We have just entered a new year and already the rumor mill is rife with reports on the next iPhone model the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5 was released just three months ago and already people are beginning to discuss its successor. Some of the predictions include multiple color configurations and multiple screen sizes. With theme display alterations, the latest rumors suggest that Apple will scrap the recently implemented in cell touch technology and go for the new touch on display technology that has been created by Chimei Innolux.
According to a report at The China Times, the decision to make this change will help to remedy prevalent interference issues which have taken the shine off the iPhone 5's display. Apple did appease many users by going with the slightly larger 4 inch display but the decision to fuse the LCD and digitizer as one entity came as a bit of a double edged sword. The in cell touch technology has allowed the iPhone 5 to have its thin form factor but it has also been causing interference issues for some iPhone 5 users.
With the iPhone 5, the fused panel can cause interference and has been highlighted as a root cause of the scrolling glitch. This issue hasn't affectd everyone but in many cases, the iPhone 5's display has reportedly stopped accepting touch inputs when a continual up and down slide gesture is performed quickly. The China Times report leads us to believe that Innolux's alternative touch on display technology can maintain the svelteness without compromising on the general user experience.
According to the report, Innolux is said to have sent some samples to Apple for testing purposes and if all goes well, the next iPhone which might be called the iPhone 5S could be the first handset to enjoy this new technology. It is still very early to tell but given the significance of the iPhone on the smartphone market we are sure that the rumors and speculation will continue to come and as always we will keep you up to date on all the information we receive.
