Apple’s iPhone 5s and 5c launch marked some noteworthy firsts for the company. It was the first time Apple offered two new handsets at the same time, and it’s also the only time we’ve seen so many color choices, including gold. More important, the iPhone 5s became the world’s first smartphone capable of 64-bit computing. Apple’s next major release, likely to be called the iPhone 6, promises to to be bigger and better. From a larger phablet-sized display to new camera features, here’s a roundup of all of the most believable rumors so far.
The iPhone 6 is slated to become Apple’s biggest iPhone ever, and could come in two distinct flavors. Most rumors are pointing to a 4.7-inch variation that would bring the iPhone closer in size to competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. There’s also a purported 5.5-inch phablet style iPhone in the pipeline, for users who want a super-sized iPhone or an iPad Mini that’s even more, well… mini.
If these rumors hold up, this year will be the first time Apple launches two distinctly different form factors of its flagship smartphone. According to a recent report out of China, the 4.7-inch model will don the “iPhone 6″ moniker, with the 5.5-inch variation being dubbed the “iPhone Air.” A newer rumor suggests that the super-sized iPhone will be called the iPhone 6L, which would be an easy way to distinguish the larger model from the 4.7-inch one.
iPhone 6 Rumors – Specs, Sizes, Camera, Display
By Michael Andronico, LAPTOP Staff Writer | Aug 20, 2014 09:30 AM EST 189 109 Google +33 21
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Apple’s iPhone 5s and 5c launch marked some noteworthy firsts for the company. It was the first time Apple offered two new handsets at the same time, and it’s also the only time we’ve seen so many color choices, including gold. More important, the iPhone 5s became the world’s first smartphone capable of 64-bit computing. Apple’s next major release, likely to be called the iPhone 6, promises to to be bigger and better. From a larger phablet-sized display to new camera features, here’s a roundup of all of the most believable rumors so far.
Two Models, Two Sizes
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The iPhone 6 is slated to become Apple’s biggest iPhone ever, and could come in two distinct flavors. Most rumors are pointing to a 4.7-inch variation that would bring the iPhone closer in size to competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. There’s also a purported 5.5-inch phablet style iPhone in the pipeline, for users who want a super-sized iPhone or an iPad Mini that’s even more, well… mini.
If these rumors hold up, this year will be the first time Apple launches two distinctly different form factors of its flagship smartphone. According to a recent report out of China, the 4.7-inch model will don the “iPhone 6″ moniker, with the 5.5-inch variation being dubbed the “iPhone Air.” A newer rumor suggests that the super-sized iPhone will be called the iPhone 6L, which would be an easy way to distinguish the larger model from the 4.7-inch one.
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Luxury smartphone reseller Feld & Volk claims to have recently gotten its hands on a fully assembled iPhone 6. The company posted a few pictures of the smartphone’s purported body, showing off a device that has slimmer and curvier edges than any iPhone we’ve seen thus far.
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Processor
The iPhone 5 and 5s were the first smartphones to launch with Apple’s first 64-bit processor, the company’s A7 chip. According to rumors, the handset maker is pushing the envelope even further with its iPhone 6 by including a blazing fast 20-nanometer quad-core, 64-bit A8 CPU. If the rumors are true, the iPhone 6 would be the first iPhone to pack a quad-core processor. Reports suggest that the next iPhone will also have quad-core graphics, making it one of the most powerful smartphones–if not the most powerful–on the market. We can’t wait to test the iPhone 6 versus the Galaxy S5’s Snapdragon 801 chip.
Superstrong Sapphire Crystal Display
Say goodbye to cracked iPhone screens. Apple recently opened a new manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona for producing sapphire crystal displays, meaning the iPhone 6’s screen could be much more durable and scratch resistant than current models. The facility could pump out as many as 116 million 5-inch displays per year, as 9to5Mac reports.
The iPhone 6’s purported sapphire screen has gotten into the hands of a few users, and touts some impressive durability to boot. Youtuber Marques Brownlee put the display through the ringer, as he was able to scrape, bend and even stab the screen with no noticeable damage to be found.
