Rumor Says Apple iPhone 5 to Arrive With New Look
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5. An all-new design
Apple has been using the same glass design in the iPhone for two years, which makes it quite likely that Apple will do something special with the iPhone 5s looks. According to Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White, who spoke with component suppliers, the new iPhone will come with a unibody design that wont look like the iPhone 4S.
6. Support for the Apple A5X chip
In the past, Apple has brought a new processor to its iPad first and then delivered the same chip to its next-generation iPhone. Several rumors have suggested that Apple will follow that same plan with the iPhone 5 and make the A5X chip, featuring dual-core processing power and quad-core graphics support, available in the next-generation handset.
7. More RAM
One of the biggest issues with Apples iPhone is that it doesnt come with 1GB of RAM. On todays more advanced smartphones, the more RAM available, the more desirable the device. One recent report says Apple has realized that and plans to bring 1GB of RAM to the companys next handset. Theres a good chance that might just happen.
8. A vastly improved camera
Apples iPhone is the most popular camera on Flickr, and one of the most desirable ways for people to take a quick snapshot of whats going on around them. Therefore, its not a stretch to think that rumors suggesting the iPhone 5 will come with a dramatically improved camera, including panorama support and 8-megapixel quality, might just be true.
9. Near-field communication
Just about everywhere one turns in the mobile space now, theyll come across a company that wants to take advantage of mobile payments. So far, however, Apple hasnt offered mobile payments because its devices dont near-field communication. That said, a host of reports have cropped up, saying that NFC support is on its way to the iPhone 5. Does that mean a mobile-payment solution might follow?
10. A new dock
For years now, Apple has used the same dock port, allowing users to charge their devices, transfer data and more. But Apple is now reportedly thinking about improving its dock connector and making it more useful. And the iPhone 5 will be the first device to come with the new port.
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