Apple Discussion Thread - iPad Air 2, iMac 5K Retina, OS X 10.10 out

[Benji 20,113]

It's for people with ****ing limited vision not a standard feature

 

Seriously relax with the hate game

 

He was joking

[iAstroLeo 14,233]

Apple waking you up to tell you that Sarah's crops on farmville need watering at 4:30 am desperately #innovation 

 

It is really awkward though, it looks like you're taking about 50 photos of everyone near by you

 

Aghghghhejio I love him, we need gif avis cause this is just a still from my one on OGG

 

 

DYING!!!

 

that gif

[Mr Josh 3]

OH

Gurl, I was kidding

 

He was joking

Sorry, you just never know

[Gaga Monster 13,001]

I'm getting the 4.7 the day it comes available to pre order!!

[Mr Josh 3]

French Apple website IGen.fr (Google Translate) has shared a variety of new details about Apple's upcoming iPhone 6, including dimensions for each model, info about the protruding camera ring on the rear of both devices, and more. The photos appear to be of internal information residing in a Foxconn factory, as the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 and 4.7-inch iPhone 6 carry code names of N56 and N61, respectively.

 

The information states that the final version of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will measure 158 mm long, 78 mm wide, and 7.1 mm thick (7.7 with the protruding camera), weighing 184.6 grams, or 6.5 ounces. Also spotted is information for a first prototype, which retained the same length and width but was 7.0 mm thick and weighed 168.5 grams, or 5.9 ounces.

 

Supposed measurements of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6

 

Meanwhile, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is said to measure at 138 mm long, 66 mm wide, and 6.9 mm thick, as the weight of the device is not listed. For comparison, the iPhone 5s measures 123x58 and is 7.6 mm thick.

 

A comparison of both the 5.5-inch and 4.7-inch model, as well as the iPhone 5s

 

A source close to the production of the 5.5-inch version claims that it will feature a battery with a large capacity, possibly 2915 mAh. That number comes from a in line with a component leak spotted earlier this month. The source did not specify whether the larger device was equipped with a sapphire display, however Apple reportedly shipped 28 containers of displays to Foxconn from the United States. It is possible that those containers could have come from GT Advanced Technologies, which Apple partnered with to produce sapphire displays at a factory in Arizona. However, no additional evidence suggests that is the case.

 

A schematic showing the protruding camera on each iPhone 6 and the iPhone 5s

 

Specifics around the protruding camera ring on both devices are also seen in the photos, as the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will have an external camera ring that protrudes at 0.67-0.77 millimeters while the one 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will protrude at 0.77 mm. Both protruding camera rings appear to be similar to the one on the fifth-generation iPod touch, although it is unknown at this time what specific purpose they serve. The schematic of the protruding camera ring on the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 was spotted a few days ago, however that was originally interpreted to be for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6.

 

Finally, the source notes that the iPhone 6 features a well cut-out logo on its rear, which is said to be made from a very durable material and lines up with previous leaks. The device's rear bands sighted in previous leaks are also said to be featured on the iPhone 6, and will act as refined antennas. Apple was also said to be working to feature a 2.5mm headphone jack on the iPhone 6, however the company scrapped it to avoid complaints about compatibility.

 

Certification tests for both models were said to take place last week, with mass production reportedly beginning this week. Apple is said to have ordered 40 million 4.7-inch units of the iPhone 6 for the rest of 2014, and is aiming for a 100 million devices by the end of this year. It was also stated that the launch 5.5-inch version may be delayed until a later time, although both are scheduled to be introduced at the same time.

 

Apple will reveal the iPhone 6 at a media event on Tuesday, September 9. In addition to a refined design as mentioned above, both models of the device will feature a faster A8 processor, an improved camera, and more.

[Mr Josh 3]

Apple's supply chain is scrambling to get enough displays ready for the iPhone 6 ahead of its launch next month, reports Reuters.

 

The report notes that production issues were made prevalent when the backlight film for the device's display panel had to be redesigned, halting production for two months:

 

Two supply chain sources said display panel production suffered a setback after the backlight that helps illuminate the screen had to be revised, putting screen assembly on hold for part of June and July. One said Apple, aiming for the thinnest phone possible, initially wanted to cut back to a single layer of backlight film, instead of the standard two layers, for the 4.7-inch screen, which went into mass production ahead of the 5.5-inch version.

 

After the backlight film component was revised, Apple reportedly rejected it and went back to add the second layer to the panel causing a delay. As it stands, production of the display has resumed as suppliers are attempting to work quickly to make up for lost time before the device's launch.

 

Concerns over the iPhone 6's backlight design surfaced last month from supply chain, which also suggested that Apple's desire to use only one backlight film to minimize the size of the handset would cause production delays. Current generation iPhone displays are supplied by Minebea and use two layers in order to improve readability in these backlit displays.

 

In a single layer setup for the device's display, one layer has to be of a very high quality to take the place of the standard second layer. To meet the demand for the part, Apple had allegedly gone to OMRON and Radian to add them as suppliers alongside Minebea, however the outcome of that effort is not known. Previous reports of production issues surrounding the iPhone 6 had pinpointed challenges with the device's in-cell touch panel and metal casings.

 

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 at an event on September 9, with a launch for the 4.7-inch version likely come a week later. It is unclear if the 5.5-inch version will ship at the same time, as Apple is also said to be experiencing other production issues with the larger device. Both models of the iPhone 6 will likely feature a thinner, rounded chassis and incorporate a new A8 processor, a refined camera, and iOS 8.

[Blake 7,385]

Please also put that the larger 5.5" is called the iPhone Air.

[Mr Josh 3]

Please also put that the larger 5.5" is called the iPhone Air.

That's just speculation

[Jay.P 2,331]

I may be getting this! I have the 5, I don't like "S" iPhones

[LetsGetHigh 52,683]

This is not real, only a rendering. I just hope the unlock button isn't as low, but the position does make sense since the screens are larger.

[LetsGetHigh 52,683]

This is one of the things I miss most about my blackberry

A slight reason why I am getting the PassPort instead of the iPhone 6.

[Mr Josh 3]

This is not real, only a rendering. I just hope the unlock button isn't as low, but the position does make sense since the screens are larger.

It's gonna be a bit higher, closer to antenna break (white thing)

[LetsGetHigh 52,683]

It's gonna be a bit higher, closer to antenna break (white thing)

Hopefully. Is the event still unannounced?

[Mr Josh 3]

Hopefully. Is the event still unannounced?

They will probably start sending the invitations next week. It's definitely happening on the 9th tho.

[Neal 768]

My iPhone 5 got snatched at a rave from partying too much.

I'm still a college student but I'll probably pay half of the price and the other half my parents... considering they'll let me buy it cause they're kinda overprotective. :koons:

I want the 4.7 inch one! I hope Apple doesn't give the 5.5 all the good stuff!