Analyst Expects Redesigned Aluminum Unibody iPhone 5 and Low-End iPhone 4S

Analyst Chris Whitmore with Deutsche Bank is predicting that Apple will release a redesigned aluminum unibody iPhone 5 and a low-end iPhone 4S next month, reports AppleInsider.

The 'iPhone 4S' is said to a have bill of material cost lower than $150 letting Apple sell the device for between $300 and $350 without a subsidy. The device is described as a essentially an 8GB iPod touch with a cellular antenna.

Whitemore said he expects the iPhone 5 to be a completely redesigned handset with an aluminum unibody construction to replace the glass back on the current device. It is said to feature a better camera and slightly larger screen.


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