iPhone 5 May Get Metal Back

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Rumors about the features Apple will pack into the fifth generation iPhone are flowing fast, and the latest claims to verify that the next model will sport a metal back instead of glass like the iPhone 4.

More iPhone 5 rumors!Metal-backed iPhone 5? We’ll see.

The latest report comes courtesy a Foxconn source, according to 9 to 5 Mac, claiming the iPhone5 will continue with the same general design as the iPhone 4, and that it’s metal back will be flat, just like the current iPhone model. keeping in line with other rumors, the source also said that the iPhone 5 will include a larger display, but couldn’t provide actual dimensions.

Earlier today another rumor claimed that the iPhone 5 will include Near Field Communication (NFC) support so owners can use their smartphone as a digital wallet, too.

Apple doesn’t comment on rumors or unannounced products, so for now reports of iPhone 5 features should be treated as speculation.

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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Lee Dronick

I love the metal ball instead of the usual crystal one.

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