More iPhone 6 rumors

Few Apple-watchers now doubt that
we'll have to wait more than a matter
of weeks for our first official glimpse
of the iPhone 6, but the precise date
remains the subject of contradictory bullshit
reports.
The most widely tipped date had been
19 September, but a new report
suggests that Apple may unveil the
iPhone 6 a couple of weeks earlier.
"Apple has scheduled a big media event
for Tuesday, Sept. 9 — a date to which
Apple numerologists will strain to
attribute significance," says Re/code , a
technology website run by former Wall
Street Journal reporters.

"As with September events past, the focal
point of this one is to be Apple’s next-
generation iPhones, which are expected
to feature larger displays of 4.7 and 5.5
inches and run speedy new A8
processors."
The 19 September claim had been based
on a number of leaks from Apple Store
staff and mobile phone networks.
However, the fact that 19 September is a
Friday had led to doubts among some
commentators, who pointed out that
Apple usually unveils new products on a
Tuesday. Sceptics may be more
comfortable with the idea of an event on
Tuesday, 9 September.
The date on which the iPhone 6 will go
on sale is also the subject of controversy.
In the past few weeks, analysts have
been predicting a mid-October launch,
with Apple Store managers apparently
having been told that 14 October will be
an "immense" day.
But that claim too raised eyebrows: 14
October is a Tuesday, and new iPhones
usually go on sale on a Friday.
Now the Daily Telegraph suggests that if
the iPhone 6 is unveiled earlier than
previously expected, its launch could also
be brought forward.
"Judging by past releases, the iPhone 6
could then go on sale to the public from
Friday, September 19," the paper says.
Apple never comments on speculation in
the run-up to product launches.
More iPhone 6 rumours
There's no shortage of speculation about
what will be included in the next iPhone,
much of which seems to be based on
wishful thinking:

Launch date: opinion is settling on
Friday, 19 September, as the most likely
date for the grand unveiling of the
iPhone 6. Apple usually unveils products
on Fridays, and it picked the equivalent
Friday last year to present the iPhone 5S
and 5C. Earlier this year Deutsche
Telecom was caught telling customers
that they could upgrade to the new
handset on 19 September, although it's
not clear whether this was insider
knowledge or an educated guess. A
Chinese advert apparently leaked over
the weekend also points to a 19
September debut.
On-sale date: Tentative reports suggest
that the iPhone 6 will go on sale in mid-
October. According to MacRumors, Apple
Store managers have been told to
prepare for an "immense" day on
October 14.

Production run: After relatively minor
iPhone upgrades last year, analysts
expect this year's more substantial
changes to create unprecedented
demand. According to the Wall Street
Journal, Apple "is asking suppliers to
manufacture between 70 million and 80
million units combined of two large-
screen iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.5-
inch displays by Dec. 30". That's
substantially more than the 50 to 60
million iPhone 5S and 5C production run
last year, and a huge leap from the 35.2
million iPhones sold in the three months
to June.
Super-slim frame: Most commentators
expect the iPhone 6 to be noticeably
slimmer than its already svelte
predecessor. A few months ago some
were predicting a depth of just 6mm, but
specs supposedly leaked by Amazon in
recent weeks suggest we can look
forward to a 7mm iPhone. The slender
dimensions are apparently causing
problems for component-makers: the
difficulty of making a battery that's just
2mm thick has reportedly led to
production delays .
13-megapixel camera: There has been
comparatively little speculation about
the iPhone 6 camera, but tentative
reports out today suggest that Apple may
build in a 13-megapixels sensor capable
of recording high-resolution 4K video.
"Apple is well-known for investing
millions into its camera sensor, though
the company has always refrained from
entering the megapixel count race
because adding more megapixels tend to
have an negative effect on the low-light
performance," Tech Times says. But the
website sounds a note of caution: "The
original source comes from a Chinese
web forum, which may not be the best
place to find legitimate iPhone 6 leaked
information."

Optical image
stabilisation: MacRumors says the bigger
of the two iPhone 6 models "may include
camera improvements in the form of
optical image stabilisation with
modules produced by sensor company
InvenSense". Camera performance is
becoming increasingly important at the
top end of the smartphone market, and
analysts suggest that optical stabilisation,
which reduces image blur, could help to
justify a larger price tag for the 5.5-inch
iPhone 6.

A Liquidmetal shell: As Apple strives to
make the new handset as slim and strong
as possible, some commentators have
speculated that it may turn to
Liquidmetal, an alloy that's stronger
than aluminium. In theory that would
mean the handset could be lighter and
slimmer without skimping on strength or
build quality, but in practice it seems
unlikely. Although one of the inventors
of Liquidmetal predicted two years ago
that Liquidmetal cases would be possible
by mid-2014, its use has so far been
limited to small components.
Liquidmetal components: This is much
more likely. Documents published by
Apple-watching website MacRumors ,
suggest that the alloy could be used in
buttons and switches in order to toughen
up what have often proved to be weak
points on previous iPhones.

A curved screen: At the end of last
year Bloomberg carried a report
predicting the next iPhone models would
have screens that curved down at the
edges. Curved screens are said to be
more durable, more comfortable to use,
and better suited to watching videos and
playing games, according to Sky News .
This would be a bold move for Apple,
which usually likes to stand back and see
how other phone-makers fare with new,
risky technologies – and more recently a
source told The Wall Street Journal that
Apple has no plans to make use of
curved glass. However, despite all the
leaked images apparently showing the
iPhone 6 with a flat screen, rumours of
curved glass have resurfaced, most
recently in the Daily Mirror.

Quantum dots: This is probably a
technology for future handsets, not the
iPhone 6. Patent filings suggest Apple is
experimenting with tiny crystal
semiconductors just a few thousandths of
a millimetre across, which could improve
the colour and sharpness of mobile
screens. "The techniques Apple describes
would let its screens not only show
colours more accurately," Business
Insider says, "but also show a wider
gamut of colours." The publication had
predicted in March that the quantum-dot
screen may be ready this year, but no
further reports of the technology have
emerged.
Battery life: Mixed signals have emerged
about the iPhone 6 battery life. On the
positive side, analysts have pointed to
iOS 8, Apple's new operating system,
and its new A8 processor as evidence
that the company is paying more
attention to power consumption. The
chip, says 9to5Mac.com "adds
significant performance and efficiency
enhancements in order to improve the
iPhone’s battery life". On the other hand,
more recent reports suggest that the slim
frame of the new phone has forced
Apple to adopt a battery that is just 2mm
thick. Taiwanese sources suggest that the
new battery has a "similar capacity" to
its predecessor, which may dash hopes of
significantly improved performance.
Eye-tracking: Some
rumours suggested that the iPhone 5S
would be eye-controlled, allowing users
to scroll through pages without touching
the device. When the technology failed
to materialise in the last model, hopeful
observers shifted their attention to the
iPhone 6.

NFC: Another long-predicted feature,
Near Field Communication or NFC would
allow the phone to act as a payment
system. Users would wave their handsets
over a receiver to transfer money in
shops and restaurants, or between
friends. Several Android and Windows
Phone devices already support NFC
payments, but Apple has yet to make the
leap.
Health monitors and apps: Apple has
already unveiled its new operating
system, iOS 8, and what we've seen so
far suggests that Apple is turning its
attention to health and fitness.
Smartphone accessories such as the Fitbit
and FuelBand have proven the demand
for health-monitoring devices, and
reports suggest that the iPhone 6 will be
able to keep track of its owners pulse
and body temperature, as well as other
metrics. These features may work in
conjunction with the long-awaited Apple
iWatch.

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