iPhone 6 is coming

Apple is expected to release the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 around September of 2014, while the 5.5-inch version might not be available until the very end of the year or early 2015.

Along with a larger screen, the iPhone 6 may feature a durable sapphire display in at least some models, and rumors have also indicated the iPhone 6 may adopt slimmer bezels and a thinner chassis.

In a recent video, an iPhone 6 case obtained from a supplier in Asia was compared to a fifth-generation iPod touch, demonstrating that the iPod touch fit flush within the case. This suggests the iPhone 6 will be significantly thinner than the current iPhone 5s, possibly between 6mm and 7mm. The existing iPhone 5s has a thickness of 7.6mm, while the iPod touch measures in at 6.1mm.

The next-generation iPhone have been accelerating in recent weeks, with the majority focusing on the screen size of the device, which is expected to increase. The size of the iPhone's display grew from 3.5 inches to 4 inches with the iPhone 5, and with the iPhone 6, the screen will grow even larger.

Apple has been experimenting with a wide variety of screen sizes, with the most consistent rumors suggesting a range of 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, bringing the next iPhone in line with competing Android and Windows phones that have all adopted larger displays.

Apple has even acknowledged consumer demand for phones with larger displays in one of its own internal presentations and based on that evidence, it seems clear the company is planning to address the segment of market that desires bigger phones.