![]() ![]() On a related note, a November 2013 report from Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on new designs for the 4.7'' iPhone's display, and is working on something rather enigmatic, called 2.5-dimension glass. In fact, Apple actually patented a method of fusing a sapphire laminate layer with a device's screen, further corroborating the notion of a break-up with Corning. Sapphire glass is already used to protect the iPhone 5s' camera and Touch ID sensor, as it's harder to scratch than Gorilla Glasss (though more brittle). It's also worth pointing out that Apple has been investing heavily into the development of sapphire glass for use in smartphones, and at this point it appears very likely that we'll see the company adopt the extremely tough material for use with its displays. That would be quite a big deal for a number of people, especially now that resistance to the elements has seemingly become such a strong selling point. Lastly, and this is one of the least-likely rumors we've come across so far, it has been suggested that the new iPhone could be water-resistant. ![]() Another rather major difference is the new placement of the power button, which seems to have found itself a new home at the right side of the 4.7'' iPhone 6 - a change that makes a whole lot of sense, seeing as reaching for the top of a larger device can be quite the nuisance. In fact, one particular dummy that came to our attention had a surprisingly well-matching yellow edge surrounding the sensor. and up front - we've seen no significant changes. The latest leaks suggest that the Touch ID fingerprint scanner will go through a small design and performance upgrade, and come with a more pronounced chrome encasing this time around. We still have the two distinct horizontal lines at the top and bottom when looking at the rear. And yet, despite these changes, what we've seen of the supposed 4.7'' iPhone 6 still is an iPhone at heart, and it actually completes Apple's design circle across all its iDevices. ![]()
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