ETNews is reporting that Apple will make significant changes to the displays of its future devices including the iPhone.
Citing industry sources, the site claims that the iPhone will have its 4-inch display increased to at least 5-inches. This aligns somewhat with a recent WSJ report that said Apple is investigating screen sizes from 4.8-inches to 6-inches.
The site says Apple will release a new 9.7-inch iPad with a design similar to the iPad mini later this year, as expected. A Retina Display iPad mini is said to arrive next year, as some rumors have suggested. Finally, Apple is also said to be preparing a 12.9-inch iPad for release next year.
ETNews says Apple is planning to adopt a flexible OLED for its rumored iWatch and has hired OLED experts from LG Display. It's also considering the potential of equipping the MacBook with an oxide circuit-equipped LCD panel for better power consumption.
Finally, the report also says that display production is being shifted to LG Display and Samsung Display as Japan Display looks to diversify.
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sab - October 5, 2013 at 2:54am
Apple is late to the market; millions may have left Apple because of the screen size.
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gamerscul9870 - October 5, 2013 at 3:13am
Would users really switch to a different platform just for screen size? Market share has actually increased. The main reason for the current size is maintaining one-handed use and a better grip.
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gamerscul9870 - October 5, 2013 at 1:09pm
I'm just saying apple did improve iPhone enough or else people would've like "the system is good now but I hate the size" b/c that's how other phone are doing, and this guy thinks people left apple just b/c of screen size, it's performance that we all need and iPhone may not have the same one hand use unless it's .2" wider.
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uMatej - October 4, 2013 at 1:22pm
A 5-inch screen on a super small phone would be superior! Take a look at the design; it looks identical to the iPhone 5/5s at the bottom. It's a prototype but it could get real.
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AppleGuy - October 4, 2013 at 6:47am
Big 5 Inch iPhone is a Big NO NO!
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calvin - October 4, 2013 at 4:48am
kinda late, dont you think ? it should be done on iPhone 5...
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gamerscul9870 - October 4, 2013 at 11:17am
And have improvement that directly competes with other large smartphones immediately?
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Wayne walters - October 4, 2013 at 1:31pm
Well as it has always been said, it's better late than never. I would be tickled to have a 5" display on the iphone. Prayers would be answered
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Jgin12 - October 4, 2013 at 7:45pm
Consumers and sales would indicate otherwise. Based off of that, I would say Apple made a great choice...Don't you think?
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6italia0 - October 4, 2013 at 3:49am
I strongly hope there will never be a 5" iPhone, 4.5" at the most. I enjoy my 4" screen just fine; even my HTC One M7 at 4.7" is pushing the limits for me.
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Mokong - October 4, 2013 at 2:57am
Im glad I did not upgrade to 5S. I will just wait for this 5inch iPhone 6.
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gamerscul9870 - October 4, 2013 at 3:09am
It might be the same thing for specs, unless maybe there may be 12 mp cam., more ram, and NFC, that's all but hopefully to make people satisfied, I hope apple to include these!
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Camfella - October 4, 2013 at 12:15am
If you predict enough things, some of them are likely to come true
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Toto - October 3, 2013 at 11:33pm
If Apple gets into the big screen market they will lose me; I don't want a large phone that I can't control with one finger. I will keep my iPhone 5S because it is the last phone Apple is likely to make that fits comfortably in my pocket.
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Trucker - October 4, 2013 at 12:05am
This will be the last phone I buy too. I don't like the size of this ip5s. My 4 was just fine
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gamerscul9870 - October 4, 2013 at 12:33am
@Toto, rumors were a big factor with the iOS 7 icons, and now there is talk of much larger screens. I'd prefer a slightly wider iPhone for balance while maintaining one-handed use; a 5-inch screen feels like following the Galaxy trend.
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Toto - October 4, 2013 at 3:47am
I wonder if they did a poll people will choose the smaller version then those big VCR phones out there. I saw a man about 5-3 carrying a galaxy S4 in his belt, and I thought that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.
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Trent - October 4, 2013 at 3:52pm
@Toto: Apple is one of the last to offer small screens while competitors like Samsung and Sony moved to larger displays long ago. There is a clear market for it; reports show a majority of users prefer screens larger than 4 inches. People have different needs based on hand size or whether they use the phone for email and social media. Offering two sizes would please everyone.
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ReD - October 5, 2013 at 8:50am
5 inch omg is too big.... Hope they will keep producing also 4inch
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Trucker - October 3, 2013 at 10:42pm
I walked into my closes verizon store Monday and got 2 ip5s 64gb space gray. Why order them.
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Mannyfresh - October 3, 2013 at 11:41pm
Cause I want the gold one!!!
Have you seen the prices on eBay?
Not that I'm going to sell mine, but it's going to keep its value.
So I'm waiting for 2 weeks to get mine.
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Mab - October 3, 2013 at 8:38pm
Apple's move towards larger screens reminds me of Samsung's strategy.
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gamerscul9870 - October 3, 2013 at 10:01pm
Exactly, it might end up being underwhelming like the rumors suggested with the iOS 7 redesign; many feel the new icons and changes were unnecessary.
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Mannyfresh - October 3, 2013 at 8:07pm
To all those who upgraded via cell providers, I ordered my gold iPhone 5S at full price. When the new 5-inch iPhone comes out, I'll be ready for it. It's better to wait.
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townboy - October 3, 2013 at 7:40pm
I'm still waiting for my iPhone 5S delivery. This product launch has been challenging for many customers waiting for their orders.
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Guest - October 3, 2013 at 7:43pm
I'm really hoping that 13" iPad is some kind of macbook air hybrid - iOSX maybe. Finally OSX touch friendly maybe?
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