iPhone 'Phablet' to Debut in May, iPhone 6 in September?

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Posted January 6, 2014 at 10:55pm by iClarified

A new report that surfaced today claims that Apple is actually planning to debut the iPhone 'Phablet' (a mix between a tablet and a phone) in May of this year. This rumored device will not be a part of the iPhone 6 family however, which as we expect, will launch in September.

The iPhone Phablet will reportedly feature a 5-inch or larger display a new 20 nanometer processor made by TSMC that either going to be a new A8 processor, or a revamped A7 CPU (A7X?).

Another report claims that the price of the iPhone 5s will drop $100 for "reasons unknown" -- however a phablet launch in May would explain any drop in the 5s.

As with most rumors, we have no way to assess the validity -- either way, 2014 should be an exciting year for Apple and the iPhone.

Would you consider buying an iPhone 'phablet' or stick with the traditional iPhone family?

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iPhone 'Phablet' to Debut in May, iPhone 6 in September?

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shamir ansari - January 14, 2014 at 1:25pm

a phablet...ohh..please no apple..u hav got ipad mini for that..just make the screen size of iphone 6 to our expectation..and please go out from the repeated traditional design of iphone..we need bigger screen..slim and weightless iphone..and a better camera..

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gamerscul9870 - January 14, 2014 at 10:15pm

Yes they shouldn't do it but competitors force them to do it because people buy phablets for big screens for a phone, at the same time apple should do and not do it, if they increased just the screen on the phone and kept the current overall phone size, maybe some people will buy back iPhone, increasing the entire thing will satisfy the picky big screen chasers.

Ando - January 14, 2014 at 6:32am

I CANNOT WAIT. I will be in the line for this one.

Tylerius - January 9, 2014 at 7:20pm

I would buy it. I switch from Apple to Samsung because of the larger screen. However, I miss the seamless integration of Apple. I'm sticking with Google apps and sync until Apple gets something bigger. But, yes, I would buy it for sure.

gamerscul9870 - January 14, 2014 at 12:07pm

What integration? Look who improved the fingerprint scanner, look who made a gold phone, a flash for a cam like any other, even 64 bit desktop support.ee

louche - January 7, 2014 at 7:56pm

If I want a "phablet" (the stupidest thing ever made) would bought the crappy Samsung .. so NO! I have iPad for that. I want phone. That's way iPhone ... is iPhone ... Don't want and any changes in the design (for black - the best one was iPhone 5, 5S sick) expect maaaaaybe 4.7 inch display.

gamerscul9870 - January 7, 2014 at 8:59pm

5 looked a bit too dark, I don't mind gray mixed with black, but since you pointed out 4.7 I thought you said you didn't want a phablet.

Jack Black - January 9, 2014 at 5:48am

Iv had all the I phones an I have the "crappy" samsung note 3.. i barely use the iPhone anymore. Well I use it to stream music bluetooth in my car that's about it. Samsung is much better than locked down ios

JoeKa - January 7, 2014 at 10:03am

iPhone Phablet? Isn't that what the iPad Mini is for?? Albeit no phone calls... Dumb move if they ever went for it.

Joe - January 7, 2014 at 7:00pm

I agreed they should have a line of 4" and 5", so both hand- size are satisfied.

gamerscul9870 - January 7, 2014 at 9:01pm

1. it's measured diagonally, 2. if you mean just a taller phone then no, looks too uneven.

What - January 7, 2014 at 2:09am

another stupid article....

Friends - January 7, 2014 at 1:38am

No, CHEAP is what made Android phones popular.

Friends - January 7, 2014 at 4:31am

You win :`( .. you are so mean though! Hiding behind that keyboard like a real man! I love it! YUMMY!

Khan - January 7, 2014 at 1:09am

This will not happen. It would be a stupid move for Apple. If you want a phalet, pick up the iPad mini. Makes no sense for Apple to make one.

gamerscul9870 - January 7, 2014 at 2:19am

They have to make it big but at the same time it was a promise Steve made (unless they don't continue releasing the 4" screen). Sure Steve knew how small sized phone is perfect but not for everyone especially the way people switch to android is just forcing them to do this just to get what they want. Until they stop making the 4", Steve will be disappointed.

Ben B - January 7, 2014 at 12:25am

I have just switched from an iPhone to a Samsung Note 3 due to Apple not releasing a phablet so yes I would consider switching back

PMZ - January 6, 2014 at 11:35pm

I think I may be ready for such a device. Bigger than 5" diagonal would be just too much though. I can't pocket or one hand that, and that's the category these devices are supposed to fit: one-handed and pocketable.

Tim - January 7, 2014 at 12:20am

Well said, agreed

nic_ric - January 6, 2014 at 11:01pm

Having a iPhone and a iPad is rather boring, one of them gets neglected at home. Apple I think needs to septet are sheep from good with their devices they are tooooo much of the samething and it's boring to have both.

nic_ric - January 6, 2014 at 11:03pm

Having a iPhone and a iPad is rather boring, one of them gets neglected at home. Apple I think needs to separate sheep from goat with their devices they are tooooo much of the samething and it's boring to have both.

gamerscul9870 - January 7, 2014 at 2:15am

What's the point of a phablet, it's like trying to make a PC into a tablet, but there is no difference if all you do is just add a keyboard, technically having both separate is a main reason it's a side people prefer, want small, get a phone, want big, get a tablet. SOLVED.

gamerscul9870 - January 6, 2014 at 10:59pm

iPhablet will be iPhone 6, what's the difference?