iPhone 4G: Bigger, Faster & Taller

Rumours are circulating the Internet today regarding a 4G iPhone that is bigger in size than its predecessors. iPhone repair shop specialists iResQ claims to have the front panel component of the eagerly anticipated iPhone 4G, allegedly hitting set for announcement in June 2010 (we previously thought it might be released in April…). iResQ has provided a couple of teaser screen shots to demonstrate how and why the new model will differ in shape and size.

Mashable has today suggested that the new iPhone 4G will be taller in order to accommodate for new hardware components (remember, we recently discussed that the ‘4G’ in ‘iPhone 4G’ represents fourth generation and not 4G super fast broadband). If the pictures that iResQ have posted online are the real deal, they may provide some clues as to what the beefed up iPhone 4G handset might possess.

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Early reports are suggesting that the new model will have a ‘reflective, mirror-like’ surface positioned closer to the top of the iPhone 4G hardware. This sensor can be used to identify when a user is holding the phone to their ear, so that the iPhone can cleverly conserve valuable battery life whilst the user is talking. If this mysterious description of the new iPhone 4G is anything to go by, it may mean that Apple has additional features planned that will make use of the proximity sensor.

As with most of these stories regarding the new iPhone 4G, please take any speculation with a pinch of salt. Assuming there is some truth in it, what might these features be? Please feel free to add comments at the bottom; we are currently in the process of integrating Facebook Connect on comments to make this a bit easier for you!

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