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"A larger version of the next-generation iPhone is expected to come with a slimmer battery, but complications related to finding the right size could delay the launch of the model to as late as 2015.\nAccording to Taiwan's Industrial and Commercial Times, and spotted by MacRumors, Apple might be pushing back the debut of its 5.5-inch iPhone 6 to next year due to issues with finding a sufficient battery slim enough to fit into the device's \"very thin\" design. \nSEE ALSO: Nike Is Positioning Fuelband Software for Wearables Like the iWatch\n\nIt's been long rumored that Apple will debut two iPhone sizes at its next smartphone launch: both a 4.7- and a 5.5-inch model, which for now is referred to as the \"iPhone Air.\" The report notes that Apple is looking for a battery that is just 2 mm (0.08 inch) thick or less for the iPhone Air as a part of an effort to make the device as slim as possible.\nThe 4.7-inch model is reportedly still on track to launch this fall, which is in line with Apple's launch cycle for smartphones.\nThis isn't the first time we've heard production issue rumors related to the iPhone Air. Last month, Reuters reported display obstacles for the 5.5-inch model, which involves Japan Display, LG and Sharp.  \nStepping into the 5.5-inch space would represent Apple's first foray into larger handsets (a.k.a \"phablets\"). Samsung kicked off the bigger smartphone market in 2011 when it announced the original 5.3-inch Galaxy Note phone. Other manufacturers such as HTC, Nokia and LG rolled out similar sizes soon afterward.\nIt's also rumored that the iPhone 6 may get a bump up in price by $100.\nBONUS: 10 Fan-Made Apple Product Concepts We Wish Were Real \n\n\n10 Fun Fan-Made Apple Product Concepts [PICS]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Tribook\n\nAnyone who uses a dual-screen setup will appreciate this idea. You could multitask like mad while the extra wide touchpad would offer even more gesture controls.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. iShow\n\nThis portable projector would be the perfect companion for your iPhone, letting you share content with others wherever you are.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. iPod Slide\n\nAs the name suggests, the iPod Slide offers a slide-out touchscreen display as well as exterior controls for easy media playback when you're on the go.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. MacBook Touch\r\n\nThe MacBook Touch is not a dual-screen laptop, it's a foldable OLED touchscreen device that offers some serious screen real estate when open.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. iRing\n\nThe iRing concept gives you remote Bluetooth control of your iDevice. Twisting the ring would adjust the volume, while buttons would play, pause and skip.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. MagicBook\n\nThis futuristic design sees the keyboard disappear at the touch of a button to be replaced with a giant magic trackpad.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. GameDock\n\nApple hasn't had much luck in the gaming console department, but it has seen amazing success with gaming on its iOS devices. This great idea docks your iDevice, hooks it up to a big screen and adds some controllers and a hefty chunk of hard drive for saving your gaming progress.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Docking Storage\n\nFor the ultimate Apple fan, this Docking Storage would make your monitor the center of your iWorld with three docking options for your entire collection of Apple gadgets. Tidy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. OS Calculator\n\nThis fun design offers the Mac OS's calculator recreated in real life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. iPhone Color\n\nNo great tech advancements here, but a splash of official color for the iPhone and iPod touch wouldn't go unappreciated. How about it, Apple?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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