11 iPhone Rumors Ahead of Apple’s Announcement

What techies are saying about Apple’s announcement.

What's Next For iPhone? - With Apple's big announcement to come Tuesday, Mashable piques your anticipation with 11 rumors surrounding a new iPhone. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

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What's Next For iPhone? - With Apple's big announcement to come Tuesday, Mashable piques your anticipation with 11 rumors surrounding a new iPhone. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

The Name - The buzz among iPhone junkies is that the new phone will be called iPhone 5S. But what if the features make the phone so different that it has to be called iPhone 6? (Photo: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

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The Name - The buzz among iPhone junkies is that the new phone will be called iPhone 5S. But what if the features make the phone so different that it has to be called iPhone 6? (Photo: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

Waiting for iOS 8 - Beta testers have access to iOS 8 starting on June 2, but other users will have to wait until the fall. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Larger Display Screen - The iPhone's 4-inch display could grow anywhere from 4.8 inches to 6 inches. However, leaked photos show the new screen to be similar in size to that of the iPhone 5. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Faster Processor - The new iPhone is guaranteed to be faster than its predecessor. There are reports that the new iPhone will have an A7 chip that runs 31 percent faster than the chip in the iPhone 5(Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Gold and Graphite Casing - Rumor has it that the new iPhone will feature gold and graphite casing options.(Photo: Courtesy of Gold Phone Shop)

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Gold and Graphite Casing - Rumor has it that the new iPhone will feature gold and graphite casing options.(Photo: Courtesy of Gold Phone Shop)

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Close Strong - Closed mouths don’t get fed, so don’t let all your excellent flirting techniques go to waste. While it would probably be ideal for him to ask you out then and there, if you’re genuinely interested and he’s been reciprocating your signals, don’t be afraid to ask for his number. Or put yours in his phone and make it clear that you’d like to get together soon. Either way, don’t walk away without encouraging next steps. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Fingerprint Scanner - The idea of a fingerprint scanner at your fingertips is a bit scary.  However it is one of the most extreme rumors since leaked photos revealed internal components with a cushion near the home button for what could be a scanner.  (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Should You Bring Cash? - Traveling with cash is sometimes inevitable. However, traveling with an abundance of cash is not recommended. You should limit your cash based on a daily allowance. You can also carry travelers’ checks and two major credit cards.(Photo: Jitalia17/Getty Images)

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Affordable iPhone - iPhones can be costly and users are hoping for two versions, one of which will include a lower priced phone.  If Apple answers users’ wishes, then it would be the first time Apple has unveiled two separate iPhone models at once.(Photo: Jitalia17/Getty Images)

China Says: Get It Together - China, this country's largest creditor, is calling on the U.S. to take “concrete measures” to end the shutdown and prevent a government default on debt before a global economic catastrophe takes place. (Photo: Feng Li/Getty Images)

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Partnership With China - Since China has more than 700 million iPhone users, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said China will become Apple's largest market. Does that mean there will be a Chinese partnership?(Photo: Feng Li/Getty Images)

New Colors - As mentioned earlier, there are rumors of gold and graphite casing, but what about phone color options? The press invitations that Apple sent out earlier this week included the tagline "This should brighten your day" along with colorful dots. Is color in the iPhone’s future?(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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New Colors - As mentioned earlier, there are rumors of gold and graphite casing, but what about phone color options? The press invitations that Apple sent out earlier this week included the tagline "This should brighten your day" along with colorful dots. Is color in the iPhone’s future?(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Apple TV Update - Apple TV is relatively new, but there are already rumors that the new phone may include an update or a new version altogether(Photo: Courtesy of Apple)

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Apple TV Update - Apple TV is relatively new, but there are already rumors that the new phone may include an update or a new version altogether(Photo: Courtesy of Apple)

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iOS 7 Ready - Since Apple has updated to iOS 7, it is only right for the new phones to come equipped with the latest software.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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iOS 7 Ready - Since Apple has updated to iOS 7, it is only right for the new phones to come equipped with the latest software.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

No iPads - iPads will have to wait for the next Apple announcement because Tuesday it will be all about the new iPhone. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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No iPads - iPads will have to wait for the next Apple announcement because Tuesday it will be all about the new iPhone. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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