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Apple is preparing a redesign of its top-tier iPhones, borrowing cues from the latest iPads, as part of a major fall refresh that will see 5G added to as many as four new handset models and the release of two key new accessories, according to people familiar with the plans.
At least the two high-end devices will have flat stainless-steel edges instead of the current curved design as well as more sharply rounded corners like the iPad Pro introduced in 2018.
Reminiscent of the iPhone 5 design, the new handsets will have flat screens rather than the sloping edges on current models.
The upcoming iPhone Pro models will include three cameras on the back while the lower-end phones will continue to have two cameras, as with the current lineup.
All the phones are planned to include a significant upgrade to the processor with an emphasis on speeding up artificial intelligence and Augmented Reality tasks.
Because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, at least some of the new iPhones could be released multiple weeks later than normal, though still within the typical fall window, people familiar with the launch plans said.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus and the shifting economy, Apple’s launch plans and iPhone specifications could still change.
Source: Bloomberg
