Keep the hope alive!
I know, I know! They say it won't happen, but can't a boy dream!
Just in case all the analysts are wrong we present: Apple iPhone 5 Rumor Bingo.
As with the WWDC version, simply click the squares as Steve announces new features and products. Don't like your card, simply refresh the page for a new one.
iPhone5 Rumor Round-Up
Named iPhone 4S This would go along with rumors of continuation of the current design. The iPhone 4 has seen strong and consistent demand, but my feeling is that a minor bump would open the door for the competition. When the 3GS came out, Android was not much more than a bit player. That's changed and Apple can't afford to cede much ground to its competition.
Named iPhone 5 I think this the smarter move on Apple's part branding wise as it gives a consumers a clear distinction between the next generation and the last. But what do I know?
OLED Screen IPS has terrific readability and image quality but OLED screens have more vivid colors. I think this is unlikely at the moment, unless OLED manufactures can match the pixel density seen in the retina display.
4-inch Screen A number of Android phones have been sporting 4 inch screens as of late, and Apple may feel compelled to match screen sizes.
iPhone on Sprint With CDMA support now an option, the technical barriers to a Sprint iPhone have been removed.
iPhone on T-Mobile I'd say this is pretty likely. Rumors have it that T-Mobile iPhones have been spotted in the wild.
iPhone in Colors Apple has been going strong with the white and black iPhones. I expect that injecting some color into the line could get quite a few consumers to take the plunge.
No Home Button A fascinating rumor and one that could see a big shift in the phone interface.
NFC Google is definitely making this a centerpiece of the upcoming Android generation. Apple may feel the need to follow suit.
8MP Camera While the iPhone 4 camera got strong marks in the image quality department, it lagged on the megapixel scale especially as compared with some Android models. With some good 8mp camera options out there, this would be a simple upgrade.
1080P Video Camera 720p was great and all, but we all want more meaning 1080p. We'll see.
CDMA/GSM World Phone Pretty likely. Rumor is that Apple is licensing a Qualcom chipset that can support both protocols.
Metal Back I'd say this is pretty likely. Not only would it reduce manufacturing costs, but it would dramatically reduce the damage rate observed with iPhone 4s.
Integrated SIM Card This would allow apple to simplify their case design by removing a port, and is just an overall more elegant design.
A5 Processor This is just a gimme. With the iPad featuring the dual-core A5 processor, and dual-core becoming something of a standard in the current crop of Android phones, this is pretty much a certainty.
New Antenna Design Even if Apple keeps the same general design as the iPhone 4, look for a revamped antenna design.
September Release This seems to be consensus time-frame. I would be happier with an earlier release schedule.
That's it for now. Heard of anything else in the works? Let us know and we'll add it.