Rumor: Apple testing 720p,16:9 display quad-core iPhone

The rumored

The new iPhone 4S has just landed in stores. Immediately after that, rumors over the next generation iPhone have started to pour in on the web. Recently, a German Mac blog Macerkopf reported that Apple is reportedly working with a highly sophisticated next generation iPhone for 2012. The company has begun to test various screen resolutions and processors for the next iPhone. The new iPhone, according to Macerkopf, may possibly have 720p display with a stunning 16:9 aspect ratio. As well, the gadget will be powered by NVIDIA quad core processor.

Apple testing quad core iPhone

The rumor

Apple used to introduce some dazzling features with every new version of its iPhone and other products. Apple iPhone 4S has a superbly performing A5 processor and 1080p video capturing 8-megapixel rear camera. As per rumors, the new version of the device, possibly an iPhone 5, will be up with a more high resolution display with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The High Definition playback at 720p will be a great thing with an iPhone, indeed. As a whole, the tech blog concludes that Apple seems to be concentrating more on display resolution aspects of the next iPhone version.

The unknown

Actually, everything about Apple and its products is unknown. The Cupertino technology maker has a tradition of keeping all details about a new product behind the curtain until its official release. So, all we hear about the next generation iPhone 5 are certainly rumors. There is no chance that they are leaked by any Apple workers.

Maybe some external sources that are associated with iPhone’s accessory manufacturing firms may have given some clues about the upcoming iPhone 5 features. Indeed, they may not be much truthful. The tech world has already just started buzzing with the rumors over the next gen iPhone and iPad 3, which may possibly land in stores with a quad core processor early next year.

The known

Macerkopf reports that two dependable sources told the blog that Apple is testing a number of screen resolution configurations for its upcoming iPhone. Along with a quad core processor, the company is to provide great importance for having a new screen aspect ratio for the new iPhone. The current iPhone version has a 3:2 aspect ratio and Apple is now working to raise it to 16:9. Apple is also testing a 1280 x 720 screen size, which would make iPhone 5 like LG Nitro HD in display performance, says the German tech blog.

Anyway, Apple has enough time to settle on a better processor and high resolution display for the upcoming iPhone 5. The company, as per its tradition excluding this year, is expected to bring out the next generation iPhone in June next year. If it follows the tradition of 2011, the next gen iPhone will only land in late next year. Whatever, it looks quite clear that the Cupertino technology innovator wants to remain competitive in the market, which is already replete with lots of high end smartphones from the Android side.

What if it’s true?

If the ongoing rumors regarding iPhone 5 are true, we will get a superb iPhone version next year. Apple has a tradition of launching great quality products after much researches and tests. Of course, this strategy has made the company a world leader with a single product under every category. Unlike Samsung, its chief in tech market, Apple has only an iPhone in the smartphone belt and an iPad in the tablet belt. However, the company leads the technology market with ruthless domination.

The new iPhone 5 is already whispered to highlight some stunning features like iCam, which will revolutionize the way iPhone will take photos. Some reports also indicate that Hitachi and Sony have signed deals with Apple to provide LCD displays for the next generation iPhone. As a whole, we are about to get another brilliant iPhone version next year. Of course, the next major upgrade to iPhone 4 and 4S, two groundbreaking iPhone versions thus far, should be a matchless smartphone with unrivaled features and capabilities.