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Another Report that the Next iPhone is Already in Production in China

Digitimes seemingly confirms a previous report that the next generation iPhone has already started production in China.

Pegatron has begun production of a new version of the Apple iPhone at its factory in Shanghai, eastern China, according to industry sources in Taiwan.

The newspaper cites "industry sources" for the knowledge.

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Rendered mockup of the rumored taller iPhone with 4-inch display (left) and iPhone 4S (right)
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Earlier this month, Japanese blog Macotakara first reported that the next generation iPhone had already gone into production. These reports do somewhat conflict with a BGR report that the next generation iPhone is still in an engineering verification test. BGR believes that the new iPhone will carry 1GB of RAM as well as both LTE and NFC support. Regardless, it seems there are ongoing signs that the next iPhone is approaching.

The next generation iPhone will likely launch in the September or October -- approximately one year after the launch of the iPhone 4S.

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Koodauw Avatar
183 months ago
Not wider, just taller huh. I wish is was wider too.
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183 months ago
Please not taller... that would suck.
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183 months ago
I am so sick of looking at that home button.
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183 months ago
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183 months ago
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