Next-Gen iPhone Rumors: Larger, Cheaper, and All The Colors of the Rainbow

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Various rumors surrounding next-generation iPhone models have surfaced this morning. The first, reported upon by Reuters, states that Apple is looking at placing larger screens in future iPhones:

Apple is looking at introducing at least two bigger iPhones next year – one with a 4.7-inch screen and one with a 5.7-inch screen – said the sources, including those in the supply chain in Asia. They said suppliers have been approached with plans for the larger screens, but noted it is still unclear whether Apple will actually launch its flagship product in the larger sizes.

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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S5 Will Be First to Have Aluminum Design

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One of the main criticisms that the Samsung Galaxy S4 receives is its polycarbonate enclosure, especially when competitors like Apple and HTC use sleeker aluminum in the iPhone and HTC One respectively. Critics will often refer to the Galaxy S4 as a cheap-looking smartphone because of this plastic design, but that could all change in the near future.

Samsung will finally switch to an all-aluminum unibody when it releases its next-generation Galaxy S5 smartphone, according to a new rumor from Android Geeks. The move is allegedly part of Samsung’s new “Design 3.0″ direction, which sounds more like catching up with what other smartphone makers have been doing for years.

A downside to the switch in materials will be the lack of a removable battery in the Galaxy S5, a feature appreciated by those that are constantly traveling and require ample battery life at all times. What else to expect from the Galaxy S5 remains unknown at this point, but what is on your wish list?

[Android Geeks via AndroidGuys]

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iPad Mini Refresh Could Be Delayed For Quite Some Time

ipad miniApple introduced both the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad last October, but it appears that only the latter will be in store for an update in the near future.

According to DigiTimes, volume production of the full-sized iPad will begin in July-August. Meanwhile, it is claimed that production of the second-generation iPad mini could be postponed from September to November.  (more…)

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Apple Testing AirDrop Wireless File Sharing in iOS 7

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AirDrop, a wireless file transferring feature that originated on OS X Lion, could be headed to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in iOS 7. According to Mark Gurman for 9to5Mac, citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple is currently testing the direct file sharing tool internally on iOS devices.

At the same time, Gurman stresses that Apple could still make last-minute changes to iOS 7 that results in AirDrop being further delayed. It’s not the first time that Apple would push back AirDrop for iOS, either, as it did so prior to the unveiling of iOS 6 last year.  (more…)

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Focus of WWDC Will Be on New Macs, iOS 7 and OS X

Apple_WWDC_2013_logo_610x368According to well-connected Apple pundit Jim Dalrymple, writing for The Loop, the upcoming WWDC keynote will be centered upon the release of new Macs and — as we’ve heard from Apple — the intersection of iOS and OS X.

Don’t expect to see a new iPhone or iPad, as Dalrymple notes that these are two flagship Apple products that deserve their own standalone event. The devices are industry leaders and game changers, playing a crucial role in what competitors do in the smartphone and tablet spaces.  (more…)

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Nokia Rumored to Launch Lumia With 41-Megapixel Camera This Summer

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Nokia is planning to launch a new Lumia smartphone equipped with a 41-megapixel camera, first rumored a few months ago, in just a matter of weeks from now. MobileGeeks has learned that the handset — codenamed EOS — will launch in the second week of July, likely on or around July 9th. The device will reportedly have a polycarbonate enclosure and 4.5-inch 720p display, similar to the flagship Lumia 920.

If your mouth is already watering over the 41-megapixel camera, it’s important to remember that megapixels don’t always matter. The problem with smartphone cameras is that, by nature of their design, they are not equipped with larger sensors or high-quality lenses like a traditional point-and-shoot or DSLR camera. In a nutshell, this results in discoloration, noise and other issues that can contribute to subpar photos.

[MobileGeeks via BGR]

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iOS 7 to Feature Flickr and Vimeo Integration

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The forthcoming iOS 7 software update will feature expanded support for third-party social networks, including Flickr and Vimeo, according to well-sourced Apple pundit Mark Gurman for 9to5Mac. The functionality should be similar to the existing Twitter and Facebook integration across the iOS operating system.

Apple users will be required to sign into Flickr and Vimeo once through the Settings app to enable access to the social networks on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Flickr integration will enable users to share photos from their iOS devices to the popular social photo service, which presently requires using the paid iPhoto app from the App Store.  (more…)

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Rumor Roundup: Lightweight iPad, 1.5-Inch iWatch and New MacBooks

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The rumor mill has ramped up quickly to start the week, with three new reports on the table relating to Apple products. The first comes from hit-and-miss Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, which claims that fifth-generation iPad production will begin in July as monthly shipments reach 2 – 3 million by September.

The tablet will reportedly have the same 2,048 x 1536 pixels Retina display, although the display glass will be thinner at 0.2mm versus 0.25mm for the fourth-generation iPad. The next-generation iPad will have a narrow bezel, akin to the smaller iPad mini. But that’s not all. (more…)

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Report: Next-Generation MacBooks Could Have High-Resolution IGZO Displays

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Sharp, a leading display maker and Apple supplier, will soon begin the production of new IGZO displays with the “highest pixel density” yet, and those high-resolution screens could make their way to the next-generation MacBook Pro with Retina display.  The displays will range in size between 11.6 inches and 15.6 inches, as reported by 9to5Mac(more…)

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Samsung Galaxy Note III to Launch at IFA 2013

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According to The Korea Times, which cites officials, the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Note III will launch at the IFA 2013 consumer electronics show in Berlin next September 6th to 11th. It is unknown if these officials are executives within Samsung or external sources.

A recent rumor calls for the smartphone to have a mammoth 5.99-inch Super AMOLED display with both an 8-core processor and 8-core graphics chip. The handset will also reportedly have 3 GB RAM, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and run Android 4.3 with TouchWiz.

[The Korea Times]

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