Rumours are beginning to swirl around the next generation of iPhone once again. The iPhone 5 -- or whatever the sequel to the Apple iPhone 4S ends up being called -- is expected to arrive in October, but what can we infer about it from the new iPad?
The Apple-watchers at iMore report that the next iPhone will be a 4G phone. Many hoped for 4G in the 4S and were disappointed, but now the new iPad has brought 4G with it, it seems almost certain that the new iPhone will follow suit.
The new iPad also features HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA, speedy technology for connecting to the Web faster than 3G when you're out and about, which will have to do here in Blighty where we have no 4G network as yet. If the new iPhone can fit all that in its smaller frame, that is -- and reports suggest that Apple is addressing this question by building a smaller "micro dock" version of the 30-pin USB connector.
Of course, I've also got my fingers crossed that we might actually have the beginnings of a 4G network over here by October, as promised by Orange and T-Mobile 4G some time this year.
We've heard reports that the iPhone 5 would sport a 4.6-inch screen, a whopping increase over the current 3.5-inch display -- although the latest rumours suggest that any increase won't be anywhere near that dramatic. Apple doesn't like to make big changes, so we think that's fair enough.
Finally, a moment to speculate over the name. Now the new iPad has done away with numbers, could the next generation of iPhone be called the new iPhone? I wouldn't bet against it.
As Apple's factories gear up for the iPhone 5, we'll keep you posted on the latest rumours and leaks to help you sort the fact from the fiction, to help you choose a new phone or wait for the new iPhone. Press play on our video to see some of the tastiest rumours so far.
What would you like to see in the new iPhone? Tell me your thoughts in the comments or on our Facebook page.
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Peter Hudson 26 March, 2012 23:17
And I just spent £700 on an iPhone 4S, urgh
anonymous 27 March, 2012 00:57
who are these idiots to say that 5.3" screen is too big ? are these ***** fanboys ? if so, i will no longer visit this iSite.
anonymous 27 March, 2012 09:56
i think iphone 5 .. will called 'new iphone' like "new ipad"
the feature just like new ipad.. but smaller..
Peter Hudson 27 March, 2012 10:59
@anonymous 27 March, 2012 00:57 yeah, please, don't visit this site any more. In fact, while you're there why don't you stop breathing in protest.
anonymous 27 March, 2012 11:49
Here we go again. My bet it wont be called the Iphone 5. It will be called the Iphone 4SUX. It will the exactly the same as the 4S but the screen brightness will go up to 11.
Rich Trenholm 27 March, 2012 12:48
@Peter Hudson Nicely put
@anonymous iPhone 4SUX? you heard it here first
shauney3 27 March, 2012 13:02
4 - 4.3 inch screen would be nice!
anonymous 27 March, 2012 13:41
Hoping to see 4G and a larger screen similar to the HTC's.
Peter Hudson 27 March, 2012 14:05
I found the galaxy S2 screen to be a nice size, but the Note was a little too large. maybe an iPhone with a screen around the S2 size would be good
anonymous 27 March, 2012 14:15
[a smaller "micro dock"] ... just stop it with these proprietary soddin' connectors and use mini-USB. The pile of only very slightly different USB cables I need to take when I travel is getting silly!
anonymous 27 March, 2012 14:54
its probably going to be like the way ipod touch went which is now how the ipad is going, by generation.
anonymous 27 March, 2012 15:29
IT WOULD BE CALLED IPHONE 6!!!!!! this is because it is the 6th gen not the 5th!!!
anonymous 27 March, 2012 16:08
They sure no how to keep suckering people out of money! Lol, and in that case i think it should be called the SUCKER!
anonymous 27 March, 2012 16:47
Why is a UK site raving about a phone that will probably not support UK 4G frequencies - the new iPad (naming fail there), only support 4G (not that it is actually proper 4G) only in the US. So those of you that bought one in the UK got sold a pup.
Leave the walled garden, there is other technology out there. dont be a fanboy.
Peter Hudson 27 March, 2012 18:51
"the new iPad (naming fail there), only support 4G (not that it is actually proper 4G) only in the US." Isn't that because we don't have 4G networks yet?
I would say seeing as the iPad does support 4G, the next iPhone will as well.
anonymous 28 March, 2012 04:45
@Peter
To date, it seems that 4G in Europe will use different network frequencies than those currently used in the US and supported by the iPad 3. Even if you buy an iPad 3 now, most chances are that it will not connect to any European 4G network, even they are deployed.
anonymous 28 March, 2012 08:14
its superb and mindblowing phone
anonymous 30 March, 2012 02:56
bla bla bla......this is junk
androin 12 April, 2012 21:46
I think it should be called the "iPhone Ego"
jimmys2 19 April, 2012 23:04
Iphone 5 = Iphone 4s got it yet cnet
Ultraman1966 25 April, 2012 21:20
Let's see, from the iPad 3 we can infer that the iPhone 5 4G won't work with Australia 4G networks! :D
anonymous 1 May, 2012 12:50
In the uk the iPad won't be 4g compatible wrong chip apparently , makes u worry about iPhone 5
anonymous 4 July, 2012 11:19
The Iphone 5 having 4G connectivity will be pointless in the UK for at least 2 years so 2014 would be best release date for iphone 5 in the UK and most of Europe. No point in having an iphone 5 in the UK until the government sorts out the complexities surrounding granting new 4G licences which could seriously interfere with UK digital TV signals. If 4G services disrupt any public service braodcasting such as the BBC then mobile service providers will have to spend millions upon millions compensating licence fee payers. It is legal minefield and potentially disatrous. I cannot see the UK launch being at the same time as the USA or Asian versions of Iphone 5 - Apple just wouldn't be able to marketed in the same way as UK consumers won't be able to benefit from 4G. Even when 4G is introduced in the UK the limited coverage means the Iphone 5 will have limited capacity and I would expect many handsets to be returned due to disappointment during the 1st few weeks. If the UK don't sort out 4G capability sooner rather than later economically they will fall even further behind the USA and Asia than they already are.