The new iPhone will receive a 19-pin dock connector

With the launch of cloud service iCloud and the emergence of wireless devices iOS-sync with iTunes, the dependence of iPhone, iPod touch and iPad from the cable has been reduced considerably. In this regard, gaining strength rumors that Apple will change the familiar dock connector on the more compact.

 

According to TechCrunch, citing anonymous sources, Apple plans to reduce the number of contacts standard port in the next generation iPhone to 19. Recall now in iPhone, iPod and iPad uses 30-pin connector cable.

The reason for this metamorphosis is not in Apple want to come to the new standard, said the source, and the need to save space inside the upcoming device. Updated "micro-docking" free up space for a large battery, 4G-modem and other components are much more important for the new iGadget.

Earlier on innovation, which "shock the ecosystem of accessories," have been rumors, but now this information is confirmed by TechCrunch. According to the publication in the near future, Apple will officially announce the new standard. The port is close in size to the Thunderbolt, but that's the similarity ends.

Also, according to the data presented, the touch screen on the new iPhone will be increased to 4 inches. The very same smartphone will get a metal back, and, thus, becomes less resemble the iPhone 4S, than was before. Among the recent rumors and leaks, we know that the iPhone 5 may be the owner of the module LTE and maps of the new standard nano-SIM.