New photos of an alleged Touch ID component suggest the next-generation iPhone 6 will feature a redesigned internal layout, AppleInsider reports.
The images, which originated from Japanese media and were first spotted by French blog Nowhereelse, indicate the Touch ID module's mounting bracket has been repositioned to the opposite side of the ribbon cable. Furthermore, the actual sensor appears to feature a new look, including a minor change to its shape and new shielding on its rear, according to the publication.
The leak is the first of the device's purported Touch ID sensor, which debuted last fall in the iPhone 5S. The sensor gives users the ability to unlock their device and authenticate App Store purchases with a simple fingerprint scan.
Check out the shots at AppleInsider.
The iPhone 6's alleged "secret weapon," meanwhile, has been revealed by a new leak - but it's notwireless charging or an unbreakable display, GForGames reports.
A new tip made public by Chinese media suggests that the sixth-generation Apple smartphone will pack a new haptic feedback feature that allows users to feel more like they are typing than tapping on glass. To do this, the device's screen will emit slight vibrations when a user touches the screen, with the frequency of the vibration dependent on the type of application being used.
Business Insider notes that a good deal of Android phones already possess haptic feedback, but that Apple's would be a step ahead of its competition with its ability to send out varying frequencies of vibration.
Bloomberg recently reported that the iPhone 6 will enter mass production in July, according to sources familiar with Apple's plans.
The publication reports that the next-generation Apple smartphones will likely ship to retailers around the same time in September, suggesting that the devices will release together and not staggered, as previously rumored.
Reports out of China and Germany have similarly noted that the iPhone 6 is being tied to a September release date, which the reports are suggesting will be Friday, the 19th.
Meanwhile, key alleged features were also revealed with the leaks, including a 128GB memory option for the "phablet" 5.5-inch variant. The Chinese report added, however, that both smartphone models would skip the 16GB option and start at 32GB and 64GB options instead.
The larger iPhone will also apparently feature a better camera than the 4.7-inch model thanks to the addition of optical image stabilization, which improves photo quality in low light conditions.
Specs rumors for the sixth-generation iPhone include an Apple A8, Near Field Communication (NFC) for mobile payments, Touch ID and an improved camera. Curved screens and the same color options offered in the iPhone 5S (Silver, Gold and Space Gray) have also been tipped in recent alleged leaks.
