Apple Drastically Reduces iPhone 4 Camera Flash Orders?

Apple has drastically reduced its orders for the iPhone 4's flash suggesting that rumors of a new separate flash module for the next iPhone may be accurate, according to AppleInsider.

Apple is said to have "greatly reduced" orders of Philips LED flash components in the last one to two months. This person, who has provided accurate information on Apple's iPhone in the past, said the change "may" be a sign that Philips LED flash will not be used in the upcoming fifth-generation iPhone.

Last month Apple.pro posted a photo of Apple.pro of an iPhone 5 back cover with two holes; presumably for the rumored relocation of the camera flash. The relocation rumors were sparked after an iPhone case showed separate two separate holes on opposite sides of the device and then alleged camera components for the next iPhone were lacking the Flash and the part that blocks it from interfering with the lens.


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