Despite recent speculation that Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone will be merely a faster iPhone 4 dubbed the “iPhone 4S,” one source claims the device will be much more significant than we were initially led to believe — and it will launch this August.
A reliable source for Boy Genius Report claims that we can expect a “radical new case design” for the upcoming iPhone — not just an iPhone 4 look-a-like with a faster dual-core processor and a few updated components. While there are no further details on what the device will look like, previous rumors have claimed the device will sport a “teardrop-shaped” case design, which tapers towards the bottom of the device. The source is also quashing that September release date we’ve all been expecting.
Instead of an announcement at Apple’s annual iPod event in September, the new iPhone will instead be announced during the first or second week of August, with its release to follow in the last week of August. It’s unclear whether this will be an iPhone-only event, or whether Apple will bring its iPod event forward a few weeks.
While no report can decide on whether the fifth-generation iPhone will be called the iPhone 4S or the iPhone 5, speculation regarding its new components has been largely consistent: We can expect the new device to feature Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, an 8-megapixel camera, a dual-band wireless chip with support for both CDMA and GSM networks, and increased storage. Some reports also suggest the device will boast a larger, edge-to-edge display.
Personally, I’m confident the next iPhone will be better than we expected — I don’t think Apple has kept us waiting this long just to give as a faster iPhone 4.
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
67 responses to “iPhone 5 Will Be Big Update After All, Launching in August”
Seems like an iPhone 5 to me… New design, new screen size, dual band, better processor? Seriously, it’s what made the iPhone 4 the iPhone 4 – new design, better hardware. I would call it an iPhone 5… but there isn’t a particular “killer feature”, I suppose.
Though the iPhone 4 is pretty awesome. Verizon is increasing its fees for data caps though too http://goo.gl/XvF09 :(
Jajajaja… it just cracks me up every time I read thru these rumor mills… when in fact it’s quite obvious they don’t have a clue as to what’s really coming…
Jajajaja… it just cracks me up every time I read thru these rumor mills… when in fact it’s quite obvious they don’t have a clue as to what’s really coming…
thats ugly…
Can’t wait! I have my upgrade ready. I hope they call it iPhone V
hahaha that would be a cool name
are you wearing mascara? hot!
Bgr is rarely correct. I would rather lock myself into unlimited data then follow that sources word.
Pictures like these always annoy me, there’s no way they could make it that thin with the current technology. If they released that phone today, it would have 1min standby time, 10 seconds with the screen on and 2 seconds talk time. There’s no space for the battery in that design at all. *sigh*
A September 9th, 2011 launch would book end with the March 10th launch of the iPad 2. It positions Apple’s launch of its two main products 6 months apart. It allows Apple and its partners time to activate new phones prior to the launch of iOS 5. I suspect launching new phones with a new operating system like with the iPhone 4 is something Apple will avoid this time around.
dual core this and such is nice but how will I calibrate the inclinometer?
iPhone 5 with magic cover, Yay.
I am so excited with this recent news, but I don’t want to get too hyped just to find out it’s the same thing with better internals…. Guh, I want to know for sure! I want images!
Exactly. Not to mention that it’s totally ugly. Steve would take one look at that and drop dead.
And it looks like you could snap it in half.
There’s nothing wrong with the current design aside from perhaps the steel band, which has been fine for most folks but the media will bring back the whole ‘death grip’ stuff if even one person says they are having issues. So for that alone perhaps putting that band under the casing would be in order. And a touch of overall lighting the weight wouldn’t be bad. but not much. Cause if it’s too light then it again feels like it would break too easy.
iphone 5 = same size, same design, better processor, better camera. Killer features = iOS 5, iCloud
It’s a bloody mock-up. Don’t take it to heart, just a mock-up pic that goes with the article. *sigh*
Eh, I wanted to get grandfathered in with unlimited data, so I just switched to Verizon and scored the white iP4. Perhaps they’ll have a quick n dirty upgrade option like at&t did with the iP4 last summer. If not, there’s always iP5/iP5s/iP6/whatever.
Why don’t people still get it? Do u think Apple will release iOS 5 WITHOUT iPhone 5 ????
Of course NOT. There isn’t going to be any iphone 4GS or whatever.
Often, the most obvious clue is the simplest answer.
I think this is ludicrous: why would Apple make iOS 5 that can be ran 100% on iPhone 4/3GS, only to come out with an iPhone 5 that doesn’t boast any new OS features? If we see a new iPhone in August, I am certain it will be a mere speed/processor and camera improvement.
If Sony can pull of Edge-to-Edge screen in their latest phone, Then it’s practically a given Apple will do the same with their next release!
No it’s not. It’s “made up”. A mock-up would be something that is physically possible. That design is not possible to make. That’s what I take issue with. I could make a “mock-up” of a paper thin iPhone that is ALL screen on the front with no bezel at all and serves coffee… it doesn’t mean it’s possible to make.
If a person is going to make a “mock-up”, at least make it reasonable.
iOS4 ran 100% well on the 3GS except for Facetime. That was it. You make no sense in this post, it was a waste of space
Believe me, Apple can.
Out of all the rumours in imagination land I’m hoping this one sees fruition. My last iPhone was the 3G and I loved that thing with all my heart and I really want another. Everyone around already owns an iPhone 4 and to be honest, I’ve never used one for more than a couple seconds. So I’m very excited about the upgrade and very excited to be the first person from this one horse town sporting some new Apple tech, the iPad 2’s loosing it’s appeal.
I do hope the shorter timing is right, my 3G is on its last legs!
i don’t want it to look different :( i love how my iphone 4 looks
Then don’t get a new iPhone. No one’s forcing you.
there’s no alternatives for me unfortunately.
i do not see how they can make this one look any better.
Where does the mock-up you’re showing come from? It’s not teardrop shaped, it looks physics-compromisingly thin and is nothing like the stuff coming out of Boy Genius or TIMN. That’s unnecessarily confusing and it should come with a waiver saying “This is a mock-up and any relation to an actual Apple product is completely coincidental.”
Or just use their mock-up which is at least attempting to match rumors.
Apple are walking a fine line. They don’t want to overly anger the many who are halfway through an iP4 contract by putting too many new features into iOS 5, while at the same time want to attract the most people whose contract is up. As someone in the former category with a wife in the latter category, I think they’re striking a good balance.
Hey look at that Wes, I was able to reply without being rude. Wow.
Not to mention there is no way they could fit their great 5MP camera into that thin of a device…otherwise they would have put it into the iPod Touch and iPad instead of those crap 1MP cams they went with. No way Apple will downgrade the camera after getting so much praise as THE best phone camera around!
So, I guess you’re that shallow then.
I wouldn’t call them “killer features” they’re more or less features to keep them competitive and relevant in today’s market. These “features” have almost become standard or expected in a consumer phone.
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