The speculation of the next iPhone model has continued and people are wondering whether the device is much larger or much smaller. Apple may choose to to release both a larger and a smaller version, and a cheaper model at the same time, however. On the larger front, a new image has surfaced and it shows what is purported to be an iPhone 5 front panel. If the image is an authentic one, then Apple may indeed be increasing the size of the iPhone 5?s screen. This would make the next iPhone model more competitive with other manufacturer handsets, many of which already include a 4-inch screen. Apple is said to be redesigning the next iPhone model, which may include a 4-inch screen with a smaller bezel. It is difficult to get any measurements from this imagine without an object to reference it with. If it does turn out to be a genuine Apple component, then they may be in fact releasing the iPhone 5 with a thinner bezel and an edge-to-edge screen. We would love to see a comparison of this piece sitting next to an iPhone 4 to see the difference between the two side by side. Some rumors suggest that Apple may not want to increase the actual size of the next iPhone but that they do hope to increase the size of the display. The only way for Apple to accomplish this is to extend the screen to the very edges of the case. This edge-to-edge display could help make the display larger without the need to increase the size of an iPhone very much or even at all. It’s also quite likely that although this screen will be larger, it will  still be considered a Retina display, even if the resolution is slightly less than the current model. If Apple sticks to its usual schedule of releasing new iPhones in the summer, usually either in June or July, then we won’t have to wait too much longer to find out more information. Until then, we’ll have to enjoy the leaked pictures and plausible speculation that will surely surface between now and the time of the actual release of the iPhone 5. As usual, stay tuned for more news and info on the topic by following us on Twitter and/or subscribing to our RSS feed. [Source: 9to5 Mac] Authors:

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