On September 9, Apple (AAPL) will unveil a series of new premium-range products – one being the much awaited iPhone6 with a big screen. Amid intense competition, it is being highly expected that Apple will carve its mark in a new style. Let's check out what is in store for the smartphone market at the Apple event scheduled the coming week.
iPhone specs are all in rumors
Apple is expected to release the iPhone 6 with a much larger screen than iPhone 5 and 5s series which have already captured the minds of several Apple fans. The iPhone might have a 4.7-inch screen making it more competitive with the present Google (GOOG) Android phone and the Samsung (SSNLF) Galaxy Tab. There are also speculations that there might be another iPhone 6 variant with a 5.5-inch screen.
It is being assumed that a large screen will unleash a surge in sales for Apple's upcoming iPhone among those who already own models in the existing range of Apple iPhones. Analysts have opined that Apple would probably sell at least 70 million units of this new iPhone within months of its entry into the market.
Latest rumors speak of the new iPhone being sleeker with a lighter chassis than the present iPhone 5s. It would probably have edge to edge display and the design might look like an iPad mini.
To improve the durability of iPhone 6, the chassis would be made of Liquidmetal, a material for which Apple holds exclusive rights. Liquidmetal is extremely strong and durable and even when used in minute quantities gives the build quality as achieved by using aluminum.
Also, to keep rival agape, news sources have confirmed the use of sapphire glass for the screen which makes it almost scratch free and "nearly indestructible." Indeed, Apple has built a new plant in Arizona which manufactures sapphire glass. Though the same material is used in iPhone 5s's Touch ID Home button and cover of the rear-facing camera, Apple does have plans of using this glass largely for the new iPhone as it has spent around $578 million on a deal with GT Technology to speed up the development of the sapphire glass displays destined for the iPhone 6.
Also the operating system would stand updated to i
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