“While there is still no official words on just when Apple will release the iPhone 5, one tech blog is now predicting an early October release date — and the device could come as a ‘world phone,'” IB Times reports.
“Apple’s next-generation iPhone — whether it is an iterative of the ‘iPhone 4S’ or a completely revamped ‘iPhone 5’ — could go on sale Oct. 7 in the U.S., according to TiPb blog,” IB Times reports. “Amid rampant speculation in the blogosphere, it is anticipated that the next iPhone could come as a ‘world phone,’ compatible with both GSM and CDMA. It is also believed that the phone will feature a SIM-less design, including up to three to four internal antennas.”
IB Times reports, “Still, it is also suggested that the iPhone 5 will feature a SIM card slot for other countries except the U.S. This will allow users to insert any SIM card in the iPhone when traveling abroad… In addition, a DigiTimes report citing an unnamed Taiwan-based supply chain maker said that Apple is boosting its total order volume for the iPhones by 12 to 13 percent in the second half of 2011, and it is expecting to make more than 56 million handsets.”
“The increase in estimates is expected to take place in the fourth quarter — likely due to the launch of the iPhone 5 — with production of the device expected to hit 25.5 million to 26 million units,” IB Times reports. “The sources believe that total shipments will reach 95 million units in 2011, the report said.”
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[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Carl H.” for the heads up.]