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iPhone 6 Concept Compares Rumors to iPhone 5s

A new iPhone 6 concept borrows from the current iPhone 6 rumor mill, brings a 4.7-inch iPhone to life, and compares it to the 4-inch iPhone 5s.
While we wait for Apple to unveil its brand new iPhone, a device that many have dubbed the iPhone 6, designers have taken it upon themselves to create iPhone 6 concepts to keep prospective buyers entertained ahead of its eventual launch. Some iPhone 6 concepts we’ve seen are based on futuristic technology. Others, like this one from our friend Martin Hajek and iCulture, pull from the iPhone 6 rumor mill for their looks.

This new iPhone 6 concept is based on current iPhone 6 rumors that suggest that the iPhone 6 will come with a larger display around 4.7-inches in size. Hajek’s concept here sports a display that measures 4.7-inches in size and gives us a look at how iOS 7 would look on display larger than 4-inches, the size of the iPhone 5s’ display.

The iPhone 6 display rumors aren’t the only rumors that Hajek and Co. rope into this iPhone 6 concept. The concept is also based on a report from Japanese publication Macotakara that suggests that the iPhone 6 could come with a design that is influenced not only by the iPhone 5c but the iPod nano as well.

This concept’s design is not much bigger than the iPhone 5s. Hajek accomplished this by thinning out of the bezels, something that Apple did to compact the size of the iPad Air. The device also appears to utilize the same anodized aluminum design as the iPhone 5s, something that iPhone 6 rumors have suggested.

Hajek’s concept is also a mere 5.6mm thin, a dimension that has been rumored by the well known leak artist Sonny Dickson. Dickson recently claimed that the iPhone 6 would arrive with a 0.22 inch frame in addition to an Ultra Retina display and a new Apple A8 processor clocked above 2GHz.

This concept doesn’t depict the real iPhone 6, the real iPhone 6 still hasn’t leaked yet. A supposed design sample leaked out a short time ago though the authenticity of the leak has been called into question due to some oddities.

iPhone 6 rumors point to a larger iPhone 6 with an improved camera and a release date that could land either in the summer or the fall. Rumors have pointed to two iPhone 6 models though there are some that believe that Apple will release only one iPhone 6 to replace the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c, the two current iPhones.
source:http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/25/iphone-6-concept-vs-iphone-5s/

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Apple iPhone 6 Rumors Detail Key Features


New iPhone 6 rumors and leaks point to better display technology and a new iPhone 6 battery details. Displays and battery life are
An iPhone 6 with a new Sapphire display that is resistant to scratches is closer to reality as a new Apple patent shows how the company can make a Sapphire display resistant to fingerprints as well.

Apple invested over half a billion dollars in GT Advanced Technologies in 2013, to secure the company’s Sapphire creation abilities and reports indicate Apple is pushing for speedy production at the U.S. facility and expanding the factory to ramp up for a new product that uses Sapphire.
A separate series of iPhone 6 rumors point to iPhone 6 battery production and assembly changes for the new model, which bring more automation to the process.

iPhone 6 Display Rumors

Apple is not talking about the iPhone 6 at this time, but multiple reports outline plans to use a larger display in the iPhone 6 with a Sapphire cover instead of a chemically strengthened glass like the iPhone 5s uses. The current iPhone display does not scratch easily, but after six to 12 months some iPhones start to show scratches on the screen from jewelry, keys and other objects.

Apple uses Sapphire on the iPhone 5s lens cover, to prevent scratches from ruining photos and in 2014 the iPhone 6 could feature a Sapphire display that is very hard to scratch.

 
This new Apple patent, discovered by Apple Insider shows that Apple overcame a major hurdle to introducing Sapphire display covers on an iPhone or iPad. The Oleophobic coating on Sapphire patent outlines how Apple can apply a coating to a Sapphire display cover in bulk that lasts longer than previous coatings.
An Oleophobic coating is found on current iPhone and iPad glass displays. The purpose of this technology is to prevent oil from fingerprints and from a users’ face from sticking to the touchscreen. Oil buildup is not pleasing to look at and it can degrade touch screen performance.
In the patent filing Apple talks about using the process on a phone or tablet, specifically talking about the display window on these devices. The first image on the patent shows an iconic iPhone design with a physical home button, but the patent text uses a broader phone and tablet description.
Sharing additional details on this patent, Matt Margolis an analyst that routinely covers Sapphire and GT Advanced technologies outlines what this means for Apple and what technology Apple may use.
“What is interesting is that this patent allows for the oleophobic coating to be applied to a brick of sapphire and not having to apply it to each cut screen individually i.e. the patent allows for batch processing. The process used to coat sapphire screens is different from traditional glass screens. The patent mentions PVD and sintering as options. Apple and GT may be leveraging GT’s SPS technology for sintering to get this job done in the most efficient way possible Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)“
If Apple is able to bulk apply this coating to the Sapphire, it could play a role in streamlining the production and keeping the price of more expensive Sapphire covers in check.

iPhone 6 Battery Details

The iPhone 6 battery details that consumers want to know the most about are missing, like size and capacity, but a new set of iPhone 6 rumors claims to shed some light on the process.
DigiTimes reported earlier this week that Apple is looking to shift iPhone 6 battery assembly from the hands of workers to automated machines. This would reduce Apple’s need for workers in China where minimum wage is rising. The iPhone assembly process is currently very labor intensive with 300,000 people working on the iPhone 5s production line in late 2013.

 The iPhone 6 battery orders are in and assembly may be automated according to new rumors.

A 2012 report claimed the iPad involves 325 hands touching the device over a five-day period, which illustrates the labor needs for a similar Apple product. The same report shared that the iPhone takes 141 steps from start to finish of assembly.

A second DigiTimes report claims Apple is already placing iPhone 6 battery orders as the company prepares for a launch later this year.

The iPhone 6 is an unannounced device that analysts expect Apple is planning to release in 2014. Most iPhone 6 release date rumors suggest the phone will arrive this fall in August or September. Reports indicate buyers can expect an iPhone 6 with a bigger display, and many rumors point to a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models.
For the fastest rundown of iPhone 6 rumors read, 10 Important iPhone 6 Details from March 2o14.
source:http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/27/apple-iphone-6-rumors-detail-key-features/

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iPhone 6 Release Date Rumored as Size and Screen Details Leak

The iPhone 6 release date will take place in September according to a new report which arrived shortly before a leaked schematic shows possible iPhone 6 dimensions, for an iPhone with a larger screen.
iPhone 6 release date rumors are a hot topic this month and so far almost every rumor points to the fall. This is also the second major iPhone 6 leak pointing to a possible size in March.
Apple iPhone 6 rumors are just getting started and while there are a lot of rumored details and specs, there are a lot of things we don’t know or that rumors are not conclusive enough to believe.
There is no confirmation that Apple is working on a new iPhone or an iPhone with a larger screen, but the annual release cycle is well-known and Apple will need a new device to compete with the refreshed Samsung Galaxy S5 and the new HTC One M8. The fact that Apple is working on a new iPhone for 2014 is not up for debate, but what the iPhone 6 will look like, what features it will bring and how big the screen is are topics that eager consumers want to know about.

The iPhone 6 release date rumors focus on two new iPhones in the fall.

The latest iPhone 6 release date rumors comes from Nikkei, an Asian business publication with a goal of sharing insights about business and technology in Asia and abroad. This leak is more like a Wall Street Journal report than a random Chinese social media posting.

Citing Apple suppliers, the publication claims the iPhone 6 release date is possible as early as September 2014. This is the same month the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 releases took place, and in line with many other iPhone 6 rumors. The report focuses on Apple suppliers that make LCD panels for a new iPhone. These sources state that the new device, called the iPhone 6, will feature a 4.7-inch display and another model will feature a 5.5-inch display.

In addition to a larger display, Sharp and LG will be making a panel for an iPhone 6 with a higher resolution. Apple has not significantly upgraded the iPhone resolution since the iPhone 4. A small boost when the iPhone 5 screen jumped to 4-inches in size only pushed the resolution to 640 x 1136, while competing smartphones with bigger displays shot to 1280 x 720 and then 1920 x 1080, which is a common HDTV resolution. A Retina+ or Retina HD resolution would pack more pixels on a screen for an overall better looking iPhone 6 display.

Apple is already working with suppliers to manufacture Touch ID chips and controllers for the iPhone 6 display, according to the Nikkei source.

The iPhone 6 dimensions come from Nowhereelse.fr, which is the source of several iPhone leaks each year. This leak shows a schematic or blueprint for lining up a machine that will etch an Apple logo in the back of an iPhone 6 with room for a larger display, according to the report. It is possible that this is a fake or a part of a scheme to make a knock off. The blueprint shown above shows two sets of dimensions, listed below compared to the iPhone 5s.
  • 150 x 85mm
  • 136 x 78mm
  • 123.8 x 586.mm
These are slightly smaller than the iPhone 6 dimensions leaked by Japanese Apple blog Macotakara in early March. The dimensions are plausible for larger screens like the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models rumored for the fall, but are far from conclusive. The image below shows how this compares to the iPhone 5s and previous leaks.

 Mock up showing a possible iPhone 6 size comparison to other rumors and the iPhone 5s.

The iPhone 6 is likely to feature a new design to go with the larger screen, and will very likely incorporate iOS 8 and new features that Apple will tease at a June developer conference. Read March iPhone 6 rumor roundup to catch up on the 10 most important rumors of the month.
soruce:http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/28/iphone-6-release-date-rumor-size-screen-leak/

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iPhone 6 Rumor Roundup: What to Believe This Week

This week iPhone 6 rumors point to a fall release date and start to show us more about the possible size of an iPhone 6. Catch up on the latest iPhone 6 rumors and learn what is worth believing in this quick look at the latest iPhone 6 rumors.
The iPhone 6 is a new iPhone for 2014, with rumors of a larger iPhone dating back to 2012. Last week we shared 10 important iPhone 6 details that emerged in March, and this week we are taking a look back at the biggest rumors of the week and a feature that shows how iOS 8 and an iPhone 6 could combine to deliver an amazing large screen experience.

With all Apple rumors, not everything we hear about an iPhone 6 is believable, but combined even conflicting reports can help shape what potential buyers can expect from Apple later this year.

iPhone 6 Rumor Roundup

Here is a look back at the important iPhone 6 rumors from this week, and one that shouldn’t be believed. The latest iPhone 6 rumors agree on certain items, like a fall release, but the size of the iPhone 6 is still up in the air, which is not surprising with six months before a likely release date.

iPhone 6 Design Sample is Too Odd

A pair of photos from a case company in Japan kicked off the week showing what they claim is an iPhone 6 design sample made to test the fit of cases, next to an iPhone 5s and iPhone 5.


 Inconsistencies like the circular flash, as well as the early arrival make this a questionable sample.

It is very early in the game for a leaked iPhone 6 design sample like this to show up, even one that a case company makes on their own based on leaks. When we first showed readers the new iPhone 5 design with a similar sample in 2012, it was much closer to the actual iPhone release date. It turned out to be right on the money, which is not something we are comfortable saying about this leak.

iPhone 6 Release Date, Price and Screen Details

We often learn about new iPhone 6 details through analysts who source information from various supply chain sources. These analysts are not always perfect, but based on past performance we learn which one offers cautious and calculated information about upcoming Apple products. Analysts typically share notes with investors that pay for an inside edge, and parts of these notes are often republished or in this case discussed on a financial TV program.

 Steve Milunovich, an Analyst with UBS tells investors that the June is not going to be when we see a new iPhone, and that August or September are prime candidates for an iPhone 6 release date. Milunovich is also unsure of two iPhone 6 models at the same time with larger screens, and he believes the iPhone 6 price will stay the same.

iPhone 6 Sapphire Display

Three iPhone 6 rumors arrived in the middle of the week detailing the iPhone 6 Sapphire display. The display information is the most exciting as it comes form a recently granted Apple patent for putting a oil and fingerprint resistant coating on a Sapphire display.


Rumors suggest Apple is planning to put a Sapphire display cover on the iPhone 6. This is the most believable iPhone 6 rumor to date due to a large half a billion dollar investment in GT Advanced Technologies last year and a note from Apple to push progress forward for a critical component. Apple Insider discovered the patent and an analyst that monitors the Sapphire industry believes this will allow Apple to bulk coat screens.

iPhone 6 Battery Rumors

Tow iPhone 6 battery rumors arrived this week from DigiTimes which outlines a plan to shift away from manual assembly of iPhone 6 battery components into the iPhone 6, to machines. The iPhone and iPad assembly process is vary labor intensive with many workers touching each device on an assembly line, but that could change with the iPhone 6. the other rumor claims Apple is already placing iPhone 6 battery orders.
 The iPhone 6 battery orders are in and assembly may be automated according to new rumors.

The reports don’t mention the battery size and capacity, which would deliver details that could help shape the overall picture of the iPhone 6 features and size. DigiTimes often reports industry gossip that is not always on the mark so we look at this publication to corroborate other reports.

iPhone 6 Size and Looks

The most recent iPhone 6 rumor this week includes a schematic that is of questionable origin, but it does show a second look at what an iPhone 6 with a larger display might look like, in terms of size. This is not a definitive iPhone 6 size, but we are sharing it to showcase what it may look like next to an iPhone 5s and other iPhone 6 rumored dimensions.

source:http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/29/iphone-6-rumor-roundup-what-to-believe-this-week/

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Stunning Sapphire iPhone 6 Concept

The iPhone 6 will reportedly feature a Sapphire design that uses the harder than glass material to cover the display, but a new iPhone 6 concept shows us what it could look like if Apple decides to go back to the shiny glass back of the iPhone 4s, with a stronger material.

Sapphire is a scratch resistant material that is tough enough to withstand repeated abuse from concrete and other rough materials. Apple invested a $500 million dollars into a Sapphire technology company based in the U.S. last fall and recent reports indicate Apple is pushing to give Sapphire a larger role in the iPhone 6 design.

The Apple iPhone 6 is a new iPhone for 2014 that rumors indicate will arrive in two sizes, both with larger screens. The latest iPhone 6 rumors suggest a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and a 5.5-inch or 5.7-inch iPhone 6 that would be closer in size to a Galaxy Note 3. Rumors do not agree on all of the details, but a 4.7-inch Sapphire display covered iPhone 6 is a commonly repeated claim.

Most of the iPhone 6 rumors claim Apple will use the Sapphire material to cover a larger display, but a new iPhone 6 concept shows what a new iPhone could look like with a Sapphire back as well.

 
A new iPhone 6 concept based on leaks uses a Sapphire back.

The latest iPhone 6 concept from Martin Hajek and Nowhereelse.fr shows a stunning Sapphire iPhone that delivers more curves, a thinner design and a Sapphire front and back. The image above shows a black iPhone 6 concept that includes much smaller bezels on the sides and on the top and bottom of the phone, and  phone that is .5mm smaller than the iPhone 5s.

With a Sapphire back there is no need for a two-tone aluminum and glass design to let antennas work as is required on the iPhone 5s. Instead of flat sides and chamfered edges this iPhone 6 concept opts for curved edges that look like a cross between the iPad mini and the new HTC One M8.

A Sapphire back on the iPhone 6 might be a possibility, but it will need to survive drops, not just scratches if Apple were to adopt a design like this. Corning, the maker of Gorilla Glass, claims Sapphire is not as strong as chemically strengthened glass when it comes to surviving drops. It’s tough to tell which is better, but if Apple is ready to invest half a billion dollars in the technology there is certainly a goal in mind.

Read: iPhone 6 Rumor Roundup – What To Believe

The iPhone 6 rumors point to a September release date. Recent rumors suggest Apple is opting for a better camera, but will not jump into the megapixel race to fight Samsung in a numbers game. The iPhone 6 will likely run iOS 8 which Apple will likely announce at a summer WWDC 2014 event ahead of a fall release. 

10 Amazing iPhone 6 Concepts (Videos)
 iPhone 6 Concept Shows Small, Medium and Large
 iPhone 6 rumors point to a larger display and this iPhone 6 concept is one of the first to show us what the iPhone 6 might look like with three sizes. If Apple introduces two new iPhone 6 models, it is likely that one smaller iPhone 5s type device will remain at a cheaper price.

 
This iPhone 6 concept from ConceptsiPhone on YouTube shows us what two larger iPhone 6 models could look like next to a mini model that offers a 3.5-inch display. We typically see Samsung and HTC offer three sizes with different versions of a similar phone, so it would not be out of the question. Still, it is more likely that Apple would stick with a 4-inch display on the smallest iPhone they sell in 2014.
source:http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/31/stunning-sapphire-iphone-6-concept/