With Apple expected to debut the newest iPhone in just 15 days (September 9th), rumors and reports are at an all time high. And although things tend to change on a near daily basis, here is a quick recap of the latest rumors and reports from the past few days:
Design
Images have surfaced over the past few days of what is believed to be one of the first looks at an assembled new iPhone 6, and it appears that, as expected, the design will be significantly thinner at 7mm. Also, there have been multiple reports concerning a possible protruding back camera lens, however reports from schematics have noted that the camera lens will likely only protrude out 0.77mm, which is very similar to the iPod touch.
Modem
Internally, the new iPhone is expected to receive a complete overhaul, and rumors have indicated this will include the addition of a faster LTE modem from Qualcomm, which will offer speeds up to 150mbs with support for LTE advanced.
Screen Resolution
Most expect the new iPhone 6 to debut with a 960 x 1704 screen resolution, as this will provide a smooth transition for most developers. However, a discovery by 9to5mac has indicated that a resolution of 828 x 1472 may also exist and that it is possible that these will be the two resolutions Apple includes for the 4.7” and possibly a larger 5.5” screen, as both resolutions still fall under Apple’s retina requirements.
Lightening Cable & USB Power Adapter
There has been much talk the past week in regards to a realistic possibility that the new iPhone 6 will include a re-designed lightening cable with a reversible USB connector. This will allow consumers to easily charge and sync their devices regardless of which way they plug the USB connector into the power source. However reports this morning are indicating that this new lightening cable may not be available until next year.
USB Power Adapter Re-Design
While the addition of a new lightening cable design is still in question, a re-designed USB power adapter is expected to ship with the new device this fall. This looks to be a new ego-friendly design with rounded corners and side dimples that will allow for a better grip when inserting the adapter into an AC power outlet. With the power output of 2A, this design will be only slightly larger than the current 5W power adapter, and looks to be similar to the design Apple currently uses in Australia.
Only time will tell what Apple has up it’s sleeve, but one thing’s for sure: the rumor mill will be a flurry of anticipation over the next few weeks as we count down the days to September 9th.
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