Ahead of next week’s Apple media event, 9to5Mac reaffirms that Apple’s next gen iPhone will indeed be announced at the event. The report also provides new details, claiming that the device bears a code name of N42, and will be available at the same $199/$299/$399 price points as the iPhone 4S.
Our sources have pinpointed that Apple will be announcing a single next-generation iPhone model codenamed “N42″ at the September 12th iPhone media event. […]
Here is the part codes matrix for the new iPhone launch from a source at a well-known U.S. retail chain: N42A-USA -$199, N42B-USA-$199, N42A-USA-$299, N42B-USA-$299, N42A-USA-$399, N42B-USA-$399. A + B signify black and white.
The new device reportedly matches details in the leaks that have surfaced so far, such as a smaller dock connector, a 4-inch 16 x 9 screen, and so forth. Interestingly, the report also notes that Apple had been working with a previous prototype codenamed N41, which included NFC capabilities, but later opted for their current N42 prototype.
Apple’s next iPhone is expected to feature a taller 4-inch screen, thinner design, and a two-tone metal rear casing, as well as a smaller dock connector, relocated FaceTime camera, new smaller nano-SIM, and LTE support.Check out our iPhone 5 rumor roundup for the full scoop on what to expect from Apple’s new iPhone!
