Apple is planning to debut a major update to the iPhone in 2017 featuring an all-glass enclosure, reports KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
The analyst first predicted an all glass design with an AMOLED display last month. For this year, Kuo expects Apple to stick with the same general design as the iPhone 6 and 6s.
It's believed that Apple is looking to differentiate itself from competitors many of which are now using aluminum enclosures similar to the iPhone. Kuo doesn't offer any details on exactly how Apple would create an all-glass iPhone. However, the analyst says that drop tests will not likely affect Apple's decision, given that the iPhone 4 and 4S had a glass front and glass back with a steel band on the sides.
If Apple abandons its tick tock cycle of iPhone releases, will you hold off for the 2017 model or still purchase the iPhone 7 this fall? The new iPhone 7 is said to feature a dual lens camera (Plus model only), simplified antenna bands, no headphones jack, and possibly a Smart Connector. Let us know what you think in the comments...
[via 9to5Mac]
The analyst first predicted an all glass design with an AMOLED display last month. For this year, Kuo expects Apple to stick with the same general design as the iPhone 6 and 6s.
It's believed that Apple is looking to differentiate itself from competitors many of which are now using aluminum enclosures similar to the iPhone. Kuo doesn't offer any details on exactly how Apple would create an all-glass iPhone. However, the analyst says that drop tests will not likely affect Apple's decision, given that the iPhone 4 and 4S had a glass front and glass back with a steel band on the sides.
If Apple abandons its tick tock cycle of iPhone releases, will you hold off for the 2017 model or still purchase the iPhone 7 this fall? The new iPhone 7 is said to feature a dual lens camera (Plus model only), simplified antenna bands, no headphones jack, and possibly a Smart Connector. Let us know what you think in the comments...
[via 9to5Mac]