The Apple iPhone 6 may yet be some time away but there is plenty of
interest in this smartphone as you might expect. We’ve been bringing
you news, leaks and rumors as we hear it and have already heard some
details of expected specs and features. Now we have heard that the
iPhone 6 could well be powered by Intel processors rather than
Samsung’s. Also we take a look at a designer’s imagination of three
iPhone 6 models.
We’ll start with the news of reports saying that Intel processors may be used for the iPhone 6
and also a next-generation iPad. We’ve spoken recently about Apple
attempting to reduce its dependence on Samsung components for its
devices and an existing contract between Apple and Samsung for
processors is set to expire next year. Apple is said to be considering
Intel as an alternative processor supplier as Intel tries to make
headway into the mobile market.
A partnership between Apple and Intel would be hugely beneficial to
both parties, giving Intel a major inroad into the mobile market and
offering Apple the reassurance that Intel could manage the vast
production that would be necessary as it has extensive manufacturing
capacity. According to Business Insider
a source from either Apple or Intel says that this possibility has been
discussed but that nothing has been finalized yet. As you might
expect, Apple declined to comment.
Further to this news we have heard that some industry experts are
expecting three iPhone 6 models for 2014 although as far as we are
concerned it’s way too early to know anything about this as we still
haven’t got to the expected iPhone 5S
release this summer. However this hasn’t stopped one independent
designer coming up with some imaginings for three different iPhone 6
models.
Peter Zigich predicts three models of the iPhone 6 for 2014, the
regular iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 mini and the iPhone 6 XL. His concept
designs move the home button from the front of the standard iPhone 6 and
instead has a home button on either side giving more space for a bigger
display. Zigich also forecasts the iPhone 6 mini, which would be a
mid-range model, while the iPhone 6 XL would be a larger-screened
premium model.
To give us an even clearer idea Zigich has come up with some pricing
of around $650 for the regular iPhone 6, $350 to $450 for the iPad mini
with the iPhone 6XL coming in at a between $750 to $900. We’ve shown an
image above of all three versions of Zigich’s iPhone 6 and you can see
more at iPack3d.
Of course we should remind you that these are one designer’s ideas of
future iPhone 6 handsets but we have no way of knowing what Apple will
eventually come up with. We’d like to hear your thoughts on the iPhone
6. Can you envisage Intel processors in the iPhone 6? What do you
think of the iPhone 6 mockups and the possibility of three different
models for 2014? Let us know with your comments.
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