The release date of Apple's next generation of smartphone, commonly referred to as iPhone 5, is the hot debate now. After the Cupertino-based electronics giant company introduced the new mobile operating system, iOS 6, at WWDC 2012 last month, rumors arose that iPhone 5 may also be coming this fall. October seemed like the most reasonable month to release the new device, exactly one year after the most recent generation, but some speculated September launch, or even an August launch of iPhone 5.
However, it may be too early for Apple fans to celebrate, as new battery problem may hold the release date back.
According to various reports, the battery provider for the new iPhone is "struggling to churn out enough energy packs". Only about 30 percent of the batteries met Apple's strict standards. Could this delay the launch date of iPhone 5?
At the moment, industry experts are confident that Apple will be able to solve any issues in time.
"If there is a battery challenge, we trust that Apple will be able to figure it out in time for a September launch," shared Topeka Capital Markets analyst, Brian White, to Apple Insider.
Neil Hughes of Appleinsider also said the battery vendor is "working to solve the problem", although he did not think September was Apple's official launch date.
"Last year, the iPhone 4S launched in mid-October, and some industry watchers expect Apple will wait about a year before launching a new handset," Hughes wrote.
The much anticipated smartphone is rumored to have a major upgrade from previous models. First of all, Apple is rumored to depart from its 3.5-inch screen size that all iPhone models had and increase it by 0.5 inches. The new 4.0-inch screen will have 16:9 aspect ratio, according to rumors. In addition, the dock will become smaller, from 30-pin to 19-pin, and Apple has recently applied for patent for replaceable camera lens, suggesting users may be able to swap their lenses on the new iPhone. It is expected to sport iOS 6, with new Maps function and improved Siri voice service.
Foxconn CEO Terry Gou previously stated that the new iPhone would put the Samsung Galaxy S3, released last month in the U.S. market, to shame.
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