iPhone 5 Enters Trial Production, Full Production Beginning Quarter 3

**Matt Savoca** · 03-22-2011, 09:53 AM

A Chinese publication, China Times is reporting this morning that they have production details regarding Apple's fifth generation iPhone. According to the chinese translation, the new handset is in a "trial production" and will go into full production very soon, in the third quarter of this year. For anyone who's followed Apple's release schedules for the previous four generations of the iPhone, this should not come as any surprise.

Further details in the article confirm other rumors we've heard about for the iPhone 5. China Times again states that we'll see a larger screen, supposedly to combat the onslaught of Android devices with larger screen sizes. Other rumors restated in the article include the inclusion of NFC technology, which the rumor mill has flip-flopped on, as well as an antenna redesign that would supposedly alleviate the well-documented issues with antenna design of the iPhone 4. There's also a mention of the A5 processor, which would be surprising not to see in the iPhone 5.

Finally, the report discusses a new scratch-resistant metal chassis, again no major surprises. If this report is any indication, the new iPhone will feature much of the established rumors. It is expected that Apple will release the iPhone 5, barring production delays, in early summer 2011.

Source:
China Times (Google Translate)

**zeroskater61** · 03-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Can't wait for the next idevice!!
Iphone5, i5, jobby #5!!

**Amraam** · 03-22-2011, 10:05 AM

I'll only be halfway through my contract by then, so I'll be waiting for iPhone 6

Looking forward to iOS5, which will hopefully arrive when the new iPhone does.

**rryyddeerr** · 03-22-2011, 10:09 AM

will be adding a new line on my plan to accommodate my fiance when this one comes out. would LOVE a nice bulletproof design.

**The Amazing Atheist** · 03-22-2011, 10:17 AM

I wonder what the iPod 5 will look like

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**Eagleye** · 03-22-2011, 10:28 AM

Sweeeet. My contract will be up and ready for the new iPhone. Sooo glad I waited with my 3GS and didnt splurge on an iPhone 4. That A5 is gonna rock... I just hope they do a 64gb model. 32gb just isnt enough anymore.

**EskimoRuler** · 03-22-2011, 10:29 AM

^ i know right

Looking forward to it, might have to sell my ip4 to do an early upgrade

**ODB25** · 03-22-2011, 10:33 AM

^^agree took lot of willpower to say no to the iPhone4, i5 can't wait!

**mikerlx** · 03-22-2011, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by EskimoRuler

^ i know right

Looking forward to it, might have to sell my ip4 to do an early upgrade

Sell my iPhone 4 for upgrade, indeed.

**thazsar** · 03-22-2011, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Dark Syn

I wonder what the iPod 5 will look like

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You changed ur name???

**thazsar** · 03-22-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by mikerlx

Sell my iPhone 4 for upgrade, indeed.

Every year I've been able to upgrade at the upgrade price. $200 and I've been able to get the latest phone. Selling ur old phone puts money in ur pocket!

**r11r** · 03-22-2011, 10:51 AM

Definitely in the same boat as you. Stuck with the 3GS since October of 2009 and it was really hard NOT to go with iPhone 4 when it came out. But good things come to those who wait

Originally Posted by Eagleye;

Sweeeet. My contract will be up and ready for the new iPhone. Sooo glad I waited with my 3GS and didnt splurge on an iPhone 4. That A5 is gonna rock... I just hope they do a 64gb model. 32gb just isnt enough anymore.

**CynicalDriver** · 03-22-2011, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by Matt Savoca

A Chinese publication, China Times is reporting this morning that they have production details regarding Apple's fifth generation iPhone. According to the chinese translation, the new handset is in a "trial production" and will go into full production very soon, in the third quarter of this year. For anyone who's followed Apple's release schedules for the previous four generations of the iPhone, this should not come as any surprise.

Third quarter production = 4th or 1st quarter release.

I hope they meant Q2!

Or, they may actually be referring to the VeriPhone.

**dwkkwd** · 03-22-2011, 10:54 AM

I'm on a 1 month simplicity contract

**GmAz** · 03-22-2011, 10:56 AM

And iPhone starts playing catch up.

**Bluemoldycheeze88** · 03-22-2011, 11:01 AM

I wonder if there will be a white metal back.

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**RICO_** · 03-22-2011, 11:03 AM

So many reports suggesting a 4" screen make me think more and more that it will NOT have a 4" screen. Keep your expectations low and you will set yourself up to be somewhat pleased when it is officially released/announced. Set them too high and you will be sorely disappointed and might go make a rationally smart decision....such as buying an Android phone.

**z3r01** · 03-22-2011, 11:09 AM

Got my money waiting for this badboy

**xxhorseriderxxx** · 03-22-2011, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by GmAz

And iPhone starts playing catch up.

No kidding, eh? lol. I almost considered buying the Droid X because it had the nice screen lol.

**Mookest** · 03-22-2011, 11:29 AM

I've been waiting for the 5. I hope they have the metal back. Or at least white. I need at least 64 if not more. I hope a trial run version isn't photo shy. I'd like to see it in the nude.

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