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The Latest Apple Rumor: A Cheap, Plastic iPhone

The Latest Apple Rumor: A Cheap, Plastic iPhone

Jan 29 2013, 3:18am CST | by

A new direction for Apple

There is truly never a quiet moment over at the Apple rumor mills. One of the most recent bits of speculation right now is that the company is working on what could be its most price-conscious...

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16 hours ago

iPhone 6 And 5S To Be ‘Black, White, And Flat All Over’ With iOS 7

Source: The Inquisitr  |   May 25 2013, 8:42am CDT

The iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, and iPhone Mini rumors say the iOS 7 interface will be “black, white, and flat all over.” The Apple iPhone Mini, which is the long rumored cheaper version of the iPhone, will feature colors including navy, gold-orange, white, ...

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22 hours ago

iPad 5 release to follow September iPhone 5S launch

Source: Trusted Reviews  |   May 25 2013, 3:12am CDT

An iPad 5 release date could still be some way off, with latest reports suggesting the next-generation Apple tablet will not arrive until after an iPhone 5S launch in September. With Apple reportedly saving its big hardware releases until later in ...

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11 hours ago


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"The operator had originally planned to switch on superfast mobile broadband in cities in June, but said on Tuesday it would wait until August or September. The Silicon Valley giant [meaning Apple] had been expected to introduce an updated version, the iPhone 5S, that will work at the new frequencies in June, but it was reported last month it had been pushed back because of manufacturing delays."


Source: The Inquisitr

 
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1 day ago

Japanese Rumor Says Apple Prepping Multicolor iPhone & iPhone 5S

Source: The Mac Observer  |   May 24 2013, 5:52pm CDT

Apple is working on an inexpensive iPhone model that will come in multiple colors, according to Japanese site Macotakora . The same story also said that Apple was working on the expected iPhone 5S, and that this device mi ...

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1 day ago

Report: Apple Prepping Low-Cost iPhone, iPhone 5S

Source: Ecoustics  |   May 24 2013, 4:55pm CDT

It seems all anyone can talk about heading into this long Memorial Day weekend is the triumphant return of Arrested Development and Apple product gossip—the latter fueled by new rumors about a low-cost iPhone, the “iPhone 5S,” and the fif ...

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1 day ago

iPhone 5S near? Best Buy offers $50 off iPhone 5

Source: VentureBeat  |   May 24 2013, 1:20pm CDT

The first rule of iPhone is that it never, never goes on sale. The second rule of iPhone is that when iPhone does go on sale, it’s only last year’s model, or even older. The third rule of iPhone is that when this year’s model goes on sale, a new mod ...

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1 day ago

iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone said to be multicolored

Source: CBS News  |   May 24 2013, 10:24am CDT

The rumored iPhone 5S or the low-cost iPhone could come out looking something like this. / eiphoneaccessories.com Apple's rumored iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone are said to be coming in a rainbow of colors, according to an article by the Japa ...

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1 day ago

iPhone 5S and budget iPhone to launch in ‘vast array of colours’

Source: Trusted Reviews  |   May 24 2013, 5:13am CDT

Apple’s eagerly awaited iPhone 5S and mooted budget iPhone will both launch in a ‘vast array of colours’, latest reports have suggested. With recent iPhone 5S rumours having hinted the device will land in “6-8 colours,” latest reports have of ...

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1 day ago

Apple iPhone 5S and Low Cost iPhone Rumored to Sport Colors Galore

Source: Device Magazine  |   May 24 2013, 4:57am CDT

It’s time now to play with a riot of colors, Apple style. The Cupertino-based company’s new iPhone 5S and low cost iPhone are said to be blossoming with a range of colors. The low–cost iPhone could come with a plastic shell, in p ...

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1 day ago

iPhone 5S Will Have Additional Colors as Well, Report Says

Source: Softpedia  |   May 24 2013, 4:48am CDT

A report from Japan claims Apple will make the iPhone 5S its “flagship” iPhone this year, and not only that but it will ship in multiple colors, as rumored. After dishing out a few details about the rumored budget iPhone, which alle ...

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1 day ago

New report suggests iPhone 5S and low-cost iPhone to launch in range of colors – including gold

Source: Digital Trends  |   May 24 2013, 4:15am CDT

Apple looks set to finally abandon its black-and-white-only approach to the iPhone, with yet another report suggesting the next iteration will hit stores in a range of colors – including gold. Japanese Apple-news site Macotakara (via MacRumors) reported ...

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1 day ago

Apple rumored to start low-cost iPhone production in July, also set to launch next-generation iPad after iPhone 5S

Source: BGR.in  |   May 24 2013, 4:05am CDT

The latest out of the rumor mills is a report on Japanese website Macotakara, which claims that Apple will begin testing the entry-level iPhone sometime next month. In addition, the report also claims that the Cu ...

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1 day ago

iPad 5: Release angeblich nach iPhone 5S

Source: iPhone-Magazine.de  |   May 24 2013, 3:56am CDT

Nachdem es in den letzten Tagen etwas ruhiger geworden war in der Apple-Gerüchteküche, geht es heute nun mal wieder richtig zur Sache. Anfangen möchten wir mit neuen Gerüchten zum iPad 5. Wie es jetzt heißt, wird dieses na ...

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1 day ago

iPhone 5S, cheaper iPhone to go the Lumia way: Report

Source: Times of India  |   May 24 2013, 3:35am CDT

NEW DELHI: Apple, it seems, may be taking a leaf out of Nokia's book when it comes to colour options for its upcoming iPhone. Japanese blog Macotakara has reported that Apple will go for multiple colour options for its allegedly upco ...

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The Latest Apple Rumor: A Cheap, Plastic iPhone

Jan 29 2013, 3:18am CST | by

A new direction for Apple

There is truly never a quiet moment over at the Apple rumor mills. One of the most recent bits of speculation right now is that the company is working on what could be its most price-conscious smartphone yet, and it could be a plastic hybrid of numerous different Apple products.

According to a report on iLounge, Apple's budget iPhone would take elements from the iPhone 5, the iPod Touch, and, believe it or not, the iPod classic. This of course means that it would be a little bulkier because it would use cheaper parts, but it would be more attractive to customers who aren't keen on the idea of spending $200+ on a new phone, or upwards of several hundred dollars for an unlocked version.

The report claims that, from a head-on perspective, the device will look very similar to the iPhone 5. However, the innards will just be a bit on the cheap side. The exterior will, as well, as it would be primarily made out of plastic.

Apple is of course still reeling from the massive loss of value that has occurred over the past few months. One of the reasons that Apple's bubble is bursting is because it hasn't expanded its horizons to the lower end of the consumer spectrum. That absolutely needs to change if Apple wants to turn its fortunes back around.

Alongside the new, "cheap" iPhone, Apple is expected to unveil its latest iteration for those who do expect to pay full price for every new installment. It's unlikely that this one will be called the iPhone 6.

Because of Apple's increasingly predictable naming convention, everyone is expecting the next, official successor to the iPhone 5 to be called the iPhone 5S.

Via iLounge

 

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<a href="/latest_stories/all/all/6" rel="author">Mark Raby</a>
With more than 10 years as a professional writer, Mark Raby has an undeniable pulse on the latest trends. From the quiet rumors to the breaking news of the day, his eagle eye is always focused on the newest scoop and figuring out how and why the big newsmakers are noteworthy and relevant. He is based in New York City.

 

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