Slimmer than Samsung? New iPhone to have thinnest screen ever made – with sensors built into the glass
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The iPhone 4 is 9.3mm deep compared to 8.6mm for the Galaxy S III.
Apple’s liquid crystal makers Sharp, Japan Display Inc and LG Display are said to be making hundreds of thousands of panels that will be used in the new iPhone, possibly the 5th version.A thinner screen would make the device more attractive but would also make extra room for more components or features.It could also allow more space for the battery which could extend the life of the iPhone, a constant complaint amongst users.According to the Wall St Journal however ‘LCD makers are finding the manufacturing process challenging and time-consuming’ as they try and find the right balance.There is mounting speculation that the new iPhone will have a screen that is larger than the current iPhone’s 3.5 inch display, even though the company’s late founder Steve Jobs rejected such an idea.