A new report from the Wall Street Journal is suggesting that Apple is starting mass-production of a new iPhone model, tentatively named the iPhone 5S, in Quarter 2 of 2013. The report suggests that the new device will likely be released in the Summer of this year and that it will be similar in design to the current generation iPhone 5. The sources for the information are apparently people that are familiar with the production of the device, and also suggests that a less-expensive iPhone will be launched in the second half of 2013.
According to the report, the less expensive model will have a 4 inch screen, like the iPhone 5, but will be built with different, likely plastic, case materials. The report notes that Apple is looking to launch the lower priced iPhone with a number of different colors of cases, although no further specifics are offered.
The report echoes many claims that have been previously made regarding the summer launch of a new iPhone and the fact that Apple is working on a less expensive model, resulting in little novel information.
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