A photo has emerged on Sina Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter, and it allegedly depicts a production line at Wintek, an Apple touchscreen components supplier.
The user who posted it claims that the display components in the picture are from working on parts for the next iPhone, and if that's indeed the case, a few observations spring to mind, that tie up with previous rumors about the screen's features.
First off, the bezel on the sides seems extremely thin, and also the whole module seems a tad wider, but before it's placed next to an iPhone 4, there's no way to know for sure. Still, those rumors about a larger than the current 3.5" display on the next iPhone might hold water, after all.
Granted, there aren't any closeups of the screen component itself, just an overview of the production line, but one can still observe that the home button seems elongated, which coincides with a lot of rumors and leaked case schematics that the next iPhone will sport a home key with different shape, and it is talked to be touch-sensitive, for some gesture navigation fun.
Make of it what you will, and we should know more soon enough.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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