors afoot: Upgraded iPhone rear camera According to another iLounge report, the iPhone 5S will feature a 13-megapixel rear camera from Sony. (Credit: Apple Digger RU) January 22, 2013Renderings tease what a 4.8-inch iPhone would look like Continuing along the rumor that Apple is preparing an even larger-screened iPhone for 2014 (see below), Russian Apple news site Apple Digger created renderings of what such a device would look like. This is speculation on top of rumor. January 22, 2013Bigger iPhone still coming -- just not this year, report says If you're holding out for a 5-inch iPhone, you might have to wait until 2014, a new report from DigiTimes (which must be taken with a whole shaker of salt) claims. January 22, 2013Rumor: 4.8-inch iPhone to debut in June A Google translation from the Chinese language Commercial Times points to a larger-screened iPhone in time for the Worldewide Developers Conference. While it's a sketchy rumor, it seems reasonable that Apple will get serious about taking on smartphones like Samsung's 4.8-inch Galaxy S3. Nak Design's concept art for the iPhone 6. (Credit: Antoine Brieux of NAK Studio) January 16, 2013The iPhone 6 won't wow: 6 reasons why As an iPhone rumor palate-cleanser, Eric Mack discusses the reasons why the next iPhone isn't likely to impress. January 16, 2013iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone 5 to debut this summer, analyst says We may see both the iPhone 5S and a lower-cost iPhone 5 variant in June or July, says KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo. January 15, 2013Low-cost iPhone might use plastic body, report claims The latest tidbit among the low-cost iPhone rumors suggests the phone would use an all-plastic body or a combination of plastic and metal, once again according to DigiTimes. January 11, 2013New intrigue on trail of cheaper iPhone Reuters had cryptically withdrawn a story pegged to remarks purportedly made by Apple's Phil Schiller in China. Now the story's back with a nip and a tuck or two. January 10, 2013Apple's Schiller: A cheaper iPhone? Um, no In an interview with a Chinese newspaper, Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, purportedly says there's no truth in reports that Apple will make a cheaper iPhone. January 10, 2013Cheap iPhone could appeal to a half billion people, Munster says A low-cost iPhone would give Apple access to 65 percent of the smartphone market where its current lineup of high-end phones don't play, says Apple bull Gene Munster. January 9, 2013Rumor: Cheaper iPhone could cost as little as $99, Bloomberg says Piling onto the latest rumors of a cheaper iPhone on the horizon, a source tells Bloomberg the device could sell for between $99 and $149. The fifth-gen iPod Touch. (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) January 8, 2013Apple prepping a less-expensive iPhone, WSJ reports -- again Following DigiTimes, of all places, the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is working on a less-expensive iPhone and could launch it later this year -- which is pretty much what the WSJ also reported...two years ago. January 8, 2013Low-cost iPhone heading to emerging markets this year -- report Apple plans to launch a new iPhone version designed exclusively for China and emerging markets that could be available in the second half of 2013, according to DigiTimes' sources. January 4, 2013Apple could launch 'iPhone Mini' next year, analyst says In its ongoing battle against Samsung, Apple may be forced to unveil a smaller, cheaper version of its flagship phone, says Strategy Analytics. January 3, 2013Apple said to be eyeing new display tech for next iPhone The iPhone 5 is just a few months old but its "in-cell" touch technology may already be old news, according to a new report. December 27, 2012Apple rumor watch: iOS timepiece on drawing board? A rumor out of China suggests that Apple is teaming up with Intel to fashion a bona-fide iOS-based watch. Business Insider reported the rumor via Chinese tech blog Tech163.com. Perhaps this is part of the next-gen iPhone strategy? December 5, 2012Could the iPhone line split? CBS' Dan Farber speculates that a larger-screened iPhone would make perfect sense after the iPad Mini. The debut of another model could justify another launch date, much like the iPad Mini did for the iPad. A rumored picture of the iPhone 5S. (Credit: Screenshot taken by Roger Cheng/CNET) December 5, 2012Possible iPhone 5S pics show same design Pictures of the next-generation iPhone have already surfaced via an online forum (iPhone5parts.net, as reported by French Web site Nowhereelse.fr), but show few differences on the exterior of the device other than a different screw placement.

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It's inevitable...but when will it happen? The rumor roundup for Apple's next iPhone starts now.




iPhone 5S: Will it look the same as the iPhone 5?


(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)


Editors' note: This story was originally published on December 6, 2012. We'll continuously update this piece up until the device's official launch; let us know if we missed any rumors ourselves.



iPhone rumors are like flies at a summer picnic: they're nearly unstoppable. Collected in one batch are all the iPhone 5S/6 rumors CNET has reported so far, with some commentary on where these rumors came from.



iPhone 6: Most-wanted features (pictures)


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We always have long wish lists for newer features and further redesigns, but the bottom line is this: nobody knows exactly what we'll get until Tim Cook reveals it onstage later this year.


That said, we've got plenty of educated guesses. But before we get started:


When will we get it:

Odds are strong that the immediate successor to the iPhone 5 will debut in September or October -- the last two iPhones were announced within the same window.


The release will all but certainly coincide with the availability of iOS 7 and the new phone's design should follow the iPhone 5's.


Beyond those obvious notes, the areas that seem most ripe for updating on the "iPhone 5S" would be the resolution of the cameras. And now that there's a 128GB iPad, maybe there will finally be a 128GB iPhone option, too.


What we don't know:

Everything else is pretty much a crapshoot. A bigger screen? CEO Tim Cook says no -- but saying one thing and doing the opposite would hardly be a first for Apple. Beyond a screen size change, though, Apple could also go with a different technology -- say, IGZO or OLED.


There are plenty of other unknowns, too. Will there be another iPhone that debuts with a fall model? Could the iPhone product line split into several differently sized models? Will an affordable "new" budget-line iPhone emerge? Will Apple finally add NFC to the iPhone, as part of a new mobile payments scheme? Anything could happen. Or not.



Will the iPhone 5S be a killer?



As more rumors emerge, they'll be added here.


The rumors thus far:


August 26, 2013

For NTT Docomo, iPhone 5S release date is all about timing

An executing from Japan's largest carrier addressed the possibility of NTT Docomo handling sales of the iPhone 5S.


August 26, 2013

Purported iPhone 5S pictures point to graphite shade

Leaked photos of the iPhone 5S suggest there will be a grey colored model of the phone available, in addition to the back, white, and champagne offerings.


August 25, 2013

Chatter surfaces about 'fast' Apple A7 chip for iPhone 5S

Apple's next-generation A7 chip is expected to land inside the next iPhone.


August 24, 2013

iPhone 5S release dates, specs keep pouring in

The flood of rumors about the purported iPhone 5S specs are outlined.


August 24, 2013

Is this the iPhone 5C being tested?

Another photo, this time of a batch of iPhone 5Cs being tested, has leaked.


August 22, 2013

iPhone 5S, 5C release date set in China, rumor claims

A new rumor posits that the Chinese release date for the iPhone 5S and 5C will be about two months after the US launch.


August 22, 2013

More photos of the gold iPhone emerge

High-resolution photos of Apple's new gold iPhone have leaked. The debate on whether it's hue is more champagne than gold continues.


August 22, 2013

Gold-colored iPhone pictured alongside white, black models

A Japanese publication published photos of what it claims is the rumored gold iPhone.


August 21, 2013

Possible iPhone 5C casing endures damage tests

The rear plastic backing that is suspected to adorn Apple's next budget iPhone is already being tested for durability.


August 21, 2013

iPhone 5S, 5C will reportedly land in Japan on Sept. 20

The two rumored iPhones, including the gold option for the 5S, are expected to arrive in Japan mid-September.


August 16, 2013

Blingy gold iPhone casing crops up in pics, likely for 5S

Photos of a gold model of Apple's next iPhone have popped up on a French Apple site.


August 15, 2013

iPhone 5S focus of Japan display maker, says analyst

A major Apple supplier of iPhone 5 displays is focusing on production volumes for the next iPhone.


August 14, 2013

iPhone 5C shows its backside in video leak

A new HD video offers a detailed look of a canary-yellow housing for the alleged iPhone 5C.


August 13, 2013

Low-cost iPhone may dump Siri, says analyst

The cheaper version of the new iPhone is expected to skip on Apple's voice assistant.


August 12, 2013

Apple to unveil new iPhone September 10?

Apple is expected to reveal the new iPhone at a September 10 event.


August 11, 2013

iPhone 5S gets glitzy? Sapphire home button, gold option

Japanese Apple sites speculate that the 5S will get a convex sapphire home button, as well as a "champagne gold" colored version of the phone.


August 7, 2013

New, high-quality shots of 'iPhone 5C' casing appear

Photos of what appears to be Apple's lower-cost iPhone have cropped up, revealing an updated white, plastic rear case.


July 16, 2013

Apple delaying iPhone 5S due to switch in screen size?

The iPhone 5S is reportedly delayed due to a manufacturing change in screen size from 4 inches to 4.3 inches.


July 16, 2013

iPhone 5S hit by fingerprint sensor issues, claims report

Initial supplies of the new iPhone are expected to suffer due to problems with Apple's fingerprint-recognition technology.


July 15, 2013

Apple gearing up iPhone 5S for output this month, analyst says

The manufacturing of the iPhone 5S is speculated to begin later in July, with small-batch production of a low-cost iPhone already in progress. The estimated availability would be in late September or early October.


July 5, 2013

Cheap iPhone shown off in colorful mock-ups

The speculated budget iPhone could be called the iPhone Light and sport a plastic case that comes in a rainbow of colors, as well as having lower specs.


July 1, 2013

LTE-Advanced iPhone 5S and budget model rumors surface

A Korean news outlet expects a version of the iPhone 5S with high-speed LTE, and a Chinese tech blog claims the budget iPhone is expected to be offered in several different colors.


June 21, 2013

New iPhone 5S photos reportedly surface

New photos show a tweaked rear shell with a larger LED flash and a main logic board with a new layout for components.


June 9, 2013

No redesigned iPhone expected this year, report says

The Wall Street Journal reports Apple's next smartphone won't be dramatically different than the current model.


May 23, 2013

iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone said to be multicolored

The rumored iPhone 5S might come in green, gold, or pink, and there's the possibility of a dual-LED flash.


May 8, 2013

Morgan Stanley sees new iPhones by September

A Morgan Stanley note to investors stated multiple new iPhones are coming in September with production starting in June or July.


May 7, 2013

'Next' iPhone display production to begin, says Japan report

Sharp will begin production of the display "panel" for the "next" iPhone model at its Kameyama plant in Mie prefecture in June, according to a report in a major Japanese industrial newspaper.


April 22, 2013

Citi goes sour on Apple, claims iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 delay

Another rumored delay to the release of the new iPhone pushes back its release date from July to August or September.


April 18, 2013

Image leaks of lower-cost iPhone with plastic case

Mobile case maker Tactus shared a photo of what it claims is the a white iPhone with a plastic backing, following earlier reports that Apple might try to sell a cheaper handset without the aluminum finish in previous iPhone models.


April 16, 2013

Apple's iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone, iPhone 6 may be delayed

Issues with preproduction could cause mass production delays on the majority of Apple's mobile devices, including the rumored iPhone 5S.


April 15, 2013

Latest iPhone 5S rumor pegs camera at 12 megapixels

The next version of the iPhone could pack in an extra 4 megapixels to its camera at 12 megapixels, instead of the 8 megapixel sensor found on both the iPhone 5 and 4S.


April 9, 2013

iPhone 5S to offer multiple screen sizes, analyst says

iPhone 5S buyers could have at least two or possibly three different screen sizes to choose from.


April 3, 2013

Rumor has it Apple's iOS 7 development is delayed

There hasn't been any concrete news that an iOS 7 is even in the works, but that doesn't stop chatter about it being behind schedule and having a brand-new display.


April 2, 2013

Summer iPhone debut in Apple's plans?

The latest rumor via the Wall Street Journal would have Apple returning to its summer product introduction cycle for its flagship smartphone.


April 1, 2013

Next two iPhones may have been designed under Steve Jobs

During discussions about phone theft with an Apple liaison, San Francisco's district attorney says he was told the next two generations have already been designed and that "they preceded Tim Cook." if true, not exactly a shocker.


(Credit: Apple)


March 29, 2013

iPhone 5S to launch June 20, go on sale in July, claims report

A report from Japanese Web Site MacFan seems the first to suggest a specific date for the launch of the next iPhone.


March 26, 2013

iPhone 5S expected to launch in late June, says analyst

The next-generation iPhone should start shipping by the end of June, followed by a low-cost iPhone in the September quarter, says analyst Gene Munster.


March 22, 2013

Apple to launch low-end iPhone without Retina in 2013, says report

That's the claim from Amit Daryanani of RBC Capital Markets, who says the device will have a 4-inch display and come with plastic casing.


March 21, 2013

iPhone 5S to use faster chip and higher-end camera, says report

As expected, the next-generation iPhone won't be a major upgrade over the iPhone 5 but will offer a beefier processor and camera, according to DigiTimes.


(Credit: Apple)


March 18, 2013

iPhone 5S will bring back 'one more thing,' analyst says

On the heels of a Galaxy S4 release that was solid but not mind-blowing, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty says Apple is planning a killer software feature for the next iPhone.


March 14, 2013

Apple's next-gen iPhone chip being prepped

Apple's next-gen iPhone chip will get "taped out" this month in preparation for pilot production this summer, says an Asia-based report from DigiTimes.


March 8, 2013

Apple, Samsung to offer wireless phone charging, says DigiTimes report

DigiTimes is at it again, this time claiming sources promise that the next iPhone will feature Apple-developed wireless-charging technology.


March 5, 2013

iPhone 5S production rumored to have already begun

Foxconn production of the iPhone 5S is beginning, at least in part, according to a report from Japanese-language Apple blog Macotakara.


March 5, 2013

iPhone 5S rumored to launch in August, new iPads in April

The next iPhone could arrive by the end of the summer, but the next-generation iPads may debut as soon as next month, claims iMore.



How different could a budget iPhone 5 case look from the current model?


(Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET)

March 4, 2013

Analyst reiterates "July" launch of iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone

KGI Securities released another note that spells out features of the upcoming iPhone 5S and a low-cost iPhone 5. For the iPhone 5S, the claims are that it will feature an A7 processor, LED "smart flash" for the camera, and a fingerprint reader. For the budget iPhone 5, KGI claims a case made of fiberglass and plastic.


February 28, 2013

Bigger, thicker, cheaper plastic iPhone coming later this year, report says

New report says Apple is cooking up a 4.5-inch plastic iPhone that will cost far less than current models but won't ship till next year.


February 19, 2013

Apple could launch "iPhone Mini" this summer, says analyst

Launched in China, a lower-cost iPhone might triple Apple's potential market share in the country, says a Morgan Stanley analyst.



Alleged photo of iPhone 5S from Chinese Web site ZOL.


(Credit: SJBBS.ZOL.COM.CN)

February 11, 2013

More alleged iPhone 5S photos leak online

Another round of photos reportedly of the next-generation iPhone have popped up online, this time at a Chinese Web site.


February 7, 2013

iPhone 5S, five-inch iPhone 6 allegedly spotted at supplier

A poster on Chinese microblogging site says that a friend has seen the much-rumored models and that they could be released this year, taking the Sasquatch report up to 11 with tales of a 5-inch iPhone 6.


January 29, 2013

Low-cost iPhone will be like a plastic iPhone 5, claims site

The much-rumored budget iPhone will borrow many elements from the current model but use a plastic design, says iLounge. The site claims the budget phone will be something like a fusion of the iPhone 5 and fifth-gen iPod Touch.


January 27, 2013

Images of alleged next-gen iPhone components surface

A French blog posts images of what it says are speaker components for the next round of Apple smartphones, what it calls an iPhone 5S and iPhone 6. Blurry, close-up shots of speaker components don't tell much of a story, though.


January 25, 2013

iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini rumors afoot: Upgraded iPhone rear camera

According to another iLounge report, the iPhone 5S will feature a 13-megapixel rear camera from Sony.


(Credit: Apple Digger RU)


January 22, 2013

Renderings tease what a 4.8-inch iPhone would look like

Continuing along the rumor that Apple is preparing an even larger-screened iPhone for 2014 (see below), Russian Apple news site Apple Digger created renderings of what such a device would look like. This is speculation on top of rumor.


January 22, 2013

Bigger iPhone still coming -- just not this year, report says

If you're holding out for a 5-inch iPhone, you might have to wait until 2014, a new report from DigiTimes (which must be taken with a whole shaker of salt) claims.


January 22, 2013

Rumor: 4.8-inch iPhone to debut in June

A Google translation from the Chinese language Commercial Times points to a larger-screened iPhone in time for the Worldewide Developers Conference. While it's a sketchy rumor, it seems reasonable that Apple will get serious about taking on smartphones like Samsung's 4.8-inch Galaxy S3.



Nak Design's concept art for the iPhone 6.


(Credit: Antoine Brieux of NAK Studio)

January 16, 2013

The iPhone 6 won't wow: 6 reasons why

As an iPhone rumor palate-cleanser, Eric Mack discusses the reasons why the next iPhone isn't likely to impress.


January 16, 2013

iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone 5 to debut this summer, analyst says

We may see both the iPhone 5S and a lower-cost iPhone 5 variant in June or July, says KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo.


January 15, 2013

Low-cost iPhone might use plastic body, report claims

The latest tidbit among the low-cost iPhone rumors suggests the phone would use an all-plastic body or a combination of plastic and metal, once again according to DigiTimes.


January 11, 2013

New intrigue on trail of cheaper iPhone

Reuters had cryptically withdrawn a story pegged to remarks purportedly made by Apple's Phil Schiller in China. Now the story's back with a nip and a tuck or two.


January 10, 2013

Apple's Schiller: A cheaper iPhone? Um, no

In an interview with a Chinese newspaper, Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, purportedly says there's no truth in reports that Apple will make a cheaper iPhone.


January 10, 2013

Cheap iPhone could appeal to a half billion people, Munster says

A low-cost iPhone would give Apple access to 65 percent of the smartphone market where its current lineup of high-end phones don't play, says Apple bull Gene Munster.


January 9, 2013

Rumor: Cheaper iPhone could cost as little as $99, Bloomberg says

Piling onto the latest rumors of a cheaper iPhone on the horizon, a source tells Bloomberg the device could sell for between $99 and $149.



The fifth-gen iPod Touch.


(Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET)

January 8, 2013

Apple prepping a less-expensive iPhone, WSJ reports -- again

Following DigiTimes, of all places, the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is working on a less-expensive iPhone and could launch it later this year -- which is pretty much what the WSJ also reported...two years ago.


January 8, 2013

Low-cost iPhone heading to emerging markets this year -- report

Apple plans to launch a new iPhone version designed exclusively for China and emerging markets that could be available in the second half of 2013, according to DigiTimes' sources.


January 4, 2013

Apple could launch 'iPhone Mini' next year, analyst says

In its ongoing battle against Samsung, Apple may be forced to unveil a smaller, cheaper version of its flagship phone, says Strategy Analytics.


January 3, 2013

Apple said to be eyeing new display tech for next iPhone

The iPhone 5 is just a few months old but its "in-cell" touch technology may already be old news, according to a new report.


December 27, 2012

Apple rumor watch: iOS timepiece on drawing board?

A rumor out of China suggests that Apple is teaming up with Intel to fashion a bona-fide iOS-based watch. Business Insider reported the rumor via Chinese tech blog Tech163.com. Perhaps this is part of the next-gen iPhone strategy?


December 5, 2012

Could the iPhone line split?

CBS' Dan Farber speculates that a larger-screened iPhone would make perfect sense after the iPad Mini. The debut of another model could justify another launch date, much like the iPad Mini did for the iPad.



A rumored picture of the iPhone 5S.


(Credit: Screenshot taken by Roger Cheng/CNET)

December 5, 2012

Possible iPhone 5S pics show same design

Pictures of the next-generation iPhone have already surfaced via an online forum (iPhone5parts.net, as reported by French Web site Nowhereelse.fr), but show few differences on the exterior of the device other than a different screw placement.



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