New iPhone 5 Details Emerge

Published by Kelly Levinsohn on Jan 12th, 2012, 9 Comments

After the recent launch of Apple’s iPhone 4s and as the excitement begins to die down, more rumours of the upcoming launch of the iPhone 5 begin to emerge. Up until now, many have gathered that the next generation iPhone will come with a new design, larger display and may even be 4G capable.

Now, in a BGR exclusive, the website has learned straight from an inside source that the iPhone 5 is expected in the American Autumn of 2012. In addition, other details reveal that not only will the new device have a different look but a different feel as well with a “rubber or plastic” material built into the case as a new take on the phone’s bezel that will accompany a new aluminium back plate and antenna system.

Originally, rumours suggested that the iPhone 5 was scheduled to make its debut even before the launch of the iPhone4s but if the insider information is correct, Apple is likely to have an extremely busy 4th quarter in 2012 with the supposed launch of the Apple iTV in the second or third quarter of the year. Both launches are expected to be huge, media grabbing events that will keep consumers and news sites excited for weeks, however it is unlikely that Apple will launch both products simultaneously.

As far as design news goes, the iPhone 5’s form factor has been all over the place since day one. The tear-drop shape rumours persist and now we can add rubberized bezel and aluminum back plate to the list. This would be quite a significant change for the iPhone from the current design that Apple has been following.

Source: Digital Trends

http://twitter.com/Robi27 Robyn Addinall

I wonder if this is for real this time. I guess it fits the time gap if you look at the space between the iPhone 3 and iPhone 4. If the rumours are true it sounds really interesting.
http://twitter.com/swiftsms Liron Segev

…and this is why Apple is so successful – the i-zombies..I mean customers are so keen to get their hands on the next product that they feed the rumour mill, creating their own hype and then convince themselves that they MUST HAVE the next device. Credit where credit is due: well done Apple – no one else has that kind of pull over their customers
genefer s

Awesome site! I am loving it!!.You make it
entertaining and you still care for to keep it smart.IPhone App
Development can’t wait to read
much more from you. This is actually a terrific site.’ll follow your blog
even more when you’ll keep up the good work
http://tim-gregory.com Tim Gregory

Apple is successful because they make really great products
http://allaboutnokiasa.wordpress.com/ Japiefourie

Although I’m a Nokia fan, for the time being the iPhone usually introduces the next buzz (aka Siri) in the smartphone space. That only leads to the other manufacturers trying to tbeat Apple at their own game in order to increase their market share . All of which is GREAT for the consumer!!! So in a way, even I cant wait to see what Apple will over “marketize” next
WP7 rocks

If you’re willing to donate a kidney to pay for it. The iPhone 1 – 3gs got the jump on the market for sure. Having owned both Android and WP7 phones, Apple no longer offer the best hardware or software experience in my opinion. Samsung, HTC, Android and WP7 all offer better hardware and UI experience now. Apple can no longer justify its 40% premium. Fortunately for Apple the iSheepeople will keep bleeting on and cough up the cash.
WP7 rocks

Competition is always great and yes Apple did stir up the market. As for ALWAYS introducing the next buzz, Apple failed to do this with the iPhone 4 and especially the 4s. Android and most notably WP7 (mango update) anounced alot of features a good deal before Apple. iOS5 was rushed to market to compete, it had several bugs and a new release was needed within the same month (always good to know that you’re paying a 40% premium for nothing). As for Siri – if you’ve tried to use it you will realise what a failiure it is. That and voice commands were released in the first version of WP7 which actually work pretty well. Samsung and HTC both make better hardware than Apple now.
http://allaboutnokiasa.wordpress.com/ Japiefourie

I must agree with you “WP7 rocks” on everything you’ve said. I can’t wait for the Lumia 800 to be released locally. The one thing Apple has done very well is marketing. Although I agree that Siri is old tech, it was “OVER marketed” as always. Before Siri, there was “face time” etc. That’s why I cant wait for their next “BIG” thing. Hopefully more and more customers will realize their “big” thing is actually an “OLD” thing:)
http://www.ect-ringback.com/ Fferkel80

@liron totally true. Perhaps the “new Iphone 5″ is an Iphone 4s beta 2. Apple sucks…

Popular Now: Local startup IMB offers free money transfers via your mobile phone