Former Engadget editor Joshua Topolsky has revealed possible new information on the upcoming iPhone 5, but that information seems to contradict other recent claims. Topolsky reiterates from his previous Engadget report that the next iPhone is to be completely redesigned, and that it looks “more like the iPod touch than the iPhone 4.” The new phone will be thinner and have a "teardrop" shape which goes from thick to thin, similar to the MacBook Air.

Meanwhile, the home button will be doing "double duty" as both a button and and a gesture area.
this falls in line with testing we’ve seen for gestures on the iPad, and our sources say that gestures are definitely coming in a future version of iOS. The home button will likely be enlarged, but not scrapped altogether.

He also details that the screen will occupy nearly the entire front of the phone leaving almost no bezel. This information is consistent with some earlier rumors that suggested an "edge to edge" screen. In addition Apple is said to be doing very "interesting things" with bonded glass technology and even exploring designs where the earpiece and sensors are behind the screen itself.

Topolsky is also hearing that the screen may go up to 3.7 inches while keeping the same resolution. This would keep the DPI within the "Retina" display moniker at 312dpi. Finally, there are some hints that there may be some form of inductive or touch charging but this seems unconfirmed.

Joshua Topolsky is the former editor-in-chief of Engadget and is well connected with his previous rumors being published to Engadget. This information, however, contradicts some previous reports from Reuters which suggest the iPhone 5 will carry a very similar form factor as the iPhone 4. Notably, in the same original Engadget report that detailed the "completely redesigned" iPhone 5, Topolsky/Engadget had previously predicted

It also stated the iPhone 6 is already in development also.

 

I heard rumors that the 7 can cure cancer while making you a sandwich.

 

no man, it comes with a protective force field

 

What do you guys think of the iPod Touch inspired design. I personally think it sucks. I want my iPhone to look like an iPhone and my iPod to look like an iPod.

 

I don't like the tear drop shap at all. My iphone4 is the most beatiful electronic product I have ever owned. I think the design is spot on.

 

 

If it can make me a sandwich I'm buying! Looks like ill be waiting for iPhone 7...

 

Saw the mockups of 5. not impressed. I like the shape of 4. Sadly when my two years are up I will acquire whichever iPhone model is out. I'm hooked.

And of course iPhone 6 is in development, development starts years ahead of release. Thats like saying pro athletes train in the offseason.

 

Don't plan on just paying the $199.00 upgrade cost. That's history with AT&T and Verizon. Could be as high as $299.00 or more in 2 years. Data plans will cost more as well. So the fact that you are hooked (addicted) is exactly what they are hoping for. They may not kill you like cigarettes but your wallet will feel raped.

 

Extremely unlikely for a number of reasons.