iPhone 6 Rumors: 4.7 Inch and 5.7 Inch Screen Next-Generation Apple iPhones Coming in 2014?

Lots of iPhone 6 rumors are already circulating online but according to reliable sources, Apple Inc. is now exploring the possibility of launching iPhone 6 with bigger screen, as well as a cheaper iPhone model that comes in different of colors.

iPhone 6 rumors heat up once again as four people who have knowledge regarding this matter said that the California-based tech company is already discussing the moves to develop and launch bigger screen for iPhone 6, in 4.7 and in 5.7 inch screens, next year to expand their smartphone range. Aside from changing the dimensions of the iPhone 6, Apple Inc is also thinking of launching a new iPhone that will be cheaper and will be available in different range of colors.

Apple, expected to launch its iPhone 6 next year, is currently under pressure from its market battle against the aggressive South Korean-based electronic company, Samsung. The latter has already surpassed the market share of the iPhone creator through its bigger screen Samsung Galaxy 'phablets', as well as overflowing the market with wide range of mobile products at various prices.  That is why this iPhone 6 rumor which says that the next-gen iPhone will come with bigger screens in the market is probably one of the tactical strategies for Apple to redeem its spot once again as the ruler in the smartphone market.

According to the iPhone 6 rumors that emerged, Apple is already looking at revealing at least two models of iPhone 6 with bigger screen this coming year, one with a 4.7 inch screen and one with a 5.7 inch screen. The sources said that suppliers including those in Asia have already been approached for Apple's plans to produce iPhone 6 with bigger screen.  However, it is still not clear if Apple Inc will actually be launching its flagship products in larger dimensions. "They constantly change product specifications almost to the final moment, so you're not really sure whether this is the final prototype," told by one of the sources.

iPhone 5 launching on September of 2012 is the first drop the traditional iPhone's 3.5 inch screen and even if it still has one of the smaller screens in the market, it still belong to the top best-selling smartphones. Competitors like Samsung Galaxy S4 has 5-inch screen while Samsung Galaxy Note is sporting a 5.5 inch screen.

Reportedly, iPhone 5S which is expected to launch this year will feature a fingerprint technology and will come in black and white. Aside from the iPhone 6 rumors, there are also news about launching a cheaper version of iPhone which will be in plastic casing. Apple is planning to dress it up with a range of 5-6 colors and the tech company discussed a $99 price for the cheaper iPhone, but no final price yet. Release date of the cheaper iPhone may come next year.

iPhone 6 release date is also still unknown.

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